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: A glass container includes a base, a body extending axially from the base, and a neck finish extending from the body, the neck finish having an axial sealing surface, wherein at least a portion of the axial sealing surface extends both axially downwardly and radially outwardly. Also disclosed is a package including a glass container and a closure assembly.

Abstract: A tamper-evident container and method is disclosed. The tamper-evident container includes a base portion and a lid (or cover). In an untampered with state, one edge of the lid is removably connected to one edge of the base portion. Namely, the lid includes a tamper-evident tab, wherein the tamper-evident tab includes a grasping overhanging portion that is flanked by at least one breakable joint and wherein the lid is removably connected to the base portion via the breakable joint of the tamper-evident tab. Further, the tamper-evident container comprises an interlocking interface between the base portion and the lid. A method of using the tamper-evident container is provided.

Abstract: A container with a selectively openable cover to selectively allow access to one or more compartments is disclosed.

Abstract: A storage container includes a container body, a lid, and a dividing member. The container body defines an accommodating space that has a top opening. The lid is removably disposed on the container body, and has two covering sections that cooperatively cover the opening. Each one of the covering sections is independently operable to uncover a part of the opening. The dividing member is removably disposed in the accommodating space for dividing the accommodating space into two compartments.

Abstract: A sliding lid construction includes an upper-side lid member and lower-side lid member sliding relatively to one another, thereby changing their relative positional relationships at the open position and close position. At the open position, the upper-side lid member and lower-side lid member overlap one another in the up/down direction; at the close position, they cancel the overlap. The lower-side lid member includes a lower-side comb-shaped portion provided with protrusions and depressions on the top face in the width direction crossing the sliding direction perpendicularly, and a placement portion enabling a user to place an article thereon. The upper-side lid member includes an upper-side comb-shaped portion provided with protrusions and depressions on the bottom face in the width direction, and an inclined-face portion formed at the leading-side end in the sliding direction, and directed upward at an acute angle obliquely to the sliding direction.

Abstract: A package having a container and a selectively openable lid to selectively allow access to the container is disclosed.

Abstract: A disposable container is disclosed that includes a lid, a frontward facing sidewall portion, a rearward facing sidewall portion that is opposite the frontward facing sidewall portion, a first foldable sidewall portion, a second foldable sidewall portion that is opposite the first foldable sidewall portion, a pedal, wherein the pedal is rotatably coupled to the frontward facing portion, a hinge mechanism, wherein the hinge mechanism is rotatably coupled to the lid and the rearward facing sidewall portion, and two or more lines that each have a first line end and a second line end, wherein the first line end of each of the two or more lines is coupled to the pedal and the second line end of each of the two or more lines is coupled to the hinge mechanism.

Abstract: A dual opening dispensing package wherein, in one position, the package can be squeezed to remove product but also can be opened to full access such as for dipping French fries in ketchup.

Abstract: A lid for covering the open end of a beverage container (e.g. a container of coffee) having: an annular base adapted to detachably and sealably engage with the circumference of a drinking edge of a container; an elevated portion projecting upwardly from the annular base; and a spout; the lid arranged and formed such that when in use with a container containing liquid and wherein the lid is securely fitted to the container a user is able to move the spout between a closed configuration which closes the open end of a container such that liquid is substantially prevented from escaping from the container and a drinking configuration which allows a user to drink the liquid contained within the container and also wherein in use the lid is adapted such that a user can squeeze the container or the elevated portion which results in the spout moving from a closed configuration to a drinking configuration.

Abstract: A package having a container and a selectively openable lid to selectively allow access to the container is disclosed.

Abstract: A package having a container and a selectively openable lid to selectively allow access to the container is disclosed.

Abstract: A child-resistant closure for a container includes an inner cap retained in an outer cap, the outer cap being rotatable with respect to the inner cap; the inner cap having a gripping surface on a circumferential sidewall; the outer cap having a circumferential lateral wall defining at least one elongate cutout that exposes the gripping surface, the cutouts providing adequate contact area between a typical thumb and/or fingers of an adult and the exposed gripping surface to allow removal of the closure from a container, and inadequate contact area between a typical thumb, finger and/or hand of a child to allow removal of the closure.

