Abstract: A handle (50) for affixing to a container having a side-wall (5) and a top (10) joined together by a seam (15), in which the handle (50) has a grip (60) adapted to be held by a user, an attachment ring (70) designed to fit around the top (10) of the container, a main clip (75) aligned with the grip 60 and a retention clip (80) positioned 180 degrees from the grip (60). The handle (50) clips onto the container seam (15) in a robust, but easily detachable fashion and allows a user to hold the container continuously regardless of whether the contents of the container is hot or cold.

Abstract: The present application provides a multi-piece box. The multi-piece box may include a body blank with a number of body panels and a number of second blanks with a second blank panel. The second blanks may be attached to the body blank. One or more of the body panels may include a first dimension along a first direction, the second blanks may include a second dimension along the first direction, and the second dimension may be greater than the first dimension such that the second blank panels may create a protruding end with respect to the one or more body panels.

Abstract: The present application provides an electronic cigarette case; and the electronic cigarette case comprises a case body, a case cover hinged with the case body via a hinging portion, and an elastic member is fixed in the case body; the elastic member includes a first flange protruding towards the case cover, and a first extension arm slantly extending from a side of the first flange and extending along a direction away from the case cover; a protruding portion is formed on the case cover, and the protruding portion slidably abuts against surfaces of the first extension arm and the first flange facing the case cover. The structure of the electronic cigarette case is simple, and the case cover can be opened or closed by a small external force. Thus, the opening and closing operations are easy, and the user's experience is improved.

Abstract: A system for counting diamonds includes a rotary table configured to accommodate diamonds, a collection box assembly provided in communication with the rotary table, an ejecting mechanism configured to enable controlled ejection of said diamonds from the rotary table to the collection box assembly, at least one scanner and a controller configured to regulate functioning of at least one of the rotary table, the collection box assembly, the ejecting mechanism and the scanner. Further, the scanner is configured to determine the number of diamonds collected in the collection box assembly.

Abstract: The present application provides a cutlery dispenser for use with a number of cutlery utensils. The cutlery dispenser may include a housing and a front cover. The front cover may include a dispensing opening and a spring loaded retainer such that the cutlery utensils may be loaded through the front cover and may be dispensed therefrom.

Abstract: A sanitized vending machine includes product and cup dispensing mechanisms and an actuation mechanism. The product dispensing mechanism, holding product items, rotates through a product dispensing cycle to dispense them. The cup dispensing mechanism, holding a stack of cups, rotates through a cup dispensing cycle to dispense an empty cup to an intermediate location in a drop chute spaced above a final discharge location. Dispensing cycles occur in predetermined sequence enabling dispensed product items to be received in a previously dispensed cup. A cup retention-and-release mechanism disposed about and adjacent to the drop chute at the intermediate location converts between a cup hold position, wherein the empty cup is caught and retained at the intermediate location awaiting receipt of dispensed product items into the cup, and a cup release position, wherein the cup now having dispensed product items received therein is released and enabled to drop to the discharge location.

Abstract: A vending machine includes a rack, a number of storage containers, a controlling chip, and a number of locking modules. The number of storage containers is accommodated in the rack. Each of the locking modules is secured to one corresponding storage container and electrically connected to the controlling chip. In an initial state of the locking modules, the storage containers are secured to the rack. The controlling chip is configured to unlock one of the locking modules to allow the corresponding storage container to be pulled out of the rack.

Abstract: A parts feeder has a vortex chamber with a wall disposed generally symmetrically about an axis and into which bulk parts are fed. A vortex generator disposed at a narrow end of the chamber generates a spiral vortex that rises up the wall. Parts entrained in the vortex are separated and oriented by the vortex. Properly oriented parts are successively able to pass through an outlet port to exit the vortex chamber; thus continuously feeding parts. An opening extends through the vortex generator. Defective parts, oversize parts, and parts which are tangled or held together may readily be removed from the vortex chamber through the opening.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for dispensing a lubricant (3) in a metered manner by means of a lubricant dispenser, which comprises a lubricant cartridge (2) filled with lubricant (3), at least one electrochemical gas-generating cell (4), and on control electronics (1) for controlling the gas-generating cell (4). The control electronics (1) comprise a microcontroller (8) and a switch (9) for interrupting the current flowing through the gas-generating cell (4). At adjustable time intervals, the circuit through the gas-generating cell (4) is closed by the control electronics (1) and lubricant (3) is displaced from the cartridge (2) by the released gas. During the gas generation, the electric current flowing through the gas-generating cell (4) is measured and the charge that has flowed through the gas-generating cell (4) is added up. The circuit is interrupted when the added-up charge has exceeded a specified cumulative amount of charge.

