Abstract: An improved sole construction for use in shoes. The sole construction consists of a hammock-like lattice formed of medium to high modulus polymers, or a lightweight metal alloy. The lattice substantially conforms in topography to the foot, or a weight-bearing portion thereof (such as the heel or forefoot). The lattice may be disposed on, and supported by, a resilient frame, or secured directly to the shoe upper. The lattice supports the foot while suspending it slightly, even during gait, above the interior base of the shoe. The suspended portions of the foot are thusly protected from the shock of striking a surface (such as the ground, during gait), and are gently supported while bearing a load.

Abstract: A spike anchoring device is disposed in a sole of a golf shoe for detachably securing a spike to the sole, and includes a clamping member of a one-piece construction received in an accommodation space in the sole. The clamping member includes front and rear jaws connected to and urged toward each other so as to snugly retain a shank of the spike, and front and rear arms respectively extending from the front and rear jaws and urged toward each other so that when a spindle of an actuator extends into the accommodation space to pry into a clearance between the arms, the jaws will be moved away from each other so as to release the shank of the spike, thereby permitting the shank to be pulled out of the device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shoelace cover for use with an athletic shoe for covering the shoelaces to prevent the loosening or untying of a tied shoelace bow. The present invention is particularly applicable to wrestling shoes wherein the physical contact between wrestlers often causes the wrestling shoes to become untied. The shoelace cover generally includes a length of material with ends that can be interconnected to form an adjustable cuff for extending about one's ankle. A front portion includes apertures for shoelaces to extend through the cover. Preferably, the shoelaces extend from the shoe to pass through the apertures of the cover and then back to the shoe to secure the cover to the shoe. The front portion includes a pocket on a back side. The shoelaces can be tied into a shoelace bow, tucked into the pocket, and the ends of the cuff can be secured about one's ankle to retain the shoelace within the pocket under the cover.

Abstract: A construction machine having an engine arranged along a counter weight, wherein the intake air pipe of the engine is passed between the counter weight and the engine without the need of installing the counter weight spaced from the engine, so that the counter weight protrudes outwardly less. This is accomplished by a piping space (44) of a recessed shape formed in the surface (36) of the counter weight (18) facing the engine (4) allowing the intake air pipe (28) to pass therethrough.

Abstract: An improved head cover for insulating a head of a garment press apparatus is disclosed having an inner layer of heat-resistant material configured to directly and contiguously cover a non-pressing upper surface of the head. An outer fabric covering of heat-resistant material is secured to and covers the inner layer to form a single piece. The head cover contains a cutout portion and at least one slot, for accommodating a portion of a supporting mechanism attached to the head and a portion of a steam inlet conduit, respectively. First and second portions of the head cover are detachable from one another for easy installation of the head cover on a variety of heads.

Abstract: A repositionable display system in the shape of a human figure that can be used to communicate information by holding signs or by making simple gestures; or it can be used to support various items such as clothing or accessories. The repositionable display is in the shape of a life-size human form comprising a head, torso, arms, and legs. A two-pin connection forms each shoulder and hip joint, thereby allowing for positioning of the arm and legs in multiple planes. A single-pin connection forms the wrist, elbow, and knee joints. Each of the pin connections are removable, thereby allowing for assembly and disassembly of the repositionable display system. A stand may be provided to maintain the repositionable display system in a substantially upright position. Cedar wood may be used to construct the repositionable display system which assists in repelling insects while emitting a pleasing aroma.

Abstract: A bidirectional album for the storage of photographs and the like in which typically rectangular photographs may be retained in either a latitudinal or longitudinal vertical orientation. Each page of an album leaf is partially covered by a transparent sheet attached along several of its edges to a leaf page. Additional lines of attachment between the transparent sheet and leaf page are disposed and oriented so as to permit horizontal storage of photos and the like between the attachment lines. Photos and the like can also be stored in a vertical orientation under the sheet adjacent the storage lines.

Abstract: A sign assembly particularly useful for point of purchase displays is provided. The sign assembly provides an easily changeable sign portion, but when mounted remains securely in position. The sign assembly may utilize pre-existing structures for its support.

