Abstract: A labeling machine includes a conveyor of containers to be labeled along an advancement path and at least one labeling station which is arranged along the advancement path of the containers. The labeling station supports at least one cutting device for the label ribbon. The cutting device includes a respective suction chamber which accommodates internally at least one blade. The suction chamber is connectable with an air suction device, in order to attract the label ribbon toward the inside of the suction chamber and against the blade and in so doing cutting the label ribbon. The cutting device includes at least one respective blade supporting block which is supported by the cutting drum and supports the blade. At least one portion of the blade supporting block is provided internally with at least one cavity for attenuating noise generated by cutting the label ribbon.

Abstract: The invention comprises a container comprising: a base; at least one paper-based sidewall seamed to and extending upwardly from the base, wherein the at least one sidewall comprises a score line near the base that is at least partially circumferential and is configured to be torn through to remove the base from the sidewall; and a liner ply adhered to an interior surface of the sidewall.

Abstract: A folding or collapsible box comprises a top panel, a bottom panel, a first and a second pair of opposed walls, and a globe. The first pair of opposed walls are extended from right and left edges of the bottom panel, configured to collapse to the bottom panel. The second pair of opposed walls are extended from front and rear edges, configured to collapse on top of the first pair of opposed walls using the globe. The top panel is configured to wrap around the box using one or more fasteners for securing the stability of the collapsed format.

Abstract: A container device and methods of operation and assembly of the same are provided. The container device is formed from a foldable material and includes interior locking mechanisms that prevent an inner box from being removed from an outer cover unless a user depresses a portion of the outer box to disengage an internal locking mechanism. A secondary locking mechanism prevents the inner box from being removed entirely from the outer cover.

Abstract: A can end (10) has a curl (14) extending circumferentially about a longitudinal axis (50). A circumferential wall (15) extends downwardly. A strengthening member (16) is joined to lower segment of the circumferential wall (15). A center panel (12) extends radially inwardly from the circumferential strengthening member (16). A rivet (38) attaches a tab (28) to the center panel (12). A cover is attached to the tab (28) and is rotation therewith. A frangible score (24) in the center panel (12) is breakable to form a pour opening (27) in the center panel (12). The cover is rotatable to overlay the pour opening (27) and effectively reclose the pour opening (27) in a reclosed condition of the can end (10).

Abstract: A container (10) comprising a wall arrangement (12) defining a load receiving space (16), and a support member (14) attached on the wall arrangement (12), the support member (14) being movable between a support position and a non-support position, wherein, in the support position, the support member (14) extends at least partially across the load receiving space (16), the support member having a planar portion (30) to support a further container (10) in a stacked condition on the container (10).

Abstract: An electronic device storage assembly includes an outer housing having sides that define an interior volume. At least a first side of the sides of the housing has openings sized for electronic devices to be inserted into the openings. The assembly also includes divider panels disposed within the outer housing and dividing the interior volume of the outer housing into smaller storage compartments. The storage compartments defined by the divider panels are aligned with the openings in the housing so that placement of the electronic devices through the openings places the electronic devices into the storage compartments. One or more of the first side or a second side of the housing is configured to open to provide access to the storage compartments and the electronic devices stored in the storage compartments.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure provide technologies for storing, transporting, and disposing of medical waste (e.g., sharps and biohazardous materials). Medical waste commonly results after medical treatment of patients. For example, a piece of medical equipment may be stored after use in a channel of a structural element and then restrained within the channel using a restrictive element. The entire assembly may be surrounded by an internal cavity formed by a first portion of a housing abutting a second portion of a housing, thereby creating a leak-resistant seal. The technologies described herein may be portable so that first responders and medical practitioners may carry them to any emergency location. In situations, the housing surrounding the assembly can be incinerated, thereby destroying any pathogenic contamination.

Abstract: A combination packaging container may include a cup-shaped inner container, a sleeve-shaped outer part at least partially surrounding the inner container, and an additional support device disposed on the outer part. The inner container may include a container jacket, a bottom, a flange, an undercut, and at least one of a shoulder and a bead. The outer part may be formed from a blank cut. The blank cut may be wound into a jacket with a first end portion and a second end portion connected to one another in an overlapping region. The outer part may be supportable via the shoulder of the inner container. The additional support device may define a clear inner dimension, which may be smaller than an internal dimension of the outer part in a region of a first end face of the outer part when the outer part is in an undeformed configuration.

