Abstract: An apparatus generates energetic particles and generates a plasma of a vaporized solid material and gaseous precursors for the application of coatings to surfaces of a substrate by way of condensation of plasma and for electric propulsion applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to the transport of goods by means of an unmanned aerial vehicle (3) and a transport container (2), as well as to the possibility of the receipt of the goods by means of a goods station (29). In order to be able to transport the goods flexibly and easily to a destination, it is envisaged in accordance with the invention that the unmanned aerial vehicle (3), and/or the transport container (2), and/or the goods station (29), comprise data storage devices (4, 6) and are configured to exchange data from the data storage devices (4, 6) with one another, or with a transport logistics server.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments are directed to a modular autonomous vehicle system comprising a blended wing body module, at least two high speed long range wing panel modules configured to interchangeably mount to the blended wing body module, at least two low speed high endurance wing panel modules configured to interchangeably mount to the blended wing body module, a vertical tails module configured to interchangeably mount to the blended wing body module, a vertical takeoff and landing fin module configured to interchangeably mount to the blended wing body module, a power train, and a wheels module with a plurality of wheels operably connected to the power train.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for cooling an electric aircraft. The system comprises an electronic device, a casing, at least one fin, and at least one PHP. The electronic device can generate heat. The electronic device can be housed within the casing. The fin can be attached to the outer wall of the casing. The PHP can be embedded within the fin, such that an evaporator section of the PHP is closest to the heat source and the condenser section of the PHP is furthest from the heat source. The PHP can also be placed within the casing. In some embodiments, the casing can have a plurality of slots. The fin can be shaped such that a single fin may slide into a pair of slots and come to rest adjacent to the casing, wherein a PHP can be embedded within the fin.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to the technical field of unmanned aerial vehicles, in particular to a tiltable wing and an unmanned aerial vehicle. The tiltable wing includes a wing body, a wingtip, a power device, a cable, a rotating shaft and a driving mechanism. The power device is mounted on the wingtip; one end of the cable is connected to the power device, the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the wing body and the wingtip, respectively, a through hole is disposed in an axial direction of the rotating shaft, and the other end of the cable passes through the through hole and extends to the inside of the wing body; the driving mechanism is used for driving the wingtip to rotate with the rotating shaft as an axis; and the power device is switchable between a first preset position and a second preset position relative to the wing body, so that the power device is switched between a horizontal state and a vertical state.

Abstract: A container for holding bulk solids includes a tubular body extending at least partially around an interior of the container to form a tubular body having a top end and a bottom end, at least one sealing member positioned in the interior of the container, the at least one sealing member sealably engaging at least a portion of the tubular body, a reclosable lid attached to a top portion of the tubular body with an adhesive strip to form a closed top end of the container, and a bottom plate attached to the bottom end of the tubular body to form a closed bottom end of the container.

Abstract: A concentrate filling system includes a solid loader operable to dispense particles through a dispensing end. The system includes a conveyer operable to receive the dispensed particles at a proximal end and further dispense particles at a distal end. The system includes load cell operable to receive a container that receives the dispensed particles. The system includes an injection pump to dispense fluids into the container. The system includes a controller operable to receive data from the load cell indicative of a weight of the particles and/or fluid and send a control signal to the conveyor to adjust the dispensing of the particles and send a control signal to the injection pump. Upon receiving indicative of a predetermined weight of the container, fluid, and particles, the controller is operable to send a control signal to the conveyor and the injection pump to stop dispensing of particles and fluid.

Abstract: A system for assembling a container and closure comprising an expanding collet which has a plurality of pivoting collet segments, each configured to simultaneously pivot radially outward about a pivot point and comprising. The collet comprises a lip that is engagable with the rim of the open end of the container and an angled tip positioned radially inward from the lip and shaped to press a countersink portion of the closure against an interior wall of the container as the collet segments pivot radially outward. As the container and the chuck are brought together, the rim engages with the lips of the collet segments and causes the angled tips of the collet segments to pivot outward toward the interior wall of the container, thereby pushing the countersink portion of the closure against the interior wall of the container.

Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging machine (1) for producing a packaging bag (20), in particular a packaging bag for bulk material, and for closing a filled packaging bag, comprising: a feed device (2) for feeding in a packaging material (22); at least one connecting device (30) for producing the packaging bag by connection of at least two layers of the packaging material, wherein, during the connection, the packaging material is conveyed substantially continuously, in particular without acceleration; and at least one closure device (40) for closing the produced and filled packaging bag (20).

