Abstract: An apparatus for automatic removal of scrap elongated window component stock from a conveyor includes a path of travel altering mechanism, a translating mechanism, and a controller. The path of travel altering mechanism is positioned along the path of travel that selectively facilitates movement of scrap elongated window component stock off the path of travel. The translating mechanism is in communication with the path of travel altering mechanism for moving the scrap elongated window component stock off of the path of travel.

Abstract: An apparatus and method to efficiently and accurately count, group and discharge individual products from a production line. The apparatus and methods are suitable for a variety of products, including products with irregular shapes, and/or products that travel down production lines at irregular intervals. In one embodiment the apparatus can have a delivery conveyor having a product sensor; a grouping conveyor adjacent to the delivery conveyor having a plurality of containment areas to receive a plurality of products; and a controller communicatively connected to the delivery conveyor, the grouping conveyor, and the product sensor, the controller configured to count product traveling on the delivery conveyor during a grouping sequence and to discharge a product group from the grouping conveyor during a discharge sequence at a predetermined product count. The grouping conveyor can be at substantially right angles to the delivery conveyor.

Abstract: At least one single link of a conveyor chain is configured to support a tension load cell. A main body portion of the link includes a central cavity sized to contain the load cell, which has been inserted therein through an opening of the main body portion, and at least one auxiliary cavity to contain at least one battery cell and circuitry. A cap portion of the link closes off the opening into the cavity to enclose the load cell therein. One or both of the main body and cap portions may include a bore to receive a fastener for attaching to an end of the inserted load cell, and both portions include a bore oriented to receive a pin of a mating dual link of the conveyor chain. The cap portion may also include anti-rotation surfaces to mate with one or both of: the load cell and the opening.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for reclaiming rolling material, such as e.g. wood chips, bark or corn from a pile (10) to a conveyor (20) below the storing point, which apparatus comprises a reclaimer boom (50) that is supported onto a center column (30), to which reclaimer boom (50) transporting means (55) are connected for transferring material being reclaimed to a conveyor (20) below the storing point. It is characteristic for the apparatus that the reclaimer boom (50) and/or the transporting means (55) are supported by means of at least one intermediate support (80) in addition to being supported at their ends.

Abstract: A guide rail system for guiding containers moved by a conveyor defining a path with a curved segment. The guide rail system includes a number of contact portions, for engaging the containers, to at least partially locate the containers in preselected positions on the conveyor, and a number of adjustable point devices, for locating the contact portions in predetermined locations respectively relative to the conveyor. Each adjustable point device includes an adjustment element on which one or more of the contact portions is mounted. The system also includes a drive element connected to the adjustable point devices to locate the adjustment elements, including a flexible shaft substantially aligned with the curved segment, which is connected with selected ones of the adjustable point devices are spaced apart from each other along the curved segment.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery includes a housing and a plurality of electrochemical cells that are electrically connected to one another and form a high-voltage circuit. A high-voltage socket on the housing comprises two electrical poles, and the high-voltage socket is configured to be connected to a high-voltage plug. A catch on the high-voltage socket is configured to interact with a locking element on the high-voltage plug for locking the high-voltage plug to the high-voltage socket. A low-voltage circuit includes an integrated contactor for interrupting and closing the high-voltage circuit. A service plug connector is used for closing and disconnecting the low-voltage circuit; the service plug connector interacts with the high-voltage plug such that the high-voltage plug cannot be withdrawn from the high-voltage socket until the service plug connector has been removed from the rechargeable battery, and is configured to block the locking element on the high-voltage plug of the rechargeable battery.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to RF MEMS devices that are capable of hot switching. The RF MEMS devices, by utilizing one or more spring mechanisms, are capable of hot switching. In certain embodiments, two or more sets of springs may be used that become engaged at specific points in the displacement of the cantilever of the MEMS device. The springs allow for a significant increase in the release voltage for a given pull in landing voltage.

Abstract: This is directed to a dome switch that may prevent liquid from coming into contact with circuit elements of the switch. A deformable dome may include a conductive inner surface region and may be placed over a conductive contact pad such that the dome may deform and the conductive elements may contact each other. At least one sheath may be positioned between the conductive region of the dome and the contact pad positioned below the dome for preventing liquid external to the one or more sheaths from contacting the conductive portions of the switch. In some embodiments, a first sheath may be coupled to the inner surface of the dome about the conductive inner surface region and a second sheath may be coupled to a mounting surface about the conductive contact pad, such that when a user deforms the dome, one of the sheaths may extend into the other sheath.

