Abstract: The disclosure provides co-extruded, multi-layer films, including metallized barrier films and non-barrier films, and articles of manufacture that include the films, such as flexible bags and containers for flowable materials. The films and articles that include the films have good heat retention, and barrier properties, as well as good flex-crak resistance and toughness. The films and articles that include the films have a metallized barrier core layer of ethylene-vinyl alcohol (EVOH) copolymer wherein both the metal and EVOH are in amounts that achieve the heat retention, flex-crack resistance, toughness, and barrier properties, while allowing for the recycling of the films and articles of manufacture.

Abstract: A container system including a first container having a first wall defining a first opening therethrough; a second container having a second wall defining a second opening therethrough; and a connecting member securing the second container to the first container. The second wall is disposed adjacent to the first wall, and the second opening is aligned with the first opening. The connecting member includes a narrow portion at least partially received within each of the first opening and the second opening; a first wide portion received within the first container, extending across the first opening, and engaging the first wall on opposing sides of the first opening; and a second wide portion disposed adjacent to the second wall, and extending across the second opening, such that the connecting member secures the second container to the first container.

Abstract: A batch comprising at least two containers and at least one strip. The strip holds the containers together, wherein each of said containers has a body and a bottom aligned in a main direction, the at least one strip covers said batch at the peripheral wall of the body of said container. In example embodiments, the at least one strip comprises semi-extensible paper. Additional aspects of the present invention relate to a method for packaging such a batch of containers and a paper retaining strip for such a batch and to the use, in the form of a strip, of such a semi-extensible paper for holding the containers together within such a batch.

Abstract: Unitary blank for forming a utensil includes a scoop portion and a handle portion. The scoop portion has a distal edge and a proximal neck region. The handle portion has opposing first and second lateral edges extending from the proximal neck region of the scoop portion and a proximal tail edge extending between the first and second lateral edges, and first and second concave recesses. The proximal tail edge has a center notch. The handle portion further has a center fold line defining a first body segment including a slot and a second body segment including a tab. The tab can be configured to be engaged and locked into the slot when the first and second body segments are folded toward each other along the center fold line. A pattern for a plurality of blanks for forming utensils and a utensil formed from the unitary blank are also provided.

Abstract: A pouring spout for a film bag includes a pouring channel having a channel wall which is a pouring nozzle on top and which is surrounded by a welding region on the bottom. The welding region has welding arms which extend to respective welding arm ends. The welding arms have rib elements attached to the channel wall and are axially spaced apart from each other. The rib elements have welding sides having peripheral regions extending between the channel wall and the welding arm ends. The peripheral regions form welding zones which converge towards the welding arm ends. Vacant spaces are arranged in the welding arms between each of two adjacent rib elements. The vacant spaces are open on one of the two welding sides and are closed by a welding face on the other of the two welding sides.

Abstract: One-way pressure relief valves with structure providing high pressure opening and closing functionality are disclosed. Valves of the types described herein may be applied to a product package with flexible walls, for example a package containing dry roasted coffee, to allow gas to escape from the package while preventing entry of ambient air into the package. The valve structure provides a high-pressure valve which both opens and closes at high pressure internal to the package. The valve structure eliminates or reduces excessive expansion of the flexible-walled package caused by pressure increases within the package and eliminates or reduces excessive contraction or paneling of the flexible-walled package caused by increases in ambient pressure outside the package providing for an aesthetically improved package while also maintaining the quality of the packaged product.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a packaging (1) comprising: —a body (2) defining an interior volume (6) for carrying a flowable product, and—an opening element (4) comprising an opening part (4.0) which is arranged inside the interior volume (6). The body (2) is configured such that, when a predetermined external force (F) is exerted on an activation section (8) of the body (2), the activation section (8) is displaced relative to the interior volume (6) so as to activate the opening element (4) until the opening part (4.0) creates an opening extending in an openable section (12) of the body (2) and allowing the flowable product to flow out of the interior volume (6).

Abstract: A container comprises a container body having a top, a bottom and a wall extending between the top and bottom. The container also comprises a lid located along the wall at the top of the container body. The lid and container body are made from PET. The lid includes a rounded portion that accommodates vacuum pressure during the hot fill process.