Abstract: A card holder for securely linking together an identification card to a validation card so as to prevent fraudulent removal of the identification and validation cards once the latter have been inserted into the card holder. The card holder defines a generally flat and hollow casing. The identification card is adapted to be secured within the casing so that it can be visualized through a window aperture formed therein. A carriage component defining a carriage slot is slidably mounted within the casing inner volume over the first card. The carriage slot is provided with protrusions adapted to cooperate with corresponding notches formed in a marginal upper segment of the validation card for securing the latter to the carriage.

Abstract: Picture frame member comprising a first support flange for an edge portion of a picture and a second flange which encloses a dihedral angle with the first flange to laterally hold the edge portion, the second flange being pivotally connected—adjacent its end turned away from the first flange—a press strip which is movable from an inoperative position outside the dihedral angle towards an operative position within the dihedral angle. The second flange is in the form of a rectangular box, where the outer upstanding wall is extended—in a direction turned away from the first flange—by a flange portion that has its free longitudinal edge connected to the press strip. The press strip is provided with a snap engagement that engages—in the operative press position of the press strip—a complementary snap engagement on the inner side of the flange portion.

Abstract: A firearm safety device for use with semiautomatic pistols and other firearms which use striker pins to activate a firing pin is disclosed. The invention uses apparatus which selectively blocks the travel or operation of the striker pin to place the firearm in a safe condition. The invention allows for the application of key lock systems to place the firearm in a safe condition and to prevent tampering by unauthorized individuals. In the operation, the safety blocking mechanism operates by preventing the striker from reaching its released position upon application of trigger pressure. The firearm is also caused to be placed in an out of battery condition when selected on and there is any attempt to pull the trigger on the firearm.

Abstract: Trigger lock, safety and alarm devices for a firearm includes a trigger clamp that immobilizes the devices on the firearm in a position in which the device cannot be moved with respect to the firearm to actuate the trigger and discharge the firearm. The devices include a locking mechanism that is used to mount the device to the firearm. An alarm on the device is sounded by actuation of a motion sensor when the device is moved, for example, when the firearm is moved. The alarm can be enabled and disabled using buttons mounted on the devices, and an indicator light flashes on the devices when the alarm is enabled. The keys are also used to operate the locking mechanism to lock or unlock the devices.

Abstract: A remote controlled game decoy is provided that includes a number of functional components allowing an operator to control the game decoy for varied operations. The gamed decoy is self-propelled. Propulsion may be achieved either by a motor driven propeller or by a jet propulsion system. A rudder may be provided with the propeller to enhance mobility of the decoy. The jet propulsion system incorporates a pump which forces a flow of liquid to exit the decoy. The flow of liquid can be accelerated and directionally controlled by a nozzle placed in-line with the exiting flow of liquid. A retrievable anchor may be employed to station the decoy at a desired location. A gamed retrieval device may also be provided to retrieve downed game. In one arrangement, a retrievable snare or hook is used to retrieve downed game. In another arrangement, a plurality of retractable/extendable tines are used to retrieve downed game.

Abstract: A fishing rod with which, even when fishing large fish or fish demonstrating strong tugs, fishing can be performed comfortably even if the angler's physical strength is small. The fishing rod is arranged such that a portion of the fishing rod ranging from a portion close to a butt portion of the fishing rod to a rod tip is formed by a solid rod having a region where a fiber-reinforced plastic prepreg in which reinforced fibers are stretched and arranged mainly in one direction is wound around and integrated with a surface of a solid member using a resin as a matrix and reinforced mainly by reinforced fibers generally oriented in an axial direction, in such a manner that a direction of the reinforced fibers of the prepreg is generally oriented in the axial direction.

Abstract: A fishing line retention device for use on a piece of fishing equipment is provided. The fishing line retention device comprises a hook member having a plurality of hooks on one side, a loop member having a plurality of loops on one side, and a mounting adhesive disposed on the hook member or the loop member. The loops cooperate with the hooks to removably attach the hook member to the loop member. The invention optionally includes visual indicia on either the loop or hook member to aid the angler with identification of a physical quality of the line retained in the device. Also included is a fishing line retention system kit consistent with the above system, and a fishing reel having a line retention device consistent with the above system.

Abstract: Detachable lure dressings having modular spinner blade assemblies and rattle chambers that mount to elastomer collars and filaments at a fishing lure. The dressings enhance the audible and visual flash characteristics of a lure. Improved spinner baits are also disclosed wherein elastomer spinner blade and/or rattle assemblies are mounted to projecting wire or plastic arms. A flexible elastomer arm having spinner blades and/or rattles mounted to swivels is particularly supported at a collar to a rigid wire form that projects from the lure.

