Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a labelling system for labelling individual packages, wherein the labelling system comprises a labelling device (1) having functional units and a control assembly (11) which, in a labelling routine, controls the functional units in accordance with a control specification.

Abstract: A storage trunk including a container, a lid, a latch and a seal is provided. The container can include an upper surface, a plurality of sidewalls, and a bottom surface. The lid can include a top section and a lip disposed adjacent to the top section. The lip can include a latch receiving section having a lock receiving section. The lid can be removably secured to the container. The latch can be connected to the container. The seal can be disposed adjacent to the lip of the lid. In certain embodiments, the storage trunk can include a tie-down element, a handle, and/or a wheel.

Abstract: A console for storing personal items has a tub defining an inner volume onto which tub a windowed spacer guide frame defining at least a first window and a second window is removably installed. A tray is removably held within the first window, and defines at least one slot to hold an electronic device. A self-centering cup holder is removably held within the second window. The self-centering cup holder is gimbaled to a frame so that a cup or beverage container held within the cup holder remains stably supported upright notwithstanding movement or canted orientation of the tub and/or the spacer guide frame. Optionally, a snack cup is held within the second window, spaced apart from the self-centering cup holder by a spacer guide. The spacer guide has flaps that splay open to cover a greater portion of the second window as desired. Optionally, the tub is removably seated in a supporting shell.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate to tray modules and tray assemblies made from interconnected tray modules. The modular tray assemblies can be used in indoor farming with a soilless growth medium to germinate seeds, develop plants from the germinated seeds, and harvest the developed plants. The tray modules making up a tray assembly are interchangeable and can be made from the same mold design. This can reduce production costs for making tray modules and can reduce the inventory of replacement parts needed to repair tray assemblies.

Abstract: A container includes a base, a neck portion, and a body positioned between the base and the neck portion. The base includes a plurality of feet with a plurality of recesses positioned between the plurality of feet. The body includes a plurality of ribs, a plurality of channels, and a plurality of support columns. The plurality of ribs extend around a periphery of the body and along at least a portion of a height of the body. The plurality of channels extend around the periphery and are positioned between the plurality of ribs. The plurality of support columns are spaced about the periphery and extend along at least a portion of the height of the body. Each of the plurality of support columns includes a plurality of protrusions that are vertically aligned. Each of the plurality of protrusions is disposed within a respective one of the plurality of channels.

Abstract: A carton comprising an inner construct comprising a plurality of inner panels extending at least partially around a first interior and an inner locking tab foldably connected to at least one inner panel. An outer construct can comprise a plurality of outer panels extending at least partially around a second interior. The outer construct can comprise an outer locking tab foldably connected to at least one outer panel, and the inner locking tab and the outer locking tab can cooperate to limit movement between the inner construct and the outer construct. The carton also can comprise an engagement feature comprising a cover panel that is at least partially separable from the at least one outer panel. The inner locking tab of the inner construct can extend along the engagement feature in the outer construct so that the inner locking tab can be engaged when the cover panel is at least partially removed for facilitating movement of the inner construct and the outer construct relative to one another.

Abstract: A container for housing scented product includes a bottom wall, a top wall, a plurality of longitudinal sidewalls, and a plurality of lateral sidewalls. The container further includes a scented product disposed within the cavity and a first plurality of selectively openable and closable vents extending through the top wall of the container. The first plurality of vents is configured to at least partially open when a force is applied to one or more of the plurality of longitudinal sidewalls and the plurality of lateral sidewalls of the container. The container further includes a second plurality of selectively openable and closable vents extending through the bottom wall of the container. The second plurality of vents are configured to at least partially open when the force is applied to one or more of the plurality of longitudinal sidewalls and the plurality of lateral sidewalls of the container.

Abstract: The present application discloses a magnetically foldable box including a first folding and a second foldable plate; the second foldable plate forms a frame body with two open ends; the first foldable plate includes a bottom plate; one of edges of the frame body is connected with an edge of the bottom plate, so that the frame body is operable to turn toward the bottom plate; the frame body is provided with a detachable connector, and is detachably connected with the bottom plate via the detachable connector; and the first foldable plate is configured to enclose the frame body and close the two open ends of the frame body, and be magnetically fixed with the frame body at overlapping positions with the frame body.

