Abstract: A system and method for removing material wrapped around a hay bale is provided. The system may comprise first and second generally opposing arms, a cutting device, and a grabbing device. The first and second arms are adapted for receiving a bale therebetween. One or both of the arms may be pivotably movable or linearly movable in order to receive and be positioned proximate a side of a bale. The cutting device may be movably coupled to the first arm and adapted for selectively traveling between first and second ends (e.g., a proximal end and a distal end) of the first arm. The grabbing device may be movably coupled to the second arm and adapted for selectively traveling between first and second ends (e.g., a proximal end and a distal end) of the second arm.

Abstract: Provided is a delamination container having improved oxygen barrier properties. The present invention provides a delamination container provided with a container body having an outer shell and an inner pouch, the inner pouch being adapted to delaminate from the outer shell and contract in association with a decrease of the contents, wherein the inner layer constituting the inner pouch is provided with, in order from the container outer surface side, an outside layer, an adhesive layer, and an inside layer. The outside layer includes an EVOH layer, and the inside layer has a thickness of 60-200 ?m and a flexural modulus of 250 MPa or less, the value (thickness of the inside layer/thickness of the EVOH layer) being 1.1-5, and the total thickness of the inside layer being 100-250 ?m.

Abstract: Canteens with storage compartments are described. Such canteens may have a main body with two separate and distinct cavities, each of which may function as a storage compartment. Such two different cavities may be a top cavity and a bottom cavity. Such two different cavities may be longitudinally disposed of each other, such that a bottom portion of the top cavity is disposed above a roof portion of the bottom cavity. A volume of the bottom cavity may extend, at least partially, into a volume of the top cavity in a manner that is radially symmetrical about a shared central longitudinal axis of both the top cavity and the bottom cavity; and in a manner where these two different volumes remained sealed from each other. The top cavity may be for beverages. The bottom cavity may removably store credit cards and/or a smartphone.

Abstract: A double container includes: an inner container having a cylindrical barrel portion the upper circumferential edge of which is formed to have a curled portion, and a bottom portion provided on a lower end of the barrel portion so as to close the lower face thereof; and a exterior sleeve) which covers the barrel portion, and is secured thereto, so as to form a thermal insulating space between itself and the outer side of the barrel portion. The outer surface of the barrel portion of inner container is provided over the entire circumference thereof with a plurality of elongated projections, which consist of thermoplastic resin, arranged in a row and spaced apart in the circumferential direction, the projections extending in elongated fashion circumferentially and each having an amount of projection of 1.0 to 2.0 mm.

Abstract: Packaging container having a chamber wherein the chamber comprises a plurality of corresponding products (1) sized such that a number of such products essentially completely fills the chamber, the packaging comprising at least one removable portion (4, 6) dimensioned such that the at least one removable portion (4, 6) can be removed from the packaging, rearranged to adopt an expanded form and placed within the chamber, having the effect of reducing the volume of the chamber available for the products (1) by n times the volume of a contained product (1), where n is an integer, whilst retaining the feature that a number of such products (1) essentially completely fills the chamber.

Abstract: A carton for holding at least one article includes a plurality of panels and a plurality of end flaps. The plurality of panels at least partially defines an interior space of the carton, and includes a first side panel and a second side panel foldably connected to the first side panel. At least a portion of the first side panel and at least a portion of the second side panel are reconfigurable between an open position allowing access to the interior space and a closed position wherein the access to the interior space is restricted. The plurality of end flaps is respectively foldably connected to respective panels of the plurality of panels and form a closed end portion of the carton. The closed end portion is removable from the carton to allow access to the interior space.

Abstract: A container that seals in a volume of material is provided. The container may be routinely opened, closed and material may be removed or added. A removable plate and a base define a maximum volume available for material when the container is sealed. A screen may be disposed between the plate and the base. The screen may optionally be comprised within the base, adhered to the base, or removable from the base. Features for enabling manipulation of the plate and/or screen are optionally provided.

