Abstract: Two-component or multi-component fixing mortar, based on a free-radical-hardening unsaturated reactive resin, for embedding anchoring means in mortar in holes or crevices, which fixing mortar includes silanes which may or may not have reactive groups capable of participating in the polymerisation with a synthetic resin based on free-radical-hardening unsaturated reactive resins but do in any case have Si-bonded hydrolysable groups, and, physically separate therefrom, a hardener.

Abstract: Polyester compositions based on 1,3-propanediol and aromatic and aliphatic diacids that can contain a large fraction of biologically derived content are disclosed. Transesterification between polyesters in blends of such compositions is greatly reduced using phosphorous-containing additives. The blends have properties similar to poly(ethylene terephthalate).

Abstract: A blow molded plastic container includes a main body portion having an upper surface and a finish portion that extends from the upper surface. A reinforcing strut is provided on the upper surface of the main body portion adjacent to the finish portion for providing increased structural rigidity and top load strength to the container. The reinforcing strut may be fabricated in a manner that promotes drainage of fluid from the container, such as by defining a downwardly sloping inner channel that leads to the finish portion when the container is inverted.

Abstract: A composite enclosure for housing electronic devices, and methods related thereto, are provided. In particular, in some embodiments, a method of manufacturing a composite enclosure for housing electronic devices includes winding composite material about a mandrel and curing the composite material to create a composite hoop. A panel is formed in a separate process that includes stacking a plurality of composite layers in a mold and curing the composite layers to create a composite panel. The composite hoop and the composite panel are bonded together to form the composite enclosure.

Abstract: A glass container and related methods of manufacturing and coating glass containers. The glass container includes a hybrid sol-gel cross-linked on at least a portion of an exterior glass surface of the glass container.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to at least partially transparent compositions intended for human or animal use and to the packaging of such compositions. One embodiment of the present invention relates to an at least partially transparent container containing an at least partially transparent aqueous alcoholic composition. The container comprises at least one polarizer that makes liquid crystals present in the composition visible.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a packaging (1) comprising a container (2) with a container body (5), and a container opening (6) having an upper edge (7), and a closure (4) for closing said container, the container (2) and the closure (4) being made out of polyethylene terephtalate (PET), polyethylene naphtalate (PEN), or a combination thereof, said container and said closure comprising respectively first (8) and second (9) attachment means, characterized in that: (i) the attachment means (8, 9) are adapted in shape and size to cooperate with each other, and (ii) at least the second attachment means (8) is made of PET or PEN and adapted in shape and size to deform permanently by punching or rolling to link both attachment means, and create a permanent, preferably fluid-tight, arrangement between said container (2) and said closure (4).

Abstract: In an apparatus for forming a film on the inner surface of a container, a thermal catalyst is supported on a source gas supply pipe, and the source gas supply pipe is inserted into the port of the container, followed by film formation. In an apparatus for forming a film on the outer surface of a container, a thermal catalyst is arranged on the periphery of the plastic, and a source gas is blown out through the source gas supply pipe while bringing the source gas into contact with the thermal catalyst for film formation. Cooling is carried out to avoid the thermal deformation of the container by heat radiated from the thermal catalyst.

Abstract: There is provided a rigid container, comprising: a vessel having an inner surface; a cap having an underside; a first film substantially covering the inner surface of said vessel; and a second film on the underside of said cap, wherein said first and second coatings are substantially non-porous and have a Shore A durometer measurement of 10-90. There is also provided a method for making sound-dampened container, comprising: forming by blow molding a vessel having an inner surface comprising at least one polymer; coating the inner surface of said vessel form a film with a thickness of at least one silicone rubber; and curing said film at a temperature for a period of time to form a cured film with a Shore A durometer measurement of 10-90.

