Abstract: A decorative lawn edging is disclosed which includes a plurality of blocks inter-connected together by living hinges. The front faces of the blocks include three-dimensional texture designs and the texture of the blocks can vary to provide a natural-looking simulated stone appearance. Methods of manufacturing the lawn edging using a continuous vacuum forming process or continuous blow molding process is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plant base comprising a base section with a seat for a plant pot, the plant base furthermore comprising a tail section that extends in the horizontal direction from a rear of the base section. The invention furthermore relates to a plant base from the previous paragraph, wherein a groove/protuberance combination is provided at the front of the base section and the rear of the tail section, the protuberance on the plant base being able to be accommodated in the groove of a further corresponding plant base, the groove and the protuberance each having a support surface, the support surface of the protuberance being lower or higher than the support surface of the groove, such that when the protuberance of the plant base has been taken up in the groove of the corresponding further plant base one of the two plant bases is lifted from the substrate at the location of the engaging protuberance and groove.

Abstract: A plant growing device includes a seed fixing film with an upper thin film thereon. One or more plant seeds are disposed on the seed fixing film and covered with the thin film or gel. The device can be banded as a reel or be folded as in computer form paper for saving space.

Abstract: An artificial seedbed used in growing vegetation. The artificial seedbed comprises a base layer formed of a biodegradable product having a porosity and wet density that permit a root of the desired vegetation to penetrate the base layer and establish the vegetation for growing. The artificial seedbed also comprises an intermediate layer comprising a plurality of seeds for use in growing the desired vegetation. A cover layer cooperates with the base layer to form an envelope about the intermediate layer. The cover layer can be coextensive with the base layer and secured to the base layer by a bonding agent. The cover layer is formed of the same or different biodegradable product as the base layer. The material used in the cover layer permits the sprouting vegetation to penetrate it during the growing process.

Abstract: Certain novel formulations of turf additives that act in such a manner as to permit proper amounts of moisture to contact root systems in order to reduce dry spots within highly managed turf areas and/or lawns. The inventive formulation comprising multi-branched surfactant compounds with both hydrophobic and hydrophilic constituents within each branch attached to an oxygen-containing polyfunctional base compound permits effective moisture penetration through such localized dry spots for sustained grass growth therein. Importantly, such multi-branched wetting agents provide sustained moisture penetration over a sustained period of time since the individual branches of such compounds may become dissociated from its base polyfunctional compound. Since such branches include both hydrophobic and hydrophilic constituents themselves, and thus act as wetting agents, even after degradation of the initial surfactant compound, long-term wetting and moisture penetration, at least, are permitted.

Abstract: A hanger assembly for hangingly supporting a potted plant that includes a supporting collar and a plurality of flexible support members. The supporting collars include at least one aperture extending therethrough to receive one or more potted plants. The flexible support members are connected to at least one supporting collar so that the supporting collar may be slidably adjusted along the length of the flexible support member.

Abstract: A flexible sleeve for containing a pot and/or floral grouping and/or growing or retaining medium. The flexible sleeve has a body and a flap. The body has an outer peripheral surface, an inner peripheral surface and a skirt. The flap is connected to the inner peripheral surface of the body, preferably near the skirt. The flap is adapted to be positioned in: a storage position extending downward, a receiving position extending upward, and a deployed position extending substantially inwardly from the inner peripheral surface of the body when the body is in an open configuration. The flap can be a sheet, or may be folded or slitted. Water or other chemicals my be impregnated into the flap to aid in the maintenance of the floral grouping or growing medium. The flap may also be used to secure the sleeve about the pot and/or floral grouping and/or growing or retaining medium.

Abstract: The present invention is a method and a system for the gasification of a liquid fuel and includes providing a supply of a liquid fuel and an oxidant, atomizing the liquid fuel and mixing it with the oxidant, catalytically reacting the fuel oxidant mixture, and providing an ignition source for initiating the catalytic reaction. A hydrocarbon fuel can be mixed with oxygen, as a constituent of air, preferably forming a fuel rich fuel air mixture that passes through a catalytic reactor having an ultra-short channel length metal monolith substrate. The fuel air mixture is vaporized and partially oxidized.

