Abstract: An adaptive container loading assembly is provided and includes a container forming assembly and a container shuttle assembly. The container forming provides a plurality of varying sized containers. The container shuttle assembly is positioned adjacent to the container forming assembly and includes a linear synchronous motor guideway shaped in an endless loop, and a plurality of transport vehicles moveable about the guideway, each transport vehicle a leading shuttle and a trailing shuttle spaced apart by a determined distance to accommodate and receive the plurality of varying sized containers.

Abstract: A box-packing apparatus that reduces inefficiency attributable to the box-replacement process includes a first conveyance unit and a second conveyance unit. The first conveyance unit conveys articles. The second conveyance unit conveys the articles transferred from the first conveyance unit and feeds them into a box waiting downstream. When the second conveyance unit feeds a predetermined number of the articles into the box, the second conveyance unit retains the articles transferred from the first conveyance unit without feeding them into the box. Furthermore, in the box packing apparatus, the second conveyance unit may perform a back-feed operation when it retains the articles transferred from the first conveyance unit.

Abstract: The present application provides a bottle. The bottle may include a label panel in the form of a ripple panel having a number of undulating waves and a number of troughs therebetween and a ribbed panel having a number of ribs and a number of lands therebetween.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a container (10) moulded from a tubular element. In particular, the container (10) in object is able to contain and dispense at least one solid or fluid substance through at least one hollow containment body (11). Advantageously, the hollow body (11) comprises a first end (111), at an opening side of the containment body (11), and a second end (112) such as to act as the bottom of the hollow body (11). Furthermore, the present invention relates to a moulding system for moulding the aforementioned container and to a method for its manufacturing.

Abstract: A package including an outer box and inner tray. The inner tray slidable into and out of the outer box. The outer box including a first tab, a second tab, and a lip. The first and second tabs movable toward an interior of the outer box when force is applied. The inner tray including a first flap and a second flap, the first and second flaps movable toward an interior of the inner tray when force is applied. When the inner tray is slid into the outer box and the first and second tabs are in a first position, the first and second flaps are engaged with the lip and the inner tray is locked to the outer box. When the first and second tabs are in a second position the first and second flaps are disengaged with the lip and the inner tray is slideable out of the outer box.

Abstract: A packing member, a toner container, and a packing method. The packing member contains the toner container, and the packing member includes a box containing the toner container with a gap between one side of the box and a container body and between the one side of the box and a large-dimension portion of the toner container, a first pressing portion that presses the container body, and a second pressing portion that presses the large-dimension portion. In the packing member, the large-dimension portion of the toner container is disposed at one end of the container body, and the large-dimension portion has a wider dimension than the container body in a direction orthogonal to a longitudinal direction of the toner container. In the packing member, the container body contacts, with first contact force, a first bearer inside the box to maintain the gap.

Abstract: A packaging member (100) has a pair of holding portions (230) folded from opposite edges of each of a pair of first wall portions (210); the pair of holding portions (230) have an opposed portion (230a) opposed to a second wall portion (220), and an insertion piece (231); the second wall portion (220) has a wall-portion slit (221); and by inserting the insertion piece (231) in the wall-portion slit (221), the first wall portions (210) and the second wall portion (220) are held in a standing state.

Abstract: Illustrated and described is a pouring element for a composite package, including a monolithic main body with a flange, a hollow cylindrical spout, which defines a central axis, and a closure part formed in the spout, which runs substantially orthogonal to the central axis, with a weakening zone, a hollow cylindrical cutting element movably guided in the spout with at least one cutting tooth for severing the weakening zone to open the spout and composite package, a reclosable screw cap, which serves to drive the cutting element when the composite package is opened for the first time. Two alternative composite packages for liquid foodstuffs are also described, which are provided such that a pouring element according to the invention is integrated into the gable region of the composite package.

Abstract: A system for palletizing containers with tier sheets is disclosed. In embodiments, a system includes a pallet; at least two layers of containers, each layer including a plurality spouted containers; and a tier sheet provided between the at least two layers of containers. In embodiments, the tier sheet includes a top portion and a plurality of projections.