Abstract: An aluminum-canned wine comprising: an aluminum can including an aluminum sheet, a resin film provided on a surface of the aluminum sheet which faces an internal space of the aluminum can, and an adhesive layer interposed between the aluminum sheet and the resin film and bonding the aluminum sheet and the resin film together, wherein the resin film includes a first resin layer as a topmost layer and a second resin layer containing a dimer acid-copolymerized polyester resin, and wherein at least one of the resin layers constituting the resin film, and/or the adhesive layer contains calcium carbonate; and a wine enclosed in the aluminum can and containing 4.3 mg/L or less of molecular SO2 and 350 mg/L or less of chloride ions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stackable, nestable or both stackable and nestable box composed of a front panel, a rear panel and two side panels. The side panels each have a side rest surface comprising at least one guide tooth configured to realise a side centring of an upper box during the realisation of a stacking configuration. There is also preferably provided a retaining tooth capable of preventing sliding, along the front and rear panels, between two stacked boxes. There is also preferably provided a rear panel comprising a step for providing a vertical support of an upper box when stacked. Preferably, there is provided a locking tooth capable of preventing a sliding, along the side panels, between two stacked boxes.

Abstract: One or more support platforms for a modular system are provided. The support platforms are configured to detachably support and optionally couple with utility modules in a system, such as modular tool storage units. The support platforms include one or more components, such as shelves and/or top panels, that include couplers configured to coupled to modular tool storage units.

Abstract: There is disclosed a bag having a tubular body with a top open end and a bottom closed end. The tubular body has a larger open diameter at the top open end. The tubular body narrows into a narrower open diameter adjacent to a bottom closed end. The tubular body in a flattened two-fold condition has a pair of side edges extending from a top edge to a bottom edge. The top edge delimits the top open end. The bottom edge delimits the bottom closed end. The pair of side edges are generally parallel to one another in a first portion adjacent to the top edge.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes paper bags and methods for forming paper bags. Some of the bags may include a body, a first attachment portion configured to engage an arm of a bag holder, and a second attachment portion configured to engage another arm of the bag holder. In some aspects, the body defines an opening and includes opposing first and second sides, a first section disposed between the first side and the second side, and a second section disposed between the first and second sides, the second section moveable relative to the first section to define a cavity that is in communication with the opening. The first attachment portion may be closer to the first side of the body than the second side and the second attachment portion may be closer to the second side of the body than the first side.

Abstract: A packaged product, a method of manufacturing a package, and a method of dispensing a consumable substance from a package. The packaged product may include a flexible tube having a cavity and an opening that forms a passageway into the cavity. A cap may be detachably coupled to the flexible tube to close the opening. A flexible container may be positioned within the cavity of the flexible tube, and a consumable substance may be disposed within the flexible container, which can be completely sealed and free of openings prior to first use. Introduction of one or more drops of water into the first cavity through the opening in the outer container may dissolve at least a portion of the flexible container thereby forming a hole in the flexible container through which the consumable substance is configured to be dispensed.

Abstract: A packaging device for at least one cosmetic product, comprises a case defining a housing. The case has a first snap-fit relief and a cover adapted to be fixed on the case to close the housing. The cover has a second snap-fit relief, adapted to cooperate with the first snap-fit relief to fix the cover on the case. One of the first snap-fit relief and the second snap-fit relief is made of metal and comprises at least one snap-fit tab extending between at least two slits.

Abstract: A can comprises a can body (10) and a lid (4). The can body is manufactured using only a single homogeneous piece of material and has an edge that defines a top opening into the can. The can body also has an inwardly directed bead (23), which extends around the body, is adjacent to the can body edge, and defines an inwardly facing sealing surface (24) of substantially constant transverse cross-sectional dimension along an axial extent. The lid defines an outwardly directed sealing surface which abuts the inwardly facing sealing surface presented by the inwardly directed bead in order to seal the lid to the can body. An alternative can body has an inwardly directed pinched or collapsed bead which defines an upwardly facing sealing surface (34) for engagement with a downwardly facing sealing surface of a can lid. The alternative can body additionally has an inwardly directed bead (35) between the can body edge and the pinched or collapsed bead.