Abstract: The apparatus includes a bladder having an elastic wall capable of being punctured by proboscis of flying insects and being self-sealing. The bladder is made from VTR rubber and may be made from animal skin as well. The bladder contains diluted liquid insecticide and supports means for heating same. The means for heating includes a power source and a rheostat connected thereto and to a heating coil for regulating the temperature of liquid insecticide. A cage supports the bladder therewithin and at least one hanger is attached to the cage for hanging the apparatus on a limb or the like. A first support member engages the cage and has a passageway for receiving therethrough a neck of the bladder. A plurality of clamps secure the cage to the first support member and a cap removably fits above the passageway for preventing the evaporation of liquid insecticide. In alternate embodiments, the cage only surrounds a lower or upper portion of the bladder.

Abstract: The invention provides a polymeric, multilayer, photoselective film for use in agriculture, comprising at least two layers, an upper layer facing the sky an a lower layer facing the ground, each of the layers being of a different color, and each being light-transmissive, wherein the upper layer is of a color which repels insects, and the lower layer is of a color whereby the solar radiation transmitted by the film and reaching the ground is of such a spectral composition as will largely deprive weeds of essential photosynthetically active radiation, while having a spectral component that will be absorbed by, and will heat, the ground.

Abstract: A plant watering system comprises a base. The base has a periphery. The base also has a central hole. A slot is provided between the central hole and the periphery. The base has an interior wall. The interior wall extends upwardly from the base at the central hole. The base also has an exterior wall. The exterior wall extends upwardly from the base at the periphery. A pair of walls extend upwardly from the base on both sides of the slot. A small supplemental hole extends through the base at a position diametrically opposite from the slot. A pipe has a top portion coupled to the supplemental hole. The pipe also has a bottom portion. The bottom portion extends downwardly from the top portion. In addition, the pipe has apertures. The apertures facilitate the dispensing of water from the container to the pipe.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vegetation element (10) for greening artificial or natural surfaces with dicotyledonous plants (18). The vegetation element consists of a support (14), soil improvement substrate (16) and dicotyledonous plants (18) and is configured such that it can be rolled up. According to the invention the vegetation element is characterized in that the support is a net (28), a woven or knitted fabric, a randomly bonded nonwoven or a fibre mixture which can be deposited on natural or artificially produced mineral soil (12). The soil (12) is prepared aseptically and the soil improvement substrate (16) is incorporated into an upper layer (24) of the soil (12) by compression or mixing, whereby the pH of the substrate (16) differs from the pH of the soil (12) and is adjusted to meet the physiological needs of the dicotyledonous plants (18). As a result a mixed layer (20) of soil (12) and substrate (16) is formed which has a line (22) separating it from the unmixed soil situated underneath.

Abstract: A method for in-season fertilizer nitrogen application based on predicted yield potential and a nutrient response index. The inventive method includes the steps of: determining a nutrient response index for a field; determining the normalized difference vegetation index of an area to fertilize; determining a predicted crop yield for the area; determining an attainable crop yield for the area; determining nitrogen uptake for the vegetation within the area; and determining the amount of fertilizer nitrogen required by said vegetation. In one embodiment, the normalized difference vegetation index is determined by scanning an area to fertilize with a spectral reflectance sensor which provides reflectance values for red light and near infrared light. The normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) is defined by: NDVI=(NIR−red)/(NIR+red) where “NIR” is the reflectance value for near infrared light and “red” is the reflectance value for red light.

Abstract: A culture tray for the rooting of young plants in parallel rows including an open-top housing having a base wall and a peripherally extending edge. The housing-base wall defines a plurality of transversely extending channels which accommodate a multiplicity of generally cup-shaped pots having bottom walls with a drainage hole. The tray-base wall is arranged at a lower position in relation to the surrounding edge and the transversely directed channels are provided in the tray base wall at a certain distance apart.

Abstract: A decorative assembly for a floral grouping comprising a floral holding material and a sheet of material. The floral holding material is constructed of a material capable of receiving a portion of a floral grouping and supporting the floral grouping. The sheet of material is extended about a portion of the floral holding material and a crimped portion is formed in the sheet of material with the crimped portion cooperating to hold the sheet of material about the floral holding material to provide a decorative covering.