Abstract: A keypad illumination apparatus having a key plate member, a flexible light guide film, a reflective layer, a plurality of metal domes, a light source and a substrate. The key plate member may have a plurality of keys formed thereon. The flexible light guide film is configured to transmit light from the light source and has a plurality of plunging structures and apertures to accommodate the plurality of metal domes, which may be configured to actuate a plurality of electrical switches on the substrate.

Abstract: A button structure assembled in a button area below a touchpad. The button structure includes a circuit board and a button frame. The circuit board has a first switch and a second switch corresponding to the button area. The button frame has a left side button portion, a right side button portion, and a contacting elastic portion, wherein the left side button portion is corresponding to the first switch, the right side button portion is corresponding to the second switch, and the contacting elastic portion is contacted against the circuit board and between the first switch and the second switch.

Abstract: A dome sheet structure of a mobile communication terminal may include: a metal dome covering a contact point printed on a printed circuit board; and a light guide film disposed on the metal dome. The light guide film may be bonded with the metal dome in a bonding area, and the bonding area may be an area between two concentric circles having different diameters and centered at a center of the metal dome.

Abstract: A keypad for a mobile device and a mobile device comprising the keypad, a first housing part and a second housing part are described.

Abstract: A mounting structure includes a first member that includes a first electrode, a second member that includes a second electrode facing the first electrode, and an anisotropic conductive material that includes conductive particles electrically connecting the first electrode and the second electrode by being deformed between the first electrode and the second electrode. The first electrode is positioned in a bottom portion of an opening portion of an insulating layer that is formed in the first member. At least a part of the periphery of the opening portion of the insulating layer overlaps with the second electrode in a plan view. Also, a particle diameter of the conductive particles is equal to or more than twice a depth value of the opening portion.

Abstract: A control device for an electrical appliance has a control panel wherein a plurality of capacitive sensor elements for a capacitive proximity switch are arranged under the control panel and are arranged in a continuous row, in order to form an elongated slider for operation by application of a finger and drawing the finger over them. The sensor elements are all identical and have a rectangular shape, wherein they are each arranged with one of their first sides facing one another and with all of their sides parallel to one another. They are aligned in the same way with respect to the continuous row, wherein the first sides are rotated through an angle of between 46° and 75° to form the row along which the sensor elements are arranged.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for producing high purity distillate in evaporators. The method and apparatus is useful for evaporation of waters where volatile silica compounds are encountered, and in cases where volatile organic compounds are encountered, such as in production of hydrocarbons from geological formations. An evaporator having a contaminant reduction system is provided. The contaminant reduction system includes an upflow first mist eliminator portion to remove entrained liquid droplets and produce an intermediate purity water vapor stream. A continuous spray system provides a spray of dilute caustic solution in a selected spray configuration for mass transfer contact with the passing intermediate purity water vapor stream, to remove volatile silica compounds therefrom, and produce a partially decontaminated steam stream having mist particles therein. An upflow second mist eliminator portion is provided to remove the residual mist particles, and produce a high purity water vapor stream.

Abstract: Water is substantially separated from a liquid mixture (e.g., saline water) that includes water using a humidification chamber at a lower pressure and a dehumidification chamber at a higher pressure. A carrier gas is flowed through the humidification chamber; and inside the humidification chamber, the carrier gas directly contacts the liquid mixture to humidify the carrier gas with evaporated water from the liquid mixture to produce a humidified gas flow. The humidified gas flow is then directed through the dehumidification chamber, where water is condensed from the humidified gas flow and collected. The absolute pressure inside the humidification chamber is at least 10% lower than the absolute pressure inside the dehumidification chamber.

Abstract: A method for continuously processing carbon fiber including establishing a microwave plasma in a selected atmosphere contained in an elongated chamber having a microwave power gradient along its length defined by a lower microwave power at one end and a higher microwave power at the opposite end of the elongated chamber. The elongated chamber having an opening in each of the ends of the chamber that are adapted to allow the passage of the fiber tow while limiting incidental gas flow into or out of said chamber. A continuous fiber tow is introduced into the end of the chamber having the lower microwave power. The fiber tow is withdrawn from the opposite end of the chamber having the higher microwave power. The fiber to is subjected to progressively higher microwave energy as the fiber is being traversed through the elongated chamber.