Abstract: A dispenser for discharging an in particular granular or powdery substance by blow-out, has a blow-out duct, and a suction line opening into the blow-out duct for sucking the substance into the blow-out duct. A positive air pressure can be built up in a duct section arranged upstream of the blow-out duct and closed in the direction of the blow-out duct by a valve opening in a pressure-dependent manner, for pressure-controlled formation of a blow-out stream in the blow-out duct. A method for emptying a substance reservoir having a freeze-dried substance sucks the substance out of the substance reservoir, using a suction air stream opening into a blowing stream, and discharges the substance. A sucking/blowing dispenser is used for emptying a substance reservoir having a freeze-dried substance.

Abstract: A trigger dispenser device (1) envisages a secondary liquid aspiration duct (50) in communication with the dispenser duct, and a primary liquid aspiration duct (8) in communication with the container, off-axis with each other. Between these, a joining compartment (64) is provided communicating upstream with the primary liquid aspiration duct (8) and communicating downstream with the secondary liquid aspiration duct (50) to form the fluidic connection between them. In particular, the container (C) is of the type with built-in suction pipe.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dosing dispenser having a dosing piston, for dosing formulations of a drug or nutritional supplement in the form of a free-flowing bulk material having a particle diameter in the range of 100-1000 ?m.

Abstract: A container may provide a locking mechanism to maintain a rolled up body in place after uses. The container may include a deformable body, an outlet end, and a sealed end. The sealed end may incorporate bendable tabs that may fold over and lock the body into place when the body is rolled or folded over to dispense contents from the container.

Abstract: A container containing a substance, comprises a preformed deformable body defining a filling cavity. The body has an opening and an integral planar circumferential rim surrounding said opening. The opening is closed by a cover sheet which is sealed to the circumferential rim by means of a circumferential sealing seam, wherein the circumferential rim has a dispensing part which is covered by the cover sheet. The cover sheet is sealed to the dispensing part by at least one rupturable sealing seam and outlet seams defining an outlet passage from the rupturable sealing seam towards a dispensing edge of the dispensing part of the circumferential rim, such that, when the rupturable sealing seam is broken, the substance is allowed to flow through the outlet passage between the surface of the dispensing part and the cover sheet towards the dispensing edge of the dispensing part.

Abstract: A bag in box packaging including a flexible bag and an outer carton. The flexible bag defines a cavity, with a spout coupled thereto providing access to the cavity. The outer carton has a first sidewall and a second sidewall opposite the first side wall. A front wall extends therebetween. The inner spout retaining member further includes an inner spout retaining member. The inner spout retaining member includes a first panel that extends between the first sidewall and the second sidewall and is spaced apart from the front wall. The first panel includes a spout receiving slot extending thereinto. The spout of the bag is positionable within the spout receiving slot of the first panel, so as to position the spout between the first panel and the front wall. A spout locking member is structurally configured to maintain the spout within the spout receiving slot of the first panel.

Abstract: The bag in box packaging comprising an inner bag, an outer carton and an inner spout retaining member. The inner bag defines a cavity with a spout coupled thereto. The outer carton includes a front wall and a first sidewall positioned adjacent the front wall, both extending from a bottom wall to a top wall. The inner spout retaining member including a first panel spanning diagonally from the first sidewall to the front wall obliquely relative to each wall and spaced apart from a side edge joining the front wall to the first sidewall, to define a triangular cross-sectional configuration. The first panel includes a spout retaining slot extending thereinto. The spout extends into the spout receiving slot so as to capture the spout within the cross-sectional configuration and directed toward the side edge. The inner bag is positioned on the opposite side of the first panel.

Abstract: A locking device structured to maintain an activating plunger of a dispenser assembly in an inoperative position, subsequent to dispensing, so as to facilitate a single-use operation thereof and thereby preclude the potential confusion between a used and an unused single-use dispensing device. The locking device includes a body disposed in receiving relation to the plunger as it moves from an operative position to an inoperative position. A locking structure connected to the body is disposed to frictionally engage the plunger in movement restricting relation during its passage from the operative position to the inoperative position. Such frictional engagement is sufficient to restrict movement of the plunger back into the operative position once the material has been dispensed.