Abstract: A plant packaging method providing a tubular sleeve having excess material therein and attaching the sleeve to a potted plant via a bonding material.

Abstract: A sealing structure for sealing between a door opening portion of a vehicle body, and a periphery of a vehicle door, includes a channel which is formed in an inside surface of a doorframe along a periphery thereof, and a projection which is composed of a rubber elastic body and is provided in the door opening portion of the vehicle body so as to face the channel. When the vehicle door is closed, the projection enters the channel to provide a seal between the vehicle body and vehicle door. The channel may be provided in the vehicle body while the projection may be provided in the vehicle door. The channel may be formed with a rubber elastic body.

Abstract: A weather strip for the attachment to a periphery of a door frame of a vehicle door by clips, which weather strip is capable of preventing water from leaking into a vehicle compartment through spaces located between the weather strip and the door frame and between the clips. The weather strip includes a base portion which is secured to a weather strip attaching surface of the door frame at intervals using the clips, a water stopping lip which is formed at an outside end of the base portion, and a solid member composed of a rubber which is more solid than the material of the base portion and is embedded in the outside end of the base portion so as to extend in a longitudinal direction thereof, thereby increasing the hardness of the outside end of the base portion and maintaining a high pressing force of the water-stopping lip against the weather strip attaching surface.

Abstract: A method for making a catch-pit, such as the catch-pits often associated with underground pipeline junctions, manholes, or the like, where it is desirable to join a horizontal pipe with a larger-diameter, vertical, hollow, cylindrical works by means of a cottering or sleeve joint. The method includes the use of a removable profile component at the time the wall element of the pit or manhole is manufactured, to create a specially contoured opening in the wall to receive a correspondingly-shaped sleeve joint, which in turn receives the pipe.

Abstract: An apparatus secured to extend upwardly from a rooftop for redirecting free oncoming flow of a gas passing over an edge of the rooftop. The apparatus has an elongated member having at least a lower flow-surface, and a leading edge portion having a leading-rim extending therealong. A plurality of supports is spaced along the elongated member. An upper-end of each support is secured to, integrated-with, or otherwise extends from the lower flow-surface of the elongated member. There may be several such elongated members that may be joined. The lower-end of each support extends from the rooftop or sidewall structure to provide a spaced relationship between the lower flow-surface and the rooftop. The leading-rim of the leading edge portion extends into the oncoming flow to redirect of at least a portion thereof so that it flows under the leading edge portion and along the lower flow-surface and, preferably, on into a re-circulation region above the rooftop.

Abstract: A free-standing panel wall system which includes at least an elongated floor rail and an elongated top rail, each of a generally U-shaped cross section, and first and second sets of upright standards of generally U-shaped cross-section and having respective side wings that project laterally from the standard, there being one set of standards releasably secured at their top and bottom ends on respective ones of the opposite side webs of the floor rail and top rail. At spaced apart locations intermediate the floor and top rails and disposed between the standards of the first and second sets of standards there is provided a plurality of horizontal connectors, each of which is removably secured to respective ones of the standards on the opposite sides of the horizontal connectors. In one embodiment, there is provided one or more wall system sections which extend generally laterally of the plane of the main wall system section.

Abstract: In a structure for installing a viscous vibration-damping wall, high-strength bolt hole portions are provided for connecting a lower-floor girder and a base plate forming part of the wall. Gusset plates are disposed on both sides of the group of the high-strength bolt hole portions. A pair of flange plates are respectively provided with a pair of gusset plates. High-strength bolt hole portions and a pair of gusset plates for connection to opposing gusset plates are embedded in a flange of the lower-floor girder, to connect the viscous vibration-damping wall and the lower-floor girder. The viscous vibration-damping wall is connected to an upper-floor girder by directly connecting a gusset plate fixed to the upper-floor girder and an intermediate plate of the viscous vibration-damping wall.

Abstract: A pipe flange system for facilitating replacement of flashing around an electrical service entrance pipe on a roof. The pipe flange system includes a lower flange assembly for engaging a service entrance pipe which includes a lower base portion designed for resting upon a slant roof and a lower conical portion for engaging a portion of a perimeter wall of the service entrance pipe; and an upper flange assembly for engaging the service entrance pipe which includes an upper base portion designed for resting upon a slant roof and an upper surface of the lower flange assembly and an upper conical portion for engaging a second portion of the perimeter wall of the service entrance pipe.

