Abstract: The present disclosure relates to thermoplastic films and products formed therefrom that include additive components effectively compartmentalized based on diffusion characteristics of the additive components. For example, first and second additive components are localized on a thermoplastic film in a manner that as the additive components diffuse, they minimize or avoid interaction. Specifically, the thermoplastic film is folded over itself to create an air gap that causes the additive components to desorb, diffuse into the air gap, and then absorb into the film at a position across the air gap rather than diffusing substantially laterally across the thermoplastic film. By ensuring that the additive components diffuse up and down rather than laterally and by laterally offsetting the additive components, one or more implementations effectively compartmentalize the antagonistic components.

Abstract: A method for producing a liner hose (2) for lining pipelines, comprising the method steps of moving a circumferentially closed inner film hose (4) over a winding mandrel (6) of a winding apparatus (8) and wrapping the inner film hose (4), which is guided on the winding mandrel (6) by means of a guide mechanism (18), with a fibrous strip (12) which has been impregnated with curable reaction resin, is characterized in that the inner film hose (4) is guided via endless pulling means (14) that circulate without a drive, and in that the inner film hose (4) that has been wrapped with the fibrous strip (12) is moved off of the winding mandrel (6) solely by a pull-off mechanism (16) which acts from the outside on the fibrous strip (12). The invention further relates to a device for carrying out the method.

Abstract: Microwaveable popcorn arrangements are provided, the arrangement being a bag having a popcorn charge of popcorn kernels and oil/fat component therein. The arrangements include folded bags having preferred, internal, seal and/or adhesive field configurations. The preferred configurations inhibit the undesired flow of oil/fat from the popcorn charge. Microwave popcorn products and methods of preparation and use, are provided.

Abstract: A tool bag that includes a tool bag body formed from a base with first and second endwalls attached to opposite end portions of the base. The tool bag body also includes a first sidewall attached to a side of the tool bag body that is releasably attached to the first endwall and releasably attached to the second endwall, and a second sidewall attached to a second side of the tool bag body opposite the first sidewall. The second sidewall includes a sidewall section flexibly joined to a cover section, where the sidewall section is releasably attached to vertical portions of the first endwall and the second endwall. The removable cover is removably attachable to a top portion of the first and second endwalls. The tool bag can also include a rotatable handle and a tool wall for simple, secure storage of tools.

Abstract: Multi-layered bags include an outer layer or bag and an inner layer or bag that is shorter than the outer layer or bag. The shortened inner layer or bag can stretch or expand to the outer layer or bag when loaded with objects or otherwise strained. Such multi-layered bags can allow for a reduction in thermoplastic material without compromising the strength of the multi-layered bag. In various implementations, the inner layer or bag may be non-continuously laminated, continuously laminated, or joined only along one or more edges to the outer layer or bag. Implementations including non-continuous bonds securing the inner layer or bag to the outer layer or bag can provide additional strength to the bag. Methods of forming multi-layered bags with a shortened inner layer including inserting an inner layer within an outer layer and then joining the layers to form a bag.

Abstract: Tear resistant flexible polymeric film having at least one embossed zone, the at least one embossed zone comprising a plurality of adjacent embossed patterns (8) through the film material, each embossed pattern (8) comprising either at least one spiral embossed rib formation (12) having a plurality of turns spaced from each other by corresponding spiral less-embossed film material (20) or an array of concentric embossed rib formations (12) spaced from each other by corresponding concentric less-embossed film material (20), wherein the embossed rib formation or formations (12) are formed by stretching the film material thereof relative to said less-embossed film material (20). The film may be in the form of a bag, particularly a thin-walled disposable bag, in which the embossed patterns (8) increase the tear resistance of the bag. The embossed patterns may extend across the entire embossed zone.

Abstract: A pet waste recovery and disposal apparatus, including a reusable soft-sided container in the general construction of a sleeve, having a closable top and a closable bottom adapted to receive a disposable bag therein, said disposable bag, in a preferred embodiment, having a closure means, such as a drawstring to close the top of the bag. A further embodiment of the invention includes the reusable soft-sided container in combination with the disposable bag having a drawstring closure means, the reusable soft-sided container having a second aperture through which the ends of the drawstrings of the disposable bag are threaded, the disposable bag having its inside surface outwardly exposed when the reusable soft-sided container is in the right side out position and the disposable bag being in the interior of the reusable soft-sided container when in the reusable soft sided container is in the wrong side out position.

Abstract: A bag has a first compartment for receiving a food item, a second compartment for receiving a beverage container, the second compartment having an open end for receiving the beverage container and a closed end opposite the open end. The closed end has a rounded profile when the bag is in a flattened condition, and is radially expandable to allow the bag to stand upright.

Abstract: An apparatus for washing items comprises a generally cylindrical mesh housing; a first wall and a second wall, said first wall and said second wall being positioned within said housing so as to define first, second and third compartments in said housing; an opening in each of said compartments through which an item to be washed can be placed in or removed from a respective compartment; and a closure device for closing said compartments to retain said items in said compartments when said items are being washed. The first wall and said second wall may each comprise an endless pocket and a stiffener disposed within said pocket. A polymer loop may be used to stiffen said first wall and said second wall. A method of using the apparatus to wash various items, including those of delicate fabrics.

Abstract: An cover for protecting a helmet, such as a motorcycle or sports helmet, including a substantially circular material portion having an outer periphery, a first open tube end positioned on the outer periphery, a second open tube end positioned on the outer periphery substantially adjacent the first open tube end and a hollow tube portion extending along the outer periphery from the first open tube end to the second open tube end. A first drawstring end extends from the first open tube end and a second drawstring end extending from the second open tube end with a drawstring extending through the hollow tube portion between the first drawstring end and the second drawstring end. The cover is adapted to wick moisture therethrough to minimize the risk of mildewing of an enclosed helmet. The drawstring and hollow tube portion defining an opening for insertion of the helmet into the cover, wherein the size of the opening is inversely related to the extension of the drawstring from the open ends.