Abstract: A container includes a base and conically formed, hollow corner columns that project from the base and are open on the underside of the base. Corner columns of another, structurally identical or compatible container can penetrate into the hollow corner columns of the container from the underside of the base, so that the two containers can be nested. The corner columns can be closed by a slide element so that the container can be stacked on the corner columns of the other container. A side wall projects from the base and is open on the underside of the base. The sidewall is between two corner columns such that a side wall of the other container can penetrate into the side wall from the underside of the base to nest the two containers. The side wall and the corner columns can be closed at the base by a slide element.

Abstract: There is disclosed a removable shelf (1) for rigid containers (100) for transporting dry goods, the removable shelf (1) comprising at least one shelf locator (10, 11) usable such that the removable shelf (1) can be attached face-to-face to a wall (101) of the containers (100), or to an intermediate removable shelf (2) attached to said wall (101). In this way, one or more removable shelves (1) can be attached to the wall of a container (100). This is particularly advantageous in the case of collapsible containers (100), whereby the removable shelves (1) can thus be neatly retained and stacked within the collapsed containers (100).

Abstract: An olfactory implement capable of housing an olfactory substance from a romantic partner wishing to memorialize a loving relationship. This olfactory substance may include a substance having primarily a memorial and/or sensory function, which tends to arouse or elicit an emotional response from the individuals keeping, observing and touching it. The implement includes a bulbous polymeric housing defining a hollow interior recess into which an insert capable of securing the olfactory substance is inserted.

Abstract: Example illustrations herein are directed to an apparatus comprising a bin, and an expansion clamp coupled to a base of the bin. The expansion clamp is configured to be extended from the base to secure the base to a slot. The apparatus also includes a lever of the bin configured to actuate the expansion clamp. Other examples are directed to a storage bin that comprises a base, a frame extending from the base, one or more flexible walls retained by the frame, and an expansion clamp coupled to the base. The expansion clamp may be configured to be extended from the base to secure the base to a slot. The storage bin may also include a lever on an outer surface of the bin, the lever configured to actuate the expansion clamp.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a reinforced thermoplastic bag with lofted regions. In one or more embodiments, the reinforced thermoplastic bag includes a reinforced portion with lofted regions at a top-of-bag area where users often apply an external force to lift or carry the reinforced thermoplastic bag. In these or other embodiments, a reinforcing strip is positioned across one or both of a hem channel region and a grab zone along an outer surface, an inner surface, or between layers of the reinforced thermoplastic bag. In one or more embodiments, the lofted regions increase the loft of the reinforced thermoplastic bag, improve the feel of the reinforced thermoplastic bag, and/or modify a look of the reinforced thermoplastic bag.

Abstract: A flexible container has a bag body and a sealing portion at the upper end of the bag body's sidewalls. The sealing portion includes a strip and a groove which are relatively arranged on the inner side of the sealing portion. The strip has a convex mushroom-shaped cross-section, and the groove has a concave mushroom-shaped cross-section. The strip and groove interlock by an interference snap fit connection. The ends of the strip and groove transition from the mushroom-shaped cross-section to a rectangular-shaped cross-section which also snap fit together. The mushroom-shaped cross-section in the middle portion of the strip and groove create a sealing portion that is easy to seal and difficult to open. To help open the sealing portion, tabs extend up from the bag body's sidewalls. There is a cross-sectional transition design near the end, and the transitional shape can increase the sealing force to optimize the anti-leak effect.

Abstract: A processing method of a tube head structure and a product thereof, specifically suitable for tube body made of special materials. The present invention improves a connecting method between the tube head and the tube body such that the two are more firmly connected. The processing method includes the following steps: A tube body sleeves a core rod; an upper mold is pressed to the core rod; when the upper mold is pressed downward, an upper end of the tube body is pressed and bends inwardly; after the upper mold finishes the downward pressing process, a tube head shaped cavity is formed between the upper mold, the tube body and the core rod, and a tip of the upper end of the tube body is not in contact with an opposite surface of the upper mold and an opposite surface of the core rod; injection molding material of the tube head is injected into the tube head shaped cavity, and the mold is opened after the injection molding material cools down and solidifies, thereby completing the injection molding.

