Abstract: A rollstock support spool supports rollstock formed from a continuous web of bags of non-uniform thickness along their length. The spool has a hollow core and first and second opposed rims. The hollow core has opposed axial ends, an inner peripheral surface defining a tubular opening configured for mounting over a spindle, and an outer peripheral surface configured to support the rollstock. The rims are located at or near the first and second ends of the core, respectively. A radial spacing between the outer peripheral surface of the core and the outer peripheral surface of each of the rims is greater than a maximum thickness of the rollstock. Also provided are an unwinder assembly incorporating such a rollstock support spool and an automatic bagger incorporating such an unwinder assembly.

Abstract: A vertical packaging machine (10) comprises a carcass having a substantially quadrangular plan, a forming tube (12) mounted on one side of said carcass and adapted to create packages of a product through the use of a continuous advancement film (13) supplied by a reel (14) mounted on a shaft (16) and arranged in a housing provided in a side of the carcass adjacent to that on N which said forming tube (12) is mounted, the unwinding of said film from said reel being performed by a motor (17) equipped with an appropriate means for controlling the unwinding of said film (13), said carcass being further equipped with a horizontal flat surface (21) on which the film (13) unwound from said reel is made to transit and change direction by 90° for being then directed towards said forming tube (12).

Abstract: A device is depicted and described for the single-sided closure of packaging sleeves for the production of composite packages, in particular carton/plastic-composite packages, by forming by means of a mandrel wheel with a plurality of mandrels arranged distributed uniformly over the circumference and directed radially outwards, which pass successively through several processing stations in the circumferential direction of the mandrel wheel, wherein each mandrel has a head on its free end, on which the folding sections to be closed of the packaging sleeve slid onto the mandrel are folded and sealed in the closed position, and wherein the head of the mandrel is designed to be variable in its outer dimensions.

Abstract: A blow molded article obtained by blow molding of a preform made via parallel flow coinjection, having a wall formed by 3 layers in at least a region wherein the outside layer is transparent and the inner layer comprises an effect pigment visible through the transparent layer. Articles according to the invention have an improved gloss, low haze and higher resistance to delamination than previous articles. The invention relates also to preforms for making articles as described and to methods for making preforms and articles.

Abstract: A carton sleeve of a composite material for producing a carton is illustrated and described, including: a sleeve area, a longitudinal seam that joins two edges of the composite material to form an all-round carton sleeve, and two pseudo fold lines that pass through the sleeve area, wherein the carton sleeve is folded along both pseudo fold lines. In order to allow the production of cartons with a more complex geometry, it is envisaged that the carton sleeve in the region of the sleeve area has no further or no continuous fold lines apart from the two pseudo fold lines. In addition a carton of such a carton sleeve as well as a method for producing a carton from such a carton sleeve are illustrated and described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to material packaging made of corrugated cardboard sheet having a polygonal cross section, comprising lateral walls, a lower plane forming the bottom of the packaging, and an opposite upper plane. It comprises at least one portion (25, 26) projecting with respect to the upper plane. The bottom (30) comprises at least one surface portion (15, 16) that is cut out over a portion of the thickness of the cardboard sheet, is compressed and in the form of a non-through hollow, referred to as a hollow portion, the shape of which matches the projecting portion, in line with the latter and arranged to fit together with the projecting portion of the packaging below.

Abstract: A food container includes a bottom panel and sidewalls pivotally connected to the bottom panel. A lid is pivotally connected to at least one sidewall to open and close the food container. A divider panel having at least one slot is inserted into any one of a plurality of slots in a spacer panel to create an adjustable compartment arrangement inside an internal cavity of the food container. The divider panel includes a groove that provides a recess between the divider panel and a sidewall of the food container that can accommodate a lip of the lid.

Abstract: A container includes a tray portion configured for holding and displaying product. A cover portion is seated in the tray portion for forming an enclosure around product in the tray portion. The tray portion and the cover portion have the same length and breadth. An opening of the cover portion and/or an opening of the tray portion is slotted with open ended slots to allow at least a portion of the opening of the cover portion and/or a portion of the opening of the tray portion to be biased inward.