Abstract: A container for dispensing a flowable substance, in particular glue, such as instant glue, includes a receiving body which has a circumferential wall and a main axis extending in the longitudinal direction of the receiving body. The bottom of the receiving body is formed either by a plug inserted into an open end of the receiving body or by an end wall formed integrally on the circumferential wall. A nozzle or dispensing tip for discharging the flowable substance is arranged at an end side of the receiving body facing away from the receiving body bottom. The nozzle or dispensing tip has an outlet opening. A lever is arranged on the circumferential wall and extends along the main axis forming an acute angle with the circumferential wall so that a slit-like intermediate space is formed.

Abstract: A device for accommodating a freeze-dried pharmaceutical product (S) for reconstitution, comprising: a vessel (1) having at its opening end (3) an opening edge (4) and an adjoining longitudinal portion (5) with an evenly formed inner cross section, a front plunger (2) to be positioned inside the vessel (1) at the longitudinal portion (5), wherein the front plunger (2) is configured to be positioned inside the vessel (1) in a sealing state, in which the front plunger (2) is fully inserted in the vessel (1), or in an exchange state, in which the front plunger (2) is inserted partly in the vessel (1) and partly protrudes over the opening edge (4) of the vessel (1), and wherein the front plunger (2) comprises sealing means that are configured to seal the inside of the vessel (1) against the outside when the front plunger (2) is positioned in the sealing state, and one or more communicating grooves (2i) that are configured to place the inside and outside of the vessel (1) in communication with each other when the

Abstract: Systems for storing beverages are disclosed, which include a container for storing, transporting and dispensing a beverage, e.g. beer. In some implementations the container includes a pressure-tight lid closure system including wire bails.

Abstract: A spill and contaminant resistant dispenser and measuring cap device and method for measuring and dispensing a desired amount of a bulk particulate, powdery, granular or viscous liquid substance from a storage container through a cap. A dispenser and measuring cap is attached to a storage container. The cap has one or more measuring chamber ducts, each having a different predetermined volume. The measuring chamber ducts are selectively and separately operationally aligned with an internal funnel stem and a dispensing spout. A selected measuring chamber duct is filled with the substance by inverting the cap and attached container. A measured amount of the substance is captured and dispensed, and the unused portion of the substance retained in the storage container without exposure to outside contaminants or implements, by rotating the duct into operational alignment with the spout.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing flowable substances, having a nozzle having an exit opening for dispensing the substances from the nozzle, and a closure part movable by a control element, disposed outside of the nozzle, and configured to release the exit opening and close the exit opening, in the region of a closure part surface that faces the nozzle end. The closure part surface is delimited, in the movement direction of the closure part from the open position to the closed position, by a leading edge, in the leading direction. The closure part surface is disposed next to the nozzle and at a level upstream from the exit opening, with reference to the flow direction of the substances through the nozzle, in the open position. The closure part can be moved from the open position to the closed position by the control element, such that the leading edge of the closure part surface is moved past the free nozzle end.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing flowable substances, having a nozzle having an exit opening for dispensing the substances from the nozzle in the region of a free nozzle end, and a closure part that can be moved by means of a control element, disposed outside of the nozzle. The closure part releases the exit opening in an open position and closes the exit opening in a closed position. The control element has a frame, a transfer medium that brings about shape fit and has wheels, the transfer medium generates angle synchronicity of wheels mounted in the frame so as to pivot, a drive for the transfer medium, for pivoting the respective wheel in two opposite pivot directions, a bearing element for the closure part, mounted in wheels so as to pivot. The bearing element is mounted about pivot axles in the wheels, so as to pivot. The pivot axles are disposed in the frame parallel to the pivot axles of these wheels. The closure part is mounted in the bearing element.

Abstract: A method of compressing a garment is disclosed and includes: forming the garment into a compact shape; placing the garment formed into a compact shape into a bag; placing the garment formed into a compact shape and bag into a compression machine; compressing the garment and bag in the compression machine forming a compressed garment.