Abstract: The paper recyclable heat sealable bag includes a heat sealable water soluble inner layer coating and an article of paper. The heat sealable coating is applied to the article of paper by a printing press. As the printing press applies the heat sealable coating to the article of paper, the paper recyclable heat sealable bag may be wound into a master roll with a plurality of paper recyclable heat sealable bags. The master roll is fed into an automatic packaging system which fills the bags with a product from at least one of a top edge and a side edge of the paper recyclable heat sealable bags. The paper recyclable heat sealable bag has certain perforations to remove the paper recyclable heat sealable bag more easily from the master roll and sealed with a heat sealer.

Abstract: A woven laminated plastic bag having an easy open feature is provided. The easy open feature is generally defined by a weakened portion in the bag. In various aspects the bag can be fabricated from a woven polyethylene layer which can be laminated with a polyethylene film layer, can form a pinch bottom bag, and can have one or both sides include graphics and/or printing. The bag can also provide a top end and/or a bottom end either or both of which provide a discrete area which may contain discrete graphics and/or printing.

Abstract: A thermoplastic bag includes duplicative seals. In particular, in one or more implementations, a thermoplastic bag includes a first seal and at least a second seal reinforcing the same area of the thermoplastic bag. For instance, in one or more implementations, the thermoplastic bag includes multiple seals along each side edge or along the hem. If one seal fails, the other seal(s) can remain in place to prevent leaks. Thus, the duplicative seals of the thermoplastic bag can provide reinforced strength and desired aesthetics.

Abstract: There is provided a plastic screw cap with a tamper-evident band that ensures improved removal of washing water. A plastic screw cap (1) includes: a top plate (3); a skirt wall (5); and a TE band (tamper-evident band) that is connected to a lower end of the skirt wall (5) via a breakable bridge and includes on its inner surface a locking projection (19) capable of being locked to a lower surface of a container jaw portion (53). The TE band (7) includes on its inner surface a flow path forming projection (30) that is located above the locking projection (19) and abuts an outer surface of the container jaw portion (53) to form a flow path between the container jaw portion (53) and an inner surface of the skirt wall (5).

Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to contain and dispense a fluid, such as a thixotropic fluid. In some embodiments, a bottle having a closure cap includes a control device, a base, and a disk, where the base and disk define a mixing chamber configured to facilitate mixing of any serum or liquid separated from the fluid back therein. In some embodiments, a dispensing bottle includes a non-removable closure cap with a tamper evident feature that indicates whether the cap was previously opened. By one approach, the dispensing bottle includes discontinuous threads on a bottle neck and ratchet projections on a closure cap that engage the discontinuous thread(s) to prevent or inhibit manual removal of the cap from the bottle.

Abstract: A package includes a container and a closure coupled to the container to control release of product therefrom. The closure includes a closure cap coupled to the container and a flip-top cap coupled to the closure cap and configured to pivot relative to the closure cap between a closed position and an opened position.

Abstract: At least one example embodiment relates to a lid for a container including a base defining an opening and a top configured to engage a portion of the base. The base includes a support wall, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall. The first sidewall and the second sidewall extend from respective ends of the support wall such that the support wall, the first sidewall, and the second sidewall define a gap configured to receive at least a portion of the container. The top includes a cover, a hinge coupled between the cover and the base, and a peripheral wall extending from an interior portion of the cover. The cover is moveable between an open position providing access to the opening and a closed position sealing the opening.

Abstract: A cap for closing a container for administering a medication includes a pot-shaped body having a cavity with at least one or more openings and a base plane for delimiting the cavity at least in some regions. The cap also has at least one septum. The body has a dome with an end-face opening closed by the septum. The dome protrudes from the base plane on the base plane face opposite the cavity. The septum is inserted into a receiving area of the dome under pretension.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a novel container lid and a container assembly comprising a beverage or food container and a container lid. The disclosed container lid or container assembly allows the substance in the container lid to be mixed with beverage or food contained in the beverage or food container conveniently and effectively. In addition, the container lid can have a shape adapted for easy stacking in boxes for shipping and on shelves for display to a consumer.