Abstract: A container with a selectively openable cover to selectively allow access to one or more compartments is disclosed.

Abstract: A case for a cartridge for a vapor provision device is configured such that opening the case involves a coordinated action using both hands. In some implementations, the case includes a first housing portion and a second housing portion which come together to contain and enclose the cartridge when the case is shut and separate to open the case to allow access to the cartridge.

Abstract: A security seal includes a base with a locking projection and a head connected to the base with at least one blocking tab. Each blocking tab is connected to the head via a hinge element, together with a safety closure with a first closure part and a second closure part, which can be moved between an open position and a closed position relative to the first closure part. The first closure part has a seating on which the base of a security seal can be engaged so that, when the second closure part is in the closed position, a blocking tab of the security seal overlaps the second closure part on the side opposite the first closure part. A security container includes a container tub, lid and safety closure, wherein either the first or second closure part is arranged on either the container tub or lid.

Abstract: An improved lid and pail combination provides a child resistant connection for use with pails.

Abstract: An air-tight storage container system has a container having an open top and a container closure unit configured to be placed over the top. The closure unit has a series of stacked, interlocking components, including a handle member, a flexible deformable gasket member, a snap inner piece, and a bottom member. When these closure unit components are interconnected and the closure unit itself is positioned atop the container, the closure unit is pushed and rotated, held within the container to establish an air-tight seal within the container.

Abstract: A lid assembly and a knife adapted to be attached to a jar, the lid assembly including: a cylindrical jar sleeve adapted to be secured to the open end of the jar and having a jar sleeve circumferential portion at the upper end thereof. The lid assembly also includes a lid adapted to be removably attached to the jar sleeve and having a lid circumferential portion, one of the lid and jar sleeve having a groove adapted to receive the circumferential portion of the other of the lid and jar sleeve.

Abstract: A sealing member for a container is provided having a bottom heat sealable layer. The sealing members herein may be suitable for sealing on glass containers and/or for use with fat and oil containing materials. The heat sealable layer may include ethylene acrylic acid and a polyolefin plastomer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a closure for the pouring spout of a container, the closure comprising a closure cap (1) screwed onto the pouring spout (2) and comprising a tamper-indicating part (7) that, on unscrewing of the cap, bends away or breaks off or away when the closure cap (1) is unscrewed such that the tamper-indicating part (7) changes position relative to the closure cap (1), the outer surface of the tamper-indicating part (7) carrying information (8, 9) that is visible as long as the closure is in its unopened and intact condition and is no longer visible once the closure has been opened and the tamper-indicating part (7) has changed position.

Abstract: A flexible carrier for carrying a plurality of containers within a plurality of corresponding container receiving apertures formed in longitudinal rows and transverse ranks and a handle extending parallel to the rows of container receiving apertures. The handle is connected at attachment points along the carrier and corresponding thickened sections are included along the bands opposite the connection points.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a food packaging comprising a first par-tial shell, which has a first depression and a first flange delimiting said first depression; a second partial shell, which has a second depression and a second flange delimiting said second depression; the first and second partial shells being coupled to each other via their flanges thus defining a cavity for holding food. The invention relates to novel types of packaging and partial shells. The first partial shell can be made of a material that is different from that of the second partial shell. The partial shell can have a window that consists of a first material which is different from a second material that forms at least one outer surface of the partial shell. The flange can have a first region that consists of a first material and a second region that consists of a second material.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a packaging film (2) comprising: a top layer (4) with at least one aperture (4.1); a bottom layer (8) adhered to the top layer (4); a tear layer (6) adhered to the bottom layer (8) and extending along the at least one aperture (4.1) so that upon traction on the tear layer, said layer tears the bottom layer (8) through the aperture(s) (4.1). The tear layer (6) extends beyond the at least one aperture (4.1), between the top layer (4) and the bottom layer (8), preferably longitudinally in two opposite directions. The invention also relates to a condom wrapping with such a film and to the manufacturing method for such a film.