Abstract: A cascade source provided with a cathode housing, a number of cascade plates insulated from each other and stacked on top of each other which together bound at least one plasma channel, and an anode plate provided with an outflow opening connecting to the plasma channel, wherein one cathode is provided per plasma channel, which cathode comprises an electrode which is adjustable relative to the cathode housing in the direction of the plasma channel, wherein the clamping provision is preferably of the collet chuck type. Also described is method for controlling the cascade source in use.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a semiconductor element formed by multi-layering on a substrate so as to include an n-type semiconductor and a p-type semiconductor. The method includes a process of sputtering, with a gas including a group V element, at least two targets (a first target 21 and a second target 22) made of group III elements that are different from each other, thereby to form a film of a III-V compound semiconductor on the substrate 110.

Abstract: A method is provided for coating substrates with at least one cathode assembly having a rotatable target, the rotatable target being provided with at least one magnet assembly positioned there within. The method includes providing a potential difference between the substrate and the rotatable target that is varied over time during coating. Further, the method may include positioning the magnet assembly with respect to the rotatable target so that the magnet assembly is asymmetrically aligned with respect to a plane perpendicularly extending from the substrate to the axis of the rotatable target for a predetermined first time interval. The magnet assembly is then moved to a second position that is also asymmetrically aligned. Further, a coater for coating substrates is provided including a cathode assembly with a rotatable curved target and two magnet assemblies positioned within the rotatable curved target.

Abstract: A device and a method of facing target sputtering are provided, which can easily change magnetic flux line patterns between facing targets, thereby enabling to conveniently perform a plurality of kinds of sputtering such as facing target sputtering with facing mode, facing target sputtering with mixed mode composed of facing mode and magnetron mode. Thus, the device and the method of facing target sputtering effective for each material is provided. The sputtering device for forming a thin film in which a pair of target holders 2 having targets 1 arranged thereon is provided so as to arrange targets faced to each other. A pole group including a plurality of pole elements having at least a different pole direction is arranged at the back side of the target holders opposite to surfaces on which the targets are arranged. The pole elements are any of a permanent magnet 4, a yoke 7, 8 and an electromagnet 13 or a combination of them.

Abstract: A cell for direct treatment of liquid using electrolysis uses a modular construction of electrode plates and spacer assemblies positioned between end plates. Changes in the liquid flow capacity of the cell may be made by changing the number of module housing sections and electrode plate assemblies. The design includes electrode plates that lock into a mating module housing section to resist the pressure of the fluid being treated. The design further provides for multiple fluid flow paths and for automatic cleaning of the cell using standard clean-in-place methods.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns a magnet arrangement for a target backing tube for a rotatable target of a sputtering system, the magnet arrangement having a longitudinal axis and a circumferential direction around the longitudinal axis, and being adapted for an arrangement in a cylindrical backing tube, wherein the magnet arrangement comprises in a circumferential sequence: a first magnet element extending in parallel to the longitudinal axis, a second magnet element extending in parallel to the longitudinal axis, and a third magnet element extending in parallel to the longitudinal axis, wherein each magnet element has a center axis extending in a radial direction, wherein the angular distance between the first and the third magnet elements, with respect to their center axis, is less than about 85 degrees. The disclosure also concerns a cylindrical target assembly and at least one target cylinder disposed around the target backing tube.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an oligonucleotide, comprising a part or the entire of the nucleotide sequence shown in any of SEQ ID NO: 1 to SEQ ID NO: 15, or a part or the entire of the sequence complementary to the nucleotide sequence shown in any of SEQ ID NO: 1 to SEQ ID NO: 15, wherein the oligonucleotide is capable of hybridizing with the nucleotide sequence of Mycobacterium intracellulare (M. intracellulare) gene; a primer or a probe for the detection of M. intracellulare which comprises said oligonucleoride; and a method for detection of M. intracellulare using said primer and/or the probe.