Abstract: A paperboard packaging container for bulk solids includes a container body formed by a container wall having wall portions, and a container bottom. The wall portions are connected by corner portions and each wall portion extends in a height direction from a lower end edge at the container bottom to an upper end edge at a container opening, the height direction being perpendicular to a cross direction of the container. An upper reinforcing rim is applied to the container opening. Each of the upper and lower end edge of the container wall has end edge portions corresponding to the wall portions. At least one edge portion has an outwardly curved shape and a radius of curvature larger than a radius of curvature of each corner edge portion, the at least one end edge portion bulges outwardly with a radius of curvature of 200-700 mm, preferably 300-600 mm, more preferably 400-500 mm.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure generally provide a dispensing closure for a dry goods container. The closure includes a a base secured to a top portion of a dry goods container and having a substantially planar upper surface with central hub aperture and at least one product dispensing aperture formed therethrough, the base being molded in a first shot of a two-shot process from polyethylene material or syndiaotactic polyethylene. The closure further includes a rotor having a substantially planar lower surface having at least one product dispensing aperture formed therethrough, the rotor being molded in a second shot of a two-shot process from a low density polyethylene, the rotor being molded directly on the base in the two-shot process.

Abstract: A reclosable can lid is described that has a collar part and a lid receiving part composed of plastic that can be coupled to one another via a snap-in latching connection, wherein a tear line closed in itself is either partly perforated or is formed as a toothed separating line and the leak-tightness is ensured by a sealing film provided at the inner side of the lid cover.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of an assembled plastic pallet, consisting in producing 13 small identical plastic parts and assembling said parts, by means of interlocking, in order to produce the end plastic pallet, in various sizes, said pallet being intended for a wide range of uses associated with the transport and unloading of goods using a forklift truck.

Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful for reusable containers and item delivery using reusable containers. In several embodiments, the reusable containers described herein include removable divider walls that can be used to selectively divide an interior of the container into multiple smaller portions. By a further approach, the container and divider walls can have cooperating components to mount the divider wall to the container. In some embodiments, the reusable containers described herein can also include bag handle holding features so that bags placed therein are prevented from spilling contents during transport.

Abstract: The FFS plastic container for a dairy product or similar food composition is provided with a body having a side wall extending along a longitudinal axis from a bottom to a top that defines a wide upper opening. The container, which is provided with a generally planar annular flange integral with the body and extending around the upper opening, has a decorative layer around the side wall. The upper portion of the side wall tapers toward the opening. Either a peripheral bulge is formed in the side wall at a junction between the upper portion and a lower portion, or the lower portion has a generally cylindrical shape. The decorative layer is defined by a plastic sleeve that includes a shrink film annularly secured to the upper portion, the sleeve extending adjacent or over the junction.

Abstract: A container and handle system includes a container including a flange and a top load strength in a range of less than 25 lbf. A handle includes at least one radially oriented tab movable to define a first diameter being greater than a diameter of the flange and configured to facilitate translation over the flange. The at least one tab is biased to a second diameter that is less than the flange diameter such that the at least one tab engages the flange to fix the handle with the container. Packaging products, containers, handles, tooling, applicators and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A high quality child resistant container comprising a durable metallic reservoir and durable plastic metal cap. The child resistant container comprises a durable and rugged reservoir and similarly durable locking cap. The cap is secured to the reservoir by a threaded, or bayonet-style connection. Once installed on the reservoir, the cap is prevented from being easily removed by a child, due to child resistant features integrated in the design of the cap and reservoir. Also, a method of reducing friction between the sealing surfaces of a sealed container. Specifically between the reservoir, cap and seal of a container, which allows easier closing of containers which require a simultaneous compression and twist motion to close.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a produce container which includes a receptacle and a lid. The receptacle has a mouth circumscribed by a rim which has a first flange. The lid is releasably attachable to the receptacle to close off the mouth. The lid has a skirt portion adapted to interact with the rim of the receptacle to retain the lid on the receptacle and a second flange projecting from the skirt portion of the lid. One or more selected members of the produce container include reinforcing means.

Abstract: A hermetic food container consisting of a rotary knob, a top cover, a container body, a guide seat and a gasket ring is disclosed. The rotary knob is moved upwards or downwards relative to the top cover to achieve a sealing effect or to create a gap for enabling air to pass therethrough into the container body when the rotary knob is rotated in one of two reversed directions. The use of the gasket ring can effectively reduce wear, enhance durability and prolong the lifespan of the hermetic food container. Further, an anti-slip cushion is provided at the bottom side of the container body, allowing multiple hermetic food containers to be arranged in a stack convenient for storage, package and delivery.