Abstract: Tabs having cleats and related methods are disclosed. An example tab includes a lift end and a nose opposite the lift end, where the nose is to at least partially extend over a pour panel of the can end. A central webbing is interposed between the lift end and the nose. The central webbing defines a hinge line about which the tab is to pivot away from a center panel of the can end when the tab is coupled to the can end. A first cleat is formed on the nose. The first cleat is offset relative to a first side of the center axis of the tab such that a longitudinal axis of the first cleat intersects the center axis at a first angle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-part functional gauge. A platform or single package, such as a shipping stand for shipping parts can incorporate the multi-part functional gauge. The shipping stand can also include mounts that are also a functional gauge for checking the specifications of the part. A method of manufacture which includes employing a shipping stand having multiple mounts for multiple parts, the multiple parts mounted to the shipping stand so that the first part needed in the manufacturing process can be removed from the shipping stand without having to remove the other parts attached to the shipping stand. A first part is mounted to a first set of attachment points and a second part is mounted or attached to a second set of attachment points. The first part corresponds to the first part needed in an assembly process.

Abstract: A bulk material shipping container including a pallet, a compartment mounted on the pallet, a material unloading assembly, and a material loading assembly.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing an article accommodation case that can be formed at low costs, is excellent in connecting workability, and secures high stability in a stacked state.

Abstract: A metal cup and method of forming the same is provided. Metal cups of the present disclosure comprise a plurality of thin, straight-walled sections and a tapered profile. A domed portion is provided in the bottom of the cup. The cup may comprise a disposable cup, a reusable cup, or a recyclable cup.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stackable box with an inverted truncated pyramid shape, comprising a box body (1), with a base and respective walls (2), with the upper part open, and respective foldable flaps (3) on the upper part of at least a pair of facing walls (2), the flaps (3) being arranged horizontally on the inside of the box (1A) in a first position, and outside the vertical projection of the body of the box (1) in a second position. The connection of the flap (3) to the respective wall (2) thereof can be carried out by means of a hinge (4) or a thin strip (5). The flaps (3) can have respective tabs for locking onto the walls (2) adjacent to the wall supporting the flap (3).

Abstract: A method for transporting goods on a pallet, where the pallet may be reversibly converted to a bin for the collection of waste and/or recyclable material. The pallet may include a base with side walls and a collapsible sleeve wherein, if the collapsible sleeve is open and joined to the base, the collapsible sleeve, with the base, forms a bin. Goods are transported on the pallet. After unloading the pallets and removing the goods, the pallet may be converted to a bin. Waste or recyclable material may be placed in the bin and transported away. After removing the material in the bin and cleaning the bin, the bin may be collapsed back into a pallet for the transportation of goods.

Abstract: A device for transporting waste or recyclable material is disclosed. The device can include a base with at least one temporary attachment mechanism to secure a collapsible sleeve in an open state to the base. The device may further include a collapsible sleeve movable between an open state and a collapsed state, the collapsible sleeve including at least one opening for interfacing with the at least one temporary attachment mechanism to secure the collapsible sleeve in an open state to the base, thus forming a bin for receiving and transporting waste or recyclable material.

Abstract: A method of tracking food donations including, at a first location, collecting, in a bin, a collection of food, wherein the bin is associated with the first location and, at a second location, capturing an image of the collected food. The method may also include determining, based on the image, at least one parameter of the collected food, and, based on the at least one parameter, determining whether the food is in compliance with food donation regulations. If the collected food is in compliance with regulations, further determining that the collected food is be donated, determining a quantity of the food to be donated, and documenting the quantity of the food to be donated.