Abstract: A microfluidic system (12) for assembling and subsequently investigating complex cell arrangements has a three-dimensional microstructure (11) in which the cell culture is assembled, cultivated and investigated. At least two microchannel segments (16, 17) through which the microstructure (11) can be perfused from outside with a medium (21, 22) run in the microstructure (11), whereby the microchannel segments (16, 17) run at least in sections approximately parallel or equidistant to one another. The two microchannel segments (16, 17) are separated from one another by a wall structure (25) in which at least one aperture (26) connecting the two microchannel segments (16, 17) is provided. An electrode arrangement (27) is provided in or on the microstructure (11) in order to generate an inhomogeneous electric field (28) in the region of the at least one aperture (26).

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for electrophoretic fabricating freestanding all nanoparticle thin films, and the resulting compositions of matter, are described. A method includes electrophoretically depositing a thin film of nanoparticles on a sacrificial layer; and freeing the thin film from the sacrificial layer. A composition of matter includes a free standing thin film of nanoparticles with no functionalized nanoparticles or chemical cross linkers.

Abstract: An electrochemical system comprising a first cation exchange membrane in contact with a gas diffusion anode and configured to separate the gas diffusion anode from an anode electrolyte; a cathode in contact with a cathode electrolyte; and a second cation ion exchange membrane configured to separate the cathode electrolyte from the anode electrolyte. In the system, an external pressure system is configured to apply a pressure against the first cation exchange membrane through the anode electrolyte, and an alkaline solution is produced in the cathode electrolyte by applying a voltage across the anode and cathode; in some embodiments, carbon dioxide is requested by reaction with the cathode electrolyte.

Abstract: An anode and cathode for an electrolytic cell configured as a low inductance transmission line to enable control of an interphase at an electrode surface. The anode and cathode are coupled to a switched current source by a low inductance path that includes a parallel plate transmission line, a coaxial transmission line, or both. The switched current source provides fast switching between current sources to provide fast charging and discharging of the double-layer capacitance associated with the electrode surface so that an isotope may be selectively transported to the electrode surface for oxidation or reduction. A photon source may be used to create a population of isotope containing species within the electrolyte. An additional static magnetic field and/or an alternating current magnetic excitation source may be used to modify the composition of the population of species containing the isotope to be separated.

Abstract: Recycling methods and apparatus produce elements of high purity from diverse feedstock materials melted in an electronically conductive liquid. Distinct anodes are used in respective circuits configured for electrorefining and electrowinning. The electrorefining circuit is operable to produce an element in a gaseous state. The electrowinning circuit includes a SOM anode, allowing feedstock materials incorporating significant oxide constituents to be recycled. The methods and apparatus are suitable for magnesium recycling.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a zinc electrowinning anode capable of inhibiting manganese compound deposition on the anode and a cobalt electrowinning anode capable of inhibiting cobalt oxyhydroxide deposition on the anode. The zinc electrowinning anode according to the present invention is a zinc electrowinning anode having an amorphous iridium oxide-containing catalytic layer formed on a conductive substrate, and the zinc electrowinning method according to the present invention is an electrowinning method using that electrowinning anode. Also, the cobalt electrowinning anode according to the present invention is an electrowinning anode having an amorphous iridium oxide or ruthenium oxide-containing catalytic layer formed on a conductive substrate, and the cobalt electrowinning method according to the present invention is an electrowinning method using that electrowinning anode.

Abstract: The water outflow fitting has a fitting body (2) which possesses a water duct (4) with an inlet and an outlet (3). A water valve (7) and means (14) for disinfecting the water are arranged in the water duct (4). The means (14) for disinfecting the water is an electrochemical cell (14) arranged in the water duct (4). Preferably, the electrochemical cell (14) is arranged in the water duct (4) in a region in which standing water is located when the water valve (7) is closed and flowing water is located when the water valve is open, the electrochemical cell (14) being located in standing water in the first case and being washed around or washed through by water in the second case. Preferably, in the event of the fitting being used, the electrochemical cell (14) is activated by means of a proximity sensor (12).

Abstract: An electrolytic method and apparatus for treating liquids using a flow cell with widely spaced electrodes and polarity reversing power designed to prevent electrode fouling and provide for long continuous liquid treatment running times.