Abstract: A container is disclosed that has a base and a lid that is rotatable about a hinge from a closed configuration to an open configuration. The lid may be secured to the base with a latch assembly. A latch assembly may have a locked position and an unlocked position.

Abstract: The pull-out storage box with automatic switch function includes: an external component (1), wherein the external component (1) includes a box body (11), and the top of the box body (11) is provided with a top cover (12); a pull-out component (2), wherein the pull-out component (2) is slidably connected to the box body (11), and the pull-out component (2) includes a withdrawable storage cabinet (21). One side of the storage cabinet (21) is fixedly connected to a lateral shield board (22), and two sliding covers (23) that is able to open and close are provided at one side of the lateral shield board (22) and located at the top of the storage cabinet (21).

Abstract: Provided is a reclosable container including an assembly of a bin and a separate cover that is designed to close and lock the bin. The bin includes a bottom wall and a vertical side wall connected thereto, said side wall including an upper zone that surrounds an access opening of the bin. The cover includes an upper surface that is dimensioned to cover the access opening of the bin. A perimeter of the upper surface is provided with a cover profile, said cover profile being formed complementary to the upper zone of the bin, so that the cover profile can be placed abutting on the upper zone of the bin in order to close the access opening of the bin. Two opposite outer sides of the upper zone are each provided with a primary coupling body for locking the cover when the cover is placed in the closing position on the bin.

Abstract: The invention refers to a capillary insert (100) or cap that comprises a cone (110) in its upper part that ends in a skirt (120) forming a single piece, which leaves evidence if something in the insert (100) has changed or has been altered improperly. The capillary insert or cap of the present invention prevents its reuse and tampering through one or more breaking zones (130) located along the insert.

Abstract: A child resistant pill container includes a base having individual compartments. A lid rotatably fits over the base and has a closed cover defining one open section. A releasable lock arrangement is between the base and the lid. The lid can be rotated relative to the base to position the open section in the lid over one of the individual compartments in the base.

Abstract: Cap reservoir device for a food bottle comprising a container with a neck on which the cap reservoir device is intended to be assembled in order to hermetically close the interior of the container. The cap reservoir device comprises: a capsule comprising a chamber closed by a bottom wall, the chamber being filled with a gas hermetically sealed by the capsule and the cap before actuation of the actuator, a cap in which the capsule is disposed, the cap comprising a base part adapted to be fixed to the neck of the bottle, a removable actuator comprising a perforator adapted to perforate the bottom wall, and soluble nuggets comprising an active component surrounded by an envelope or a matrix of a soluble food substance protecting the active component against chemical alteration.

Abstract: The present disclosure belongs to technical field of a powder-water mixing container, in particular to a powder-water integrated bottle. The powder-water integrated bottle comprises bottle body, convenient opening-closing toggle device for separating powder from water, bottle nozzle and bottle cap, wherein bottle body is movably connected with the bottom of the convenient opening-closing toggle device, the top end of convenient opening-closing toggle device is fixedly connected with bottle nozzle, the end's of bottle nozzle is rotatably connected with bottle cap, inner side of bottle cap is clamped with outer side of top end of bottle nozzle.

Abstract: A cable bundling system is disclosed. The cable bundling system includes a base having an opening extending through the base; a barb supported by the base and extending at least partially across the opening; and a strap adapted to be advanced through the opening in a first direction. When the strap is displaced in a second direction opposite the first direction, the barb pierces a medial portion of the strap such that the barb contacts the base. The strap can include a longitudinal groove extending a length of the strap, and the barb has a piercing portion opposite a supported portion. The piercing portion can pierce the medial portion of the strap.

Abstract: The layered body for packaging of the present invention includes a barrier film (1) having an inorganic coating (1b) formed on the surface of a thermoplastic resin film (1a), and an adhesive layer 3 provided on the inorganic coating (1b). The adhesive layer (3) is formed of an epoxy-based adhesive.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coated paperboard (10) for beverage container carriers (30) comprising: a paperboard substrate (12), a dispersion coating layer (18, 20) on each side (14, 16) of the paperboard substrate (12), wherein the paperboard substrate (12) comprises wet strength agents in an amount in a range from ?0 wt % to ?0.05 wt %, based on the dry solid content of the substrate (12) and sizing agents for making the paperboard (12) substrate more hydrophobic, wherein the sizing agents are present in an amount of ?0.15 wt %, especially in a range from ?0.15 wt % to ?0.5 wt %, based on the dry solid content of the substrate (12). The invention further relates to a beverage container carrier (30) comprising or being made from the aforementioned coated paperboard (10).