Abstract: To provide a container for storing a biological tissue capable of storing the biological tissue with an immersed state with its original form being maintained. A container for storing a biological tissue comprises an inner container used to store the biological tissue, and an outer container which seals and accommodates the inner container. The outer container comprises a gas permeation part which allows sterilization gas to flow into the inner container from outside, or the outer container and the inner container are made of a material which allows permeation of a radioactive ray or an electron beam. The inner container comprises a container having an upper opening and capable of accommodating the biological tissue and a solution which hydrates the biological tissue, and a lid part which closes the opening. The outer container and the inner container are pierceable by an injection needle which injects the solution from outside.

Abstract: An insulator for use with a bottle includes a sleeve defined by a sleeve panel forming a sidewall extending upwardly from a bottom end to a top end, the top end having an opening, wherein the bottle is retainable within an interior space defined by the sleeve panel.

Abstract: Insulating devices are disclosed that are designed to hold a beverage container, such as a can or a plastic or glass bottle. The devices include a body designed to maintain the temperature of the contents of the container and a base mounted on the body. The base includes an exposed surface configured to prevent sliding of the device on a surface on which the device is placed. The base may also be configured to enhance the stiffness of the lower part of the body and may improve the insulating characteristics of the device, for example, if the device is placed on a surface having a temperature that is significantly hotter or colder than the air temperature.

Abstract: Refillable dispenser can for discharging an active substance, wherein the dispenser can comprises a deformable bag for receiving the active substance, a refill valve which is connected with the bag, for connecting with a refill station for refilling the bag with the active substance, and an outlet valve which is connected with the bag, for discharging the active substance out of the bag in a user-defined manner.

Abstract: An intermodal container comprising: a bottom frame; a first side end wall configured to slide into a first side of the bottom frame, the first side end wall is height adjustable with respect to the bottom frame; a second side end wall configured to slide into a second side of the bottom frame, the second side opposite of the first side, the second side end wall is height adjustable with respect to the bottom frame; a front gate configured to attach to the bottom frame, the front gate configured to rotate with respect to the bottom frame, and the front gate further configured to lock into place with respect with the bottom frame at various angles of rotation with respect to the bottom frame; a rear gate configured to attach to the bottom frame, on a side of the bottom frame opposite from the front gate, and the rear gate configured to rotate with respect to the bottom frame, and the rear gate further configured to lock into place with respect with the bottom frame gate at various angles of rotation with respec

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device and a method for manufacturing fermented beverage and, more specifically, to a device and a method for manufacturing fermented beverage, wherein handmade fermented beverage can be manufactured without expert knowledge and brewing equipment.

Abstract: The present disclosure refers to a capsule (100), in particular a capsule (100) for beverages, comprising a lateral wall (101), a head portion (102), and a bottom portion (103), the head portion (102) and the bottom portion (103) being joined to the lateral wall (101), wherein said lateral wall (101), said head portion (102) and said bottom portion (103) detect an inner cavity (100c) in use insulated from the outer environment and configured to contain, in use, a substance at least partially fluid and/or powdery, in particular destined to produce a beverage in the form of additivated liquid the substance thereof represents a determined part in weight, wherein said capsule (100) for beverages is configured to withstand within said inner cavity (100c) a predetermined pressure produced by said substance, and wherein at least one among said head portion (102) and/or said bottom portion (103) and/or said lateral wall (101) comprises an opening portion configured to be perforated by a perforator (202) of a capsu

Abstract: Methods and systems related to membrane attached to a cartridge of a fluid dispensing device are disclosed. A disclosed cartridge includes a membrane that is attached to the cartridge by a first seal and a second seal, wherein the first seal is stronger than the second seal, before the cartridge is installed into the dispensing device. The second seal is broken during the installation of the cartridge into the dispensing device by applying a pressure from a pneumatic system external to the cartridge, but the first seal remains intact at the applied pressure. A method for installing the cartridge into the dispensing device and breaking the second seal as part of the installation of the cartridge into the device is disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides several novel improvements to freight storage and transportation services. In one detailed though non-limiting aspect, methods and means for safely and efficiently adjusting the interior volume space of an otherwise fixed-volume storage and transportation container are provided.