Abstract: A packaging system is provided wherein a main container is used having an inner ledge section on which one or more insert containers can rest. The ledge is provided below the rim of the main container so that the insert container is supported within the main container, but does not interfere with closing of the main container. The main container and insert containers also preferably include corresponding ridge and recess sections that provide interference fitting of the insert container into the main container. This prevents unwanted movement of the insert container within the main container. The packaging system allows the producer and user to stock, ship and use only the components suited for their particular use, and thus provides flexibility in their particular applications.

Abstract: A plastic container configured to store and/or transport liquids, including chemicals such as organic peroxide, includes a top portion, a base portion, and a sidewall that extends between the top portion and the base portion. The top portion has a vent spout and a main spout. The top portion also has a front surface portion having a slanted face and a lip that extends radially from the main spout away from the slanted face. Additionally, the top portion has an integrated handle that defines a maximum handle length that is approximately half of the maximum container length. The base portion has an interior surface and an exterior surface. The exterior surface defines a handle recess.

Abstract: Tubular container (1) made of a flexible material, which comprises an outer tube (10) and an inner container (30) housed inside the outer tube (10) and intended to come into contact with the packaged product (51). A flexible shoulder (32) of the inner container (30) is secured to a head (12) of the outer tube (10), there remaining an intermediate cavity (7) between the outer tube (10) and the inner container (30). At least one orifice (24) communicates the intermediate cavity (7) with the exterior of the tubular container (1). The head (12) may include a one-way airless valve. The outer tube (10) may recover its shape whilst the inner container (30) remains compressed during the use of the tubular container (1). The outer tube (10) and the inner container (30) are preferably made out of materials that fulfil different requirements. The distal end (36) of the inner container (30) is preferably flared against the outer tube (10).

Abstract: A blending system is shown and described herein. A blending system may include a base An injection molded plastic closure, stackable with similar closures in a known manner to prevent warping during cooling and to increase box storage capacity, is formed with a lead-in taper at the bottom of the closure skirt, maintaining and enhancing the stacking function while greatly reducing and nearly eliminating problems of cross-threading when the closure is screwed onto a container by machinery during a capping operation.

Abstract: A package is defined by a rigid base member and a peripheral flange surface. A flexible lidding member is heat sealed to the flange. The lidding member includes a first layer having a perimeter portion fixed to the flange and a second layer adhered to the first layer. An adhesive layer includes a permanent adhesive central portion and a perimeter pressure sensitive adhesive portion overlapping with the flange. A central score line is provided within the first layer, surrounding the central adhesive portion. A tab portion is formed as part of the perimeter portion of the lidding member and includes an edge score line formed in the first layer directly adjacent the fixed perimeter portion of the first layer.

Abstract: Tamper evident clamshell containers include a first half hingedly coupled to a second half. The first half has a first closure edge with a tamper evident closure frangibly coupled thereto and the second half has a second closure edge with an engagement feature. The tamper evident closure can be coupled to the engagement feature to close the container. A force necessary to decouple the tamper evident closure and the engagement feature is greater than a force necessary to frangibly decouple the tamper evident closure from the first closure edge of the first half of the container.

Abstract: Examples of the present disclosure are related to systems and methods for a pouring device with an internal vented nozzle. More particularly, embodiments relate to a nozzle that is partitioned by an internal sidewall that extends across a chord of a circumference of the nozzle that allows for a vented nozzle with a larger diameter.

Abstract: A lid assembly that includes a lid body member, a stopper, and a flow control. The lid body member includes a pouring aperture configured to allow a fluid to flow therethrough. The stopper allows the fluid to flow through the pouring aperture at first and second flow rates when the stopper is positioned in first and second open positions, respectively. The second flow rate is faster than the first flow rate. The flow control is operable to position the stopper in the first and second open positions.

Abstract: A drug delivery and patient reminder system is disclosed. The system includes an upper vessel adapted to attach to a lower vessel or existing medicine bottle. The upper vessel is closed with a cap and provides a separate compartment for placing a specified quantity of a medication, for example, one week's worth of medication. The remainder of the medication may be stored in the lower vessel compartment. The upper vessel may be reversible to allow a larger joint compartment to be formed. In this mode, the container may be turned upside down and a level indicator indicates when a certain quantity of medication remains, such as one week's worth of medication. A flanged cap provides a base of support and optional dispensing cup.