Abstract: A latch mechanism adapted for being coupled to a window sash, which travels within a window frame, is disclosed which includes a main housing having a sidewall including one or more sidewall sections. The sidewall including one or more sidewall sections extends around at least a portion of the housing and defines an interior space and includes an opening in said sidewall at one end of said housing. The sidewall further defines a channel within the interior space of the main housing, which has an end that coincides with said opening. At least one of the sidewall sections which is substantially parallel to the direction of travel of the bolt is adapted to extend down from the top of the top rail of the window sash along at least a portion of the external surface of a corresponding one of the front facing and the back facing of the top rail. The latch mechanism further includes a bolt, which is substantially located within said housing and travels along said channel.

Abstract: A door safety guard utilizes two interconnected elongated members, one positioned on each side of a door and resting along a length of the door surface and the adjacent frame. Elastic bands are used to interconnect the two elongated members. Hinges may be used to secure the elastic bands to the elongated members.

Abstract: A door weather strip has a mounting base portion, a hollow seal portion, a sub-seal lip, and a backside seal lip. Leading lips are provided in the middle of a front pillar part in such a way as to connect the backside seal lip to the sub-seal lip. Each of the leading lips forms an acute angle with respect to an extending direction of the backside seal lip. Especially, in an attached state, an intersection angle ? formed between the backside seal slip and each of the leading lips is set to be smaller than an angle ? formed between the extending direction of the backside seal lip, and a vertical line. A large amount of water flowing down a groove like dribbles does not accumulate on the leading lips. Even just a small amount of the water is positively led to the exterior side of an automobile.

Abstract: A polishing composition of abrasive grains, a phosphorus-containing inorganic acid or salt thereof and another inorganic acid or salt thereof contained in an aqueous medium is used for the polishing of magnetic disk substrates or the like.

Abstract: RNA, DNA and the building blocks forming these compounds provide significant enhancement in the selectivity of a CMP slurry for removing silicon dioxide in preference to silicon nitride during chemical-mechanical polishing in the manufacture of semiconductor wafers and chips by STI.

Abstract: A weather screen includes a cover having a handle and a flexible material that is secured to the cover. The handle of the cover is grasped by a user to support the cover away, and preferably above, the user's head. The material extends downwardly or hangs from the cover such that the user is enclosed or surrounded by the material.

Abstract: A device for protecting a gutter having a rear wall, front wall and a bottom wall, the walls defining a trough there between, the device comprising a guard member having generally planar central portion with one side thereof having an inverted U-shaped configuration designed to fit over an upper marginal edge of the rear wall of the gutter while at the other side, there is provided an overflow wall. The guard and gutter are attached directly to a supporting structure by means of screws or other mechanical fastening devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laminated vertical structure. One embodiment includes a structure having a substantially vertical wall surface. A solid surface material sheet is provided that has a stone content of at least 90%, an area of at least four square feet, and an approximate thickness of between ¼ inch and ? inch. In one embodiment, the thickness is approximately ? inch. An adhesive material contacts the sheet and the wall surface to fix them together. In another embodiment, a method of constructing a laminated vertical structure includes providing a structure with a substantially vertical wall surface and a solid surface material sheet with a stone content of at least 90%, an area of at least four square feet, and an approximate thickness of between ¼ inch and ? inch. An adhesive material is then applied onto the wall surface in a substantially uniform distribution. The sheet is then pressed onto the applied adhesive material for an amount of time sufficient to fix the sheet to the wall surface.

Abstract: A partition system may include one or more panels. A panel may be constructed using blow-molded plastic. A panel may include one or more depressions, which may be aligned with one or more depressions on an opposing side of the panel. The depressions may provide additional structural integrity for a panel. The depressions on opposing sides of the panel may extend toward and engage each other. The panels may include patterns with which one or more depressions may intersect. The panels may include symmetric patterns on opposing sides. The partition system may include one or more connectors adapted to receive a portion of one or more panels. The partition system may include one or more feet that may be attached to one or more panels. The panels may include one or more reinforcing members of various shapes disposed proximate one or more edges of a panel.

Abstract: A combination through-wall masonry flashing/drainage device having a flashing membrane with at least one reinforcing cloth adhered to at least one side of the flashing membrane. A wicking cloth made of a synthetic wicking material is then adhered to the device. The wicking cloth material is selected for wicking ability, life expectancy, mildew resistance, and strength characteristics.