Abstract: A container including a base and a lid that is releasably attached to the base. The lid includes a channel that extends around a perimeter of the lid. At least one inlet opening provides fluid communication between an interior of the container and the channel, and at least one outlet opening provides fluid communication between the channel and atmosphere.

Abstract: Childproof safety cap having two opposite bead-like threads on its inner wall. Each thread has a widened end region, a stop surface thus being formed. The associated bottle has two opposite groove-like threads on a connecting piece of said bottle, each of which threads has a widened region in the end region, an undercut thus being formed in the groove by the widened region. When the safety cap is screwed on, the stop surfaces on the two bead-like threads hook in behind the undercuts on the groove-like threads. The stop surfaces can be released from each other only if the safety cap is pressed down toward the bottle onto the connecting-piece neck. Connecting-piece neck forms a slipping surface that conically expands downwards. The safety cap can then be unscrewed while simultaneously being rotated.

Abstract: A modular cooler assembly that includes: a cooler base, where the cooler base defines an insulated housing; a lid, where the lid covers the cooler base; and a carrying case. The insulated housing defines a receptacle with a closed bottom, closed sides and an open top, wherein the lid defines a planar body sized to cover the open top of the insulated housing to form an enclosure. The lid is hingedly attached to the insulated housing, adapted to hinge between an enclosure position and a flipped position. The lid may further include a pull out drawer, a pair of flip drawer locks and a drawer handle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a capsule (11) for diffusing a substance in a liquid within a receptacle (50). The capsule comprises an expandable element and, in a first state the capsule has a first width and in a second state the capsule has a second width. The width of the capsule in the second state is greater than that of the first state.

Abstract: Provided herein is a moisture barrier film for packaging, such as tobacco or cigarette packaging. The film comprises polylactic acid (“PLA”) that is both biodegradable and transparent. The film includes multiple layers of PLA, with a base layer having a relatively high melting point compared to two outer layers, which have a relatively low melting point. The outer layers provide heat sealing capabilities to the film. The film is coated with a metal oxide layer comprised of aluminum oxide, titanium oxide, and/or aluminum-titanium oxide using an atomic layer deposition (“ALD”) coating method. The ALD coating to the PLA film results in a moisture transmission rate of less than 4 g/m2/day after the film has been subjected to creasing, which induces cracking of the ALD metal oxide layer.

Abstract: In order to improve the sealing properties and the sliding properties of a sealing film, it is provided that surface structures are provided on a first side of the sealing film, wherein the largest thickness of the sealing film is at least 10% greater than the smallest thickness of the sealing film, and the largest lateral extension of the surface structures is smaller than 500 ?m and a slip additive is added to the sealing film in an amount that yields an S-value of less than 10,000, and preferably less than 5,000.

Abstract: Printed multilayer polymeric films are provided that include a flexible polymeric film layer, one or more non-photochromic layers each including a solvent-based ink composition having one or more non-photochromic inks that are at least partially transparent to ultraviolet radiation, and one or more photochromic layers each including a water-based ink composition having one or more photochromic inks that undergo a color change upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Also provided are methods for making the printed multilayer polymeric films. Packages for containing a product therein that include the printed multilayer polymeric films are also provided. Methods for making the packages and methods for packaging a product that employ the printed multilayer polymeric films are also provided. Rolls of film for forming the packages that include the printed multilayer polymeric films are also provided.

Abstract: A carton for packaging articles includes top (14A, 14B) and bottom (18, 20) connected together by spaced side walls (12A, 12B, 12C; 16A, 16B, 16C) to form a tubular structure, and an end closure structure (22) at one end of the tubular structure. Each end closure structure includes first and second top flaps (32a, 32b) connected to the top (14A, 14B) and interconnected to anchoring panels (24a, 24b). The top flaps are not directly connected together but through the top of the carton.

