Abstract: Described is a unit for filling containers (2) forming single-use capsules (3) with a dose (33) of product for extraction or infusion beverages, comprising: a line (4) for transport of the containers (2); a station (SR) for filling the containers (2) with a dose (33) of product and comprising: a first containing seat (S1) designed to receive a dose (33) of product; a device (10) for moving the first seat (S); a device (11) for adjusting the position of the first containing seat (S1) between a position (P1) for receiving the dose and a position (P2) for releasing the dose; a substation (ST1) for forming the dose (33) inside the first containing seat (S1); a substation (ST3) for releasing the dose (33) of product from the first containing seat (S1) to a container (2) transported by the transport line (4), the adjusting device (11) being configured to place the first containing seat (S1) in the receiving position (P1) at the substation (ST1) for forming the dose (33) and in the release position (P2) at the subst

Abstract: A system for filling a blow-fill-seal (BFS) container is provided. The system includes a first fluid circuit constructed to selectively deliver a purge fluid to an open BFS container. A second fluid circuit selectively delivers a product to the open BFS container. A third fluid circuit, having a vent line in fluid communication with the open BFS container and to the ambient, directs a bulk fluid comprising at least the purge fluid from the container when the purge fluid is introduced into the BFS container. The second circuit selectively delivers product when the first fluid circuit selectively does not deliver the purge fluid, and the second circuit selectively does not deliver product when the first circuit selectively delivers the purge fluid.

Abstract: A support device (20), mounted on an upper edge of a container (3), includes lifting elements that define a support surface (22) which extends transversely outwards from an inner edge (55). The upper end (2b) of a flexible pouch for biopharmaceutical product can rest on this support surface, the rest of the 3D-type pouch extending into the container. The slot (23) which separates the support surface into two portions defines a guide path for a flexible supply line (9a, 9b) for the pouch (2) that is connected at its bottom to the end (2b). A convex surface is formed at the rear end of the slot and above the edge of the container, so as to guide and facilitate the passage of the line (9a) into the housing, when the filling state is sufficiently advanced. The causes of poor deployment of the pouch are thus minimized, without human intervention.

Abstract: A box-packing system having a first conveyor, a first robot that applies suction, holds, and transports a package, and a control device. The package includes soft packaging material, and is conveyed by the first conveyor. The control device operates the first robot to move the package to a box-packing preparation area. The first robot has a suction part applying suction the package from above, an arm that moves the suction part in a horizontal direction and a vertical direction, and a servomotor. The servomotor drives the arm so that the suction part can apply suction to the package at a predetermined vertical location. An acquisition part of the control device acquires thickness information of the package. The determination part determines the predetermined height location based the thickness information. The command generation part drives the servomotor in response to the predetermined height location determined by the determination part.

Abstract: A method of loading articles in cartons. The method can comprise moving a carton in a generally flat configuration in a downstream direction with a carton opening carousel, at least partially opening the carton while moving the carton with the carton opening carousel, and transferring the carton from the carton opening carousel to a carton loading carousel in a transfer region. The transferring the carton can comprise moving the carton in an upstream direction. The method further can comprise loading a plurality of articles into the carton while moving the carton in a downstream direction with the carton loading carousel.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for vacuum packaging a product. According to one embodiment a film tube is generated, and, in the film tube a product (P) is introduced and at least one cut is made. In the method, a vacuum may also applied inside the film tube, and a transverse seal is formed therein, a film tube closed at one end being obtained upstream of the cut and a package closed at both ends being obtained downstream. Furthermore, the film tube is transversely pinched, a portion the inside of the film tube which is isolated from the inside of the rest of the film tube being obtained, and a chamber is demarcated around at least part of said portion, the vacuum being applied and the transverse sealing operation being performed inside said chamber.

Abstract: A filling apparatus for filling containers, and a method of operation, are disclosed, whereby a plurality of container carriers are movable along an upper container guideway of the apparatus. Notably, a pair of servo drives in the form of linear actuators act generally in opposition to each other, at opposites ends to the container carriers movable along the container guideway, to accurately index and position the container carriers with respect to associated filling equipment. Servo-driven transfer wheels, positioned at respective opposite ends of the upper container guideway, effect movement of the containers to and from a return conveyor positioned beneath the upper container guideway, whereby the container carriers are moved from the downstream end of the filling region back to the upstream end thereof.

