Fastening Or Sealing Patents (Class 53/416)
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Patent number: 11495078Abstract: An automated bakery kiosk 1000 takes orders for customized bakery products 7, prepares the bakery product 7, automatically customizes it, stores and dispenses the bakery product 7 with minimal assistance required from a store associate 5. It employs a customization subsystem 1100 which can write or decorate with an edible liquid 9, such as icing, on the bakery product 7. It also has temperature-controlled storage compartments 1100 which can be used to thaw the bakery product 7 so that it will be ready when it reaches its ultimate destination. There is a cleaning subsystem 1131 which cleans out the liquid 9, and an antimicrobial system 1139 which reduces microbes on the customization device 1100. The automated bakery kiosk 1000 also has a customer interface 1610 that works with the processor 1510 and transport mechanism 1300 to transport the customer's bakery product 7 to a pick-up compartment 1020 when the customer 3 provides a proper code to access the bakery product 7.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2019Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLCInventors: Jeremy L. Velten, Kurt William Robert Bessel
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Patent number: 10909648Abstract: A delivery system comprises a delivery vehicle configured to carry a delivery box to be delivered to a delivery destination thereon; and a carrier vehicle configured to carry the delivery vehicle thereon. The carrier vehicle performs exit control to get the delivery car carrying the delivery box to be delivered to the delivery destination out of the carrier vehicle at a relay point on a traveling route to the delivery destination, and the delivery vehicle performs traveling control on the traveling route from the relay point to the delivery destination, and fixes the delivery box to a delivery box fixture located at the delivery destination.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2017Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: V-Sync Co., Ltd.Inventor: Takaya Ibe
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Patent number: 9005551Abstract: A sample vessel may include a segmented tubule and an interface receiving the tubule. The segmented tubule may include an opening for receiving a sample material and at least one compressible section, the at least one compressible section having a wall constructed at least partially from a material having sufficient flexibility to permit compression of opposed sections of the wall into contact with one another, and at least two segments of the tubule being fluidically isolated from one another by a bonding of a fluid-tight seal between opposed sections of the tubule wall, wherein said fluid-tight seal irreversibly opens upon application of fluid pressure greater than a threshold value to permit selective fluid communication between the opposed sections. The interface may facilitate delivery of a sample material to the tubule through the opening.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2011Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.Inventors: Shuqi Chen, Lingjun Chen
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Publication number: 20150089902Abstract: A method is provided for making a magnetic structure. The method includes forming a composition of magnetizable ferrites in a carrier on a substrate at a first location. The method further includes magnetizing the composition on the substrate at a second location different from the first location. More specifically, the substrate may be formed into a packaging housing at the second location and filled with consumable products.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2013Publication date: April 2, 2015Inventors: Kerri Clark, Maximiliano Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20150040519Abstract: Packaging systems include a rotating table and a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart spool mount assemblies mounted to the rotating table at respective clipper stations. The spool mount assemblies can include a laterally extending centrifugal force retention shaft that faces an outer perimeter of the table.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventors: Dennis J. May, Samuel D. Griggs, Kuo-Raid Grant Chen
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Publication number: 20150020480Abstract: A method and system for automatic filling are provided. The system includes a drive assembly and a source of bladders to be filled wherein the bladders are joined in serial arrangement to a feeding web. The web is configured to be moved through the system using the drive assembly. The system further includes a nozzle configured to receive a flow of filling fluid and direct the flow of fluid into each bladder in turn and a closure device positioned proximate the nozzle wherein the closure device is configured to secure each bladder when filled such that each bladder remains filled after discharge from the system. The system also includes a trigger assembly configured to activate the closure device at a predetermined level of filling of each bladder.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2013Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventors: Jerome Anzio HARRIS, Suzanne Marie MILLS-WINKLER, Maureen Ann MCHALE