Abstract: A carrier includes first and second opposed side walls (16, 20), a bottom wall (12, 24) and a top wall (18). The carrier has an article retention device (L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6) for retaining a portion of an article (C) within the carrier. The article retention device is formed in part from the bottom wall and in part from the first side wall. The article retention device includes an anchor tab (52) for engaging with an article and at least one protection flap (56, 58) for protecting the article. The anchor tab and the protection flap define an opening in the carrier through which a portion of the article protrudes.

Abstract: Improved packages and methods for constructing packages are provided that are designed such that the user can peel back a lidding member of the package to reveal an independently peelable portion covering one of the compartments. The independently peelable portion is a layer of the lidding member that maintains the respective compartment in an unopened (sealed) condition until the user independently peels that layer off to access the items in that compartment. The lidding member can be used to re-seal all of the compartments before and/or after the independently peelable portion is removed. The independently peelable portion may include a visual indication of a sealed condition of the compartment that serves as a tamper evidence feature. In multiple-compartment packages, peeling back the lidding member allows the user to access some of the compartments of the package, while at least one of the compartments remains sealed via the independently peelable portion.

Abstract: Provided is a tight fastening type size-free container carrying bag which has a simple configuration, can be manufactured at a low cost, and can be reliably fit to various shapes of containers size freely to stably hold the containers. Employed is a technical means corresponding to a bag body in which a pair of sheet materials made of a thermoplastic resin material faces and overlaps each other, an opening is formed at a top portion, and a bottom surface is included at a bottom portion, wherein at least one container holding portion is formed in the bag body, wherein a holding zone in which a plurality of spot joining portions formed by joining inner surfaces of both the sheet materials of the bag body each other in dot shapes is provided is formed in the container holding portion.

Abstract: An inner liner for receiving goods to be transported, in particular liquid goods to be transported, for being arranged within an inner container of a pallet container, wherein the inner liner comprises a thin-wall flexible film (1) for receiving the goods to be transported, an adapter (2) for linking the film (1) to an opening (13) in the container wall of the inner container (14) of the pallet container, and an armature (3) for removing the goods to be transported, wherein the film (1), the adapter (2) and the armature (3) form a prefabricated assembly, and wherein the area that is enclosed by the film (1), the adapter (2) and the armature (3) is hermetically sealed off from the environment.

Abstract: A constructive arrangement applied to packages in general, providing an easy identification of the opening system in view of the contrasting color and the presence of protuberance which identify precisely the opening point which enables a better handling of the product and immediate disruption of the breakage region and access to the product

Abstract: A shipping structure is formed from a mixture of small pieces of tumbled glass. The shipping structure can incorporate a wick element to allow the shipping structure to function as a candle. The glass and wax may be from post-consumer materials. The shipping structure can be chilled for use in shipping of materials where cooling of shipped materials will be beneficial. Multiple shipping structures can be combined to house or shield shipped items within a container.

Abstract: A rubber substrate has a material diffusion barrier, and a method produces the same. In an embodiment, a method for producing a material diffusion barrier on a rubber substrate include exposing the rubber substrate to a cationic solution to produce a cationic layer on the rubber substrate. The method also includes exposing the cationic layer to an anionic solution 5 to produce an anionic layer on the cationic layer. The anionic layer comprises graphene oxide. The layer includes the cationic layer and the anionic layer. The layer comprises the material diffusion barrier.

Abstract: A container is provided having a container body (2), which forms a receiving space (3) for goods to be packaged. The container body (2) has a side wall (4) and a container base (5) connected integrally to the side wall (2). The container body (2) also has an opening (6), wherein the container body (2) has a chamber (13), which is filled with a solid treatment substance (14). The chamber (13) is provided with a cover (15), which prevents the solid treatment substance (14) from leaving the chamber (13) and is moisture-permeable and/or gas-permeable. The container is characterized in that the container body (2) has a synthetic material injection-moulded part, which forms the container base (5) and the side wall (4). The invention also relates to a method for producing such a container.

Abstract: A user-configurable flavoring module is provided. The multi-flavoring module supplies multiple individual flavor compositions that may be used to flavor foodstuffs, particularly nutritional supplements. The multi-flavoring module may be provided separately or together with the foodstuff to be flavored and provides for individual or combinations of flavorings to flavor the foodstuff variably, on a per serving basis, readily changing the flavor and flavor intensity.