Abstract: A container that includes a substantially rigid body having a neck defining an opening providing access to the body cavity, and a bag positioned in the interior of the body. The bag is formed of thermoplastic material and has a neck from which there radially extends a flange which rests on the body and which defines a hole for providing access to the cavity of the bag and for sealedly housing the body of a hermetic pump (P) operable manually to withdraw the fluid substance (F) from the bag and feed it to the outside through its dispensing stem (S). The bag is formed by hot blow-moulding a preform positioned directly on the inside of the container. The preform surface presents at least externally a plurality of microspheres which roughen its surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyester polymer composition comprising at least one polyethylene terephthalate polyester in an amount ranging from 94.0 weight percent to 99.5 weight percent and at least one additive in an amount ranging from 0.5 weight percent to 6 weight percent, each based on the total weight of the polyester composition. The at least one additive comprises a diamide molecule. The composition of the present invention is useful in producing shaped articles such as, for example, sheeting, films, tubes, bottles, preforms, and profiles. These articles can exhibit improved gas barrier properties. The process for making the polymer composition and the shaped articles is also disclosed.

Abstract: Novel radiation curable gel-based mammalian nail coating compositions, kits containing these compositions, and methods of their use are disclosed. The novel compositions and/or kits are useful, inter alia, for providing durable, “soak-off” type nail coatings.

Abstract: Stretch blow molded articles, e.g., thin wall containers, are made from a polymer blend comprising at least 70 percent by weight HDPE and at least 10 percent by weight LDPE based upon the total weight of the polymer blend. The HDPE/LDPE blends used in the practice of this invention provide increased melt strength resulting in a wider processing window.

Abstract: A container adapted for storing a product is provided. The container includes a body having a bottom wall and a side wall. The bottom wall and the side wall define an internal storage compartment adapted for storage of a plurality of units of a product. The side wall has an outer peripheral surface. A rib structure is engaged with the body about the outer peripheral surface of the side wall and extends outwardly therefrom. A cover is configured to be removably engaged with the body. The cover includes a top wall and a peripheral flange having an inner surface. The inner surface is substantially smooth and is configured to interact with the rib structure when the cover is received over the outer peripheral surface of the side wall so as to form an interference fit.

Abstract: A method of making a container including thermoforming a polymeric sheet containing at least one foam layer and optionally having one or more solid layer(s) disposed adjacent to the foam layer and shaping the polymeric sheet into a container, wherein the container is an insulator and wherein the layers of the sheet are adhered to each other.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a container comprising a retention mechanism for attaching a closure to an opening or neck of a container with a portion of the container body comprising a physical geometry that creates more than one undercut.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for the manufacture of a blow molded container comprising a physical geometry that creates more than one undercut and a means for removal of said container from a mold used to form said container.

Abstract: A container for operating media of motor vehicles which is chemically stable both in respect of the fuel carried and in respect of additives.

Abstract: A packaging system has a peelable seal section which includes a first sealing layer and a second sealing layer such that the first sealing layer contacts the second sealing layer to form a peelable seal. The first sealing layer includes thermoplastic polymer or a blend of thermoplastic polymers, an organoclay dispersed within the thermoplastic polymer, and an additional inorganic additive component, such as calcium carbonate, dispersed within the thermoplastic polymer. The peelable seal has achieved synergistic effect and offers high thermal conductivity, great caulkability and is consistent over a broad range of sealing temperatures without loss of desired peelable seal functionality as the seals age.

Abstract: The formed product of the present invention is a formed product selected from the group consisting of a vertical form fill seal pouch, a container cover and a vacuum packaging pouch. The formed product is formed using a gas barrier layered product. The gas barrier layered product includes a base, and at least one layer with gas barrier properties that is stacked on the base. The layer is formed of a composition that includes a hydrolyzed condensate of a compound (L) and a neutralized product of a polymer (X) containing a carboxyl group or a carboxylic acid anhydride group. The compound (L) includes a compound (A) that contains M1 (Al, Ti or Zr) to which a hydrolyzable characteristic group is bonded and a compound (B) that contains Si to which a hydrolyzable characteristic group is bonded. At least part of —COO— group of the polymer (X) is neutralized with a metal ion having a valence of at least two. At least 80 mol % of the compound (B) is a compound expressed by a specific formula.

Abstract: A wipes product includes a wipes container filled with at least one wipe substrate. The wipes container is formed at least partially from a first polymer and the first polymer is synthetic and at least partially derived from a renewable resource via a first intermediate monomeric compound. The wipes container includes a lid and a base such that at least one of the lid and the base comprises a bio-based content of about 10% to about 100% using ASTM D6866-10, method B. Methods of forming a wipes product are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a packaging comprising a container with a container body (1), and a container opening (2) having an upper edge (3), and a closure element (4) for closing said container, characterized in that the closure element (4) is rigid and is ultrasonically sealed onto the upper edge (3) of the container opening (2), so that said closure element (4) and said container (1, 2) form one single unitary part.