Abstract: To allow a tubular film having a large opening diameter to be heat-sealed with a short length heater by a function (film width reduction function) that can reduce a size of an opening portion of the tubular film uniformly with a simple structure even when the width reduction operation is performed repeatedly. There is provided a film sealing mechanism provided with an elongated heater and a heater receiver configured to abut against the heater, the heater and heater receiver being disposed opposite, in a direction perpendicular to a position of the feed means, to a tubular film in which content is accommodated and which is fed downward from a film passage port by a feed means such as a feed roller with its both left and right end portions in a width direction supported, so as to be capable of holding outer surfaces of the film therebetween.

Abstract: A method of packaging pre-filled medical devices is disclosed. The method comprises producing a packaging having a front panel and a back panel defining a compartment capable of holding one or more medical devices wherein at least one of the front panel or top panel has a portion containing a gas permeable material while the remaining portion of the pouch is gas impermeable. This gas permeable material allows gas to pass through the material and contact the one or more articles contained within the compartment or allows gas to pass through the gas permeable material from the inside of the compartment to the outside of the container. Upon completion of sterilization, the pouch is sealed and the gas permeable portion is cut away leaving the sterilized medical device enclosed in a completely gas impermeable pouch.

Abstract: A servo controlled labeling apparatus, comprises a conveyor for supplying a plurality of articles through a conveyor guide, an active star wheel having a plurality of arms to form a plurality of pockets, a rotating roller star drum having a plurality of rollers and a vacuum drum rotatable about a drum axis positioned opposite the rotating roller star drum. A servomechanism controls the infeed acceleration of the active star wheel and the speed of each of the plurality of articles. Each of the plurality of articles fed through the conveyor goes past the active star wheel, then between at least two of the plurality of rollers of the rotating roller star drum and the vacuum drum, which spins each of the plurality of articles into the labeling zone by the speeding up of the rotating roller star drum and the slowing down of the vacuum drum for the application of the label thereto.

Abstract: An injection molded preform is presented. The injection molded perform includes a body, the body having a finish portion, a transition portion in mechanical communication with the finish portion, a body portion in mechanical communication with the transition portion, and a closed end cap portion in mechanical communication with the body portion. The finish portion, the transition portion, the body portion and the end cap portion define a space therein. The body is used for making a blow molded biodegradable bioresin bottle having a substantially circular cross-section. The preform comprises a blend of polylactic acid or polylactide and other compostable materials.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bin having an interference fit divider, including a bin having a base, a front wall, a rear wall and opposed side walls; at least one upper set of raised rails on each side wall, a first rail having a spacer section and an end cap section and a second rail having a spacer section forming a T or L-slot, the slot having a gap that is wider at the top than at the bottom; a divider, having a T or L-shaped end section; and an interference bump formed on the divider to form an interference fit when the divider is inserted in the T or L slot.

Abstract: Embodiments of foldable containers, such as foldable produce containers, and related planar sheets and methods. In some embodiments, a substantially planar sheet for folding into a container may comprise a first locking tab positioned on a first panel of the sheet and a second locking tab positioned on a second panel of the sheet. The second locking tab may be configured to be positioned adjacent to the first locking tab after at least one folding step in which the first panel is folded relative to the second panel. The sheet may further comprise a first locking flap positioned on a third panel of the sheet, wherein the third panel is configured to be folded with respect to the first and second panels during the folding process. The first locking flap may comprise a slot configured to receive the first locking tab and the second locking tab.

Abstract: A paperboard carton is formed by interconnecting a main body piece, folded to establish at least a bottom wall and first and second spaced side panels, with separately formed third and fourth side panels. To strengthen the carton and enable similarly configured cartons to be effectively, vertically stacked, a caliper or basis weight of each of the third and fourth side panels is made greater than the main body piece and/or an orientation of the fibers between the pieces is varied as compared to a conventional carton.

Abstract: Various box embodiments are disclosed. In one aspect, a box is provided that includes a container. The container has a bottom panel, a front panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, a back panel, a first reinforcement structure adjacent the back panel and the first side panel and a second reinforcement structure adjacent the back panel and the second side panel. The first and second reinforcement structures reinforce the back panel against compressive forces. A lid is coupled to the container.