Abstract: The invention refers to a bottom dispensing package for a flowable composition, comprising a squeezable container for housing the flowable composition, a base element that is fixed to the container, whereby the base element comprises an orifice, whereby the orifice is placed in the direction of gravity beneath the container when the dispensing package is placed in its head-stand position on the base element, whereby the base element further comprises a closure connected to the base element and the closure can be moved back and forth between a closed position in which the closure closes the orifice and an open position in which the composition can be released through the orifice.

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

Abstract: A hybrid container has an integrally formed base made from a paper material and an integrally formed lid made from a plastic material. The base defines a volume with a bottom and opposing first sidewalls that form an upper peripheral rim. The base has at least two flaps, one extend from each opposing first sidewall, configured as a loop with a central opening and pivotable with respect to its first sidewall. The lid is dimensioned for positioning on the upper peripheral rim of the base and has an upper surface, opposing second sidewalls, and at least two receiving regions each formed on opposing second sidewalls and having a seat dimensioned for releasable engagement with the central opening of each flap. Each of the receiving regions is angled with respect to the upper surface of the lid to completely receive one flap when the connected to the seat.

Abstract: The container of the present invention is designed to allow for easy extraction of contents that would normally adhere to the interior walls of current containers by providing a semi rigid cylindrical container having a single continuous side defining frustoconical shape, a top portion wherein at least one flexible liner is attached to the top portion of the container. The container further possesses a bottom portion wherein such bottom portion has at least one aperture.

Abstract: A closure includes an annular base to be fixed to an upper rim of a container. The base includes a peripheral skirt having an end portion to be arranged over the upper rim of the container. A peripheral locking rim is integrally formed on the end portion of the peripheral skirt. The locking rim has a proximal end hingedly connected to the peripheral skirt and allowing the peripheral locking rim to be folded inwardly towards an inner surface of the end portion, such that, when the locking rim is in the folded state, a distal end thereof can move beyond and engage under a peripheral ledge of the container to lock the base to the container. The end portion of the skirt has on the inner surface an engagement surface portion and a widening surface portion towards an end of the peripheral skirt.

Abstract: A sealed container, comprising a container and a container cover. The container cover comprises a cover body; the lower side of the cover body is provided with a movable base; elastic sealing members are provided between the movable base and the cover body; the elastic sealing members are connected to the cover body or the movable base; when the movable base is moved upward, the outer edges of the elastic sealing members are deformed outward, so that the elastic sealing members form sealing portions between the movable base and the container, to seal the container cover and the container; the upper side of the container cover is provided with an opening and closing mechanism; the opening and closing mechanism comprises a rotary switch and a sliding cover.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container closure (10) comprising a base portion (16), a pouring region (28) having a peripheral wall (29) that extends about a reference axis (100) of the container closure (10), and a cap portion (18) which is connected to the base portion (16) by means of a hinge (20).

Abstract: A bottle assembly has a bottle and a removable cap. The cap includes a nozzle and a vent arrangement. The vent arrangement can include a vent conduit that extends into an air cavity present at the bottom of the bottle assembly when the bottle assembly is inverted. The vent arrangement allows for pressure equalization within the bottom assembly in response to liquid being dispensed from the bottle assembly to permit high flow rates of the dispensed liquid without squeezing of the bottle.

Abstract: Proposed is an inverted container with an automatic cap that is configured to discharge an internal substance in a vessel body by an increase of the internal pressure of the vessel body that is generated when the vessel body is pressed and that is configured to be changed into an open mode or a close mode by a user rotating an up and down knob at 90° such that, in the open mode, when a user just holds and presses the vessel body, a discharge hole of the up and down knob automatically opens and the internal substance is very smoothly discharged, and when the force pressing the vessel body is removed, the discharge hole is automatically closed by elastic restoring force of an elastic member and leakage of the internal substance can be effectively prevented.