Abstract: The disclosure provides an inner package configured to package object and to be put into an outer package with the object. The inner package includes a top portion, a rear portion and a bottom portion. The top portion, the rear portion and the bottom portion are made of a single piece. The top portion and the bottom portion are respectively foldably connected to two opposite sides of the rear portion so that the inner package has a folded position and an unfolded position. The inner package in the unfolded position allows the object to be positioned on the rear portion. When the inner package is in the folded position, the top portion and the bottom portion are folded with respect to the rear portion and form an accommodating space with the rear portion for accommodating the object and respectively pressing against two opposite sides of the object.

Abstract: A support assembly for supporting a biological product (e.g., membrane) in an operative position. The support assembly has a base and a cover. A membrane receiving portion of the base defines a plurality of perforations that extend between top and bottom surfaces of the product receiving portion. The cover is releasably coupled to the base in a product-covering position in which the cover overlies the product receiving portion of the base. In the operative position, the biological product engages the top surface of the product receiving portion and the bottom surface of the cover.

Abstract: An inflatable pouch includes a bladder formed from an inflatable web and an outer skin formed from a film. The bladder includes a bladder pouch that includes a bottom portion at a folded edge of the inflatable web, front and back portions on either side of the folded edge, and sides where the front and back portions are sealed to each other. The outer skin includes an outer skin pouch that includes a bottom portion at a folded edge of the film, front and back portions on either side of the folded edge, and sides where the front and back portions are attached to each other. The bladder is attached to the outer skin at a tack area such that the sides of the bladder pouch and the outer skin pouch are not directly attached to the sides of the outer skin pouch.

Abstract: The invention comprising an appliance for vacuum sealing a bag member. The appliance has a housing including a front wall, a rear wall, and two side walls. The front wall includes an opening for receiving an open top portion of the bag member, where the bag member can then be received within a drip tray placed within a cavity located within the housing, where vacuum pressure may be applied. The drip try includes a barrier member that extends upwardly at a rear portion to redirect the open top portion of the bag member into the drip tray when the bag member has been inserted into the opening. The cavity also includes a heating bar used to apply a seal to the open top portion of the bag member. The front wall of the housing is angled between 15° and 45° relative to a surface on which the appliance rests.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for inhibiting or preventing the growth of microbes and/or for killing microbes in a closed package or container in which a good (optionally a food product) is held or stored. The system and method optionally include use of an entrained polymer article, preferably a film, that includes an antimicrobial releasing agent.

Abstract: An airtight bag is provided for preserving a first substance and at least one second substance. A first opening device is provided for providing a first opening and an access by a user to the first substance in the bag, and at least one second opening device is provided for, subsequent to accessing the first substance via said first opening, providing at least one second opening and an access by the user to the at least one second substance in the bag. The first opening device is positioned such that first opening facilitates the access by the user to the first substance. The at least one second opening device is positioned such that the at least one second opening facilitates the access by the user to the at least one second substance.

Abstract: A removably attachable insulator having a jacket adapted to slide over a container for keeping the contents of the container at or near a predetermined temperature is provided. The jacket may include heating elements attached thereto for heating the container. A control circuitry is also integrated with the jacket, the control circuitry providing a thermostat adapted to set and control the temperature through operatively associating with the heating elements. The jacket and container may become removably attached through the use of detachable fasteners integrated with the container and or the jacket.

Abstract: A multi-piece valve stem. The multi-piece valve stem allows for interchangeability of component parts, without requiring several stems to fit related valves, as are commonly used for aerosol dispensers. The multi-piece valve stem also provides for assembly of valve stems having a larger head, and thus more seal area, than can occur with a single piece valve stem, as is conventionally used. Smaller stem bore diameters are also possible with a multi-piece valve stem.

Abstract: An actuator for a container that includes a valve and retains a flowable product under pressure includes a valve coupler configured to be operatively coupled to the valve for selective opening and closing of the valve. A dispensing applicator is connected to the valve coupler and has proximal and distal ends with an applicator length extending there-between. The dispensing applicator defines an applicator chamber having a chamber length extending along the applicator length, a chamber inlet in communication with the applicator chamber, and a chamber outlet in communication with the applicator chamber. The chamber outlet extends in a direction generally transverse to the applicator length.