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Publication number: 20150001111Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to optical packages having a cover made of transparent material with a recess formed therein and methods of forming same. The recess may be formed in a periphery portion of the transparent material and may have various shapes and configurations. Adhesive is provided in at least a portion of the recess of the transparent material, which secures the transparent material to an image sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2013Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventor: Wing Shenq Wong
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Publication number: 20140366485Abstract: The invention relates to applicators for applying a solution or other composition (e.g., an antiseptic composition) to skin of a patient. The applicator may include a container body having a proximal end, a distal end, and a frangible member disposed at the distal end of the body. The applicator includes a first position where the container body and frangible member are a unitary piece (e.g., blow molded as a single piece), and a second position when the frangible member is rotated relative to the body to irreversibly break a weak point therebetween, releasing the composition in the hollow body through an opening. A porous applicator head may be positioned adjacent the distal end of the body and frangible member, so that the composition flows out the body, through the opening, and onto the head. The applicator may be formed in a blow-fill-seal process for improved sterility and ease of manufacture.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Applicant: THE CLOROX COMPANYInventors: CASPER W. CHIANG, Benjamin Ma
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Publication number: 20140270588Abstract: Reclosable fastener assembly includes a fastener comprising a pair of interlocking tracks including a first track having a male profile and a second track having a female profile, the fastener having a height and a width when the tracks are interlocked, a slider slidably mounted to the tracks for movement between a closed position and an open position, and at least one end stop located at an end of the fastener, the end stop formed integrally from at least one of the first and second tracks, the end stop having a wedge shape with a first end, a second end, and a lateral extent, the first end being proximate the fastener and having a height no greater than the height of the fastener, the end stop having a decreasing height from the first end to the second end, and the lateral extent extending beyond the width of the fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventor: James S. Blythe
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Publication number: 20140140642Abstract: Methods of sealing a woven laminated plastic bag are provided that result in no adhesive-to-adhesive contact. In various aspects the bag can be fabricated from woven polypropylene and/or polyethylene layer which can be laminated with a film layer, can form a pinch bottom bag, and can have one or both sides include graphics and/or printing. The bag can also provide a top end and/or a bottom end either or both of which provide a discrete area which may contain discrete graphics and/or printing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: Polytex Fibers CorporationInventor: Jacobo Bazbaz
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Publication number: 20140069059Abstract: A corrugated shipping container having an elongated container body with an open end, and a lid to cover the open end. The lid and container have a through-lid grip opening and one or more through-lid locking ports for locking the lid to the container body with a cable tie. The through-lid grip opening is configured with an ergonomic profile to improve the lifting, handling and carrying of the shipping container, particularly when weighed with shipping articles, such as a golf bag and set of golf clubs.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: March 13, 2014Inventor: William Mitchell SCOTT
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Publication number: 20140047799Abstract: The present invention is a bag sealing apparatus, which allows a user to fold, seal and carry bags including food bags. The present invention also allows the content of the engaged bag to stay fresh and wholesome for later uses. The present invention can be carried to a workplace of the user conveniently with one hand. The bag sealing apparatus is comprised of a bag securing rod and an elongated tube, whereto the bag securing rod is securely engaged. The bag securing rod is engaged to the elongated tube via the engagement of a raised dot on the bag securing rod to a fastener hole on the elongated tube. The engagement of the bag securing rod to the elongated tube allows the bag to be attached to both the bag securing rod and the elongated tube. Thus, the engagement allows the bag to be sealed by the bag sealing apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2012Publication date: February 20, 2014Inventor: Ching Hua WANG
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Patent number: 8650839Abstract: A closure having a device for lifting a liner from a container opening. The lifting device being a finger projecting from a hinge connection within the closure. The hinge connection is positioned from a depending skirt of the closure. The hinged finger disengages the liner from a sealing engagement with the container while engaging along substantially the same annulus spaced from the liner edge. A plurality of the hinged fingers may be used for the lifting device. The closure may be used in various retort and aseptic applications, as well as provide for tamper indication.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2008Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Berry Plastics CorporationInventors: Clayton L. Robinson, Randall G. Bush, William J. Shankland, Kiran M. D'Silva, Louis John Marsella, Gary V. Montgomery