Abstract: A captive cap for a screw-neck container, with a cap shell, a ring for the retaining thereof to the container, two articulable arms which at their forward extremities are linked to the cap shell and at their rearward extremities are linked to the ring, an upper frangible line extending circumferentially between 210° and 340° and defining a frontal separation between the forward extremities of between 150° and 20°, a lower frangible line extending circumferentially between 180° and 330°, where the lower frangible line comprises a recess located at the frontal separation and projecting toward the cap shell.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a lid (1) for closing the upper opening of a cup (2), said cup (2) containing a cold or hot, liquid or semi-liquid, food or beverage product, said lid (1) comprising a substantially flat body (3) and a peripheral rim extending downwardly for attaching said lid to the upper edge (5) of the cup, said lid further comprising a drinking spout (6), characterized in that it comprises a coating (7) comprising at least one volatile aromatic product, said coating (7) being adapted to release said volatile aromatic product with the air that is mixed to said liquid or semi-liquid edible product, at the time the latter is sipped through said drinking spout (6).

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment pouch includes a bottom wall and front and back panels that extend upwardly from the bottom wall. A plurality of chambers are internally defined in the pouch. The plurality of chambers includes a primary chamber and at least one secondary chamber. The primary chamber includes a primary opening, such that the primary chamber can be accessed by a user via the primary opening. Each secondary chamber individually includes a secondary opening, such that each secondary chamber can be individually accessed by a user via the specific secondary opening. As such, the user can access each chamber of the plurality of the chambers from the outside of the housing.

Abstract: A notched corner post for a package for a product having a first wall and a second wall intersecting at a vertical corner, and a top panel extends outward beyond the second wall to define an overhanging lip. The notched corner post may include a first leg extending upward from a post bottom edge to a first post top edge, and a second leg extending upward to a second post top edge that is lower than the first post top edge to define a notch of the notched corner post. When the notched corner post is installed in the package at the vertical corner, the first leg may engage the first wall with the first post top edge at least level the product top surface, and the second leg may engage the second wall with the second post top edge disposed under the lip bottom surface.

Abstract: A foam packaging pad for enclosing and packaging an article includes a single sheet of material having a top section, a bottom section, a plurality of wall sections, and at least one first extended section configured to extend from one of the plurality of wall sections toward a side of the bottom section connected to the one of the plurality of wall sections. The single sheet of material includes a plurality of cutting portions cut through an entire thickness of the material and a plurality of connecting hinge portions connected between the plurality of wall sections and the bottom section such that each of the plurality of wall sections is positioned in an angle relative to the bottom section. Further, the wall sections are configured to be folded substantially perpendicular to the bottom section to form a container for receiving the article.

Abstract: A collectable absorber canister has a predetermined outer configuration selected from the group consisting of an organic shape, an inorganic shape, and a composite shape. A collecting device stores the collectable absorber canister.

Abstract: An apparatus for use with animals can include a first container comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end comprises a first fastener located on a first surface of the first container and the second end comprises a second fastener positioned on a second surface of the first container, and wherein the first surface is different form the second surface; a first lid comprising a third end and a fourth end, wherein fourth end comprises a third fastener located on a surface of the first lid, wherein the first lid is configured to be coupled to the first end of the first container by coupling together the third fastener and the first fastener; and a second container including a fifth end and a sixth end, wherein the fifth end comprises a fourth fastener located on a third surface of the second container, wherein the sixth end comprises a fifth fastener located on a fourth surface of the second container, wherein the third surface is different from the fourth surface, and wherein the second conta

Abstract: A liquid dispensing container assembly comprises an internal container attachable to an outer container, and allows a user to selectively dispense multiple liquids from the container assembly. The internal container includes a head that is securable to an orifice of the outer container and defines a container opening that is fluidly coupled to an interior portion of the outer container, and includes a reservoir opening that is fluidly coupled to a reservoir defined by an elongate body of the inner container. The elongate body is coupled to the head and nested within the outer container while the head is coupled at the orifice. A liquid is dispensable from the reservoir via the reservoir opening, while another liquid is dispensable from the interior portion of the container via the container opening. The first and second liquids may be dispensed individually or simultaneously from the fluid dispensing system.