Abstract: A paint container comprises a plurality of walls arranged circumferentially to form a hollow enclosure with a bore within which a volume of paint may be contained, each of the plurality of walls being divided from each neighboring wall by a respective fold-line (36); and a dispensing opening arranged to permit dispensing of any paint contained within the bore, wherein, upon application of a force to the plurality of walls, the plurality of walls are foldable along the fold-lines in order to apply pressure to any volume of paint contained within the bore to dispense paint through the dispensing opening.

Abstract: The present invention provides a packaging sleeve that can be attached to a base, such as a pallet, to form a container. The container can be used for the shipping and/or storage of goods. The packaging sleeve comprises latching members by which the packaging sleeve may be securably attached to the base in a manner of seconds. The present invention also provides a collapsible packaging sleeve having four panels, each panel being hingedly connected to two adjacent panels by non-metallic hinges. By operation of the non-metallic hinges, the box can be collapsed such that the packaging sleeve lays substantially flat, rendering it suitable for easy, out of the way storage and enhancing warehouse efficiency. The non-metallic hinges are designed to have a long life span and to be operable with panels having various dimensions.

Abstract: A container (10) comprises a base (12), upstanding walls (14) on the base and a lid arrangement (16) pivotally attacked to at least one of the walls at a hinge (17). The lid arrangement is pivotally moveable about the hinge from an open position to a closed position. When the lid arrangement (16) is in the open position, the container (10) can be nested within a similar further container having a similar further lid arrangement, and the lid arrangement (16) can be received within the further lid arrangement in a nested condition of the lid arrangements.

Abstract: The present invention provides, in at least one embodiment, a basket such as a grocery basket or laundry basket, where the basket includes a packaging wrap strap. When the basket is in an open position, the wrap strap is flush to the bottom side of the base of the basket such that it is out of the way. When the basket is in a closed position, the wrap strap, made from elastic, stretches to get around the base of the basket and pulls the base upwards while applying downward force on a rim of the basket to keep the basket closed very flat. The wrap strap advantageously does not interfere with the closing and opening functions, improves storage and carrying, and provides better packaging.

Abstract: Collapsible heatable liquid containers having three non-inverting tiers and two inverting tiers interposed between the non-inverting tiers. The non-inverting tiers are typically formed of a stiff (i.e., stiff or rigid) material that is different from the material of the inverting tiers, which is typically a resilient polymer such as a thermoplastic elastomer or silicone. The bottom non-inverting tier is typically formed of a material suitable for inductive, contact, and flame heating, such as stainless steel. The container may be a liquid vessel suitable for drinking, beverage heating and serving, or cooking, such as a drinking bottle or kettle. A bottle may include an attached cap that engages the top tier to close the bottle, and a kettle may include a pour spout connected to the middle or top tier.

Abstract: Active packaging for supplying power, data, or both power and data to an electronic media device while the device is housed within the active packaging is provided. The active packaging may include one or more electrical traces in-molded or printed onto the packaging that couple to a suitable connector on the device. Power may also be provided via one or more wireless power techniques. Multiple active packages may be conductively stacked to transmit power, data, or both power and data to a row or stack or devices. POM sensors integrated with or attached to the device (or the active packaging itself) may detect various movement events. Coordinated and synchronized display effects may be presented while the devices are housed within the active packaging.

Abstract: The apparatus disclosed is providing a receptacle container attachment for a tool such as but not limited to wrenches; inserted type; socket type; drills and taps also electrical cords, drill motors, saws and ammunition that offers both organization and waterproof protection. MISCELLANEOUS WATERPROOF BUCKET RING is particularly adapted to be a waterproof toolbox and a visually indicated tool organizer that is convenient and easy to use, and designed for easily and conveniently organizing and protecting such as but not limited to an artisan's tools while working or ammunition while hunting, specifically in wet weather.

Abstract: A labeled lubricant tube and method for labeling said lubricant tube, wherein the lubricant tube includes a shrink sleeve with labeling information. The labeling information is printed on the inside of the shrink sleeve and is in direct contact with a surface of the lubricant tube. The shrink sleeve also reinforces the lubricant tube, secures a cap to the end of the lubricant tube, and provides tamper resistance/evidence.

Abstract: A chest cooler wrap system including a flexible base that may be formed from a textile material configured to substantially surround an outer surface of a chest cooler. The end potions of the base may overlap one another and be secured together with the overlapping portion adjustable to account for differently sized coolers. Accommodations for drainage taps and cooler handles may be made by the placement of recesses in the base and accessories for use with the cooler may be mounted to the base.