Abstract: The method includes storing a carotenoid pigment in a container that has an average spectral transmittance of 0.01 to 45.0% between a wavelength of 535 to 695 nm.

Abstract: A battery package is described herein that advantageously maintains separation between batteries received therein while also providing a resealable opening to sequentially retrieve batteries therefrom. Further, the battery package can include an outer covering.

Abstract: In variations of embodiments, a tamper-evident bag includes multiple side walls, a closed bottom, and an opening defined by a top edge of the multiple side walls; a handle feature is disposed on two side walls; a pressure-sensitive adhesive strip is disposed proximate to the top edge of a first side wall; and/or a perforation line of uniform height is disposed in the multiple side walls above the handle feature and below the pressure-sensitive adhesive strip. In variations of embodiments, methods for using and manufacturing a reusable tamper-evident bag are also disclosed.

Abstract: A keepsake box is disclosed. The keepsake box includes a box housing, a capsule housing removably positioned within the box housing, and at least one tray removably positioned within the capsule housing. The keepsake box provides parents with the capability to save their baby's most cherished possessions, eventually passing them onto the child when he or she becomes an adult.

Abstract: Provided is an adjustable packaging product comprising a padded sheet, the padded sheet comprising a padding material affixed to a surface of a sheet of packaging material, wherein the adjustable packaging product comprises perforations along which a section or sections of the adjustable packaging product may be separated, and wherein an adhesive material is provided at a periphery of each of the sections of the adjustable packaging product.

Abstract: A secure delivery container can have a body with a chamber that can receive one or more items for delivery to an end recipient and a door actuatable to close the chamber in a locked position and open to allow access to the items. The container can have a heat transfer system with one or more heat transfer elements in thermal communication with one or more surfaces of the body that define the chamber and configured to heat or cool said one or more surfaces to heat or cool the delivery items in the chamber. The container can also have control circuitry configured to control the operation of the one or more heat transfer elements.

Abstract: An inflatable cushion that is reusable, in particular as a doggy waste bag. One version of the inflatable cushion, air cushion or packaging cell has a folded edge and three sealed edges. One of the three sealed edges, or area adjacent thereto, has a weakened area that is capable of withstanding the pressure of gas from the packaging cell and the pressures involved in protecting an item being shipped, but is also capable of being torn by hand resulting in deflation of the inflatable cushion, air cushion or packaging cell.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a pliable material to form a dispenser insert. The dispenser insert includes a lower section and an upper section. The lower section is configured for insertion into and stable engagement with the mouth and interior of a dispensing container. The upper section is configured to extend outward and away from the mouth of the dispensing container. The upper section defines an orifice at a distal end of the upper section. The orifice maintains a closed configuration in an undeformed state and an open configuration for passage of a liquid in a deformed state subject to application of an external force on the upper section of the dispenser insert.

Abstract: A paint and coating mixing kit, comprising: a shelf assembly; a plurality of aerosol blank cans disposed on the shelf assembly; a plurality of paint or coating cans or bottles disposed on the shelf assembly; and a filling assembly disposed on the shelf assembly; wherein the filling assembly is operable for selectively delivering a paint or coating from one of the plurality of paint or coating cans or bottles to one of the plurality of aerosol blank cans at a point of service location such that the paint or coating may be delivered in spray form from the aerosol blank can to an object to be painted or coated at the point of service location.

Abstract: A ring for arranging around a valve body of a fluid dispenser valve mounted by a fastener capsule on a reservoir containing fluid to be dispensed. The ring includes a single piece including at least one inner portion that co-operates with the valve body, a radial flange that forms a neck gasket between the neck of the reservoir and the fastener capsule, and at least one axial recess that extends, at least in part, around the periphery of the ring, radially inwards from the radial flange, the single piece is made out of a first material that is substantially deformable; and at insert least one filler insert that fills the at least one axial recess at least in part, the at least one filler made out of a second material that is more rigid than the first material, the at least one filler insert being over-molded on the single piece.