Abstract: An environmentally friendly insulated packing system is provided. The insulated packing system may include a base layer and an insulating layer disposed on the base layer in one or more areas. The insulating layer may be a plurality of block-shaped pockets having a substantially rectangular or cube form in each of the one or more areas. The base layer may be folded to join the substantially rectangular forms and align with the inner surface of all or part of a shipping container, e.g., a box. In an alternate embodiment, the insulating packing system may be in the form of a bag/pliable box.

Abstract: A reusable beverage container has an inner liner with a cavity that contains a fluid therein, an outer shell attached over an external surface of the inner liner, a base at the bottom of the beverage container, a rim that is formed by the inner liner to define an opening of the beverage container, and, formed in the base of the beverage container, one or more of a bottle opener and a can opener. A method of making a reusable beverage container includes steps of forming an inner liner comprising a cavity for containing a fluid therein, attaching an outer shell over an external surface of the inner liner, and forming one or more of a bottle opener and a can opener.

Abstract: A dispenser (10) for holding and dispensing consumable products (300). The dispenser may include a first component (100) having a storage cavity (103) containing a plurality of consumable products, a closer member (150) that closes an open end (104) of the storage cavity, and a second component (200) pivotably coupled to the first component for dispensing one of the consumable products at a time. The closure member has a dispensing aperture (160) so that one of the consumable products can fit therethrough and pass onto a cup-shaped member (250) of the second component. Then, the closure member can be altered from a closed state to an open state so that a user can remove the one of the consumable products from the cup-shaped member of the second component. A blocker arm (260) protrudes from the cup-shaped member to prevent additional ones of the consumable products from being dispensed when the second component is in the open state.

Abstract: Dispensing systems, dispensers, and methods for dispensing a pressurized product from a container. Such a dispenser includes a cap, a nozzle within the cap so as to be translatable relative to the cap, an actuator within the cap so as to be translatable relative to the cap and relative to the nozzle, and a biasing member that urges the actuator and nozzle apart from each other. The nozzle is configured to attach to a valve stem of a canister and has a passageway through which the pressurized product is dispersed. The dispenser has a partially actuated position following a first actuation stage resulting from the actuator being translated until the actuator abuts the nozzle without causing the nozzle to translate, and a fully actuated position following a second actuation stage resulting from the actuator being further translated to cause the nozzle to simultaneously translate with the actuator.

Abstract: Dispensing systems, dispensers, and methods for dispensing a pepper spray or other irritant from a container. Such dispensers include a cap, a nozzle within the cap so as to be translatable relative to the cap, an actuator within the cap so as to be translatable relative to the cap and relative to the nozzle, and a biasing member that urges the actuator and nozzle apart. The nozzle is configured to attach to a valve stem of a canister and has a passageway through which the pepper spray is dispersed. The dispenser has a partially actuated position following a first actuation stage resulting from the actuator being translated until the actuator abuts the nozzle without causing the nozzle to translate, and a fully actuated position following a second actuation stage resulting from the actuator being further translated to cause the nozzle to simultaneously translate with the actuator.

Abstract: A lockable Electronic child resistant medicinal substance container is provided and includes a cylindrical medicinal substance container body, a divider ring, a domed medicinal substance container lid, an electromagnetic locking system, a processor, a memory, a battery, a programmable LED light, a wired interface, a wireless interface, and a medicinal substance cartridge assembly having a first and a second sterile medicinal substance cartridges.

Abstract: In an example embodiment, a pack for tobacco articles comprises an inner sleeve, and an outer box comprising front and back covers that allow access to the inner sleeve when the outer box is opened. The inner sleeve can include a front connecting panel pivotally connecting a front wall of the inner sleeve to an inner surface of the front cover and a back connecting panel pivotally connecting a back wall of the inner sleeve to an inner surface of the back cover. A slot in the outer box is configured to allow opening of the outer box by applying pressure against a bottom wall of the inner sleeve.