Abstract: A method advances products arranged consecutively in at least one row which are moved forwards into a packaging machine to be wrapped in at least one stretch film. The method includes ordering and advancing the products arranged consecutively in at least one continuous row, followed by wrapping the products arranged consecutively in at least one continuous row in at least one stretch film. The products arranged consecutively in at least one continuous row and wrapped in the at least one stretch film are evacuated. In at least one of the steps, guides with a minimum friction coefficient are used for guiding and/or supporting the products arranged consecutively in at least one continuous row and/or wrapped in the at least one stretch film.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pick-fill-seal type dual lane premade pouch packing machine (200) that reduces the setup time and allows flexibility to change the gripper width as per the pouch size. The machine (200) comprises a plurality of gripper assemblies (150) linearly mounted on two indexing assemblies (110A, 110B) driven by two independent driving mechanisms wherein first gripper fingers (120) are mounted on the first indexing assembly (110A) and second gripper fingers (130) are mounted on the second indexing assembly (110B). Cam followers (140) are fitted on the gripper assemblies (150) either on upper side or lower side thereof such that gripper assemblies (150) with upper side cam-followers (140) and lower side cam-followers (140) are arranged alternately. The independence of cam motion from the indexing assemblies (110A, 110B) allows the indexing distance to be reduced which results in reduction in the machine length and the floor space required.

Abstract: In order to reduce, at the time when an opening of an accommodation bag is sealed, wrinkles that occur at the accommodation bag, a sealing device (1) includes: a contact member (10) configured to be inserted into an accommodation bag (B1) accommodating a polycrystalline silicon material (S1); a sealing member configured to seal a sealing area (SE); a driving mechanism (20) configured to drive the contact member (10) so as to pull an opening (B2); and a sandwiching member (30) configured to be able to sandwich the accommodation bag (B1) for a second distance (D2) shorter than a first distance (D1) that is a length of the accommodation bag (B1) along the opening (B2) of the accommodation bag (B1).

Abstract: A filler assembly comprising a pouch preheat zone, a pouch sterilization zone, and a pouch flush zone. The preheat zone includes a preheat nozzle assembly having an inlet and an outlet, the outlet engageable with a pouch assembly, and a preheat vacuum nozzle assembly having an inlet engageable with a pouch assembly and an outlet attachable to a vacuum. The pouch sterilization zone includes a sterilization nozzle assembly having an inlet and an outlet, the outlet engageable with a pouch assembly, and, a sterilization vacuum nozzle assembly having an inlet engageable with a pouch assembly and an outlet attachable to a vacuum. The pouch flush zone includes a pouch flush nozzle assembly having an inlet and an outlet, the outlet engageable with a pouch assembly, and, a pouch flush vacuum nozzle assembly having an inlet engageable with a pouch assembly and an outlet attachable to a vacuum.

Abstract: A method for producing sterile solution-filled containers includes positioning a cartridge onto a filling machine. The cartridge includes a plurality of containers, a filter assembly, and a connection line in fluid communication with the filter assembly. Each of the plurality of containers includes a volume and a stem in fluid communication with the volume and in fluid communication with the connection line. The method includes coupling the cartridge to a feed line in fluid communication with a mix tank, activating a pump coupled to the feed line, and at least partially filling one or more of the volumes associated with the plurality of containers by pumping fluid through the feed line, the filter assembly, and the connection line to create one or more at least partially filled containers. Further, the method includes sealing and separating each of the filled and sealed containers from the connection line.

Abstract: A tray for receiving sausages is provided. The tray includes cells which are adapted to substantially match the shape of sausages or other soft materials. The tray may be vacuum sealed to cause a relatively uniform top surface suitable for stacking. The tray may be sealed without pre-freezing the sausages and without causing significant deformation to said sausages upon thawing. The tray may be loaded in an automated manner without the use of robotic arms placing individual sausages into the tray.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus for inserting and unloading a stacked gloves into a packing box. The apparatus may include an upper belt conveyor driven by a servo motor with a dual function rotary clamp cylinder at the shorter side to facilitate both rotating and lifting function; a bottom belt conveyor as a loading platform for the stacked gloves located below the upper belt conveyor which is driven by a servo motor; supported at the bottom by a compact guide cylinder to facilitate lifting and compressing function. Further, the entire bottom belt conveyor, servo motor and compact guide cylinder may be mounted proximately to the rotary clamp cylinder. Also disclosed is a method for inserting and unloading a stacked gloves into a packing box without inducing friction.