Abstract: A first aspect the present invention provides a thermally insulated container comprising a lid and a main body moulded from a single piece of expanded foam with outwardly tapering inner walls, necessitated by the moulding process. The container is arranged to be closed by the lid so that cool packs in the container extend from a base inside the main body to inside the lid, wherein the inner surface of the walls of the lid are tapered such that positioning the lid on the main body, with the cool packs arranged around the inner surfaces of the walls, causes the cool packs to be aligned so that they extend vertically, perpendicular to an inner surface of the base of the main body. This permits regular rectangular cool packs to be used to assist assembly and to provide a regular parallel sided space inside of the cool packs, in which a product to be shipped may be housed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of thermal insulation devices, and particularly to a foldable thermal insulation case. It includes a case body, a case lid covered on the case body and a liner provided inside the case body. The liner includes a bottom plate corresponding to a bottom wall of the case body and side plates corresponding one to one to sidewalls of the case body. There are a collapsed state and an unfolded state for the liner. When the liner is in the unfolded state, each of the side plates stays upright around the bottom plate and is jointed with the bottom plate; in this way, the individual side plates and the bottom plate support the case body, and the case body is unfolded. When the liner is converted from the unfolded state into the collapsed state, that is, the side plates are bent downwards with respect to the bottom plate and stacked on the bottom plate, the case body may be folded downwards, and the size of the thermal insulation case is reduced after the case body is folded.

Abstract: A double-walled container including: an outer layer body; an inner layer body, which is provided in a pinched-off portion and which passes through the outer layer body. The pinched-off portion is formed in a bottom due to pinch-off using a splittable mold in blow molding. The bottom is provided, on an inner side in a radial direction of an outer edge portion thereof, which serves as a ground-contacting surface, with a substantially cross-shaped recess, which is concave toward a mouth. The recess is configured by a first-direction recess portion, which extends along an extending direction of the slit, and a second-direction recess portion, which intersects with the first-direction recess portion. The slit is provided in a region in which the first-direction recess portion and the second-direction recess portion intersect with each other.

Abstract: The present disclosure relate to an actuator assembly for an aerosol can. The assembly includes a body attachable to a can and a disc provided with two opposing levers. The disc is hinged to the body and generally overlies a valve provided on the aerosol can. When either lever is depressed, a valve socket on the bottom of the disc engages the valve of the aerosol can to discharge pressurized liquid through a port formed through the disc. One of the levers is provided with a catching member that engages and selectively locks onto a latch provided on the body so that the lever is captured in a depressed position to cause the continuous discharge of liquid from the can. The captured lever can be released to discontinue discharge of liquid by pressing the other lever.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aerosol device comprising:—a container containing:—one or more propellants, and—a composition comprising one or more fixing polymers and/or one or more styling powder(s) comprising one or more water-insoluble inorganic compounds, it being possible for the propellant(s) to be present in the composition or, in the container, separate from the composition,—a means for dispensing said composition comprising:—a body (3) that is open at its two opposite axial ends,—an engaging part (10) that is open at its two opposite axial ends, at least partially defining at least one dispensing orifice (12).

Abstract: A composition container is described. The composition container includes a reservoir to hold a volume of the composition. The container also includes a dispensing device to dispense the composition from the reservoir onto an application surface. A lighting device of the composition container illuminates a target area of the application surface during the dispensing of the composition from the reservoir onto the application surface. An actuating device of the composition container selectively activates the dispensing device and the lighting device.

Abstract: Rigid pack for tobacco articles comprising: a container, which has a parallelepiped shape and has an open upper end; a lid which is hinged to the container and has a parallelepiped shape; an inner wrap which encloses a group of tobacco articles, and is housed on the inside of the container; and a collar, which embraces the inner wrap, is internally glued to the container, protrudes from the open upper end of the container, and has a front wall which is superimposed and glued to a front wall of the container, and two lateral walls which are superimposed and glued to the lateral walls of the container; the collar has an upper wall, a rear wall, and a pull-out opening for the tobacco articles that is defined by a through-incision and involves a portion of the front wall and a portion of the upper wall.