Abstract: At least one storage system with at least one chamber in which hazelnuts can be accumulated over a period of time. The novelty of the invention is characterized in that it comprises at least one feeding device that can allow the loading of hazelnuts into the chamber by means of transport elements, at least one discharge device that can allow the evacuation of the hazelnuts in the chamber by means of transport elements, at least one transfer elevator that can take the hazelnuts from the discharge device and load them into the feeding device to ensure that the hazelnuts in the chamber are at least partially circulated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a protective device (14) for a container (12) for receiving substances, in particular pulverulent substances, wherein the protective device (14) has a flexible casing (32), which encloses a casing space (38) and comprises a first casing opening (34), and a first tubular body (40) which is connected to the casing (32) in the region of the first casing opening (34) and which has a first mating container connection unit (46), a primary first end (42) and a primary second end (44), wherein the first tubular body (40) is connected to the casing (32) in such a way that the primary first end (42) terminates with the first casing opening (34) or projects into the casing space (38), and the protective device (14) can be connected to the first container connection unit (24) by means of the first mating container connection unit (46) in such a way that the casing (32) can be introduced into the interior (18).

Abstract: One or more hanging trash receptacles configured to be attached to a main trash container and further configured to receive pet waste and/or pet waste bags (also known as poop bags).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a trash bag frame device. The device allows a single user to easily transfer fallen leaves into a trash bag. During use, the leg can be extended such that the device forms a generally square or rectangular structure, wherein a trash bag can be inserted through the top frame and secured to the top frame via the fastener. Then, a user can transfer leaves into the bag while it is supported by the frame.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a trash can assembly (e.g., a receptacle configured to receive refuse, recyclable materials, or otherwise), and related methods, are provided. Some embodiments of the trash can assembly include a body component and a lid configured to move between an open position and a closed position. In some variants, the lid can be moved between the open and closed positions by a power operated driving mechanism, such as a motor and/or other drivetrain components. In certain embodiments, the trash can assembly includes a clutch mechanism to facilitate manual operation of the lid while inhibiting or preventing damage to the motor and/or other drivetrain components.

Abstract: A grabber assembly has a beam assembly with a bracket. A grabber gear assembly is coupled with the bracket. The grabber gear assembly has a pair of gear mechanisms coupled with the bracket. Each gear mechanism has a shaft and a pair of thrust bearings, one at each end of the shaft. A grabber arm mounting pad is coupled with each shaft. A gear section is coupled with each shaft. The gear sections of each shaft mesh with one another to drive the grabber arm mounting pads. An actuating driver is coupled with one of the shafts to drive the grabber gear assembly and move the arms between an open and grasping position.

Abstract: An apparatus for facilitating dispensing of applicators. The apparatus includes a base, a support member, a holding element, a movement mechanism, and an actuating device. The base is disposable on a surface. The apparatus is placed on the surface based on the disposing. The support member is coupled to the base. The holding element is movably coupled to the support member and configured for holding an applicator. The movement mechanism is coupled to the holding element and the support member and configured for moving the holding element along the support member from a first position to a second position. The moving moves the applicator from a first applicator position to a second applicator position based on the holding. The actuating device is operatively coupled with the movement mechanism and configured for actuating the movement mechanism. The moving of the holding element is based on the actuating.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a new method, system, and process for the repair and management of repair of a rack system. More specifically the present disclosure relates to using braces of standard sizes, pre-Certified or not, as part of a new method, and process for the onsite repair of slightly damaged elements of wholesale or storage rack systems and associated process of qualification and certification thereof. Shaped repair braces, designed to be mechanically superior to damaged pieces they replace, allow for the off-site pre-certification, off-site selection, and installation of these braces with a possibility of automatic or semi-automatic recertification of the repaired rack system when the brace is added. The process also allows for the use of one or a set of pre-certified braces and under a controlled process of determination of which brace can be used (using a software or not) and resulting in pre-certification of the system once the brace is successfully put in place.

Abstract: A method for turning robots at an intersection of tracks. The robot moves in a first motion mode to reach a first position at the intersection. The robot turns over a corner of the intersection that includes continuous tracks connecting a vertical track and a horizontal track, whereby reaching a second position at the intersection. The robot moves in a second motion mode towards a designated direction.