Abstract: Method for measuring the global ion concentration of a body fluid that comprises application of a stable DC voltage between first and second electrodes of a cell for measuring the global ion concentration of a body fluid so as to cause electrochemical hydrolysis reactions of the body fluid water to occur at the level of said first and second electrodes, measurement of a hydrolysis current generated by said electrochemical hydrolysis reactions of the water and determination of the global ion concentration of the body fluid by comparison with a previously defined calibration curve. The measuring cell comprises a fluid channel having an internal cross-section smaller than or equal to 1.5 mm.

Abstract: A co-facial multi-analyte test strip includes a first insulating layer with an electrically conductive layer disposed thereon. The electrically conductive layer includes a first working electrode with a first analyte contact pad and a second working electrode with a second analyte contact pad. In addition, the first and second working electrodes of the electrically conductive layer are disposed on the first insulating layer in a planar inline configuration. The multi-analyte test strip also includes a patterned spacer layer positioned above the electrically conductive layer, with the patterned spacer layer defining a single bodily fluid sample-receiving chamber therein that overlies the first working electrode and the second working electrode.

Abstract: The present invention relates to electrochemical sensors for determining gaseous analytes in an aqueous measuring medium, to a process for producing such sensors, and to a process for determining gaseous analytes dissolved in an aqueous measuring medium using the electrochemical sensors. The electrolyte layer of the sensors comprises at least one particulate material and at least one binder which together form a porous, non-swellable framework structure, wherein the pores in this framework structure are configured to absorb a liquid electrolyte or contain the liquid electrolyte.

Abstract: Containers for carrying firearm accessories (e.g., cleaning and maintenance supplies and tools) and/or supporting firearms are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a container includes a housing having an exterior side surface, an aperture in the exterior side surface, a storage device at the aperture, and a support structure at the housing. The storage device has a compartment and is movable between (a) a stowed position in which the compartment is positioned within the housing, and (b) a second position in which the compartment is at least partially external to the housing. The support structure is configured to interface with a removable firearm support for carrying a firearm.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for packaging a medical device includes a package assembly that defines a multi-chambered interior. The interior chambers include a primary and a secondary chamber. A partition, which has a gas permeable vent, separates the primary chamber from the secondary chamber. The package is constructed from a variety of materials that provide the interior with a long term, low humidity, sterile environment.

Abstract: A specific theme-shaped eco-friendly disposable wet wipe container having a main theme-shaped disposable eco-friendly housing structure for holding wet wipes and having a base. A selectively openable and closable lid member is movably connected to the housing structure so that the lid member must move in a flat plane parallel to the base. An area is provided for placement of a logo or emblem.

Abstract: A container has an upstanding sidewall with opposed outer and inner surfaces extending between a bottom, having an upper surface and a lower surface, and an opposed top formed by an upper edge encircling a first opening having a first diameter and that leads to a receptacle formed by and between the upper surface of the bottom and the inner surface of the sidewall. A sheet of thin, flexible material is applied over and across the lower surface of the bottom and the outer surface of the sidewall and over and across the upper edge of the container terminating with a peripheral extremity that extends inboard with respect to the upper edge of the container encircling a second opening having a second diameter less than the first diameter of the first opening and that leads to the receptacle and that is substantially concentric with respect to the first opening.

Abstract: The invention relates to therapeutic antisense oligonucleotides directed against genes coding for phosphodiesterase (PDEs) and the use of these in combination. These antisense oligonucleotides may be used as analytical tools and/or as therapeutic agents in the treatment of disease associated with reduced cellular cAMP in a patient, such as inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract including, for example, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), acute respiratory distress syndrome, bronchitis, chronic bronchitis, silicosis, pulmonary fibrosis, lung allograft rejection, allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis as well as other conditions in which an increase in cyclic AMP or a decrease in PDE levels is beneficial.

Abstract: A trapped card package includes a paperboard card having a relatively large central rectangular opening, a clear plastic blister piece with a groove extending along its perimeter and a flange, and a lower clear plastic piece has a male element extending along its perimeter, and a flange. The lower piece male element engages the card opening and its flange abuts the underside of the card and the male element projects upward beyond the top surface of the card where it is received by the perimeter groove of the blister piece as the flange of the blister pieces engages the top surface of the card, so as to trap the card and seal the package when adhesive on the engaged element is cured.