Abstract: A Christmas ornament and utensil box includes: a main compartment; a lid; and a series of trays, where the trays are adapted to store Christmas decorations. The main compartment and lid are preferably made of a transparent material. Each tray also includes dividers configured to receive and hold ornaments and/or other utensils.

Abstract: A personalizable single-use brewing pod for user selected brewing of hot beverages includes a cup that has an annular wall that extends upwardly from a bottom to define an open top. A filter that is positioned in the cup defines a brewing chamber that is configured for addition of contents, including extractable solids such as coffee grounds, and dissolvable solids, such as chocolate. A lid that is complementary to the open top is configured to sealably couple to the cup to preserve the contents in a fresh state. The cup with the lid coupled thereto is positionable in a brewing machine. An insert that is positioned in the lid is configured to be pierced by the spray nozzle of the brewing machine. The bottom is configured to be pierced by a discharge nozzle of the brewing machine, such that a hot drink is provided to a user.

Abstract: A capsule for preparing a nutritional product in a device adapted to supply liquid into the capsule is disclosed. The capsule includes at least one compartment for providing nutritional ingredients for the preparation of the nutritional product in combination with the supplied liquid, and the compartment includes a liquid impermeable membrane forming a release side of the compartment. The capsule further includes at least one relief element. Also disclosed is a membrane for use in the manufacture of said capsule. Also disclosed are methods of producing and using the membrane and capsule.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention described herein thus provide systems and methods for improved securement of a cargo cover/flexible door to a cargo container. The systems generally provide securement using an integrated hook shape that is formed into the frame extrusions of the cargo container. This internal shape provides a construction that is less vulnerable to damage, can reduce the repair ratio, and the out of service time for the unit.

Abstract: A system for providing a flexible cover in a storage tank is provided that reduces the amount of vapors released from a hydrocarbon liquid and other liquids and reduces the amount of product (liquid) lost to the atmosphere. The flexible cover is, in some embodiments, comprised of one or more membranes joined together along their respect perimeter edges. The membranes are made from a material or materials that allow the cover to roll up, or otherwise reduce the cross sectional diameter or area of the cover, to allow the membrane to pass through a port in a storage tank. Once inside the storage tank, the cover may return to its normal and/or predetermined dimensions to cover the upper surface of the hydrocarbon or other liquid, which reduces the release of vapors from the hydrocarbon liquid and other liquids.

Abstract: An apparatus for the transport and storage of proppant has a container with a top wall, a pair of end walls and a pair of side walls. The pair of side walls extend between the pair of end walls. The container has a bottom discharge opening. The container includes a funnel extending from the pair of side walls and from the pair of and walls toward the bottom discharge opening. The funnel has sides extending in an angle of greater than 25° with respect to horizontal. The funnel includes a pair of side plates extending respectively from the pair of side walls toward the bottom discharge opening and a pair of end plates extending respectively from the pair of end walls toward the bottom discharge opening. Each of the side plates and the end plates is formed of a stainless steel material.

Abstract: A waste sorting system uses various sensors to automatically determine a type of a piece of waste, and dispense the waste into an appropriate waste bin, such as a recyclable waste bin, or a landfill waste bin. If the system determines that the piece of waste is of a type that is recyclable, it will first determine whether the waste satisfies a recyclability threshold before it deposits the waste into a recyclable waste bin. If the waste does not satisfy the recyclability threshold, the system will direct the piece of waste to a non-recyclable waste bin even if it is of a type that would otherwise be recyclable if it had met the recyclability threshold.

Abstract: A pail facilitating ease of use having a pivotable removal bin. A retention structure pivots about a single axis, the retention structure having two sections that create an overlapping pinch about an upper surface in a first position and a lower surface in a second position. A cutter is located proximal the upper end of the removal bin.

Abstract: A warehouse storage and retrieval system including an array of multilevel storage racks having at least one transfer deck, picking isles and storage areas disposed along picking isles, the storage areas being configured to hold differing loads, and a controller including a management module configured to variably size the storage areas of the array of multilevel storage rack modules and assign each of the variably sized storage areas to a corresponding one of the differing loads, wherein the storage and retrieval system is arranged to transport the differing loads for placement in the variably sized storage areas assigned by the controller.