Abstract: Clothing rack device (1) for suspension of clothes, in which a magnet (2) is arranged in a section of the clothing rack device (1) adapted to attach the clothing rack device (1) with a bonding surface (4) to a separate surface (5), where in the clothing rack device (1) further comprises a release device (7) adapted to be moved between a first and second state, in which the magnetic force between the magnet (2) and a separate surface (5) abutting the bonding surface (4) is greater in the first state than in the second.

Abstract: A tablet bumper assembly is disclosed. According to one embodiment, an apparatus includes a bumper assembly having a first opening, a second opening, and a first protruding region at a first corner, where the first opening is configured to position the bumper assembly around a peripheral edge of a tablet computer, the second opening is configured to expose a display screen of the tablet computer, and the first protruding region prevents the tablet computer from lying flat on a support surface to allow air-cooling of the tablet computer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a concealed carry system that is configured in such a manner as to alleviate the inherent disadvantages of other concealed carrying devices. The present invention generally relates to a concealed carry system for carrying firearms. More particularly, the present invention relates to a conceal carry system which completely conceals and enables the wearer to carry self-defense items such as a handgun, mace, knife, etc. and personal items such as a cell phone, credit cards etc. without revealing the shapes, thus allowing the user to dress in a manner of choice or comfort.

Abstract: The present invention refers to the field of the accessories for firearms in use by police officers, armies, private surveillance staff, and in particular it refers to the field of the holsters for accommodating handguns. More in detail it concerns a new holster (1) with anti-friction properties thanks to an inner sleeve (3), preferably but not necessarily of the replaceable type.

Abstract: A positioning apparatus for seat headrest posts in vehicle is provided, including a retractable rod, two clamping units and a connection joint unit; wherein the retractable rod having an extendible rod able to extend and retract; a locking assembly being disposed on the outer surface of the retractable rod; the locking assembly being able to fasten the position after lateral adjustment of the retractable rod; the two clamping units being disposed on the retractable rod for clamping onto the posts of seat headrest; the connection joint unit being disposed to the end of the extendible rod for engaging an object to be mounted here. As such, when an electronic device, such as, tablet or thin screen display is mounted to the connection joint unit, the position of the electronic device can be adjusted by adjusting the length of the extendible rod for convenient viewing.

Abstract: Support assemblies for attaching to an existing device, such as a bicycle frame, are provided. Support assemblies are suited for carrying loads and providing additional storage and transport capacity. Assemblies of the present invention contemplate a primary support member for carrying or receiving articles, and additional or secondary members for supporting the primary support and communicating with the existing device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a holding frame (1) for arrangement behind a vehicle window (9) and for receiving a sensor device (8), and a sensor arrangement (14) comprising a holding frame (1) and a sensor device (8).

Abstract: A backpack that has an outward appearance of a stuffed character, while providing an imbedded tracker device to monitor the location of a child. The backpack includes a main compartment, adjustable straps, and one or more small compartments. The exterior surface of the main compartment is adapted to repel water and illuminate in low light environments. The interior surface of the main compartment includes an insulated lining with pockets. The upper end of the main compartment includes a Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking unit therein. The GPS tracking unit is adapted to communicate with a server and a GPS satellite to disclose the location of a child that is carrying the backpack. The small compartments are adapted to store emergency supplies such as a first aid kit and an emergency contact card. In this way, the present invention facilitates parents and guardians in supervision and monitoring of a child.

Abstract: Carrier system for a backpack energy source, energy source and backpack energy source assembly The invention in particular is directed to a carrier system for a backpack energy source (2). The carrier system comprises a carrier plate (4) with a coupling interface (25) implemented to be exchangeably coupled to a counter coupling interface (31) of an energy source (2).

Abstract: A concealed carry weapon belt pouch for carrying a small firearm in a concealment pouch clipped to a wearer's waist belt. The pouch comprising a pouch body with integral spring tensioned handgun holster, a pouch cover flap with quick release fastener, and a spring tensioned belt clip. The pouch can be easily clipped and un-clipped from the belt with a spring clip. A flap covers the pouch opening while simultaneously holding the integral spring tensioned handgun holster portion of the pouch closed. Upon releasing the pouch flap the spring tensioned handgun holster tilts outward allowing easy access to the firearm.