Abstract: A container for consumer goods includes a rigid outer box, an inner package, an inner frame and a pull tab. The outer box has a hinged lid configured to provide access to an inner volume of the outer box. The inner frame is paperboard having a pre-cut opening configured to provide access to an inner volume of the inner package. The pull tab covers the opening with a first adhesive that releasably adheres an edge portion of the pull tab to the inner frame and a second adhesive that permanently adheres the pull tab to the inner package and the outer box.

Abstract: A container for food includes an enclosure, a lid, and partition members. The enclosure includes an interior with a base portion and a perimeter portion. The perimeter portion includes one or more walls that extend between the base portion and an opening of the enclosure. The partition members separate food layers from each other. A base partition member separates a bottom food layer from the base portion of the interior. An opening partition member may separate the lid from a top food layer. The partition members include a separating portion with a perimeter that substantially locally matches a cross-sectional shape of the perimeter portion of the interior. The partition members each further include at least one pulling structure that extends from the separating portion to a grip. The grip may be positioned outside of the interior of the enclosure, at least when the container is in the storage configuration.

Abstract: Controlling the dust emissions from the discharge of bulk materials from a container provides many benefits. A container engages a support structure that includes a frame. The frame includes a dust control enclosure coupled to an outlet or a hopper at the top of the frame and the container or a discharge gate of the container. The dust control enclosure comprises a collapsible and flexible material so that a tight seal is formed between the container and the hopper or the outlet of the frame. Dust from the discharged of the bulk material from the container is contained within the support structure. A dust control panel may also be disposed at the top of the frame to prevent any dust from migrating through the frame. The container may comprise a plurality of dust enclosure panels to further prevent the escape of dust during discharge of the bulk material.

Abstract: A hollow container or box formed from a roof, a first side (i.e., or first upper and lower sides), a second side (i.e., for second upper and lower sides), a rear side (i.e., or rear upper and lower sides), a door (i.e., or upper and lower door), and a base placing the container or box in a fully assembled position. Unique side and end access doors are provided. Each of the sides are releaseably coupled or hingedly connected to one another and the adjacent sides are hingedly coupled to the base.

Abstract: This gas distributor comprises at least one elongate crosspiece including two side walls, inclined on their upper parts, connected to one another in their respective upper parts and defining a gas circulation housing between them emerging downward. The gas distributor includes at least one reinforcing member arranged in the housing defined in the elongate crosspiece, the reinforcing member (34) including a central vertical plate that extends longitudinally in said housing and at least one bracket fastened transversely between the central vertical plate and the side wall of the elongate crosspiece.

Abstract: A freezer including a plurality of self-supporting planar wall structures surrounding an interior volume, a floor member comprising a portion of a modular cube structure, and a refrigeration unit thermally coupled to the interior volume and configured to maintain a temperature of the interior volume less than ?40.0° C.

Abstract: An underwater energy storage system includes a tank for storing a compressed gas that is adapted to be stored underwater. The tank includes at least one water opening through which water from surrounding environment can flow into and out of the tank, and at least one gas opening through which the compressed gas is received. The underwater energy storage system further includes at least one duct communicating between the at least one opening for gas flow and a source of compressed gas and a compartment constructed over a roof of the tank, wherein said compartment is adapted for receiving weights at a sinking site of the tank.

Abstract: A waste receptacle device 101 for compacting waste 1101 comprises a container 102 for receiving a waste bag 103, a suction mechanism 201 and a heating mechanism 202. The suction mechanism extracts a fluid such as air 1103 from the interior of the waste bag so as to compact the waste bag to a compacted state. The heating mechanism applies heat 1106 to an internal cavity 105 of the container to maintain the waste bag in the compacted state. A method of compacting waste is also disclosed.

Abstract: A container is provided. The container comprises a cover, a base, and a body, which includes one or more spine structures and one or more door panels which may open and allow substantially lateral access to the interior of the container. The one or more door panels may be secured in a closed position by a latch mechanism. In a first mode, the latch mechanism is not released. In a second mode, the latch mechanism is released. The first mode and the second mode may operate concurrently and can be accessed separately via different mechanisms. A switch mechanism may alternate between the first mode and the second mode. Alternatively, a pedal includes a first pedal mechanism corresponding to the first mode and a second pedal mechanism corresponding to the second mode.