Abstract: A reusable container for transporting, inspecting, and/or storing a fuel cell or other item may include a crate or box lined with plurality of cushioning inserts to protect a fuel cell placed within the container, and a plurality of straps that extend inwardly from walls of the container and couplable to the fuel cell. The straps are tensionable to suspend at least a portion of the weight of the fuel cell from the walls of the container while a portion of the fuel cell may rest on top of cushioning inserts at the floor of the container.

Abstract: A packaging tray holds leaf vegetables with their roots intact during the packaging process. The resultant leaf vegetable in the package includes its roots, allowing for longer shelf life and freshness of the leaf vegetable.

Abstract: A storage box includes a compartment having a base and opposed sidewalls extending from the base. Each sidewall of the opposed sidewalls includes two first retaining surfaces extend away from the base and along the sidewall where the first retaining surfaces are a first distance away from each other. Each sidewall includes two parallel second retaining surfaces extending away from the first retaining surfaces and along the sidewall. The second retaining surfaces are a second distance away from each other and the second distance is greater than the first distance. The storage box includes a rod, and support surfaces associated with each sidewall of the first pair of opposed sidewalls are configured to support the rod.

Abstract: A trash bin is provided which includes a hollow body having an open end and a closed end, the open end providing access to a cavity. The trash bin may also include a first handle, a second handle, and a third handle. The trash bin may include a foothold disposed at the closed end. The foothold may include a foot recess projecting into the cavity of the hollow body, the foot recess having a bottom step substantially coextensive with a bottom of the closed end of the hollow body. The trash bin may include a first handhold, a second handhold, and a third handhold, each disposed at the closed end and respectively including a first handhold recess, a second handhold recess, and a third handhold recess projecting into the cavity of the hollow body. A method of using the trash bin is also provided.

Abstract: A collection bin for a laser cutting machine includes a first container and a second container. Each of the first and second containers include a base; opposite first and second sidewalls; an end wall; a first lift member; and a first pivot member. The first and second sidewalls extend from the base and between a first end and second end. The end wall extends from the base and between the first and second sidewalls at the second end. The first lift member is positioned between the first and second ends. The first lift member facilitates movement of the collection bin. An interior space is defined by the base, the first and second sidewalls, and the end wall. The first pivot member extends between the first and second containers and facilitates a transition between a containing state and an emptying state.

Abstract: A front-loading refuse vehicle includes: a chassis; a cab coupled to a portion of the chassis, a hopper coupled to the chassis of the cab, and an arm assembly configured to move a refuse container from a location on one side of the refuse collection vehicle. The arm assembly includes a refuse container holder and a boom configured to move the refuse container holder relative to the chassis between an extended position and a retracted position. The boom includes a band including a bistable material reversibly configurable between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration.

Abstract: An electrified refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a body coupled to the chassis, an on-vehicle electrical power source, and a lift assembly coupled to the body and extending in front of the cab. The lift assembly includes a first lift arm, a second lift arm, and one or more electric lift actuators powered by the on-vehicle electrical power source. The one or more electric lift actuators positioned to pivot the first lift arm and the second lift arm.

Abstract: An electrified refuse vehicle includes a chassis, a cab coupled to the chassis, a body coupled to the chassis, an on-vehicle electrical power source, and a lift assembly coupled to the body and extending in front of the cab. The lift assembly includes a first lift arm, a second lift arm, and one or more electric lift actuators powered by the on-vehicle electrical power source. The one or more electric lift actuators positioned to pivot the first lift arm and the second lift arm.

Abstract: The invention relates to a storage arrangement for storing movers of a conveying device formed in magnetic levitation technology, comprising a storage device having a plurality of storage levels arranged one above the other in the height direction, each having a plurality of storage locations, and a transfer device that is designed to transfer at least one of the movers from a work surface of the conveying device to at least one of the storage locations or from at least one of the storage locations to the work surface of the conveying device, wherein the storage arrangement is made of a non-magnetizable material. According to the invention, the storage locations of the storage device are fixedly arranged in the height direction. Furthermore, the transfer device comprises a transfer unit that can be adjusted in the height direction.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a whole-process automatic loading-and-unloading and logistics system, including an outer yarn preparation area, an inner yarn preparation area, a weaving area and an in-air conveying rail; the outer yarn preparation area is configured to have a carrier assembly, which delivers an outer yarn winding package to an outer yarn branch rail of a twisting machine in a twisting area via the out yarn main rail of the in-air conveying rail; in the inner yarn preparation area, the carrier assembly delivers an inner yarn winding package to an inner yarn branch rail of the twisting machine in the twisting area via the inner yarn main rail of the in-air conveying rail; in the twisting area, the carrier assembly delivers a yarn product to a yarn product donning rail in the weaving area via the yarn product main rail of the in-air conveying rail.