Abstract: A food carrying system comprises a plurality of food service items including at least one container and optionally one or more plates, drink carriers, and/or trays. At least one of the food service items includes opposing strap openings formed in an edge, encircling flange, or opposed flange handles thereof. A support band encircles the stack, passing through the strap openings, and ends thereof are affixed together to stabilize the stack and in embodiments providing a hand-hold for carrying the stack. The band can further extend through a strap opening provided in a separate handle, so that the stack can be carried using the handle. Strap openings can be provided on lids and/or bases of the containers. Strap openings can be closed ovals, or can be C-shaped, having open outer edges. Band ends can be joined by adhesive, hook-and-loop, knot tying, stapling, snaps, buttons, etc.

Abstract: The invention relates to a blank for unfolding a holding device for containers, in particular cans, with a beaded rim, where the blank has a cover section for the arrangement on a row of containers, and where two oppositely disposed fixation sections are formed at the cover section, by way of a fold line each to the cover section, which is characterised in that holding edges for engaging underneath the beaded rims of the containers are formed at the fixation sections by rectilinear main cut lines running offset parallel to the fold lines. The invention further relates to a holding device obtained by folding such a blank. The invention finally relates to a packaging with such a holding device at which containers, are held, where the holding edges of the fixation sections engage underneath beaded rims of the containers.

Abstract: When the front sheet portion is viewed from a front side in a pre-filling state in which a storage space is not filled with contents and the gusset sheet portion is arranged overlapping the back sheet portion in a front-rear direction, a width of the gusset sheet portion is greater than a width of the second joining portion in a width direction, the first side-end joining portion includes a first inclined portion, and the second side-end joining portion includes a second inclined portion. When the front sheet portion is viewed from the front side in a post-filling state in which the storage space is filled with contents and the gusset sheet portion faces one side in a height direction, the first inclined portion and the second inclined portion extend along the height direction.

Abstract: A lid material for PTP contains a polyethylene-based resin having a weight-average molecular weight of 3.5×104 to 5.2×104 and has an enthalpy of crystal fusion of 130 J/g or more as measured by a differential scanning calorimeter (DSC).

Abstract: A container having an inverted active cage generally includes an enclosed base portion, a body portion extending upwardly from the base portion, and a top portion with a finish extending upwardly from the body portion. The body portion further includes a central longitudinal axis, a periphery, a plurality of rigidified and non-active surfaces, and a network of pillars or channels. Unlike the prior art, each of the plurality of non-active surfaces is outwardly displaced with respect to the longitudinal axis, while each of the network of pillars or channels is inwardly displaced with respect to the longitudinal axis. The plurality of rigidified or non-active surfaces, together with the network of rigidified channels or pillars, are spaced about the periphery of the container in order to accommodate vacuum-induced volumetric shrinkage of the container resulting from a hot-filling, capping and cooling thereof.

Abstract: A protective apparatus configured to protect electrode plates includes a support assembly configured to support a roll around which the electrode plates are wound, and a damping assembly. A top of the damping assembly is fixed to a bottom of the support assembly, and a bottom of the damping assembly is configured to be fixed to a base plate of a transport apparatus.

Abstract: A buffer material is formed by assembling four buffer members containing cellulose fibers and having a plate shape, in which the cellulose fibers are oriented along a main surface of the buffer member, a first buffer member and a third buffer member among the four buffer members are spaced apart from each other and have the respective main surfaces disposed along each other, and a second buffer member and a fourth buffer member are spaced apart from each other and have the respective main surfaces disposed along each other, a rectangular frame shape is shown when viewed in a plan view from a direction along a Z axis, and an article is stored in a region surrounded by the four buffer members in the plan view.