Abstract: Various trash can assembly embodiments are disclosed. The trash can assembly can include a body, a lid, an actuation system, and an active dislodgement or return system. The active dislodgement or return system can be configured to facilitate dislodging the trash can assembly from a surrounding environment, such as a wall. The active dislodgement or return system can include a dynamic member having a frame, a foot movably coupled to the frame, and a spring applying a force on the foot. When an actuation force is removed from the actuation system, the dynamic member can apply a force against the surrounding environment, such as a floor, to move the body relative to the surrounding environment.

Abstract: An automated cryogenic storage system includes a freezer and an automation system to provide automated transfer of samples to and from the freezer. The freezer includes a bearing and a drive shaft though the freezer, the drive shaft being coupled to a rack carrier inside the freezer and adapted to be coupled to a motor. The automation module includes a rack puller that is automatically positioned above an access port of the freezer. The rack puller engages with a sample rack within the freezer, and elevates the rack into an insulating sleeve external to the freezer. From the insulating sleeve, samples can be added to and removed from the sample rack before it is returned to the freezer.

Abstract: A goods-to-man warehousing system comprises a multilevel racking system, a plurality of mobile storage units, a storage unit transporter, a pick-place vehicle, a mobile storage unit transfer node, and a warehouse management computing hub. The multilevel racking system comprises a vertically and horizontally distributed array of storage bays. One or more of the mobile storage units are positioned in respective ones of the storage bays of the multilevel racking system. The pick-place vehicle comprises pick-place hardware that enables the pick-place vehicle to transfer mobile storage units between a plurality of different, vertically displaced storage bays of the multilevel racking system and the mobile storage unit transfer node of the goods-to-man warehousing system. The storage unit transporter comprises storage unit engagement hardware that enables the storage unit transporter to transport mobile storage units to or from the mobile storage unit transfer node of the goods-to-man warehousing system.

Abstract: A load handling system and method of handling a load includes a load handling device with a load support that is configured for engaging a load and a first drive is adapted to drive said load support with respect to a load. A conveyor is moveable along the load support and a second drive is adapted to propel the conveyor with respect to the load support. The first and second drives are operated to handle a load. The load support may be a pair of forks or a platen or the like.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of robotic transport of goods and relates to the field of storage logistics, including the following steps: providing a transport robot and shelves, the transport robot comprising a drive unit, a cargo box storing unit and a cargo box delivery unit, wherein the drive unit driving the cargo box storing unit and the cargo box delivery unit to move together; the cargo box storing unit and the shelves comprising one or more cargo box storing spaces, respectively; the transport robot autonomously moving to the front of a destination shelf according to a goods fetching instruction, the cargo box delivery unit acquiring one cargo box from one cargo box storing space of the shelf specified according to the goods fetching instruction, and then delivering the cargo box to another cargo box storing space in the cargo box storing unit specified according to the goods fetching instruction; repeating the goods fetching step if the instruction contains the goods fetching instruction

Abstract: A dispensation system having a hopper that is located remote to the remainder of the dispensation system. The hopper can be located remote from a delivery system and a conveyor or other transmitting device can connect the hopper to the delivery system. The hopper can therefore be located in an area that is more accessible or less valued than the area in which the products or objects are dispensed, allowing a more efficient product distribution system.

Abstract: A mobile driving device for driving a roller conveyor includes a chassis frame, a traction device mounted to the chassis frame, wherein the traction device is adapted to move the chassis frame on a supporting surface, a first drive unit mechanically coupled to the traction device to transmit a driving force to the traction device for moving the chassis frame on the supporting surface, a roller driving device mounted to the chassis frame, wherein the roller driving device is adapted to be mechanically coupled to one or a plurality of rollers of the roller conveyor, and a second drive unit mechanically coupled to the roller driving device for transmitting a conveying force to the roller driving device.

Abstract: Provided is a pharmaceutical formulation transporting device capable of easily ensuring a large exposed area of a solid pharmaceutical formulation during transport. A pharmaceutical formulation transporting device 10 comprises a first pulley 11, a second pulley 12, and a plurality of endless transport belts 13, 14 wound around the first pulley 11 and the second pulley 12, wherein the plurality of transport belts 13, 14 are disposed so as to be capable of holding a solid pharmaceutical formulation between respective first side surfaces.