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Patent number: 8650837Abstract: A product roll packaging apparatus includes a transfer unit for lifting and transferring a product roll from a conveyor, a wrapping unit for wrapping a protective sheet around the roll and attaching an end thereof with an adhesive tape, a protective sheet supply unit for cutting off the sheet from a sheet roll and supplying it along a protective sheet path line to the wrapping unit, and a tape supply unit for supplying the tape to the end of the cut sheet. The transfer unit includes a position correcting mechanism for establishing a reference line depending on the roll size, and bringing a reference end face of the roll into alignment with a vertical plane including the reference line. The protective sheet supply unit includes an edge position control mechanism for bringing a reference edge of the sheet into alignment with the reference line corresponding to the roll size.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2011Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: FUJIFILM CorporationInventors: Fumio Watanabe, Tsutomu Tada, Nobuyasu Akiyoshi, Yasushi Kikuchi, Toshiaki Kenmotsu
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Publication number: 20140034183Abstract: Cap can include a cap body mountable to a container. A main bore is disposed in the cap body. A movable component holder has a lower end, an upper end, and a space sized and configured to contain a dispensable component. At least a first seal provides sealing between an inner surface of the cap body and an outer surface of the component holder. The first seal at least one of is disposed on a generally circumferential wall and is located axially above an annular upper wall of the cap body, is arranged on a generally circumferential wall that can deflect slightly radially outwardly, projects from the inner surface of the cap body, is axially fixed to the inner surface of the cap body, is disposed at an upper end of the main bore, is arranged above an uppermost annular surface of the cap body, is slidably engageable with an outer circumferential surface of the component holder, is located adjacent an upper end of an inner tubular section of the cap body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: VIZ ENTERPRISES, LLCInventors: Richard A. GROSS, Dieter F. LAY
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Publication number: 20140000219Abstract: A resealable packaging container for housing goods includes a wrapper of a flexible material that encloses the goods within. A perforated panel is cut into the wrapper for movement between open and closed positions. The perforated panel defines a wrapper opening in the wrapper when the perforated panel is in the open position to allow access to the goods disposed within the resealable packaging container. A pressure sensitive coated collar adhesively engages the inner surface of the wrapper underneath the perforated panel to partially surround the wrapper opening. The pressure sensitive coated collar includes an open central portion that is disposed inwardly of the wrapper opening and an exposed region that extends between the wrapper opening and the open central portion. The perforated panel reseals to the exposed region of the pressure sensitive coated collar in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2012Publication date: January 2, 2014Inventor: Paul Pezzoli
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Patent number: 8499532Abstract: A method for clearing stalled containers in a taping or other container sealer includes the steps of (i) conveying a container to a sealing station, (ii) sealing the container with a sealer at the sealing station as the container travels through the sealing station, (iii) detecting a stalled container in the sealing station, and (iv) raising the sealer upon detection of a stalled container in the sealing station to relieve the stalled condition so that the container travels through the sealing station and is sealed by the sealer. Raising the sealer can clear the stalled container, thereby minimizing or eliminating events that require an operator's attention.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2009Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Ranpak Corp.Inventors: Kevin William Park, Paul Francis Deimling, James J. Corbett
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Publication number: 20130178823Abstract: A wet/dry auto-mixing injector having a mixing device containing at least one microfluidic channel for mixing or dissolving a dry component with a wet component stored in the injector device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: WINDGAP MEDICAL DEVICES LLCInventors: Brent Alan Buchine, Christopher John Stepanian, Ralph Navarro, Adam Richard Standley
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Publication number: 20130168267Abstract: The present invention is an odor nullifier for footwear comprising: a moisture absorbing fabric bag having a first and second fold, a vertical seam, an opening and a sealing member for sealing the opening, the fabric bag having a length and width for being received internally in a shoe; a scent carrier manufactured from a mixture consisting of 49% by weight of fine cut cellulose fiber, 49% by weight of granular vermiculite and 2% by weight of fragrant oil, the scent carrier disposed inside the fabric bag; wood shavings and dried flowers contained inside the fabric bag wherein the wood shavings are present in a quantity of at least 50% of the total weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2012Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: MVLE, INC.Inventor: MVLE, Inc.