Abstract: Disclosed are blister package apparatuses and methods for use with tablets such as soft or breakable tablets that cannot be forced through a push-through layer. Specifically, a package for soft tablets can include a pair of blister strips, each blister strip having a plastic sheet, a plurality of recesses formed in the plastic sheet, and a peel-away backing layer for covering the recesses. A plurality of support posts can secure the blister strips together, and a spacer element can extend from one of the blister strips towards the other blister strip, the spacer element extending between two or more of the recesses for maintaining the blister strips in a spaced-apart configuration. The plurality of recesses formed in each blister strip can be offset with respect to the recesses formed in the other blister strip such that the recesses of one blister strip can nest between the recesses of the other.

Abstract: The invention concerns a packaging film, in particular for production of a packaging with at least one packaging film section comprising a single- or multi-layered substrate, a printed functional layer formed from a printable material forming at least in sections an outer layer of the packaging film section and structured such that it has antimicrobial and/or oxygen-scavenging properties. According to the invention it is provided that the section of the functional layer forming an outer layer of the packaging film section, or the functional layer forming the whole outer layer of the packaging film section, on an outside of the packaging film section is arranged at least in sections in an area surrounded by an annular sealing surface. Furthermore, the invention concerns a packaging and a packaging-product unit.

Abstract: A container separation system and method is provided, wherein the container separation system includes a first container having a first container bottom and a first container side wall which defines a first container cavity. A second container is also included, wherein the second container has a second container bottom and a second container side wall which defines a second container cavity having a second cavity width which increases with the height of the second container sidewall. Additionally, a separation device is also included, wherein the separation device includes a device base having a device base width that is smaller in size than the second cavity width, wherein the separation device and the first container are located within the second container cavity such that the separation device is located between the first container bottom and the second container bottom.

Abstract: [Problem] To hold in a fixed position and pack two or more articles of different shapes made of different materials. [Solution Means] Two or more articles having different shapes are packed by using a mat 1 filled with a large number of beads 4 evenly over the entire surface. Two or more articles are wrapped in the mat 1, the inside of the mat 1 is deaerated, the large number of beads 4 in the mat 1 gather and are brought into close contact with each other, the mat 1 solidifies along the outer diameter shapes of the articles, and each article is supported at, at least three points by portions of the solidified mat 1 so that the respective articles are held at fixed positions.

Abstract: Disclosed are films obtained from blends of ethylene copolymers with organic acid salt-modified potassium ionomeric copolymers. The films of the present invention can be welded using RF energy.

Abstract: A sterilization wrap is provided. The sterilization wrap includes a first sheet that is configured for providing a barrier to prevent at least some bacteria from passing therethrough while allowing sterilization gas to pass therethrough. A second sheet is attached to the first sheet. The second sheet is located on the first sheet so that a perimeter of the second sheet is contained entirely within a perimeter of the first sheet.

Abstract: A reclosable package includes a tray, a top sheet, and a fastener. The tray has a well for receiving contents and a peripheral flange surrounding the well. The top sheet is attached to the peripheral flange. The fastener has two interlocking members, one attached to the peripheral flange and the other attached to the top sheet. A tamper-evident feature located on the package prevents access to the fastener and is connected thereto by one or two lines of weaknesses. In one embodiment with one or two lines of weakness in the top sheet, the fastener remains adjacent to the tray's peripheral flange, which is intact after the tamper-evident feature is removed by tearing along these lines of weakness. In a second embodiment with two lines of weakness, the tamper-evident feature, comprised of portions of the peripheral flange and the top sheet, is torn from the package along both lines of weakness.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a gift wrap is provided with a graphic. The user may customize the graphic with designs such as stickers, stencils, and stampers as well as with writing instruments. The user may also customize a design prior to placing the design on the gift wrap. The completed gift wrap can provide an educational experience for the person customizing the gift wrap while providing the recipient with a memorable package that a portion of which may be saved as a keepsake.

Abstract: Disclosed is a unitary product cushioning device for supporting shock sensitive products during transport in an exterior container, comprising a product support region having a platform; a flap hingedly connected on either side of the product support region for folding upwards and towards the product support region; a plurality of ribs on each flap and product support region, the ribs defining product-supporting cavities therebetween for receiving and supporting the products; a cutout between each flap and product support region. Fold stops may hingedly connect each flap and product support region, the fold stop being angled to facilitate folding of the flap towards the product support region to form a generally “U” shape in the exterior container.