Abstract: A storage system includes a three dimensional structure including an array of cells including a plurality of cells configured to retain individual storage bins for retrieval, the array of cells forming a plurality of storage levels located at different elevations within the three dimensional structure, respectively. A second plurality of cells positioned relative to one another to form a plurality of vertical shafts located within the three dimensional structure. The storage system includes a plurality of towerbots located atop the three dimensional structure. Each of the towerbots is configured to move laterally atop the three dimensional structure between multiple different locations atop the three dimensional structure including at least a first position located above a first vertical shaft included in the plurality of vertical shafts and a second position located above a second vertical shaft included in the plurality of vertical shafts.

Abstract: A storage system includes a first region and a second region of a rail system. Each of the first region and the second region has rails with a profiled upper surface that define one or more tracks for supporting container handling vehicles, and each rail of at least one pair of parallel rails of the first region is connected to a corresponding rail of a pair of rails of the second region via an expansion joint. The expansion joint includes a first rail element, a second rail element, and a profiled upper surface. The rail elements are elongate and configured at a first end to allow the first ends of the first and second rail elements to move relative to one another in a longitudinal direction in a junction area where they overlap. The profiled upper surface defines one or more tracks. The tracks extend from the first rail element through the junction area to the second rail element.

Abstract: A method of arranging inventory within a storage system. The method includes picking an SKU from a first container located underneath a grid of a grid-based storage system; placing the picked SKU into a dumping tray; transporting the dumping tray to a position located above a second container different than the first container, the second container being located underneath the grid; and depositing the picked SKU into the second container.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for step dispensing discrete medicaments from a feeder unit, wherein the feeder unit comprises a container holding said medicaments, and a dispensing mechanism, wherein the dispensing mechanism comprises a singulating body with a plurality of singulation chambers; and a first release member arranged below the singulating body and provided with a release opening, wherein the first release member and the singulating body are movable with respect to each other, the method comprising the steps of: moving the singulating body and the first release member relative to each other; when the singulating body is in the aligned position, stopping relative movement between the singulating body and the first release member; maintaining the singulating body stationary for a predetermined waiting period to allow any medicaments accommodated in the aligned singulation chamber to fall through the release opening.

Abstract: An automated warehouse includes a storage rack, at least one loading section where loading processing of loading a loading target article is performable, a transport apparatus, and a control unit. Each article includes a wireless tag in which identification information unique the article is recorded. The loading section includes a wireless tag reader configured to read the wireless tag. In the loading processing, the control unit reads, with the wireless tag reader, the wireless tag of the loading target article, and in response to the read identification information not matching any identification information of other articles already recorded in a recording unit, the control unit records the read identification information as the identification information of the loading target article in the recording unit.

Abstract: A rainwater storage device includes a plurality of water storage pipes buried in a ground, the water storage pipes each having a rainwater inflow port on a surface of a ground; and a lower connecting pipe that connects bottom part regions of the plurality of water storage pipes. The plurality of water storage pipes is arranged in a plurality of rows and columns, extending in a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction, respectively, and the lower connecting pipe is arranged in an inclined state toward one water storage pipe out of the plurality of water storage pipes.

Abstract: A conveyor drive roller for a conveyor system. The conveyor drive roller has a hollow drum rotatably connected to a first stationary shaft and a second stationary shaft, and defines a sealed chamber. The chamber at least partially encloses means to rotate the hollow drum about the first and second stationary shafts. A pressure relief valve is positioned on the conveyor drive roller in fluid communication with the inside of the chamber. The pressure relief valve is configured to reduce a gas pressure increase inside of the chamber caused by a rise in a temperature of the conveyor drive roller during operation.

Abstract: A belt conveyor system comprising one or more idler rollers, a slave roller, a drive roller coupled to the slave roller, wherein the drive roller configured to drive the slave roller, a belt extending in a continuous loop wrapping around the one or more idler rollers, the slave roller, and the drive roller, wherein the slave roller is configured to drive the belt, and a brake configured to actuate with at least one of: (i) select ones of the one or more idler rollers, and (ii) a portion of the belt in a position adjacent to the select ones of the one or more idler rollers.