Abstract: A releasing/affixing device is a releasing/affixing device configured to move a seal from a sheet to which one or more seals are affixed, the device includes a base section, a pickup section disposed in the base section and configured to pick up a part of the seal, a gripping section disposed in the base section to be movable in a direction approaching and separating from the pickup section, configured to be movable in an up-down direction where the base section is lifted and lowered, and configured to grip an end portion of the seal, and a drive section configured to drive the gripping section in the direction approaching and separating from the pickup section.

Abstract: A printer includes: a body defining a media enclosure configured to receive a media supply; an indicator assembly supported by an outer wall of the body, the indicator assembly including a plurality of substantially contiguous illumination surfaces illuminated by respective ones of a set of lights supported within the body; a controller supported by the body, the controller configured to: (i) obtain an operational status of the printer, (ii) retrieve, from a mapping repository, a set of notification control parameters corresponding to the operational status, and (iii) control the set of lights according to the notification control parameters.

Abstract: A system moves items, like containers and/or pallets, through a label printing station. The station has a label printer that prints adhesive labels; and a robot arm terminating at a movable end with a suction pad or vacuum device and sensors. The station has sensors configured to measure a height of the item; and a processor coupled to receive the height of the item, to control the robot arm and label printer, and to receive label information from a server. The processor has a memory containing code that computes desired label positions based on height of the container/pallet. A method of labeling an item includes printing an adhesive label with the label information obtained from a server; receiving the adhesive label on a suction pad or vacuum device attached to a movable end of a robot arm, and determining a first labeling position from measured height of the container/pallet.

Abstract: A storage tote includes a main body with a base wall and a plurality of side walls. The base wall has a center area, a central ridge, a first side ridge, and a second side ridge. The center area is bounded by the plurality of side walls. The central ridge bisects the base wall. In addition, the central ridge has a first wall, a second wall, and a third wall. The first side ridge and the second side ridge are disposed across the center area and oriented parallel to the central ridge. The first side ridge is spaced apart from the first wall of the central ridge, while the second side ridge is spaced apart from the second wall of the central ridge.

Abstract: A container includes a plurality of panels foldably connected to one another, wrapping around an interior space configured for containing product. Two of the plurality of panels cooperate to form a top wall of the interior space. A respective end flap is foldably connected to each of the two panels of the top wall. The end flaps cooperate to form a portion of an end wall that forms a lateral bound of the interior space. Each end flap is connected to its respective panel of the top wall with a line of weakness configured to be broken to allow conversion of the top wall wherein the two panels of the top wall are opened for access to the interior space.

Abstract: A packaging container for a product made from recyclable environmentally acceptable materials having a body (1) or compartment sealed by use of a gasket (6) and a cold-seal adhesive to bond a covering (7) without application of heat. The packaging container is useful in providing packaging for food products, medical products, surgical instruments and may be used to provide a sterile packaging container.

Abstract: A buffer structure includes at least one internal main layer, at least one external main layer, and a rib portion. An inner side of the internal main layer forms an accommodating space, and the external main layer surrounds an outer side of the internal main layer. The rib portion is located between two first folding lines and forms a ring shape. The two first folding lines are parallel to each other. One of the two first folding lines is connected to the internal main layer, and the other one of the two first folding lines is connected to the external main layer. The rib portion is connected between the internal main layer and the external main layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of gift box paperboards, and provides a novel gift box paperboard, including a first box body. A first paperboard is arranged on one side of the first box body. A clamping block is fixedly connected to the bottom of the first paperboard. A second paperboard is arranged on one side of the first paperboard. A clamping groove used in cooperation with the clamping block is formed in one side of the second paperboard. The problem that paperboard boxes are very cumbersome to make and cannot be massively produced due to inconvenient connection between paperboards in related technologies is solved.