Abstract: The present invention relates to titanium-catalyzed polyethylene terephthalate resins that are capable of being formed into articles (e.g., carbonated soft drink and water bottle preforms) at reduced injection-molding cycle times. In particular, the titanium-catalyzed polyethylene terephthalate resins of the present invention can be formed into carbonated soft drink bottle preforms at reduced injection-molding cycle times to yield high-clarity, carbonated soft drink bottles that possess satisfactory resistance to stress cracking and thermal creep.

Abstract: A holding device for a dried biological fluid spotting membrane includes a plastic top face, a plastic bottom face, and a pocket disposed between the top face and the bottom face. The plastic top face includes a window formed therein. The pocket is configured for receiving a dried biological fluid spotting membrane that is accessible through the window by a user during dried biological fluid spot testing. A method for assembling a holding device includes positioning the membrane within a pocket of a plastic membrane housing, and securing the membrane within the pocket. The holding device may be utilized for forming dried biological fluid spots and extracting samples therefrom for analysis.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a custom sized plastic tote lighter in weight than heretofore known custom sized plastic totes is provided. The method comprises separating an injection molded tote into upper and lower portions by cutting the injection molded tote. A sleeve or middle portion of plastic material is secured to the upper and lower portions of the injection molded tote to create a custom sized plastic tote of a desired height. Alternatively, portions of different injection molded totes may be used to create a custom sized plastic tote. The sleeve may be made from different materials and may be made of multiple pieces.

Abstract: A grinder container (10) to be inserted in a coffee grinder comprises a lid (20) having a center inlet hole (26). The lid (20) rests on an opening rim (18) of the grinder container (10) with a peripheral lid rim (21). A peripheral web (30) projects into the interior of the grinder container (10) at a distance to the peripheral lid rim (21) and is opposite an inner wall (X) of the grinder container (10). In order to level out any dimensional tolerances regarding the height of grinder containers, the lid (20) consists of a deformation-resistant center lid part (24) which is produced of a rigid plastic material and comprises the center inlet hole (26) and of an elastically deformable lid part (22) which is produced of a soft rubber material, said lid part being connected to the center lid part (24) and comprising the peripheral web (30).

Abstract: The Material Transport and Storage Device takes the place of a pallet. Its form is in the general shape of a rectangular slab with multiple legs extending down from each side. The Material Transport and Storage Device is made from high strength plastic or other composite materials. The Material Transport and Storage Device is designed to act as a pallet during transport and a shelf or table when it has reached the destination. The Material Transport and Storage Device can be lifted and moved while loaded by a standard powered fork lift or by a hand operated fork lift. The Material Transport and Storage Device will greatly reduce the time of handling of the product resulting in cost savings in terms of efficiency and job related injures.

Abstract: A peelable sealing structure includes a sealing layer and one or more optional additional layers. The peelable sealing structure includes a sealing surface that is formable into a peelable seal upon contact with a sealing substrate at all temperatures in a peelable seal temperature range. Moreover, the peelable sealing structure comprises a thermoplastic polymer and an additive dispersed within at least a portion of the thermoplastic polymer with the peelable sealing structure defining the sealing surface.

Abstract: Anaerobic adhesive and sealant compositions in film form, film spool assemblies containing such compositions in film form and preapplied versions thereof on matable parts are provided.

Abstract: An environment-friendly foamed container closure laminate with embossed tabs is composed of, from top to bottom, a stiff polymer printing layer—the top surface of a half thereof is embossed, the bottom surface is printed; a stiff polymer reinforcement layer—its half bottom surface is embossed and the stiff polymer printing layer laminated with the stiff polymer reinforcement layer is used as a tab (if no printing is necessary, the stiff polymer printing layer and the stiff polymer reinforcement layer are combined to be a tab layer); a soft polymer foam layer—used as a sealing gasket; a high melting point polymer isolation layer—to insulate the heat transfer from the electromagnetic induction heated metal layer to the soft polymer foam layer; an electromagnetic induction heatable metal layer; and a peelable thermosensitive adhesive layer; the inventive environment-friendly foamed container closure laminate with embossed tabs exhibits a good touch feeling and non-slippery fallen away and it will not stick to th

Abstract: An optional venting container comprises a base and a lid. The lid is releasably latched to the base. The lid comprises at least one veritable area formed therein. The at least one veritable area is adapted to form a vent only upon a user asserting pressure thereon. The lid is made from a polymeric foam.