Abstract: A monolithic vent pipe flashing for use with a vent pipe projecting from a surface, such as a roof. The flashing includes a primary barrier with an upper surface and a lower surface, with the lower surface abutting the surface from which the vent pipe projects. A vent pipe cover is attached to and extends from the primary barrier. The vent pipe cover includes a vent pipe cover bore for receiving the vent pipe. The vent pipe cover body includes a first end and a second end, and the first end is attached to and overlaps a portion of the lower surface of the primary barrier. A secondary seal barrier is at least partially attached to the portion of the first end overlapping the lower surface of the primary barrier. A method of manufacturing a vent pipe flashing is also disclosed.

Abstract: A prefabricated foundation is provided using a plurality of concrete panels that are cast at a factory location to a predetermined uniform form and size. These panels are of a generally rectangular shape and are positioned end to end forming a wall-like structure around the entire perimeter of a prefabricated structure. The lower surface of the panels are then supported by a plurality of precast posts that correspond in position and number to the joints between the plurality of panels. The joint between two abutting precast panels is sealed to provide a weather tight fit between the exterior and interior of the panels. The upper edge of the precast panels are locked in position keeping them from moving in either an inward or outward manner thereby providing a stable platform upon which a prefabricated structure can be placed.

Abstract: An insulating unit includes a first and a second sheet, each of the sheets having a first major surface and an opposite second major surface; an arrangement to position the first and second sheets in spaced relation to one another to provide a compartment between the sheets, the second major surface of the first sheet and the first major surface of the second sheet facing the compartment; a lattice made of muntin bars in the compartment, the lattice having end portions adjacent to and spaced from the arrangement; and a retainer clip having a first end portion connected to an end portion of the lattice and the opposite second end portion having a compressible base, the compressible base in surface contact with the second major surface of the first sheet and the first major surface of the second sheet to retain the lattice in position between the sheets.

Abstract: A method of making an integrated window sash includes providing a sash frame having a first sheet supporting surface, a second sheet supporting surface, and a base extending from the first sheet supporting surface to toward the second sheet supporting surface; applying a layer of an adhesive sealant having a low gas and moisture permeability on the first sheet supporting surface; applying a layer of an adhesive sealant having a low gas and moisture permeability on the second sheet supporting surface; applying a layer of a moisture pervious matrix having a desiccant therein on the base; moving a first sheet having a first major surface and an opposite second major surface into the spacer frame over and spaced from the matrix to move the first major surface of the first sheet against the first layer, and moving a second sheet having a first major surface and an opposite major surface toward the second layer to move the first major surface of the second sheet against the second layer, wherein the first surface o

Abstract: An integrated window sash includes a sash frame having a first sheet supporting surface, a second sheet supporting surface spaced from the first sheet supporting surface, and a base between the first and second sheet supporting surfaces, the base defining an opening; a first sheet having a first major surface and an opposite second major surface with marginal edge portions of the first surface of the first sheet secured to the first sheet supporting surface, the first sheet sized to pass through the opening toward the first sheet supporting surface; a second sheet having a first major surface and an opposite second major surface with marginal edge portions of the first surface of the second sheet secured to the second sheet supporting surface, the second sheet sized to be larger than the opening, wherein the first major surface of the second sheet faces the second major surface of the first sheet and is spaced therefrom to provide a compartment between the sheets; and a retainer mounted on the base between th

Abstract: A glass compound is provided with two or several glass plates 1, 2 spaced apart A by a spacer 4, wherein between adjacent glass plates 1, 2 at least one inherently rigid plate element 3 is inserted whose thickness D is dimensioned to be smaller than the distance A between adjacent glass plates 1, 2 of the glass compound (FIG. 1).

Abstract: An apparatus for providing a smoke barrier through a doorway comprising a door coupled to a doorframe and a threshold on the floor between the doorframe. A movable seal assembly is coupled to the threshold and a first seal is coupled to the doorframe for contacting a top and two sides of the door when the door is in the closed position. A bottom seal is coupled to the movable seal assembly for contacting a bottom of the door when the door is in the closed position.

Abstract: The raised flooring system finds implementation in the building of plants and different premises incorporating machinery and equipment that are raised with regard to the floor level, as well as in display rooms or automotive displays. The raised flooring system comprises support means (1) on which modules (2) comprised by panels are fastened. The support means (1) comprises more than one U-shaped elements, each of the said elements being formed by two vertical supports (3) and a cross-beam (4) is fastened by means of clamp means (5) between the said supports. Each of the said vertical supports (3) ends with an adjustable supporting footing (6). On the upper end of each of the walls of the said vertical supports is mounted a receiving means (7) corresponding to each of the opposite clamp means (5) of each bearing beam (4). Each of the said modules (2) comprises one panel (8).