Abstract: A food receptacle having a tray with a base, a perimeter wall extending therefrom, and a tongue extending from the perimeter wall along a longitudinal axis and a cover adapted to cover the tray. Cover has an opening adapted to receive the tongue therethrough, such that the tongue is inserted through the opening when the tray is covered by the cover. Tongue may include a protrudable portion adapted to protrude away from the longitudinal axis. When protruded, the protrudable portion is adapted to abut the cover. When the tray is covered by the cover, the protrudable portion may be protruded over the top panel to prevent the tongue from being withdrawn from the opening.

Abstract: A loose article dispensing package including a container having a bottom wall and a top wall; an outer casing slidingly coupled to the container along a sliding direction between a raised position and a lowered position, the outer casing including a main portion and an auxiliary portion, wherein, in the raised position of the outer casing, the bottom wall of the container is substantially aligned with a free end of the auxiliary portion; a dispensing opening of the container; wherein the outer casing includes a predetermined separation line arranged between the auxiliary portion and the main portion, and wherein the auxiliary portion of the outer casing is configured to be separated from the main portion of the outer casing along said predetermined separation line.

Abstract: A dispensing assembly includes a dispenser having a front panel, a rear panel, a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel that define an internal chamber configured to receive a plurality of articles. The dispenser includes a dispensing opening. At least a portion of the dispensing opening is formed in the front panel, and may extend a width of the panel, e.g., from the first side panel to the second side panel. The dispensing assembly further includes a shelf contained within the internal chamber and configured to facilitate the removal of an individual article from within the internal chamber in an efficient manner. The dispensing assembly further includes an insert configured to maintain the stack of articles in a predetermined arrangement within the internal chamber. The insert comprises at least one retaining flap configured to be coupled with the top panel of the dispenser.

Abstract: A method of assembling a pallet using a machine includes folding a first portion of a pallet support column to define a vertical support structure. The method further includes folding a second portion of the pallet support column to engage the vertical support structure. The method further includes gluing at least a portion of the second portion to the first portion. The method further includes coupling the pallet support column to at least one of a bottom member or a top member of the pallet.

Abstract: The spacer structure is configured to be arranged between a first tub and a second tub stacked onto each other along a central vertical axis A. The spacer structure includes a central portion and supporting arms outwardly extending from said central portion. The supporting arms and the central portion are configured to be located between a cover film of the first tub and a bottom of the second tub. The supporting arms further include first maintaining means configured to prevent radial displacements of the first tub relative to the spacer structure and second maintaining means configured to prevent radial displacements of the second tub relative to the spacer structure.

Abstract: A collapsible container having a base, an upper frame, and a pair of opposed side walls pivotably connected to side edges of the upper frame. Each of the side walls including an upper panel hingeably connected to a lower panel. The lower panel is hingeably connected to the base. A pair of opposed end walls are pivotably connected to end edges of the upper frame. The end walls are pivotable between an upright position extending from the upper frame to the base between the side walls and a retracted position within the upper frame. A lid is pivotably secured to the upper frame. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present subject matter provides a storage system including a storage box and a light assembly. The storage box includes a box base with a mounting structure configured to be coupled to a modular storage system. A lid is coupled to the box base. The light assembly includes a base, a leg, and a light source. The leg is coupled to the base or the lid and is rotatable about a rotation axis. The light source is pivotally coupled to the leg and is rotatable about a rotation axis.

Abstract: A plastic bag storage assembly includes a box that has an entrance into the box thereby facilitating plastic bags to be inserted into the box. The box is pleated thereby facilitating the box to be positioned between an expanded position or a collapsed position. A lid is hingedly coupled to the box and the lid has opening extending through the lid thereby facilitating the plastic bags to be inserted through the opening. The lid is lowered onto the plurality of plastic bags contained in the box when the box is in the collapsed position such that the plastic bags in the box are constantly accessible through the opening. In this way the box facilitates a user to remove a plastic bag from the box regardless of how many plastic bags are stored in the box.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel food storage device. The device is a set of food storage containers that are collapsible, range in size and shape, and nest within each other. The device comprises a base component with a flexible body and grooves around an inner perimeter, to give the base component a rigid structure when expanded. Further, the base component comprises similar-shaped lockable inserts containing freezer gel, thus allowing the food to be separated and kept cold when stored. The lockable inserts are locked into the grooves by wedging the inserts into the expanded sides of the base component via a friction fit design. Further, the base component can also comprise a plurality of rigid, vertical spacers/dividers.