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Patent number: 8448800Abstract: The invention relates to a method of assembling a cap (20) of a closure device (9) with an open end (6, 7) of a housing container (5) for forming a container system (1) for body fluids, tissue parts or tissue cultures, whereby a relative rotating or pivoting movement is effected between the cap (20) and the housing container (5) about a common longitudinal axis (14). In order to generate the relative movement, a pressing force (F) is applied to at least one of the components to be assembled directed more or less in the direction of the longitudinal axis (14). The invention further relates to a cap (20) for forming the closure device (9), a housing container (5) and a container system (1) obtained as a result, comprising at least the cap (20), a sealing device (21) device retained in it and the housing container (5).Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2005Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Greiner Bio-One GmbHInventor: Franz Konrad
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Publication number: 20120291402Abstract: A method and apparatus for sealing a bag made of a polymeric material by applying heat activated layers on different portions of the bag, wherein the first adhesive layer and the second adhesive layer have respective heat activation temperatures below the softening point temperature of the polymeric material; after creasing the bag along a fold line, applying heat at a temperature below the softening point temperature of the polymeric material to activate the first adhesive layer and the second adhesive layer to adhesive states after the bag has been filled with contents; and folding the bag to form an adhesive-to adhesive seal by contact between the heat activated first adhesive layer and the heat activated second adhesive layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: COATING EXCELLENCE INTERNATIONAL LLCInventor: Mark E. Jansen
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Patent number: 8291679Abstract: A pill receptacle has a number of recessed pill compartments formed therein. The method comprises the steps of providing a cover sheet member that has a sealing sheet with a top identification surface on which information can be printed and a bottom adhesive surface provided with an adhesive. The cover sheet member further has a protective sheet that removably overlays the sealing sheet on its adhesive surface. First weakness zones are provided on the cover sheet member, that extend transversely through the sealing sheet and the protective sheet in a registering fashion to define first cutaway lines on the cover sheet member. A fraction of the cover sheet member is separated from the rest of the cover sheet member along at least some of the first cutaway lines, including concurrently separating corresponding fractions of the sealing sheet and the protective sheet in registering fashion. The protective sheet fraction is peeled away from the sealing sheet fraction on the cover sheet member fraction.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2010Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Richards Packaging Inc.Inventor: Gilles Bourque
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Publication number: 20120261476Abstract: A wirelessly detectable tamper-evident seal (1) including a receptacle part (10) and a frangible part (50), the receptacle part (10) including a first receptacle (10a) and a second receptacle (10b-d) attachable to a container to seal a closure of the container and the frangible part (50) including a first portion (51) and a second portion (52) frangibly connected to each other, the first receptacle (10a) adapted to receive the first portion (51) and the second receptacle (10b-d) adapted to receive the second portion (52), the frangible part (50) including a transponder (54), the second portion (52) able to be trapped against movement in the reverse direction in the second receptacle (10b-d) to effect a tamper evident seal between the first and second receptacles (10a-d), wherein the transponder (54) includes at least two circuit interruption locations (94a, 94b) that must be connected to activate the transponder (54) and the transponder (54) is activatable by inserting the second portion (51) in the second reType: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2010Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: Visibility Solutions Pty LtdInventors: Gary Bortz, Jonathan Hugh Elcombe, Kevin John Partridge
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Publication number: 20120219240Abstract: A tamper evident structure (10) for flexible packages is disclosed to include a slider-zipper assembly (100) and a tamper evident diaphragm (200). The slider-zipper assembly includes a slider (102) engaged with a zipper (104). The zipper includes a longitudinal male element (106) engageable to a longitudinal female element (108), a first flap (114) and a second flap (116) extending downwardly along the respective length from the longitudinal male and the longitudinal female element. Further, the tamper evident diaphragm includes a plurality of temperature sensitive ribs (202) configured along the length on an outer surface thereof, and a pressure sensitive weak line (204) configured centrally along the length of the tamper evident diaphragm.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2011Publication date: August 30, 2012Inventor: Ashok Chaturvedi
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Publication number: 20120193253Abstract: An optical disk (“compact disk,” “CD,” “DVD,” or other “optical disk”) case is disclosed which utilizes spaces within such “CD Jewel Cases” to store, transport, display, sample, and market other products. The largest of such spaces unused within CD Cases is a hinge space located at or near the point where the bottom and top covers are joined in a movable “hinge.” A marketing method for presenting two or more items to a prospective purchaser using the CD Case of the present invention is also disclosed for co-marketing products, or premiums or gifts offered with products, in which items may then be stored and transported with the optical disk and its case, and eventually presented to a potential purchaser in the same CD Case at the “point of sale” for the optical disk or the additional item.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Inventor: Mark Husmann