Abstract: An insulated attic access cover which is easily installed from below the attic access opening and includes a flat panel with a central insulation portion, flanges which carry a seal and attachment points to secure the cover to the ceiling.

Abstract: A plastic shutter level is formed by a cap assembly which fits into the bottom of a vertical stile of the shutter. The cap assembly includes a cap body and an adjustable member which threads into the cap body. The adjustable member has a cam shaped bottom face which cams over the shutter frame to provide an automatic leveling adjustment of the shutter when in its closed position.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for post-tensioning a reinforcing strand disposed within a concrete slab of the character having a plurality of reinforcing members embedded therein. The apparatus includes a yieldably deformable elastomeric body having a longitudinally extending passageway formed therein for receiving the reinforcing strand. The apparatus also includes a removal mechanism for use in expeditiously removing the elastomeric body from the concrete slab after the slab has been poured.

Abstract: A wall protection assembly includes an elongated wall protector member having an impact surface adapted to face away from a wall and a mounting surface adapted to face the wall. At least two resilient mounting clips secure the protector member to the wall. Each mounting clip has a mounting base adapted to be affixed to the wall in concealed relation to the protector member and at least one resilient hook projecting from the base and received in a groove in the protector member in captured relation.

Abstract: A connector frame for use as a support member for mounting grilles at ventilation openings in a building structure. The connector frame allows the grills to be mounted in slightly different locations to hide imperfections at the edges of the ventilation openings. The connector frame may include a pair of single connector frames that may be separated into two singly usable frames.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an adhesive bonded thermoplastic coating for the underside of a floor that will add significant moisture resistance, wear resistance, transverse crack resistance, and make a better looking, more marketable product. The plastic coated vehicular trailer floor has a plurality of wood planks having a top surface, a bottom surface and a first and second side surfaces, the plank having a width that is less than the lateral width of the floor, each plank being formed by a plurality of boards arranged side-by-side, each board being formed of a plurality of segments joined end-to-end to one another by shaped coupling portions. The planks are arranged side by side such that at least one of the first and second side surfaces faces one of the second or first side surfaces of adjacent planks. Each of the planks has a planar polymer layer formed of an un-reinforced polymer, being bonded to the bottom surface of the planks with an adhesive layer.

Abstract: An equipped floor having at least one cavity opening outwards and for housing at least one exercise fixture.

Abstract: A flooring panel or wall panel (20) is provided with a tongue (1) and a groove (2) each comprising cooperating locking means in the form of ribs (11, 12) and grooves (9, 10). The locking means of the upper side and lower side of the tongue (1) and groove (2) respectively are arranged staggered in an insertion direction in which the two panels to be joined to each other are joined to configure a firm joint between two adjoining panels at which an additional surface portion (31; 32; 51) step (31) is provided at the surface area of the upper cheek (3) facing the groove (2) and/or of the lower cheek (5) of the groove which is formed as a step (31) or bevel (32: 51).

Abstract: A modular deck tile comprises a plurality of slats which are joined together by at least two flexible tubes extending through the thickness of each of the slats. So as to preserve the spacing of the slats, and to keep them in place, the tubes may be laterally deformed in the region between each pair of slats so as to cause a greater cross wise dimension than the diameter of the passage through which the tubes extend. Alternatively, the slats may be joined one to another by poppet connectors.

Abstract: An insulated concrete wall assembly having an embedded anchor plate which enables reliable mounting of fixtures, such as curtain rod brackets and the like, to an exposed surface of an interior wall of a building. The anchor plate is preferably an expanded metal plate having securement apertures of a size to receive and positively engage a fastener extending through wallboard and the anchor plate thereby permitting the fixture to be drawn into tight engagement with the wallboard by positive engagement of the fixture mounting fastener with the anchor plate. In addition, the anchor plate preferably has integrally formed securement projections, or spikes, which enable the anchor plate to be pressed into engagement with the rigid foam insulation before wallboard, such as drywall, is applied over the insulation. The invention also relates to a method of assembling an insulated concrete wall.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a novel beam and post/column construction which allows for a variety of decorative trim strips to be installed into grooves which are integrally formed in the outer surfaces of the beams and columns. Additionally, there is provision for selectively increasing the structural load capacity of the beam and column by insertion of one or more strengthening members into grooves located in the inner hollow portions thereof. The disclosure finds particular use in the construction of screened patio and pool enclosures. However, there are many other construction applications where the variable load capacity feature may be advantageously utilized to reduce the inventory normally required by a jobber.