Abstract: A multilayer mixing and drinking can system can include a pod having an opening mechanism that at least partially defines a first compartment that contains a first dry or liquid component of a final mixed drink. An adapter connects the pod to a container that contains a second dry or liquid component of the final mixed drink. The opening mechanism can include a puncture mechanism that is constructed and arranged to puncture a seal member in the opening mechanism, thereby causing the first compartment to be in fluid communication with an inside of the container in order to mix the first dry or liquid component with the second dry or liquid component.

Abstract: This invention is related to a 2-ply corrugated paper-based envelope with crease lines and glue strips for primary and secondary packaging and transportation needs. The envelope comes with glue strips in single or double (for reverse logistics if required) lines. These envelopes can be enhanced with a provision for tear tape for the frustration-free opening of the package. To enhance evidence of tampering of the envelope, there is an option for perforation. The envelope can come with a numbering system all around except at the top, where tear tape can be provided for ease of opening. To help in identifying if the package has been tampered with, there is an option of printing a line along with the flap/opening with special ink which turns pink in color when comes in contact with heat.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for bag apportion comprising a plurality of dispensable bags, each of the plurality of dispensable bags comprising a front side and a rear side, wherein the front side and the rear side are adjoined via a left joinder, a bottom joinder, and a right joinder, wherein the left joinder extends from the bottom joinder to a left terminal point and the right joinder extends from the bottom joinder to a right terminal point. The apparatus may further comprise a left handle, wherein a left handle first aperture and a left handle second aperture traverse the left handle; a right handle, wherein a right handle first aperture and a right handle second aperture traverse the right handle. Additionally, the apparatus may comprise a main aperture bound by at least the top border; and a holder tube, wherein the plurality of dispensable bags envelop the holder tube.

Abstract: A reclosable package and processes for making it are disclosed. The reclosable package includes a front panel, a back panel, an upper seal region adapted to be broken to allow a first opening of the reclosable package, a lower seal opposite the upper seal region, a vertical seal extending between the upper seal region and the lower seal on the back panel between the first side edge and the opposing second side edge; and a self-mating fastener disposed adjacent the upper seal region in an interior of the reclosable package. The self-mating fastener includes first and second fastener members each having fastener elements, an open configuration to allow access to the interior volume of the reclosable package, and a closed configuration in which the fastener elements of the first and second fastener members are engaged. In the closed configuration, the self-mating fastener is up to 800 micrometers thick.

Abstract: A fuel cap assembly according to an example of the present disclosure includes a fuel cap and a pipe stub that extends from the fuel cap and defines a first internal passage. A sensor element and a fuel tube are adjacent to each other and both extend from the fuel cap through the first internal passage. A cylindrical coupler is composed of an elastomer and defines a second internal passage that extends between an inlet port and an outlet port. The inlet port has a first inner diameter and the pipe stub is receivable into the inlet port. The outlet port has a second inner diameter that differs from the first inner diameter.

Abstract: A closure for a spout of a thin-walled flexible package is provided. The closure has a cap having a cap wall having a cap axis extending between a cap lower end and a cap upper end, a tamper-evident seal, and a grip surface having an undulated grip surface edge having a succession of low sections and high sections, such that bulges and windows are formed on the grip surface. The windows are sufficiently wide circumferentially to contain the cap and the tamper-evident seal in width. The low section of the undulated grip surface edge is tangent inferiorly to an imaginary plane orthogonal to the cap axis, which axially delimits inferiorly at least one of the bulges. The imaginary plane is arranged axially below the cap lower end.

Abstract: A method for producing a cap for a container wherein the cap includes a retaining ring suitable for being associated with a neck of the container and a closure element hinged to the retaining ring for opening or closing an opening defined by the neck of the container. The method includes providing a cup-shaped body having a side wall extending about an axis and an end wall extending transversely to the axis, and cutting the side wall along a separation line for defining the retaining ring and the closure element such that during the cutting step there is interacting with the material forming the side wall along an angular extension of the side wall about the axis as to leave intact at least one connection band which connects the retaining ring to the closure element, and producing at least one delimitation line which laterally delimits the connection band.

Abstract: A lid for outfitting a container is provided. The lid includes a cover shell defining a first cavity, a first lid rim defining an opening, and a hinge member constructed to pivotally interconnect the first lid rim with the cover shell. The cover shell releasably lockable to the first lid rim.