Abstract: A lid assembly is connected to a vessel to provide a leak proof seal to prevent leakage of liquid from the vessel. The lid assembly includes a base and a removably connectable lid. The base has an open first end, an open second end and a sidewall. The sidewall defines a passageway which extends between the first and second end of the base. A plurality of projections are provided on an internal surface of the sidewall. The base is removably connected to the vessel. The removably connectable lid of the lid assembly has a stopper configured to be inserted into the open second end of the base. The stopper is provided with a plurality of external projections corresponding to the plurality of projections of the base such that the base and lid are moved between a locked and unlocked position using approximate thirty degree (30°) turns, respectively.

Abstract: A container having a base and a lid is provided. The lid may be rotatable about a hinge from a closed configuration to an open configuration and may be secured, via one or more latching assemblies. The latch assembly may comprise a latch body, a locking member, a biasing member, and an activating member. The lid may have a handle that has a stowed and a carry position, where the handle may be maintained in the stowed position until acted upon by a first force greater than a threshold force to move the handle from the stowed position to the carry position. Similarly, when in the carry position, the handle may be maintained in the carry position until acted upon by a second force greater than the threshold force to move the handle from the carry position to the stowed position.

Abstract: A container comprises: (i) a hydrogen generating means comprising an active material arranged to generate molecular hydrogen on reaction with moisture; (ii) a catalyst capable of catalyzing a reaction between molecular hydrogen and molecular oxygen; and (iii) a barrier means for restricting passage of small organic molecules from a product contained, in use, in the container, to the catalyst associated with a closure or body wall of the container.

Abstract: This invention relates to a container compartment inside a container compartment combination, a cap, or lid covering inner container rim, where utensil is connected underneath a cap, or lid, utensil is extending inside an inner container compartment removing, using consuming contents, this invention allows consumers using utensil, an advantage with having more than a single container, from which more than a single container, from which more than a single container can be stored, and selected from.

Abstract: A clam shell cover cap device is a lockable closure which fits over existing medication vials used in the pharmacy and medical industries. It comes preset, with a random combination. The combination is marked with an indicator sticker. The clam Shell Cover Cap may be used to lock a vial.

Abstract: A zip tie which has a head portion, a strap portion, a through hole opened through the head portion, ratchet teeth on the head portion inside the through hole, and teeth provided on the strap portion. At least one mounting lug is provided on the strap portion; each mounting lug is provided on one respective side of an end portion of the strap portion proximal to the head portion; each mounting lug is integrally formed with the strap portion, and each mounting lug has a mounting hole; each and every mounting lug and the head portion are spaced apart and connected by a connecting portion.

Abstract: Presented is a gift wrapper adapted for wrapping a variety of gift items. The gift wrapper includes self-adhesive strips for removably connecting the gift wrapper to the gift item. The gift wrapper further includes a pocket for receiving a message in the form of a removable object. Further, the gift wrapper includes a design feature integrated in the gift wrapper for special visual experience/aesthetic appeal to the gift receiver. The gift wrapper internally covers the gift item and thus, the gift wrapper is concealed inside the gift item and remain protected from wear and tear during shipping of the gift item. The gift wrapper can be reused for multiple gifts giving occasions thereby reducing wastage of material.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter generally relates to recyclable insulation material for packaging, machines for making the recyclable insulation material, and methods for the making the recyclable insulation material.

Abstract: The invention relates to the packaging of one or more articles in a packaging sheet material which is moveable from a first condition to a second, expanded, condition to improve the packaging effect of the sheet material. In accordance with the invention the sheet material includes a first portion with apertures which can be moved to an open position to create the second, expanded, condition and at least one, but typically a plurality of spaced apart, second portions which have no apertures, or a different shape and/or pattern of apertures than the apertures of the first portion, so as to form a surface of the said second portion more suitable for the application of a label and/or indications thereon when the sheet material is in the second expanded condition.