Abstract: A bag or package which can separate and retain fines or particles filtered from the contents of the bag or package is disclosed. The bag or package may be dual-layered. The inner layer, or second layer, may include one or more grates, holes, mesh portions, openings, perforations, or slits disposed in one or more surfaces of the second layer. The openings can filter fines or particles from the contents of the second layer into a gap or pocket formed between a portion of the inner layer and the outer layer, or first layer. Alternatively, the bag or package may be single layered and include a septum in its interior. The septum can have one or more openings that filter fines or particles from the contents of the bag into a gap or pocket.

Abstract: A storage unit for holding a cell phone, with the storage unit attachable to bedding. The storage unit has a front panel and a semi rigid back panel, with the back panel being stiff enough that it does not fold in upon itself when the weight of a cell phone is placed in the pocket formed between the front and the back panel. The front panel has a cord passage for attachment of the cell phone to an outlet such as speakers or a charging unit, or an alarm clock. A magnetic attachment allows the storage unit to be attached to bedding in a position which is convenient for the user, typically along the side of the mattress.

Abstract: A reservoir closure is provided. The reservoir closure includes a first side having a first end, a second end, and a first body extending between the first end and the second end. A second side has another first end, another second end, and a second body extending between the other first end and the other second end. A first connector is rotatably coupled to the first end of the first side and the first end of the second side. A second connector is rotatably coupled to the second end of the first side and the second end of the second side, wherein the first connector and the second connector are configured to selectively move the first side and the second side relative to each other between a first position and a second position. A first latch is rotatably coupled to the first side.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an opening apparatus for a preferably reclosable pouch or plastic bag. The pouch has a sealing strip with first and second registrable profiles located along opposing inner faces of first and second panels. The apparatus includes a first discrete gripping area located substantially over a first portion of an outer face of the first panel adjacent the first registrable profile. The apparatus also includes a second discrete gripping area located substantially over a second portion of an outer face of the second panel adjacent the second registrable profile, At least one of the discrete gripping areas are textured so that the application of oblique opening forces relative to the sealing strip and within the plane of the panels against the areas separates the closed registrable profiles from each other so as to open the pouch.

Abstract: A bio-degradable compostable container closure is presented. The container closure includes a top surface, a cylindrical side wall extending from the top surface, and a thread on an inner surface of the side wall capable of mating with a thread on the neck of a container and capable of securing the closure to the container. The closure is comprised of a biodegradable and/or compostable plastic resin.

Abstract: The present application describes a metallic screw cap for bottles that comprises a cork section with truncated cone shape joined to the inner surface of the upper end of said cap. The metallic screw cap for bottles described in this invention allows easy implementation, i.e. it does not change the bottling process of bottles with metallic caps; it further enhances the sealing properties of the cap and promotes an increase of resistance of the metallic cap thereby allowing the already bottled bottle with the cap to be subjected to greater variations of pressure and temperature. The present invention is useful for bottling bottles of wine, spirit drinks, beer, sparkling wine, among others.

Abstract: A container lid includes: a rotating body detachably joined to a mouth of a container in a spiral manner; a cover of which the end is connected to one side of the rotating body to open and close the mouth of the container; an insertion part formed in the cover to be inserted and fixed into the mouth of the container so that the cover can close the mouth of the container; a hinge part of which the end is connected to one side of the rotating body to support the opening and closing actions of the cover; and a pressing part formed on the cover to be pressed to the mouth of the container by rotation of the rotating body so that the degree of opening of the cover is controlled.

Abstract: A container includes a containing structure defining an opening and an annular lip radially extending from a distal edge of the opening. A cover is selectively and water-tightly closing the opening. The cover includes a annular rib formed on a bottom thereof and a flange radially extending therefrom wherein the flange abuts against the annular lip when the cover water-tightly closing the opening. A tongue extends from the flange and a pre-broken line is formed on the tongue, wherein the pre-broken line encircles a pre-broken portion and a stopper is formed on a bottom of the pre-broken portion. The tongue forms a griphook for user to easily detach the cover from the containing structure when the pre-broken portion is detached from the tongue along the pre-broken line.