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Patent number: 8232483Abstract: A method and a device for weighing weighable goods placed in a bag (24) having a filling opening (25) are characterized according to this invention in that the bag (24) is hung from a load suspension part (13) with an area of the bag adjacent to the filling opening (25) and the weight force corresponding to the weighable goods is transferred from here to a load cell (4) which forms a corresponding weight value.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2008Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Mettler-Toledo (Albstadt) GmbHInventor: Herbert Murdter
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Publication number: 20120159903Abstract: A length of fastener stock 111 includes opposing first and second continuous side members 113-1 and 113-2 which are coupled together by a plurality of flexible cross-links 117. Individual fasteners 121 are selectively obtained from the stock 111 by cutting or separating the side members 113-1 and 113-2 at appropriate points (i.e., midway) between the cross-links or filaments 115. Accordingly, each fastener 121 will include a first cross-bar 123-1, which has been cut from side member 113-1, and a second cross-bar 123-2, which has been cut from side member 113-2, the cross-bars 123-1 and 123-2 being interconnected by the flexible filament 115. Suitably, with respect to an axial cross-section thereof, the width W of the flexible filament 115 is greater than or equal to approximately one and a half times the height H of the filament 115.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2011Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: AVERY DENNISON CORPORATIONInventors: William J. Cooper, Adam Dickson
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Publication number: 20120047849Abstract: The disclosure relates to relates to the use of trim sensors, registration sensors or pressure sensors to sense the position of a zipper during the manufacture of reclosable packages, particularly manufacturing processes wherein the ends of the zipper need to line up at the fin seal to insure success of the closure. The output of the sensors is used to adjust belt or roller speeds, or similar operational parameters to bring the zipper profiles into alignment at the fin seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORK INC.Inventors: Rusty KOENIGKRAMER, Murray Edward Bruce LEIGHTON
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Publication number: 20110127268Abstract: The present application provides a container, such as a metal or plastic can, that has a rim with an integral heat seal zone (26) and a heat sealable powder or hot melt coating (42) applied to the heat seal zone (26) of the upper rim. In another embodiment, the container includes: a sidewall having an upper rim, wherein the upper rim includes an upwardly inclined and integrally formed heat seal zone (26); a heat sealable coating (42) applied to the heat seal zone (26) of the upper rim; and a peelable foil lid (30) removably attached to the heat seal zone (26) of the upper rim.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2009Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: VALSPAR SOURCING, INC.Inventors: Paul Boehler, Raffaele Martinoni
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Publication number: 20110114355Abstract: Frames (3) applied on a wafer (1) are leveled and covered with a covering film, such that gas-tight housings are formed for component structures (5), in particular for filter or MEMS structures. Inner columns (4) can be provided for supporting the housing and for the ground connection; outer columns (4) can be provided for the electrical connection and are connected to the component structures by means of conductor tracks (6) that are electrically insulated from the frames (3).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2009Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: EPCOS AGInventors: Christian Bauer, Hans Krueger, Juergen Portmann, Alois Stelzl
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Publication number: 20110100849Abstract: A pack comprises a carrier for a plurality of closures for closing an opened package and configured such that the self-adhesive closures can be extended from the carrier to facilitate access to the self-adhesive closures for removal from the pack.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2008Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: Stayseal LimitedInventor: Terrall Jay Thompson
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Patent number: 7908824Abstract: An individual package of an absorbent article permits a base end of a tape to be bonded with sufficiently large bonding strength without complicating packaging process and increasing manufacturing cost. The absorbent article is wrapped by a package sheet having side edge portions and end edges, and one end edge is overlapped over the other end edge. The package sheet is sealed along the side edge portions, a base end of a tape is fixed on the surface of the package sheet located outside in an overlapping portion, and a free end of the tape extends across one end edge and is releasably adhered on the outer surface of the package sheet adjacent one end edge. The package sheet has a surface, on which the base end of the tape is fixed, the surface being smoothed by a smoothing process.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2008Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Uni-Charm CorporationInventors: Kenichiro Kuroda, Wataru Yoshimasa, Satoshi Nozaki, Masahiro Kashiwagi, Noritatsu Tamagawa