Abstract: A conveyance system, a conveyance method, and a program that are capable of preventing an article stored in a shelf from falling are provided. A conveyance system according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes: a shelf provided with a guide rail extending in a vertical direction; a mounting table that is engageable with the guide rail; a lifting part configured to lift the mounting table up and down; an engagement detection sensor configured to detect engagement between the guide rail and the mounting table; and a safety control unit configured to stop an operation of the lifting part when a first condition including that the guide rail is not engaged with the mounting table is satisfied.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for delivering items to a plurality of storage locations is provided. The system includes a plurality of storage locations. The storage locations may be positioned to provide an aisle and a plurality of delivery vehicles may be operable within the aisle to deliver items to the storage locations. The system may include a track that the guides the vehicles to the storage locations. A reorientation assembly may be provided for re-orienting the vehicles relative to the track to reduce misalignment between the vehicles and the track.

Abstract: An inter-floor transport system includes a first interface unit at a first floor and configured to receive containers from a transport vehicle, and a car configured to receive containers from the first interface unit at the first floor and move containers to a second floor, where the car includes a cage, a storage unit in the cage and including a plurality of storage areas, and an arrangement unit in the cage, the arrangement unit being configured to receive containers from the first interface unit and store containers in respective storage areas of the plurality of storage areas of the storage unit.

Abstract: A storage system for transport units uses at least one first storage-rack level for dedicated storage of fast-mover-transport units, which is serviced by storage-entry and removal-from-storage apparatus present on each level, and each level is directly connected to the at least one removal-from-storage lift and the at least one supply-to-storage lift, both lifts having interfacing rack conveyors arranged within the footprint of the racking, The system further uses at least one second storage-rack level for dedicated storage of slow-mover-transport units or reserve transport units within the same aisle as the first storage-rack level for dedicated storage of fast-mover-transport units, which is serviced by storage-entry and removal-from-storage apparatus that change levels via exchange systems.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a service rack system including a service rack and one or more totes. Each of the one or more totes have a full indicator and a refill indicator. The service rack includes front, back, right, and left sides. The front side is directly opposite the back side. The service rack also includes a panel on each of the right and left sides, at least one supply rack angled towards the front side, and at least one return rack angled towards the back side. The at least one supply rack is constructed to support one or more columns of totes such that each column includes at least two totes. Each column of totes has a full state and a refill state.

Abstract: A control device is provided to more quickly and efficiently verify which item has been grasped by a robot system whilst also providing a solution which is scalable. Verification of the item which has been grasped is achieved by measuring a dynamics property of the item. A control unit for operation with a robot system a sensor unit, the robot system arranged to grasp an item from a container. The control unit includes a verification unit arranged to receive identifying information of an item expected to be in the container, receive information from the sensor unit indicative of a dynamics property of the item grasped by the robot system and verify that the item grasped by the robot system matches the item expected to be in the container based on the received identifying information and the received dynamics property information.

Abstract: In a component warehousing support apparatus, the stock quantity which is the number of target components to be warehoused, which are actually stored in each of component storages, is acquired for each of the plurality of component storages. Then, the warehousing destination candidate information indicating a candidate of the warehousing destination of the target component among the plurality of component storages is calculated on the basis of the stock quantity of the target component in each of the plurality of the component storages. Therefore, a candidate of the warehousing destination in accordance with the stock quantity of the target component in each component storage can be confirmed with reference to the warehousing destination candidate information. As a result, it becomes possible to easily determine an appropriate component storage as the warehousing destination of the component from among the plurality of component storages.