Abstract: The coping assembly includes a first elongated coping section, a second elongated coping section, and a splice plate. The first coping section includes an end and is mounted on the top of the wall to cover a first portion of a wall. The second coping section includes an end and is mounted on the top of the wall to cover a second portion of the wall. The second coping section is positioned in an end to end relationship with the first coping section and spaced from the first coping section. The splice plate is positioned beneath a portion of the first and second coping sections and includes a portion that extends between the first and second coping sections. The portion of the splice plate includes a formed groove that has the appearance of a mortar reveal.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a door and a door skin. The door includes a peripheral doorframe and a window frame having opposed first and second sides. First and second door facings are secured to opposing sides of the peripheral doorframe. Each of the door facings has an opening. The door facings have adjacently disposed inner surfaces, and each of the opposing sides of the window frame is secured to an associated inner surface about the associated opening. A window is secured within the window frame. The present invention is also related to a method of making the door, and a panel component resulting from the disclosed door making process.

Abstract: A bridging web for linking a first and second wall panel, the first and second wall panels extending parallel to one another. The bridging web has a first and second end member, each of which extend between a first edge mountable within the wall panels and a second edge. The second edge has a first hinge element. The first end member is mountable within the first wall panel and the second end member is mountable within the second wall panel. A central section extends between a pair of second hinge elements and is mountable between the first hinge element of the first end member and the first hinge element of the second end member. One of the first and second hinge elements is a pin and the other of the first and second hinge elements includes at least one first knuckle and at least one second knuckle. The pin defines a vertical hinge axis. The first knuckle is vertically displaced from the second knuckle, and the first and second knuckles are adapted to bear on opposing surfaces of the pin.

Abstract: A form system comprises several form units (100), each having a pair of panels (108) positioned in spaced relation to each other. A plurality of tie members (104) connects the panels, the tie member comprising a spacer member (112) disposed transversely between the panels. Each tie member further comprises a pair unit connecting members (116), one positioned on each of an outside surface of a panel. The spacer members are each connected to a first unit and a second unit connecting member through the first opening in the panels. The first and second unit connecting members have first and second connections respectively, to permit the first and second unit connecting members of a first form unit to be connected with corresponding first and second connecting members or a second form unit.

Abstract: A concrete forming panel and its method of use is provided wherein the forming panel has a face plate including a frame, a front side and a back side, and one or a plurality of pairs of ribs which extend longitudinally along the back side. The pairs of ribs are provided sufficiently closely together to grip an element passing through the face plate or to grip a wedge which in turn engages the element. The element may be a nail, stake, or other fastener used to hold the forming panel in the ground, to connect the forming panel to other forming panels, or to indicate a desired level for concrete poured against the front side to be cured and hardened into a finished structure, such as a foundation for a building. The ribs may be provided with slots for receiving a reinforcing element of a relatively harder material, and the reinforcing element may be shiftably received in the slot so that its position may be changed as the reinforcing element wears during use.

Abstract: A deck system employing a plurality of specially configured floor boards which can be coupled to the joists of the deck via a plurality of substantially hidden fasteners. Each board includes similarly configured opposite sides that define a longitudinal groove therein. Each hidden fastener is rigidly coupled to a respective joist and positioned between a pair of adjacent floor boards. Each fastener forms a mating relationship with the sides of the boards to thereby rigidly couple the boards to the joists.

Abstract: A spacer for retrofitting corrugated metal roofs. The spacer includes a foam block having a notched bottom for receiving the corrugations of a metal roof. The opposite ends of the foam block are respectively provided with tongue and groove fittings. An adhesive layer is applied to the bottom surface of the foam block for securing the foam block to the metal roof. A high-density foam strip is affixed to the top of the foam block for supporting a corrugated, metal panel above.

Abstract: A load floor assembly for a motor vehicle includes a core sandwiched between opposing hardboards. The core defines a slot with one of the hard boards that encircles a peripheral surface defined by the core and the opposing hardboards. A first fabric is adhered to the first hardboard and a second fabric is adhered to the second hardboard. The first fabric defines a first peripheral edge and a second fabric defines a second peripheral edge. Each of the first and the second peripheral edges are retained in the slot in an adhesive free manner.