Abstract: A buffer material includes four buffer members containing cellulose fibers and having rectangular plate shapes similar to each other, in which the cellulose fibers are oriented along a main surface of the buffer member, at least two buffer members among the four buffer members have two recess portions on one specific side, the buffer material is assembled by inserting the other buffer members into the recess portions of the buffer members, two buffer members among the four buffer members are spaced apart from each other and each have the main surfaces disposed along a YZ plane, and the other two buffer members are spaced apart from each other and each have the main surfaces disposed along an XZ plane, and an article is stored in a region surrounded by the four buffer members in the plan view.

Abstract: A packaging bag according to the present invention for packing a crushed polysilicon material is a packaging bag (1) for directly packaging a crushed polysilicon material and includes a multi-layer film in which an additive-free polyethylene-based resin layer (2) is disposed in an innermost layer, and, on the polyethylene-based resin layer, at least a gas barrier layer (3) and a reinforcing material layer (4) are stacked.

Abstract: A “condensation cup” for inducing condensation on the cup's surface in order to keep hot food dry and crispy. By filling the condensation cup with cold liquid and positioning it inside a closed container with hot food, the condensation cup will induce condensation from the ambient air inside the container. This invention focuses on controlling the aggregate uninsulated surface area of cup. By matching the aggregate uninsulated surface area of the cup with the amount of contained hot food, the preferred condensation cup can pull condensate from the air. This induced condensation keeps hot food dry and crispy without cooling the food.

Abstract: A portable apparatus for dispensing food and beverages is provided. The apparatus comprises a food chamber to hold stacked food items in the form of patties, fritter, cakes or semi-solid content and a drink chamber to dispense liquid or semi-solid liquid. The apparatus comprises a lever connected to the food chamber that forces the food content to release from the apparatus. The lever can be in form of slider lever, rotatable lever, flushed lever, horizontal lever, push button, push button with motor. The apparatus further comprises a lock and slid mechanism for reducing spring tension and to reduce friction on food content. The apparatus can be disposable, non-disposable or reusable or in modular form.

Abstract: Cartridge dispenser including a cartridge including a casing including a pierceable membrane and containing solid, cosmetic or health care or food product granules, powder, or powder granules, a container defining a casing housing and an opening facing the membrane when the cartridge is in the container, a piercer for membrane piercing when pushing the membrane against the piercer, a dispenser downstream of the opening to receive solid product when the membrane is pierced and including a collection compartment to contain a volume of solid product and movable along or around a predetermined direction relative to the opening to define a loading configuration, wherein the collection compartment and opening communicate, collects the solid product and is inaccessible from the outside, and an unloading configuration, wherein the collection compartment does not communicate with the opening, and is accessible from the outside, and a block obstructs solid product passage through the opening.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a blade dispenser includes a body portion; and a lid portion slidable relative to the body portion to move the blade dispenser between a closed configuration and an extended configuration. The lid portion comprises a first lid portion having a first blade chamber and a second lid portion having a second blade chamber. The first lid portion and the second lid portion are coupled by a hinge portion configured to permit the first lid portion to pivot relative to the second lid portion to move the blade dispenser from the extended configuration to an open configuration. In the open configuration blades may be removed from or inserted into both the first blade chamber and the second blade chamber.

Abstract: An improved actuator for actuating a container of a pressurized fluent product includes a body having a dispensing flow path to direct a pressurized fluent product from the container to an exterior of the actuator via an exit orifice located at an end of the flow path. The body further includes a front exterior face located adjacent to the exit orifice and a hollow extension defining a portion of the flow path and extending along, and centered on, a longitudinal axis. The hollow extension configured to retain an accumulation of the fluent product at the exit orifice at a location that is spaced away from the front exterior face.

Abstract: A tobacco product package includes at least two, preferably five or more, cylindrically shaped tobacco products aligned in an alignment direction. A wrapping is sheathed around the tobacco products and covers at least part of the outer surfaces of the aligned tobacco products. A tear strip is disposed in the alignment direction along the wrapping and is configured for tearing apart the wrapping when being pulled by a user. The tear strip has at least one weakening line positioned in the vicinity of an interface of adjacent tobacco products.