Abstract: A tennis ball container 4 includes a bottle 8, a paper label 10, an inner lid 12, and a paper cap 14. The bottle 8 includes a bottom 18 and a neck 20. The paper label 10 is accommodated in the bottle 8, and is positioned along an inner peripheral surface of the bottle 8. The paper label 10 can be obtained by printing paper. The paper is obtained by agglutinating biodegradable fibers together. In an axial direction of the bottle 8, a position of an upper edge 26 of the paper label 10 is the same as a position of the neck 20, or the position of the upper edge 26 of the paper label 10 is shifted from the position of the neck 20 toward the bottom 18.

Abstract: A packaging bag for storing sheets is provided. The packaging bag includes: a paper layer containing a paper component; and a resin layer containing a thermoplastic resin provided on at least one surface of the paper layer. A proportion of the paper component in the packaging bag is 50% or more.

Abstract: The present invention describes a pallet container (10) for storing and transporting fluid or flowable filling materials, having a thin-walled, rigid plastics inner container (12) made from thermoplastic plastics material, having a tubular grid frame (14) which tightly surrounds the plastics inner container (12) as a supporting covering and which comprises horizontal and vertical tubular rods (18, 20) which are welded to each other, and having a base pallet (16) on which the plastics inner container (12) is positioned and to which the tubular grid frame (14) is securely connected, wherein at least two rod-shaped transverse cross-members (22) are provided above the plastics inner container (12) and are fixed with the two ends thereof to two mutually opposite side walls in the upper region of the tubular grid frame (14).

Abstract: The present invention describes a pallet container (10) for storing and transporting fluid or flowable filling materials, having a thin-walled, rigid plastics inner container (12) made from thermoplastic plastics material, having a tubular grid frame (14) which tightly surrounds the plastics inner container (12) as a supporting covering and which comprises horizontal and vertical tubular rods (18, 20) which are welded to each other, and having a base pallet (16) on which the plastics inner container (12) is positioned and to which the tubular grid frame (14) is securely connected, wherein at least two rod-shaped transverse cross-members (22) are provided above the plastics inner container (12) and are fixed with the two ends thereof via a screw connection to two mutually opposite side walls in the upper region of the tubular grid frame (14).

Abstract: The refillable receptacle makes it possible to suspend an internal container, formed as one piece, in an external pot made of glass, with the container locked in position by a locking portion mounted from above on an upper annular portion of the container already resting directly on a mounting area that is part of an upper neck of the part which constitutes the pot. The locking portion supports a rotatably movable lid and is detachably mounted to a lateral attachment region provided on the neck, by using an annular clamping member which is fixed relative to the neck and which clamps the upper annular portion from above with downward axial pressure against the mounting area in order to prevent withdrawal of the internal container.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for packaging dental components, comprising the method steps: producing or providing a dental component; arranging the dental component with a support side on a support surface of a three-dimensional carrier element, the dental component projecting beyond the edge of the support surface on at least one side, forming a peripheral area; providing a sheet-like semi-finished plastic product comprising a thermoplastic resin; forming the sheet-like plastic semi-finished product in a thermoforming process for form closure of the dental component in a plastic structure, such that the dental component is positively surrounded by the plastic structure in the peripheral area on the support side of the dental component; and separating the dental component partially surrounded by the plastic structure from the carrier element to obtain a packaging system comprising the dental component packaged in the plastic structure.

Abstract: A case includes a first shell to encapsulate a portion of a collectible. The first shell includes a planar first end having a recessed first edge. A wall is attached to the planar first end at the first edge of the planar first end and surrounds the portion of the collectible. A shoe tree includes a foot-shaped portion for insertion into the collectible and supporting the collectible. An end portion is attached to the foot-shaped portion and rests against the wall, wherein the first shell is configured to support the shoe tree. A second shell seals the case and includes a planar second end to be placed on a lip of the wall, wherein the collectible is configured to be encapsulated by the case. The planar second end has a recessed edge to align with the recessed first edge to enable the case to be stacked on a counterpart case.

Abstract: A microwavable package including at least one susceptor can be configured for use with microwave heating of a packaged food product. The package can include at least one vent opening, such as on a bottom wall, to vent moisture from the package during microwave heating. The package can further include an absorbent material positioned adjacent the vent opening to absorb moisture therethrough. The package may also include additional vent openings such as at a lid or side walls.