Abstract: A forming panel is provided which includes at least one and preferably a number of elongated channels each having inwardly projecting ribs which permit threadable attachment of hardward components such as bolts, externally threaded rings, collars and the like directly to the channel along an infinite number of locations. The channels may be parallel to one another, perpendicular to one another, or both. The forming panel may be used with other forming panels and are configured to receive therethrough anchoring members such as anchor bolts and tie rods which pass into the gap between opposed forming walls where concrete is poured. The forming panels may be used as cap forms whereby after the concrete is cured, forming panels below the cap form may be replaced and reattached above the cap form.

Abstract: A deck system employing a plurality of substantially hidden fasteners to couple the floor boards of the deck to the joists. Each hidden fastener is rigidly coupled to a respective joist and positioned between a pair of adjacent floorboards. Each fastener forms a mating relationship with specially configured sides of the boards to thereby rigidly couple the boards to the joists.

Abstract: Sectional flooring includes a first flooring unit and a second flooring unit assembled together using connecting structures that are different along long sides and short sides. With respect to the long sides, the first flooring unit includes a first indentation, a catch extension extending away from the first indentation and in a short side direction of the first flooring unit, and a connecting protrusion extending from a distal end of the catch extension. The second flooring unit includes a protuberance that is inserted into the first indentation, a second indentation formed extending further into the second flooring unit starting from the protuberance and for receiving the catch extension of the first flooring unit, and a third indentation formed extending into the second flooring unit from a side surface of the second indentation and into which the connecting protrusion is positioned.

Abstract: Multiple polymeric panels molded as a rigid integral body having a planar top surface and a bottom grid structure are attached together mechanically along irregular side edges. Each side surface has alternating upwardly and downwardly facing steps. The steps of adjacent panels engage each other to form complementary upwardly and downwardly facing pairs of steps. The multiple polymeric panels are overlaid with linoleum, carpet, synthetic grass, tile or wood flooring.

Abstract: An artificial masonry unit suitable for use with a panel made of a compressible material having masonry unit receiving depressions in a front face thereof and protruding ribs defining and bordering the depressions. The depressions are sized to receive respective artificial masonry units in a close-fitting relationship. The artificial masonry unit comprises a body bounded by a front face, a back face, and a lateral face providing a thickness to the unit, and a back peripheral edge joining the back face and the lateral face. A tooth projection is projecting from the lateral face next to and parallel to the back peripheral edge for thrusting into the protruding rib when the masonry unit is inserted in a respective depression. Thanks to the tooth projection that is thrusting into the rib of a respective depression and that helps retaining the masonry unit within the depression prior to mortaring the wall, there is no need for using a mixture of cement to temporarily retain the masonry units within the depression.

Abstract: The invention therefore proposes an anchorage unit for anchoring at least one prestressing member, capable of being tensioned, onto a structural component to be strengthened or repaired by additional prestressing. The anchorage unit includes means of fixing onto the structural component and means of anchoring the prestressing member located adjacent to a first side of the anchorage unit oriented towards a regular section of the prestressing member. The fixing means are located adjacent to a second side, opposite the first side, of the anchorage unit, which is so provided that it may be put into traction when the prestressing member is tensioned.

Abstract: A structure is provided between a first columnar structural member and at least a second structural member is disclosed in which the stress concentration at the fixed end portion of the reinforcing member with the first columnar structural member and the second structural member(s) is greatly relaxed. Also, in the case where the reinforcing member is welded, the residual welding stress is remarkably relaxed, with the result that the proof stress and the fatigue performance are remarkably improved over the prior art. In the joining structure with the first columnar structural member and the second structural member(s), the first columnar structural member and the second structural member(s) joined to each other have welded thereto at least a tabular reinforcing member to reinforce the joining of the structural members. The reinforcing member has a U- or V-shaped bent portion along the surface of the structural members and also an opening.

Abstract: A method for forming caves on a construction, including steps of: preparing an envelope corresponding to the cave to be formed on the construction. Filling a fluid such as a gas or a liquid into the envelope to form a solid envelope; embedding the envelope in the construction to be grouted to define a grouting mold cavity. Deflating or draining the envelope of the fluid after a filling filled in the grouting mold cavity is hardened to achieve a construction with the caves.

Abstract: A method of reinforcing and sealing a composite frame is provided. The method includes receiving material for processing, the material having surfaces defining at least one continuous channel therein; cutting the received material to a desired length; forming at least one notch in the material by cutting the material at certain angles thereby defining a pair of notch surfaces; placing reinforcing structures and sealing measures within at least a portion of the channel; and folding the material at the notch so that the notch surfaces are in abutting relation and moving the ends to be in abutting relating to define a closed frame. The reinforcing and sealing structure increases the structural integrity of the frame and provides a seal tight exterior as well as an aesthetically pleasing finished product.