Abstract: It is disclosed an easy-to-open package comprising: a support comprising a multi-layer substrate and a lower sealing layer, the support having a pre-cut forming an angular tab and a main body of the support; a product arranged on the support; and a covering film covering the product and having an upper sealing layer adhering to the lower sealing layer on a portion of the support comprising at least the angular tab. The easy-to-open package is characterized in that it further comprises an adhesion weakening element arranged on the main body of the support between the lower sealing layer and the upper sealing layer next to the pre-cut.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention concern a method for producing a packaging container (50), in which a synthetic raw material is melted and extruded to obtain a plastic film (30, 40), which is subsequently processed in a forming process on to the packaging container. At least a portion of the plastic raw material has a propellant added prior to or during the extrusion process in such a way that it leads to the expansion of the extrudate that contains the propellant upon exit from the extrusion die, occasionally accompanying the release of a propellant gas. Embodiments of the invention also concern a packaging container (50) that is produced according to this method which has a container base (56) and a lateral boundary of the container that indicates the container wall (52) which constitutes the shell of the container (54), whereby the container wall is at least partially created by a foamed plastic material.

Abstract: A container comprises at least a first wall (2a) and a second wall (2b) presenting respective flaps (6) of plastic, plasticized or metallized material, engaging one with another in overlapping contact to interconnect the relative walls (2a, 2b). Each flap (6) is furnished with a strip (7) of material presenting a first face (7a) affixed to the flap (6), and a second face (7b), opposite from the first face (7a), able to retain a coating of liquid or paste adhesive; the second faces (7b) of the strips are bonded together to secure the joined flaps (6) one to another.

Abstract: A substrate storing container has a container body for accommodating substrates; and a door that is detachably fitted to an opening of the container body with a gasket interposed therebetween. The container body and door are separately formed of molding material containing synthetic resin having a water absorption of 0.1% or lower and outgassing in a total amount of 15 ppm or lower when measured after a 24 hour heating at 80 deg. C. by the dynamic headspace technique. The synthetic resin in the molding material is at least one kind selected from cycloolefin polymer, liquid crystal polymer, polyetheretherketone, polybutylene terephthalate, polyethylene terephthalate, and an alloy resin of cycloolefin polymer, liquid crystal polymer, polyetheretherketone, polybutylene terephthalate, or polyethylene terephthalate.

Abstract: A retort-resistant plastic container includes a base portion, a sidewall portion, and a neck portion. The base portion includes a domed portion and a lower annular portion. The sidewall portion extends upwardly from the base portion, and typically has a minimum thickness of 0.020 inches. The neck portion extends upwardly from the sidewall portion and includes an annular flange. In embodiments, the outer diameter of the lower annular portion is less than the inner diameter of the annular flange. Further, in some embodiments, the sidewall is substantially smooth absent various sidewall structural reinforcements (e.g., vacuum panels or reinforcement ribs). Moreover, for embodiments, the sidewall portion is at least 0.80 of the total vertical length of the container.

Abstract: A food storage container system including a plurality of food containers and a tray is provided. Each food container includes a container body defining an interior space for holding a product therein and a lid configured to open and close the interior space. The container body is formed from a material including a silicone elastomer. The tray includes a plurality of holders. Each holder defines a recess sized and shaped to removably hold one container of the plurality of containers therein.

Abstract: The reservoir according to the invention for receiving a fluid, in particular under a pressure that is elevated relative to the surroundings, comprises a hollow body that is delimited by a wall having a multi-layered structure, and a device for feeding the fluid to and carrying the fluid away from the hollow body, and is characterized in that the inner layer of the wall contains cross-linked polyethylene.

Abstract: Fuel tank or filler pipe for this tank comprising a multilayer wall constituted at least of one layer based on a reinforced thermoplastic composition and of one inner layer, intended to be in contact with the fuel, based on a non-reinforced thermoplastic composition. Use of such a tank/pipe in a hybrid vehicle.