Abstract: Provided in the present disclosure are a conveying mechanism and a nucleic acid detection apparatus. Specifically, the conveying mechanism includes: a frame; a movable plate, movably disposed on the frame in a horizontal direction, the movable plate having a material carrying position located above the frame and a material picking-up position protruding forward from the frame; and a first carrying table, movably disposed on the movable plate in a vertical direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for preventing faults of an oven for producing containers, in particular cans. The device comprises: a conveyor unit with transport pins, said conveyor unit being designed to convey the containers along a drying section; at least one measuring unit which is designed to: ascertain an inlet number of containers which have entered an observation section of the drying section and an outlet number of containers which have exited the observation section; and a control device which is designed to: determine the amount of container loss on the basis of a deviation between the inlet number and the outlet number.

Abstract: An automated parcel distribution system includes a plurality of operatively connected individual conveyor belts arranged in zones; a set of sensors arranged on lateral sides of the conveyor belts and at the boundaries between adjacent conveyor belts; and a processor configured to adjust the speed of individual conveyor belts based on sensor data to evenly distribute parcels on the conveyor belts. The processor may receive the data from the set of sensors and determine the volume of parcels in each zone based on width and length measurements of the parcels obtained from the sensors. The processor may slow down, speed up, or maintain a speed of the conveyor belts for a predetermined period in order to evenly distribute the parcels on the conveyor belts. The set of sensors may be arranged on lateral sides and at the boundary between two adjacent conveyor belts.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a package conveyance apparatus includes first, second, and third side-alignment conveyors each receiving packages conveyed in an irregularly arranged state in a conveyance direction and a direction intersecting the conveyance direction. The first, second, and third side-alignment conveyors convey the packages in first, second, and third conveyance directions while side-aligning the packages in first, second, and third directions, respectively. The package conveyance apparatus includes first, second, and third auxiliary conveyance belts provided on respective side-alignment direction sides of the first, second, and third side-alignment conveyors, applying conveyance force to the packages in the first, second, and third directions, respectively, and differing in conveyance speeds from the first, second, and third side-alignment conveyors, respectively.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, systems, and/or the like are provided. An example multi-shaft transport apparatus includes a first shaft assembly. The first shaft assembly includes a first plurality of shafts aligned in a first direction, wherein one or more shafts of the first plurality of shafts are rotatable shafts. The first shaft assembly also includes a first plurality of wheel assemblies operably connected to the first plurality of shafts and configured to rotate with the one or more shafts of the first plurality of shafts; a set of pulleys comprising one or more pulleys operably connected to the one or more shafts of the first plurality of shafts; and a first driver operably connected to the set of pulleys and configured to drive the one or more pulleys such that the one or more pulleys cause the one or more shafts of the first plurality of shafts to rotate.

Abstract: A system for controlling a flow of articles includes two or more conveyor sections driven in a feed direction to convey articles. A plurality of sensors, each sensor associated with a conveyor section, count the articles in each lane. An accumulator conveyor is associated with a conveyor section and runs in an opposite direction to permit accumulation.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to a tote stop assembly configured for a conveyor assembly and methods of operating the same. In various embodiments, the tote stop assembly comprises a cam assembly comprising a cam element secured relative to an outer surface of a drive roller, the drive roller being configured to cause motor-driven rotation of the cam element about a central axis of the drive roller; and a tote stop component comprising a cam follower configured for physical engagement with the cam element such that the motor-driven rotation of the cam element causes vertical movement of the tote stop component between raised and lowered positions; the tote stop assembly being configurable in an actuated configuration to selectively obstruct an object from moving along a conveyor path based on an operation of the drive roller, the actuated configuration being defined by the tote stop component being arranged in the raised position.

Abstract: A selectably configurable modular labware transport system including a labware bulk overhead transport system module forming an overhead transport path. The labware bulk overhead transport system module has a labware support, with at least a movable part of the labware support being configured to support labware thereon, and move longitudinally defining the overhead transport path. The labware support has more than one labware holding stations for holding a labware piece, each of the labware holding stations having a different location along the labware support and overhead transport path. The labware bulk overhead transport system module is communicably couplable to another labware bulk overhead transport system module that forms another different overhead transport path, and effects undisrupted transport of the labware throughout the overhead transport path with the labware bulk overhead transport system module both coupled to and uncoupled from the other labware bulk overhead transport system module.