Abstract: A pack for consumer goods includes an outer packaging container and an inner packaging container. The outer packaging container includes a lower box portion with an upper lid portion hingedly connected thereto. The inner packaging container includes a dispensing opening with a resealable closure, a front panel, a back panel, a top panel, a bottom panel, and opposing side panels; each side panel having an inner panel and an outer panel, the inner panel having a first width defining a width of the inner packaging container, and the outer panel including at least a portion having a second width defining flanges having a width greater than the first width. The inner packaging container is insertable within the outer packaging container such that the flanges extending from the back panel of the inner packaging container exert a biasing force on the hinged lid of the outer packaging container to assure lid closure is maintained.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments pertain to a combined shipping and expansion device for shipping a roll of unexpanded slit sheet material and for expanding the slit sheet material.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to system(s) and method(s) for monitoring material within a storage jar. In one embodiment, the method comprises receiving a first signal and a second signal from one or more accelerometer coupled to a storage jar and obtaining first data associated with a weight of a material within the storage jar, second data associated with one or more parameters of the environment within the storage and outside the storage jar, a historical data of previous weight measurements. The method further comprises computing a creep associated with the load cell based on the second data and the historical data. The method furthermore comprises computing an actual weight of the material within the storage jar based on the creep and the first data, thereby monitoring material within the storage jar.

Abstract: An automatic trash can delivery device to transport a trash can, the automatic trash can delivery device including a main body including a trash can holding portion to hold the trash can therein, a processor disposed within the main body to receive a signal to control the automatic trash can delivery device to move, a motor to be activated in response to the signal received by the processor, and a plurality of wheels disposed at a bottom portion of the main body to rotate and pivot in response to the activation of the motor, such that the automatic trash can delivery device moves along a predetermined path.

Abstract: A receptacle which includes a body, a lid, and a deodorizing and sanitizing mechanism. The body may have an open upper region, a lower region, and an internal cavity, with the lid being pivotally coupled to a first portion of the open upper region of the body, the lid configured to close the open upper region of the body, and the deodorizing and sanitizing mechanism being removably attached or built within body to a second portion of the open upper region of the body. The deodorizing and sanitizing mechanism is configured to lessen malodorous and unsanitary conditions inside the receptacle. The receptacle further including an illumination device that is designed to provide light to the receptacle. The trash receptacle system is useful for deodorizing and sanitizing a trash receptacle.

Abstract: A conveyor employs a low-tension, direct drive conveyor belt, and a snap-on position limiter for ensuring proper engagement of the belt and a drive sprocket. The position limiter includes a body, a limiting surface and a snap clap opposite the limiting surface for snapping the position limiter to a mounting shaft. The position limiter may include a mounting arm for mounting a conveyor belt scraper at the front of the position limiter. Mounting plates at the end of the conveyor support a mounting shaft for mounting the position limiter or other conveyor components in place relative to the drive sprocket.

Abstract: A conveyor belt system provides a continuous flat support surface for a food item that moves the food item through a food preparation device. The conveyor belt system includes a conveyor belt having a plurality of spaced apart rods and a plurality of slats that are removably attached to the conveyor belt with a snap on mechanism. The slats are easily assembled and provide enhanced field service and/or replacement capability.

Abstract: An article transport facility comprises an article transport vehicle, a guide rail, and a fire door configured to open and close an opening formed in a wall. The fire door is rotatable with respect to the wall. The guide rail has a movable rail portion supported by the fire door, and two stationary rail portions arranged across the movable rail portion from each other. A movable guide portion is provided at one of an end portion of the movable rail portion and an end portion of the stationary rail portion. The movable guide portion is capable of being moved between a guiding position in which the movable guide portion connects the movable rail portion and the stationary rail portion with the fire door in an open position, and a retracted position for allowing unhindered movement of the fire door and the movable rail portion when the fire door is rotated.