Abstract: A flexible food package includes a laminate body defining an internal compartment. The laminate body includes an inner layer and an outer layer that are coupled together. At least one of the inner layer and the outer layer includes green polyethylene having a percent modern carbon value of at least 30 percent.

Abstract: A housing includes a metal shell and a support frame. The support frame is fixed in the bottom shell and includes a bottom plate and four side plates. The four side plates extend from a periphery of the bottom plate. The bottom plate defines a rectangular recess in a middle portion thereof by chemical etching, such that a thickness of the periphery of the bottom plate exceeds that of a middle portion of the bottom plate.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, machine, device, manufacture, circuit, composition of matter, and/or user interface adapted for and/or resulting from, and/or a method and/or machine-readable medium comprising machine-implementable instructions for, activities that can comprise and/or relate to, a composition comprising molecular matrix-residing chlorine dioxide and/or one or more hygroscopic and/or deliquescent salts.

Abstract: A tamperproof case for a genuine article which comprises a space for accommodating the article between first and second sheet members which are capable of being permanently bonded together in at least the area that substantially completely surrounds the space. At least one of the first and second sheet members comprises at least one security element that is invisible under light in the visible wavelength range. This abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: A detergent product comprises a container containing a detergent composition. The composition includes a percarbonate compound in an amount of greater than 20 wt %, preferably greater than 35%. The container is formed of an insoluble material. The detergent composition comprises a silicate in an amount of greater than 0.5 wt %.

Abstract: It is a method for producing a food-filled and sealed container having a high product value, in which a container lid made of resin is not deformed after sealing. In this method for producing a food-filled and sealed container, after a food is filled in a container body (10) made of thermoplastic resin, the container is sealed by heat sealing a container lid (20) made of thermoplastic resin, and the container body (10) and/or the container lid (20) have sealing surfaces (13, 24) provided with a concavity or convexity.

Abstract: Deformed web materials are disclosed. The web materials have discrete deformations formed therein. The deformations may be features in the form of portions of a web with apertures therein, protrusions, depressed areas, and combinations thereof. These features may extend out from the surface on one side of the web, or from both of the surfaces of the web. Different features may be intermixed with one another.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a plastic container which is substantially impervious to oxygen comprising the steps of corona treating a raw stock of polypropylene film; coating a first side of said raw stock of polypropylene film with an aqueous oxygen barrier solution; placing the film in an injection mold; and injection molding a polypropylene material into the mold to bring the polypropylene material in direct contact with the aqueous oxygen barrier solution. An oxygen resistant container has a floor. A sidewall extends from the floor. An oxygen barrier material is disposed on a film. The film is disposed on the container so that the oxygen barrier material is in direct contact with the sidewall. The oxygen barrier material is one of a nano-silicate and a nano-clay.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a fuel resistant material for use in collapsible fuel tanks that includes preparing a spreadable rubber mixture; spread coating the rubber mixture onto a fabric substrate; drying the rubber and fabric to create a primed fabric; applying a first rubber film on a first surface and a second rubber film on a second surface of the primed fabric, the first rubber film being applied at a thickness greater than a thickness on the second rubber film on the second surface to create an off balanced fabric; applying a third rubber film to the second surface to a produce a thickness substantially equal to that of the first surface to create a final coated product; and curing the final coated product.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a seamless can comprising a resin-coated steel plate, and featuring very excellent corrosion resistance and productivity. [Means for Solution] A draw-ironed steel can having a resin coating formed on at least the inner surface of the can, wherein the resin coating on the inner surface of the can has a tensile strength of 160 to 360 MPa.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing foil-ripened cheese comprising (i) introducing brined cheese into a cheese-ripening packaging containing an opening for receiving cheese, (ii) closing the packaging, and (iii) ripening the cheese, characterized in that the cheese-ripening packaging comprises a thermoplastic film coated with an antimicrobial composition comprising a binding agent and at least one antimicrobial compound, whereby (a) said binding agent swells, softens or dissolves in the water that is released from the cheese during its ripening, (b) the antimicrobial composition becomes part of the water phase that, due to ripening, becomes present between the outer cheese surface and the packaging, (c) the antimicrobial compound is able to migrate in the water phase and (d) antimicrobial compound is transferred to the outer cheese surface.