Abstract: A magnetically enhanced roller for handling of magnetically attractable substrates comprises a rotatably fixed shaft and a sleeve circumscribing the rotatably fixed shaft. The sleeve configured to rotate around the shaft. The roller further includes an array of magnets adjacent to the shaft. Individual magnets of the array of magnets are oriented to provide magnetic field lines along a direction orthogonal to the rotatably fixed bearing shaft.

Abstract: A retracting device and method for retracting a hose, the device comprising: a frame; at least one drive roller connected to the frame for driving the hose for retraction; a first and a second pressing element operatively connected to the at least one drive roller and suitable for pulling the hose upward in co-action with the at least one drive roller; an activating element operatively connected to the two pressing elements and suitable for activating the pressing elements such that no more than one pressing element presses against the drive roller.

Abstract: A stapling device includes two casing members, a pad seat, and a striker plate. The casing members, which can be combined together, have front ends respectively forming front-end plates abutting each other. The two casing members are rotatably coupled to a press-down handle that is selectively pressed down. The pad seat is set at the front end of the interior of the two combined casing members. The pad seat has a front end face, which define, collectively with the inside surfaces of the front-end plates of the two casing members, a striker plate channel. The striker plate is slidably received in the striker plate channel. The striker plate is selectively pulled by the press-down handle to move upward. The two casing members clamp and retain therebetween a spring plate for providing a striking pre-loading force to the striker plate.

Abstract: In a fastener feeding device for a driving tool, in response to a rearward displacement of a contact arm, a carrier member is displaced from an upper position to a lower position, and a claw end of a claw member is dragged downward. Once a first one of fasteners is struck out of a striking path, a connection strip for holding the fasteners is lifted by a biasing force of a return biasing member while the carrier member is displaced from the lower position to the upper position.

Abstract: A surgical severing and stapling instrument, suitable for laparoscopic and endoscopic clinical procedures, clamps tissue within an end effector of an elongate channel pivotally opposed by an anvil. An E-beam firing bar moves distally through the clamped end effector to sever tissue and to drive staples on each side of the cut. The E-beam firing bar affirmatively spaces the anvil from the elongate channel to assure properly formed closed staples, especially when an amount of tissue is clamped that is inadequate to space the end effector. In particular, an upper pin of the firing bar longitudinally moves through an anvil slot and a channel slot is captured between a lower cap and a middle pin of the firing bar to assure a minimum spacing. Forming the E-beam from a thickened distal portion and a thinned proximal strip enhances manufacturability and facilitates use in such articulating surgical instruments.

Abstract: A tilt anvil assembly is disclosed which includes a center rod, a head assembly, and a torsion spring configured to pivot the head assembly relative to the center rod. The head assembly has a locking collar defining a locked position preventing pivotal movement of the head assembly, and an unlocked position allowing pivotal movement of the head assembly. The torsion spring selectively engages the locking collar to maintain the locking collar at either the locked or unlocked position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ignition device for exothermic welding comprising an electrically conductive metal bushing (1) that can house a pellet of a first welding material (4) in electrical contact with the inner wall of an inner chamber (1c) of the bushing (1), provided with an electrically insulating cap (2) and a bottom base (1b) with an opening (1d) through which the first welding material (4) falls in an incandescent state onto a second welding material (4a) arranged in a weld mold (7) when an exothermic reaction has been triggered in the first welding material (4); an electrode (5) that goes through the cap (2) of the metal bushing (1) and comprises a top contact (5a) connectable to a power output (24) of a voltage generator and a bottom contact in the form of a filament (5b) that can be in electrical contact with the pellet of the first welding material (4), the filament (5b) being made of a material having a melting temperature greater than the ignition temperature of the welding material (

Abstract: When friction-stir welding steel sheets, for the rotating tool, rotation speed RS is 100-1000 rpm, rotational torque RT 50-500 Nm, and travel speed TS 10-1000 mm/min, and HIPT (kJ/mm2) is 0.3-1.5. The steel sheets used have a composition including 0.01-0.2 mass % of C, 0.5-2.0 mass % of Mn, 0.6 mass % or less of Si, 0.030 mass % or less of P, 0.015 mass % or less of S, and 0.0060 mass % or less of 0, with a content of Ti [% Ti] and a content of N [% N] being restricted in relation to the HIPT, Ceq being 0.5 mass % or less, and the balance being Fe and incidental impurities. As a result, local change in the frictional heat and plastic flow generated by friction can be prevented, yielding a weld portion with uniform and good toughness.