Abstract: A system for mounting a member such as a rail to a support surface such as a floor, made of a precast concrete material, without penetrating the floor. The rail mounting system includes a base plate secured to the upper surface of the floor via an adhesive, with one or more connectors extending upwardly from the base plate. An anchor plate is secured to the rail, and adjustment screws are interconnected with the rail for adjusting the elevation of the rail relative to the base plate. When the desired elevation of the rail is attained, engagement members such as nuts are secured to the threaded connectors extending upwardly from the base plate, to fix the height of the anchor plate, and thereby the rail. A grout layer is then applied between the base plate and the anchor plate. After the grout layer is set, the leveling screws are removed and a topping layer of concrete is applied over the components of the mounting system so as to encapsulate the base plate, the anchor plate and the engagement members.

Abstract: The invention described herein provides systems and methods for multi-modal imaging with light and a second form of imaging. Light imaging involves the capture of low intensity light from a light-emitting object. A camera obtains a two-dimensional spatial distribution of the light emitted from the surface of the subject. Software operated by a computer in communication with the camera may then convert two-dimensional spatial distribution data from one or more images into a three-dimensional spatial representation. The second imaging mode may include any imaging technique that compliments light imaging. Examples include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computer topography (CT). An object handling system moves the object to be imaged between the light imaging system and the second imaging system, and is configured to interface with each system.

Abstract: A drywall finishing system for finishing normal inside and outside corners of any angle. The finishing system comprises a preformed trim piece comprising a semi-rigid member that is relatively thick in the center and tapers laterally to a thin edge or is stepped forming a thick and thin portion. A layer of fibrous can be bonded to the inside surface of the semi-rigid member for receiving joint compound to continuously bond the trim piece to the dry wall. A layer of finishing material can be bonded to the exterior surface of the semi-rigid member. The finishing system can be attached to a wall with fasteners such as nails.

Abstract: A method for sleeving a bale of materials comprises: positioning the bale to be sleeved between a pair of holding platens, the holding platens including a first platen including a holding face and a second platen spaced from the first platen and including a holding face directed toward and positioned in a substantially parallel plane to the first platen holding face, the bale in the platens having a leading end and a trailing end; placing a sleeve, having opposed first and second open ends, over the holding platens and the bale therebetween; positioning the sleeve such that its first open end is aligned with or spaced back from the bale leading end and the sleeve engages against the bale; and ejecting the bale from the platens such that it draws the sleeve with it. Compressed bale platens are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and device for strapping one or more packets with a band, which device substantially comprises a frame, a lying conveyor belt supported by the frame for moving forward the packets, a pair of band clamping and guiding jaws movable toward and away from each other transversely of the conveyor belt, a supply reel associated with a jaw and guide members for the strapping band in addition to welding means co-acting with the jaws for welding together the band portions supplied by the pair of jaws, wherein means for arranging one or more label means at a time on the band are placed along the guide path of this band.

Abstract: A wrapping machine for wrapping a wrapping film around an object. The wrapping machine has a film dispensing unit (1), which comprises first supporting elements (2) for rotatably supporting a first wrapping film reel (3) on the film dispensing unit; first deflecting elements (51 . . . 510), over which the first wrapping film can be passed to the object to be wrapped; second supporting elements (6) for rotatably supporting a second wrapping film reel (7) on the film dispensing unit; a second deflecting element (9), over which the second wrapping film (8) can be passed. The second deflecting element (9) is mounted on the film dispensing unit (1) so as to be movable between a first position (I) and a second position (II). In position (I), the end of the second wrapping film (8) is in contact with the first wrapping film (4) to cause the first and second wrapping films to adhere to each other during the wrapping process in order to bring them one over the other onto the object to be wrapped.

Abstract: A capping and nitrogen dosing apparatus for containers includes a rotary capping machine which is configured to serially receive filled containers, and apply closures to respective ones of the containers. The present apparatus includes a dosing system for injecting an inert gas, typically nitrogen in liquid form, into the head space of each container to enhance the integrity and rigidity of the package, and to improve the freshness and flavor of the container's contents. Notably, the dosing system is configured to effect nitrogen injection close to or at the so-called transfer point of the capping machine, thus desirably abating nitrogen dissipation, and enhancing consistent and efficient product dosing.