Abstract: Container for storing a liquid and allowing extraction of the liquid on-demand. The container comprises a casing for storing the liquid, the casing defining an aperture. The container comprises a resealable membrane covering the aperture of the casing, the resealable membrane being adapted for receiving a liquid extraction tube therethrough for on-demand liquid extraction from the casing, the resealable membrane automatically resealing the aperture upon withdrawal of the liquid extraction tube. The container comprises an air permeable membrane for balancing a pressure in the casing upon extracting liquid by the liquid extraction tube. The resealable membrane and the air permeable membrane are provided as a cap for closing the aperture of the casing. Alternatively, the casing, the resealable membrane and the air permeable membrane are provided as a capsule. A multi-servings beverage dispensing system is adapted for receiving the container in removable engagement.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an apparatus for securing a trash liner. The apparatus includes a retainer channel, a support structure, and a retainer member. A portion of an outer surface of the retainer channel is disposed to at least a portion of an interior surface proximate to an aperture of the support structure. An inner surface of the retainer channel defines an interior space for receiving a mouth portion of the trash liner. One or more engaging members of the retainer channel are adapted to engage the portion of the outer surface of the retainer channel with one or more first complementary engaging members of the portion of the interior surface. A flange member of the retainer member is configured to be removably secured to a portion of the inner surface of the retainer channel for retaining the mouth portion of the trash liner.

Abstract: A system and method for picking items is disclosed. The system includes a grid-based storage area and an order assembly area. The system includes an array of presentation positions, the presentation positions being configured and adapted so as to present storage containers delivered to the presentation positions so as to enable picking of items contained therein.

Abstract: An unmanned warehouse shuttle with telescopic arms capable of handling various sizes of packages and moving them fast and stably on in a warehouse system. The system provides increased stability in that a solid platform with stationary side compartments is provided, and the telescopic arms are constructed in a way that the two extending parts move on top of each other rather than forming a layered structure. The width of the loading space and distance between the arms is adjustable with simple screw system. A unique extension system for the extendable arms is disclosed where two of the three parts of the arms are extending and provide an extension length that is more than twice the depth of the platform of the shuttle.

Abstract: A grid framework structure, configured to support one or more load handling devices, includes: a first set of grid members extending in a first direction and a second set of grid members extending in a second direction, to form a grid structure having grid cells. A plurality of vertical uprights create a storage space for storing containers in a stack such that load handling devices operative on the grid structure can lift containers through a grid cell from a stack below the grid structure. The vertical uprights are arranged such that a section of the grid structure including four adjoined grid cells is supported by five or fewer vertical uprights.

Abstract: A load-handling device for lifting and moving containers, the load-handling device including a body configured to house one or more operation components; a container-receiving space configured to accommodate at least part of a container; a container-engaging assembly configured to releasably engage a container; and a raising and lowering assembly configured to raise and lower the container-engaging assembly.

Abstract: A storage system includes a plurality of grid members arranged in a grid pattern to form a grid structure including a plurality of grid cells. The storage system includes one or more stacks of storage containers and each stack is vertically located below a respective grid cell. Each storage container in the stack is made of a material containing thermoplastic and a fire retardant agent. The storage system includes one or more load handling devices including a grabber device operative to move on the grid structure to releasably grab one or more of the storage containers from each stack in the storage system.

Abstract: An object processing system including at least one automated mobile shuttle is disclosed that includes a mobile chassis unit for moving the automated mobile shuttle in a first direction, a payload for supporting at least one object thereon, said payload including a plurality of tines, and a payload translation system for translating the payload toward a receiving surface in at least a second direction that is orthogonal with respect to the first direction, the payload translation system providing that the plurality of tines are adapted to engage recessed areas within the receiving surface.

Abstract: An object processing system is disclosed that includes an automated mobile shuttle including a mobile chassis for moving the automated mobile shuttle in a first direction, a payload for supporting at least one object thereon, the payload including a plurality of tines, and a payload translation system, and an automated mobile carrier movable in a second direction that is generally orthogonal with respect to the first direction, the automated mobile carrier including a receiving surface for receiving the plurality of tines of the payload, wherein the payload translation system of the automated mobile shuttle is for translating the payload toward the receiving surface of the automated mobile carrier, and the payload translation system provides that the plurality of tines are adapted to engage recessed areas within the receiving surface of the automated mobile carrier.