Abstract: A receiver for a vacuum conveyance system may include a vertically-oriented, cylindrical receiver body having an inlet port through which material may be conveyed when an airstream is created. A head assembly attached to an upper end of the receiver body includes a filter housing having a first end and a second end, the filter housing constructed to house a horizontally-oriented cylindrical pre-filter between the first end and the second end, wherein the head assembly includes a filter access cap removably attached to the first end and usable to remove and insert cylindrical pre-filters. A vacuum utility assembly may be attached to the second end of the filter housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a conveying device for an object and to a conveying system designed using magnetic levitation technology with such a conveying device. The conveying device comprises a mover, which is movable relative to a movement surface of the conveying system, and a receptacle which can be connected to the mover. According to the invention, the mover comprises a locking unit and the receptacle comprises a counter-locking unit, which are arranged to be in locking engagement with one another in a locking direction. The locking unit further comprises at least one contact surface and the counter-locking unit comprises at least one counter-contact surface, which in the connected state are in form-fitting contact with one another in at least one form-fitting direction which is different from the locking direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a receiving device which is adapted to be connected to a mover not belonging to the receiving device and designed using magnetic levitation technology and intended for the transportation of at least one object also not belonging to the receiving device. The receiving device comprises a floor portion whose upper face is intended to support the at least one object during transportation. According to the invention, at least one recess is provided in the upper face of the floor portion, which leads into at least one side face of the floor portion. The invention further relates to a combination of such a receiving device with an unloading device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stacking apparatus and a stacking method for products in the form of product layers, in which method the stacking apparatus loads each of the product layers in a box-like and stackable slip-on container, which is open at the bottom, and stores the product layer with this container in a container stack, and/or said stacking apparatus removes product layers in slip-on containers from a container stack and unloads the individual product layer from the slip-on container.

Abstract: Systems and associated methods for controlling operation of loading dock equipment are described herein. In some embodiments, the system and associated methods can be used to control operation of loading dock equipment (e.g., a vehicle restraint, a dock door, a dock leveler, etc.) according to a sequence of operations. The sequence of operations can include different sub-sequences based on loading dock conditions. The system can include a display screen that sequentially presents a series of control elements that enable operation of the loading dock equipment. Additionally, the visual appearance and/or sequence of presentation of the control elements indicate the proper sequence of selection to the user, thereby reducing user confusion and simplifying the operation of the loading dock equipment. Some functionality of the control panel can be enabled or disabled based on a current level of authorization.

Abstract: Methods and systems for utilizing a removable loading dock ramp system. One of the apparatus includes a platform having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a top surface, and a bottom surface, the platform comprising at least one rod attached to the bottom surface at the first end; and a first bracket and a second bracket each attached to a storage structure, the first bracket comprising a first planar surface extending away from the storage structure and defining a hole, sized to accept the rod, through the first planar surface, the second bracket comprising a second planar surface extending away from the storage structure and defining a slot comprising an opening at an edge of the second planar surface, the slot sized to accept the rod such that the rod passes through the opening and rests at a bottom of the slot.

Abstract: A sheet container includes a body and a feed tray. The body includes a guide rail having a protrusion at a contact position. The feed tray loads multiple sheets. The feed tray is insertable to and removable from the body along the guide rail in a horizontal direction and includes a contact in an upstream portion of the feed tray in a drawing direction along the horizontal direction. In response to the feed tray drawn from the body to the contact position, the contact contacts the protrusion to restrict drawing of the feed tray from the body.

Abstract: When performing an alignment process on a sheet loaded on the processing tray in a state where a front end of the sheet is protruded from a discharge outlet above a discharge tray, the control unit performs a front end alignment process in which a pair of discharge tray cursors sandwich the front end of the sheet protruded above the discharge tray in the width direction, and a rear end alignment process in which the pair of processing tray cursors sandwich a rear end of the sheet on the processing tray in the width direction.