Abstract: A brazing method includes fixing a padding plate on a base material such that the padding plate is arranged in a lower position from a groove formed in a repair region of the base material, and heating the base material such that a base material powder is melt, after a paste that base material 1 contains the base material powder which is formed from a same material as the base material is filled into the groove. The base material powder filled into groove can be prevented from flowing out from the groove even if being fused since the padding plate is arranged for the base material. Thus, a repair region can be repaired more appropriately.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a slider structure having a waveguide and a cavity configured to align a laser to the waveguide. The cavity includes a plurality of solder bumps on a bottom of the cavity configured to electrically and thermally couple the laser to the slider. At least one mechanical stopper is disposed in the cavity to facilitate vertical alignment between an output of the laser and an input of the waveguide. At least one solder bump is disposed on the mechanical stopper to facilitate lateral alignment between the output of the laser and the input of the waveguide in response to a reflow of the solder bumps.

Abstract: A vacuum carrier can be employed to provide a partial vacuum on a back side surface of a substrate thereby holding the substrate flat against a rigid surface of the carrier throughout the duration of a bonding process. The magnitude of vacuum can be optimized to limit the warping of the substrate during and after bonding with another substrate, and to limit the mechanical stress induced in the solder balls during cooling. The vacuum carrier can include a base plate, a seal plate with at least one opening configured to accommodate at least one substrate, and vacuum seal elements configured to create a vacuum environment that pushes the substrate against the base plate when the vacuum carrier is under vacuum. The configuration of the vacuum carrier is chosen to avoid distortion of the substrate due to the vacuum seal elements, while allowing adjustment of the magnitude of the partial vacuum.

Abstract: In a heat insulating load jig 11 of the present invention, a solder material 14 having a melting point or a solidus temperature in a range between a thermal resistance temperature of a semiconductor chip 13 and a temperature 100° C. below the thermal resistance temperature is interposed between a circuit board 12 and the semiconductor chip 13; a heat insulating body 17 is placed on an upper side of the semiconductor chip 13 in this state; a metal weight 16 is disposed on the heat insulating body 17; and load is applied to the semiconductor chip 13 while the solder material 14 is melted and solidified.

Abstract: A folder including a main panel having an inner face and an outer face, and a slash panel having an inner face and an outer face. The slash panel is coupled to the main panel such that the inner face of the main panel and the inner face of the slash panel form a first pocket therebetween. The folder further includes a first outer panel coupled to the main panel and forming a second pocket with the outer face of the main panel. The folder has a second outer panel coupled to the slash panel and forming a third pocket with the outer face of the slash panel. The main panel, the slash panel, the first outer panel and the second outer panel are all made of a single unitary piece of material.

Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide a composite container, as represented by a composite container which has a gas barrier property, an anti-moisture property, a shape retaining property, an anti-shock property, an easy-to-open property, and a resealing function, can be easily opened, and facilitates the extraction of the contents.

Abstract: A dispensing device includes a container that elevates slightly at an inclined end so that at least one substantially cylindrical container is urged to roll to an opening at a dispensing end of the container. Each individual cylindrical container within the container is continuously forwarded to an opening in the dispensing end, due to the gravitational pull created by the incline. A base surface provides a foundation for the container to rest on a ground surface. A protruding portion folds out from the base surface on the inclined end to form the incline. Two terminal portions on the protruding portion fold inwardly and enter into at least one slot to form a more stable U-shaped base for supporting the inclined end.

Abstract: A deep-drawn paper tray made of paper material, a method and an apparatus for manufacturing the tray, and a closed product package comprising the tray. The tray having a bottom and upwardly expanding side walls around the bottom, the side walls of the tray being shaped to expand through a plurality of circumferential steps dimensioned low enough for obtaining wrinkle-free side walls for the tray. The outermost step is a flat, wrinkle-free rim flange, which enables liquid and gas proof heat-sealing of a lid to form the package. The apparatus may comprise upper and lower moulding tools with concentric movable frames for forming the tray bottom and side wall steps from paper blanks, and moulding tools may be mounted onto a rotating turret carrying a paper blank through working stations arranged along the turret circumference, to shape the tray bottom and the side wall steps at the consecutive stations.