Abstract: A stretchable bag includes an enclosed bag body made of a bag fabric. The bag body has an opening at one place thereof. The bag fabric includes an elastic layer and a surface layer adhered thereto. The elastic layer is preferably formed from foamed polybutylene gum or styrene or butadiene gum. The surface layer being preferably formed a fabric of nylon yarns or polyester yarns. The bag body has an elasticity that enables the opening to be stretched open to facilitate placement of articles into the bag body and to contract thereafter to ensure that the contents of the bag body do not fall out. At least one side of the bag fabric is provided with an ornamental layer to enhance visual effects.

Abstract: An article for shrink packaging bone-in food masses such as meat cuts comprising a thin-walled heat shrinkable thermoplastic film bag and a thick-walled nonheat shrinkable thermoplastic film patch having its inner surface bonded to the bag outer surface. Both surfaces have high energy as the sole bonding means and the patch-bag bond strength increases during heat shrinking around the meat mass such that the bag portion adhered to the patch shrinks less than the rest of the bag.

Abstract: A carrying bag comprises at least one extensible panel forming at least a part of the external walls of the bag. The extensible panel is of a composite material composed of a sheet of a stretch-knit fabric and a multiplicity of elongated strips of a durable, substantially non-extensible material joined to the fabric sheet in closely spaced relation by stitching located proximate to the centers of the strips, thereby leaving portions of the fabric sheet underlying the major portions of the strips free to stretch.

Abstract: A multi-mode playball whose components are a shaped casing of flexible material having an opening therein that is closable by a drawstring whose end portions, when the string is drawn, then extend from the closed opening, and a toy balloon, which in its uninflated state is insertable into the casing and when then inflated stretches to conform to the shape of the casing to create a pneumatic playball. The playball is operable in any one of three modes, the first being a ball mode in which the end portions of the drawn string are inserted into the casing before the balloon is inflated and the resultant pneumatic ball can then be thrown, kicked and bounced. In the second or bop mode, the pneumatic ball is tethered by the end portion of the drawstring whereby the ball can then be punched back and forth.

Abstract: In a dispenser of the kind used for dispensing a fluid by applying pressure on a container, a bag assembly is provided with a tubular pleated bag, a ribbed coating being formed over the bag by dipping. After the bag is selectively discharged causing the bag to collapse, the bag folds along the pleats under the influence of the coating until substantially all of the fluid has been removed. The assembly is made by forming the bag into a pleated shape and then dipping the bag into a suitable material to form a coating with beads. After the coating dries the bag is inserted into the energy tube.

Abstract: An article including at least one segment which is capable of being elastically shirred along at least a portion of its length subsequent to manufacture of the article, preferably by mechanical manipulation of a predetermined portion of the elastically shirrable segment. The predetermined mechanically manipulatable portion of the elastically shirrable segment preferably comprises an elastomeric monomer which is maintained in a prestretched and tensioned condition in the desired direction of shirring. The opposed ends of the elastically shirrable segment in the article are interconnected to one another through the prestretched and tensioned elastomeric member.

Abstract: A collapsible package for extrudable comestibles, such as soft-frozen ice cream, includes a cone-shaped laminated body portion comprised of inner polymer film ply bonded to a structural ply, a nozzle secured at the top of the cone-shaped body portion and a cap or cover across the nozzle aperture. The bond between the polymer film and the structural ply is strippable and has a bond strength of between 65 and 300 grams/inch.

Abstract: A disposable, flexible, expandable lantern-shaped liner open at two ends is provided for use with a pneumatically-assisted, cup-shaped bag of the type used for transporting, storing and discharging diverse materials. The liner is equipped with pressure-sensitive adhesive spots for adherence and conformity to the shape of the bag upon inflation of the bag and liner. Liner are provided for detaching the liner from the bag for convenient disposal following discharge of material.

Abstract: A bag for mother's milk made of a laminated film or tube prepared through extrusion molding for containing mother's milk therein comprising a sealing portion provided on at least one side of the bag and extended across the extrusion direction and notches provided on the sealing portion for opening the sealing portion along the extrusion direction, while the bag is tightly sealed without any object therein, and a funnel-shaped reflux preventing member.

Abstract: A bag for the preservation of mother's milk made of a laminated film or laminated tube obtained from an extrusion molding, wherein said bag comprises sealing portion(s) provided on the side(s) of the bag and extended in the transverse direction to the direction of said extrusion, and notches provided on the sealing portion(s) at the direction of said extrusion in order to open the bag along the direction of the extrusion, the bag being hermetically or tightly sealed while substantially containing nothing therein.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an improved open-ended flexible plastic container which is adapted to package a meat article having protruding bone sections. In particular, the container comprises a flexible bag preferrably formed from an oriented, i.e. heat shrinkable, and heat sealable plastic material. Since the bag material is susceptible to puncture by bone sections which may protrude from a meat article, one face of at least one side of the bag is provided with a sheet of material which is more resistant to bone puncture than the bag material. The sheet may be adhered on an interior or exterior face of the side of the bag, as desired. The puncture resistant sheet is located on and adhered to the bag in such a manner that it can be aligned with and overlie the protruding bone sections upon insertion of the meat article into the bag. Preferably the sheet of puncture resistant material is smaller in size than the face of the side of the bag to which the sheet is adhered.