Abstract: A device convertible between a storage box and a utility mat. The device utilizes a plurality of hinged panels that are geometrically arranged to form a utility mat when resting on a horizontal surface, or a box when drawn together. The box may be used for storage of various items, while the mat may provide a work surface for a particular use. The utility mat has a central portion, wings panels that extend from sides of the central portion, and hinge panels that extend between adjacent wing panels. Each of the hinge panels has a fold line along which the hinge panel can fold. The utility tray can be transformed into the storage box by folding the hinge panel inwards or outwards of the storage box.

Abstract: A multi-layer sheet includes an insulative cellular non-aromatic polymeric material, a film, and a polymeric-lamination layer. The insulative cellular non-aromatic polymeric material may be formed from a polymeric formulation comprising a base resin blend and a physical nucleating agent.

Abstract: A collapsible beverage insulator and methods of using the same are disclosed. The collapsible beverage insulator can have one or more collapsible zones, each of which can move between a collapsed state and an expanded state, optionally including partially collapsed states in-between. The collapsible beverage insulator can have a first end with a first opening sized to receive common beverage containers. The collapsible beverage insulator can be separated from the beverage container to be used in games. The collapsible beverage insulator can be tossed and the way the collapsible beverage insulator lands (e.g., on an end, on a particular end, or on its side) and how the collapsible zones collapse can be used to determine points to be awarded to the player.

Abstract: A refillable dispensing container and a refill container are disclosed. The refillable dispensing container includes: an outer container having an open top and a holding space; an inner container having an open top and inserted within the holding space; a holder that includes a holder body and a support protrusion; an inner cap which has a cap channel and is configured to be detachably coupled to the open top of the outer container; a shoulder having a through-hole and coupled to an outer side of the inner cap; a button having a dispensing hole and coupled to the through-hole of the shoulder such that the button is movable along a vertical direction; and a pump module arranged adjacently to the holder channel and the cap channel, where the pump module is configured to dispense a content out of the dispensing hole when the button is pressed.

Abstract: A product dispensing clock includes a housing and a reservoir arranged in the housing. The reservoir holds a number of dispensable products. A dispenser is arranged in the housing adjacent the reservoir. The dispenser receives at least one of the dispensable products from the reservoir. A collection chamber is defined in the housing. The dispenser dispenses the dispensable products received from the reservoir to the collection chamber for a user to collect the dispensable products. A controller activates the dispenser at a predetermined time interval to dispense the dispensable products to the collection chamber for collection by the user.

Abstract: An apparatus for aerosol delivery, wherein the apparatus includes an outer body, a power source, an aerosolizable material reservoir, a control circuit containing an aerosol generation mechanism, and a processing circuit configured to send identification data associated with the apparatus to an external device, receive an external response from the external devices, wherein the external response is generated as a function of the identification data by the external device, modify an internal state of the processing circuit as a function of the external response, determine a device usability as a function of the modified internal state, and configure the control circuit as a function of the device usability.

Abstract: A modular plant package assembly including a housing box defining an interior space, a root system assembly positioned in a first region of the interior space, and a shoot system assembly positioned in a second region of the interior space is described. The root system assembly includes a retention member having one or more members at least partially defining an open space sized to receive a plant pot and/or plant roots therein. The shoot system assembly includes two panel walls angling towards one another and including a bottom edge positioned in the interior region to interface or engage with at least one of the retention member or the plant pot when the plant pot is received in the open space of the root system assembly.

Abstract: An expansion devise includes an unexpanded slit sheet roll that is wound on a paper core that is wider than the slit sheet paper. The paper core is placed into a yoke that holds the paper in position on each side of the unexpanded slit sheet material. An adjustable downward pressure is exerted on the paper core and the paper core exerts pressure on the yoke. As the paper is pulled, this downward pressure creates the Triton required to enable the unexpanded slit sheet to be unwind and fed while simultaneously expanding. A blank sheet is formed into a box that stabilizes slit paper sheet wound around a core member.