Abstract: A flow control device (20) and process are provided for controlling the flow of a pressurized fluid substance from a supply system (22). The device (20) includes a housing (30/40) that defines an orifice (84) for communicating between the supply system (22) that has an outlet end defining a discharge opening (57). The device 20 further includes a valve (140) having a flexible, resilient valve head (160) that has confronting, openable portions (186) movable from a closed configuration to an open configuration when the valve head (160) is subjected to a pressure differential acting across the valve head (160). The valve (140) is located across the housing outlet end discharge opening (57) so that the valve (140) and the housing (30/40) together define an expansion chamber (198) between the orifice (84) and the valve (140).

Abstract: The invention relates to a closure assembly configured to be mounted on a neck of a container, which closure assembly includes a cap with a dispensing opening and a self-closing dispensing valve attached to the cap such that it is located adjacent the dispensing opening, and wherein the dispensing valve is a disc of foil material having a central valve area in which at least one self-closing slit is located and an annular peripheral attachment area extending around the central valve area, with which attachment area the dispensing valve is attached to the attachment area of the dispensing cap such that its central valve area aligns with the dispensing opening of the dispensing cap to close off that dispensing opening, and wherein an annular rib offsets the central valve area of the dispensing valve relative to a substantially flat attachment area of the cap.

Abstract: A container comprising a first compartment, an overcap, and a second compartment is provided. The overcap is configured to operatively engage with the first compartment. About 12˜40 vertical grooves are disposed on the second compartment. This second compartment is also configured to operatively engage with the overcap and, in doing so, a displayable space is therein defined. The displayable space is configured to enclose a promotional package such as, for example, a sample package of roast and ground coffee. The container exhibits advantages of a larger displayable space volume without sacrificing the strength of the container, and without the need to use additional resin material.

Abstract: A cup includes a liquid-holding container having an open top. A sleeve is disposed about an exterior surface of the container for movement relative to the container. A sealing element is disposed adjacent to the container's open top for movement relative to the container. A link assembly is coupled to the sleeve and to the sealing element for causing movement of the sleeve and movement of the sealing element to be in opposing directions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a closure device for bottles with evidence of first opening where before the first opening the closure shows a capsule with a perimetral line, and after the first opening, a separation line visually evidencing said first opening now appears where the perimetral line was previously located.

Abstract: A method of producing a water soluble pouch having at least one compartment containing more than one component includes forming an open compartment in a base web, adding a component to the compartment at a sufficiently high temperature to be in a molten form, and solidifying at least an upper surface of the molten material. The method further includes adding at least one further component to the compartment after the upper surface has solidified to prevent the components mixing with each other and closing the compartment with a lidding web.

Abstract: A carton for holding a plurality of containers. The carton has a plurality of panels for at least partially forming an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels includes at least one top panel comprising a handle portion and a retention portion. The handle portion is foldably connected to the retention portion and at least partially forms a handle of the carton. The retention portion has openings for respectively receiving the necks of the containers when the containers are in the carton. The retention portion has at least one reinforcing flap for reinforcing and stabilizing the carton when the handle is activated.

Abstract: A flexible package includes a seal region and a concealed graphics panel. The seal region includes an unsealed area disposed between a first seal portion and a second seal portion. The concealed graphics panel is located substantially within the unsealed area of the seal region where it is not visible until the flexible package is opened. The configuration of the seal region and related location of the concealed graphics panel provides for a concealed graphics panel space that is separate from the product storage space at least when the flexible package is closed. The flexible package may be formed from simple film structures.

Abstract: The slide card includes a base panel, a locking panel, and an additional panel. The locking panel is integrally formed with the base panel. The base panel and the additional panel each include cavities for holding product items. The locking panel is hingedly connected directly to one of the end edges of the base panel along a hinge. The locking panel is folded about the hinge to take a folded position where the locking panel is disposed over the first portion of the base panel. The locking panel has at least one second embossment integrally formed therewith and projecting therefrom. The at least one the first embossment and the at least one second embossment are disposed next to each other with the hinge disposed therebetween.