Abstract: Disclosed is an integral cosmetic dropper. The integral cosmetic dropper includes a container body in which cosmetic contents are stored; a cap part including a cap body coupled to the container body and a pumping body provided in the cap body; and a pipette part which is coupled to one side of the cap part to suction or eject the cosmetic contents, wherein the pumping body and the cap body are integrally provided.

Abstract: Vacuum stopper and assembly of stopper and container. There is disclosed a vacuum stopper (1) configured to be positioned into a neck (9) the neck of the bottle, the stopper comprising: a resilient shoulder (4) provided at an upper end of the elongated body (2), wherein the resilient shoulder is arranged for resting onto an upper side of the neck of the bottle; a stop ring (5) provided at an upper end of the elongated body above the resilient shoulder; a valve arranged (6) inside of the elongated body for allowing, in use, air to be sucked out of the container.

Abstract: Drink containers include a liquid container and a cap assembly removably coupled to the liquid container. Cap assemblies include a switch, a trigger and seal bar. Upon actuating the trigger the seal bar slides back to form a drink outlet opening in the cap assembly. To hold the seal bar in an open state without additional external force from the user, the switch is slid from an unlocked position to a locked position, thereby keeping the drink outlet and a vent formed in the cap assembly open in order to cool down a warm beverage in the liquid container.

Abstract: A filter for a vent opening of a container comprises a housing and a filter element which are integrated by means of an injection molding process. A first part of the housing is formed by injection molding, after which a solid filter element and the first part of the housing are placed in a mold such that a circumferential edge portion of the solid filter element and the first part of the housing are adjacent to each other along a filling region. Material is injected against the solid filter element and the first part of the housing at the filling region, from which material a second part of the housing is formed after curing, hence forming the housing from the first and second parts of the housing and the filter element from the solid filter element. The filter element is rectangular.

Abstract: Provided is an ejection cap capable of smoothly and reliably breaking through a film closing a mouth part of a container body and ejecting a content inside a container. An ejection cap (1) comprising an asymmetric cutter (6) that hangs from a lower surface of a top plate part of a substantially cylindrical dispensing cylinder (4) threadedly engaging a mouth part (3a) of a container body (3) closed by a film (2) and penetrating the film to eject a content, and that has a notch part (7) at a lateral surface on a side opposite to a threadedly engaging rotating direction on a substantially circumference at the tip of the dispensing cylinder.

Abstract: A holder for storing a collectible, such as a stack of banknotes, having a first housing assembled with a second housing and defining an enclosed space therein. A collectible receiving structure is disposed within the enclosed space and spaced from an outer perimeter wall. A locking structure disposed within the enclosed space, the locking structure having a first locking member formed with the first housing and a second locking member formed with the second housing and configured so that before the first housing is assembled with the second housing the first locking member is movable relative to the second locking member.

Abstract: A fresh produce package includes a laminated polymer film having water transport windows that impart a limited, controlled water vapor transport rate (MVTR), thereby avoiding produce desiccation, while also avoiding excess moisture pooling. The film comprises a low MVTR layer, such as heat-sealable PET, laminated to a high MVTR layer, such as nylon, PLA, or cellulose. The film includes lamination gaps, for example created using an adhesive spray-blocking mask or an adhesive-applying roller with insets. A cutting device, such as a laser or die-cutter, forms moisture transport windows (MTWs) by cutting out panels of the low MVTR layer in the gaps while leaving the high MVTR layer in place. Container seams can be formed by heat sealing of the low MVTR layer to itself, or to an underlying tray. The film can be gas-impermeable, and can include microperforations to establish a modified gas atmosphere within the package.

Abstract: One or more implementations of a multi-film thermoplastic structure include a first film having a first appearance in contact with a second film having a second appearance at one or more visually-distinct contact areas arranged into a text. Wherein the one or more visually-distinct contact areas, cause the first film to take on the second appearance of the second film. In one or more implementations the multi-film thermoplastic structure comprises a thermoplastic bag and text comprises a suffocation warning.

Abstract: A packaging device including a breathable or non-breathable, microwavable composite film structure n the form of a bag, a tray or other type of container is disclosed. The device may include atmospheric control attributes n the form of microperforations, and steam venting mechanisms n the form of precision cuts or channels. The microperforations may form atmospheric conditions within the device for the storage of perishable and/or respiring food products, and the steam venting mechanisms may regulate the pressure and/or heat within the device during microwave cooking of the food products within.