Abstract: A mobile home and foundation system and method. The method includes providing a plurality of elongated concrete slabs having a pair of beveled edge surfaces. The plurality of elongated concrete slabs are placed within elongated ditches formed in the ground and to which the mobile home is secured. A fastener assembly is secured to the concrete slabs and a constraint device is connected to the fastener assembly. The foundation system includes a plurality of elongated slabs having a beveled edge.

Abstract: A method and device for synchronizing the motion between a chassis (master) motor and one or more enclosure feeder (slave) motors in an envelope inserting machine. The motion profile of one motor can be varied with time independently of the others. The displacement mapping method uses encoders, such as optical encoders, to obtain the displacement of each of the associated motors as a function of time. From the actual displacement of the master motor, an electronic computation device or process is used to calculate the theoretical displacement of each slave motor according the motion profile of the slave motor. The theoretical displacement is then compared to the actual displacement. If there is a discrepancy between the theoretical and the actual amount, then the motion of the slave motor will be adjusted so as to eliminate that displacement discrepancy.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring a component that can carry out processes such as visual inspection, characteristic measurement, screening, and taping efficiently while transporting the electronic component at high speed. In order to transport the electronic components to the index table where the processes such as characteristic measurement, screening, and taping is carried out, a component transporting device is used in which the electronic component delivered from the component delivery section 10 is transported to the component intake port 23 based on negative pressure, transported with the airflow through the transportation path 25, and discharged from the part discharging port 24. The transporting device includes a gas discharging port 33 in the vicinity of the component discharging port, which serves to decrease the transport speed of the electronic component before transporting it to the index table.

Abstract: An attachment for supplying printed tabs or tags to a bag neck tying device for tying a ribbon dispensed from a spool about a gathered neck and the printed tag.

Abstract: A floral sleeve initially having a flattened state and openable therefrom for use in covering, containing or wrapping a floral grouping, botanical item, pot, or pot having a floral grouping or botanical item therein. The sleeve has a concave lower end having an inwardly curved lower edge, and may have a detachable upper portion. The sleeve may have a non-linear or linear upper edge. When having a detachable upper portion, the sleeve has a detaching element which, when employed to detach the upper portion, leaves a linear or non-linear upper edge on the lower portion of the sleeve. The concave lower end of the sleeve may have a gusset therein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for forming a group of rolls of at least two rolls of paper, board or cellulosic material web, said method comprising the steps of separating apart from each other the rolls (3, 4, 5, 6, 7) of a roll set received from said slitter-winder (1), and combining desired rolls (3, 4, 5) of the roll set into a multi-roll pack. At least one of the desired rolls (3, 4, 5) to be included in the multi-roll pack is taken apart from the other rolls (6, 7) of the roll set resting on a conveyor (8, 9) and is moved to a waiting station (10) and is then moved back from the waiting station (10) onto the conveyor (9) in a manner allowing the desired rolls (3, 4, 5) of the multi-roll pack to be sorted into a desired order having the adjacent ends of the rolls facing each other.

Abstract: A method and unit for closing the ends of tubular wrappings on a cigarette packing machine, wherein the tubular wrappings enclosing respective groups of cigarettes are fed continuously and successively along an annular path and through two folding stations, in the first of which a movable folding member and a fixed folding member, common to all the tubular wrappings, fold the short sides of a projecting tubular portion of the tubular wrapping to define two projecting major tabs, and in the second of which a single rocker arm, common to all the tubular wrappings, is swung to successively fold the two major tabs while the wall of the tubular wrapping coplanar with each major tab is maintained, during folding, contacting a respective flat supporting wall.

Abstract: A reclosable film package for storage of solid or liquid food products using a straight-tear film package having a zipper. The straight-tear films allow for tearing of the film along straight lines without perforating or laser scoring of the film allowing optimal integrity of the package and product.