Abstract: The invention concerns pack (1) with an inner volume (2) in which a food or beverage ingredient (7) is stored and in which a beverage is produced when water is introduced inside,—said inner volume (2) being defined by two sheets of material (10) joined to one another at their edges and said inner volume (2) presenting a generally plane shape defining a plane (P) vertically oriented during beverage production,—said pack comprising at least one inlet (3) for introducing water in the inner volume and at least one outlet (4) for delivering the beverage from said inner volume, the water inlet (3) and the beverage outlet (4) being included in one single insert (5), said single insert (5) being positioned at the bottom of the pack and being partially positioned between two joined edges of the sheets of material (10),—said water inlet (3) being closed by one sheet of material (10) defining the inner volume (2), -wherein the single insert (5) comprises a centring hole (53) extending essentially perpendicularly to the

Abstract: An apparatus includes a box including one or more side walls, each of which defines an inside surface. A bag is disposed in an internal region defined by the box. Drinking water is contained in the bag, the water being non-alcoholic. The bag is adapted to protect the water from contaminants, tastes, and odors, each of which originates from either the bag itself or a source external to the bag. A water-resistant coating may be applied to the respective inside surfaces. When condensate forms on the bag, the water-resistant coating at least resists absorption of the condensate into the one or more side walls. The apparatus may include a spout, which permits the water to be dispensed from the bag for human consumption. In an exemplary embodiment, the water is treated with a sanitizing additive such as, for example, ozone. The apparatus mitigates the environmental impacts of drinking water packaging.

Abstract: A package, such as a bag or stand-up pouch, is described that includes a built-in opening support that can be actuated by the user to maintain the package in an open or wide-open configuration, thereby preventing or reducing the need to manually keep the front and back panels of the package separated as product is accessed. The opening support may be disposed near the opening end of at least one of the front or back panels and may be designed to be moved from an inactive position to an active position. In the inactive position, the opening support is disposed along one of the front panel or the back panel, whereas in the active position, the opening support extends between the front panel and the back panel, across a corresponding longitudinal seam of the package, to maintain the opening of the package in a wide-open position.

Abstract: An instrumental gas mattress uses gas to buffer outside impact so as to prevent damage to the instrument. The entire weight is greatly reduced to 7 to 10 kg compared to the conventional bag assembly with using polyurethane foam. The present invention provides a bag for kinds of instruments with well protection ability which is super light weight. The instrumental gas mattress may contain inert gas that is stable and lighter than the air, such as helium gas, to reduce weight and to prevent the gas from combustion. The instrumental gas mattress may be folded with minimum side with using the valve to release gas therein. User may pump gas into the instrumental gas mattress with required hardness by controlling the quantity of the gas.

Abstract: A cushioning apparatus includes an air cylinder sheet, a film, and one or more adhesive segment. The air cylinder sheet includes several nodes, and the air cylinder sheet is folded along the nodes to form a first cushioning portion, a second cushioning portion, and a third cushioning portion. The first cushioning portion is closely attached to the bottom of a box for packing an object. Two ends of the film are fixed at the second cushioning portion and the third cushioning portion, respectively. The length of the film is greater than a distance between the second cushioning portion and the third cushioning portion. The adhesive segment is disposed on the film to allow two regions of the film to adhere with each other or to allow the film to adhere to the second cushioning portion or the third cushioning portion.

Abstract: An anti-corrosion agent container (1), such that the anti-corrosion agent container (1) includes at least first and second chambers (2, 3). At least one perforated wall (5, 15) separates at least one of the first and the second chambers (2, 3) from the surroundings (10). The anti-corrosion agent container can be used in a wind turbine transmission to prevent corrosion.

Abstract: Insulated package systems, components for such systems, and methods for their assembly and use. The systems include insert panels that are configured to be disposed within an interior volume of a container alongside walls thereof so as to define and enclose an insulated shipping compartment within the interior volume. At least one of insert panels includes a tray portion having a base wall that defines an inner face of the insert panel, and a lid portion having a base wall that optionally defines a recessed pocket exposed at an outer face of the insert panel. An enclosed pocket is disposed between the base walls of the tray and lid portions, and may be filled with an insulation material.

Abstract: A thermal storage system includes a thermally insulated storage container and a payload container adapted to retrievably house a temperature sensitive payload. The system includes layers of first and second phase change materials arranged in a stack with the payload container. The first phase change material has a phase change temperature within a target temperature range of the payload, and the second phase change material has a phase change temperature outside the target temperature range. The layers are arranged to isolate the payload from the second phase change material. In the case of biological materials that must not freeze while stored in the container, this arrangement enables a cold pack containing the layers of phase change materials to be placed in direct contact with the contents container even with a cold pack starting temperature well below the freezing point of the contents.

Abstract: A system and method for dispensing a metered amount of aerosol foam from a pressurized aerosol canister is provided.