Abstract: A tracked, portable radial stacker for stockpiling bulk material that includes a linear conveyor having a rear portion and a front portion and being designed to carry bulk material from a low position adjacent the rear portion to a higher position adjacent the front portion. A contact may be disposed adjacent the rear portion of the conveyor and designed to selectively contact the ground to facilitate pivoting of the conveyor. A continuous track system may also be included having a frame to which the conveyor is mounted, the track system including a pair of driven, parallel tracks designed to contact the ground to convey the stacker from one position to another, and to be lifted off the ground when desired. A pair of mid-wheels may be mounted to the frame that are displaceable between a raised position in which they do not contact the ground and a first lowered position in which they engage the ground.

Abstract: A conveyor system that includes a sprocket, a conveyor element, a sensor, a tensioning system, and an electronic processor. The conveyor element is coupled to the sprocket to move around the sprocket. The sensor is positioned adjacent to the sprocket and configured to generate an output signal indicative of a detection of the conveyor element. The electronic processor is coupled to the sensor and to the tensioning system. The electronic processor is configured to receive the output signal from the sensor, estimate a trajectory of the conveyor element based on the output signal, determine a value for slack distance based on the estimated trajectory of the conveyor element, and control the tensioning system based on the value for slack distance.

Abstract: Provided is a work system including: a conveying apparatus that conveys an object; a moving platform that can be moved; a work portion that is secured to the moving platform and that performs work on the object being conveyed by the conveying apparatus; a visual sensor that is secured to the moving platform and that successively acquires visual information about the object being conveyed by the conveying apparatus or a mark formed on the conveying apparatus; a detecting portion that successively detects at least positions of the object or the mark by processing the visual information acquired by the visual sensor; a calculating portion that calculates a conveying velocity of the conveying apparatus on the basis of the positions of the object or the mark successively detected by the detecting portion; and a drive control unit that drives the work portion by using the conveying velocity.

Abstract: An article supplying device is provided. The article supplying device has a conveyance portion for conveying conveyed objects, and a movable block. The movable block includes a housing portion capable of housing one conveyed object at a receiving position in which the housing portion communicates with a downstream end of the conveyance portion. The movable block is capable of a reciprocal movement in a direction intersecting a receiving direction of the conveyed objects. Moreover, the movable block includes a biting preventing portion for pushing back a subsequent conveyed object entered into the housing portion after the conveyed object having been housed in the housing portion toward the conveyance portion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a paper feeding device (10) comprising a storage surface (14) for a stack of papers (12), with a leading edge (14a), a trailing edge (14b), and a first and a second side edge (14c, 14d). The surface (14) is adapted to be moved vertically. The device further comprises a vacuum feeder (16) for feeding papers from their position on the storage surface (14) and imparting on an uppermost sheet of paper (12a) a horizontal displacement, and a blower arrangement (18, 20) adapted to provide a curtain of air separating the uppermost sheet of paper (12a) from the rest of the stack of papers. The device further comprises a sensor arrangement (22) arranged to determine where the upper paper sheets in the stack of papers (12) start to separate from the rest of the paper sheets, the sensor arrangement (22) comprising a plurality of infrared reflective sensors (22a).

Abstract: Disclosed is a paper feeding device (10) comprising a storage surface (14) for a stack of papers (12), with a leading edge (14a), a trailing edge (14b), and a first and a second side edge (14c, 14d). The surface (14) is adapted to be moved vertically. The device further comprises a vacuum feeder (16) for feeding papers from their position on the storage surface (14) and imparting on an uppermost sheet of paper (12a) a horizontal displacement, and a blower arrangement (18, 20) adapted to provide a curtain of air separating the uppermost sheet of paper (12a) from the rest of the stack of papers. The blower arrangement comprises a front blower unit (20) having air openings with a first portion (20a) adapted to create first air cones (20a?) and second portions (20b) adapted to create second air cones (20b?), wherein the first air cones (20a) are different from the second air cones (20b?).