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Publication number: 20100288721Abstract: A container assembly including a composite inner seal with a removable coupon affixed thereon by a pressure-sensitive agent, thus sealing an opening of the container is disclosed. In some embodiments, the removable coupon is capable of being removed intact. Methods of manufacturing a container assembly including fabricating an inner composite seal and a removable coupon are disclosed. The removable component is removably affixed to a top surface of the inner composite seal by application of a pressure-sensitive agent thus forming a multi-layered seal. The multi-layered seal may be positioned and/or inserted within a container cap in preparation for completing downstream bottling of a medicinal substance. Methods of providing a product/residue-free removable coupon to a user wherein the removable coupon is included within the container assembly, but free from contact with the product within the container are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2009Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: PHARMAVITE LLCInventor: Gail V. Atkin
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Publication number: 20100281830Abstract: The invention concerns a machine (1) for automatic placement of sliders, including in particular: a first supplier (100) for supplying closure profiles (20), said closure profiles (20) being provided with complementary means (22) allowing the progression of the closure profiles (20) in said machine (1); a second supplier (200) for supplying sliders (10); a device (400) for placing sliders (10); and a separator guide (300), situated opposite the device (400) for placing sliders, said guide (300) comprising a guide channel (310a, 310b) in which the closure profiles (20) progress, the width of said channel (310a, 310b) being smaller than the thickness of the closure means (22), such that when the profiles (20) are brought by the supply means (100) into the separator guide (300), the closure means (22) do not penetrate the guide channel (310a, 310b) while the portion (23) underlying said closure means (22) is squeezed by the walls of the guide channel (310a, 310b), in order to separate the respective free endsType: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2010Publication date: November 11, 2010Inventor: Michel Barreaux
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Publication number: 20100270309Abstract: A package includes at least one closed end including a pair of opposed package panels, each face of the pair of opposed package faces including an interior side and an exterior face, at least one panel comprising a woven polymer material, wherein the interior faces of the package panels are joined to one another to define an interior joined area, the joined panels being folded towards and joined to the exterior face of the package to define a second joined area.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Inventors: John C. Files, Scott Beckstrom
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Publication number: 20100213092Abstract: Techniques for providing cost effective and tamper evident prepaid card packaging are described. By forming a tear strip in a panel of the prepaid card packaging and aligning an activation bar code or other indicia on the card with the tear strip when mounting the card within the packaging, the security of the activation indicia can be maintained until after purchase. After purchase, access can be achieved by tearing away the tear strip and the card can be activated in a secure manner. Because the activation indicia is maintained secure until after purchase, if desired a single number, for example, a card account number can be used to identify both the card account and to activate the card.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: Oberthur Technologies of America Corp.Inventor: James Robert Swain
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Patent number: 7726099Abstract: A case sealing device is provided for applying a sealing tape to a surface of a case to be sealed. The device includes a work surface. A first portion of the work surface defines an entry region and a second portion of the work surface defines an exit region. A taping assembly is mounted adjacent the work surface between the entry region and the exit region. The taping assembly includes a taping head and a taping head linkage. The linkage has a rotatable first end and a second end. The second end is secured to the taping head. The taping head is adapted to hold an associated roll of tape. The taping head and the taping head linkage are configured to cooperate to dispense a strip of the tape from the taping head onto the surface of the case to be sealed as the case to be sealed is brought into contact with the taping assembly during sliding movement from the entry region to the exit region of the work surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2007Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Better Case Sealer LLCInventors: Hugh Kendall Boice, III, Thomas Westlake Buschman, Westlake David Buschman
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Publication number: 20100089787Abstract: A fastener system includes a toy product, a support platform, and a plug that engages a keyhole formed into the product. The plug includes a base and a pronged key extending from the base. The support platform includes a through-hole that permits the passage of the key into the packaging. One or more integrally-formed biasing members are located on the base of the plug to draw the key toward the product and create a secure connection. The pronged key may be formed from a plastic material and configured such that it plastically deforms but remains attached to the key when and predetermined force is applied to the key to pull the key from a misaligned position with respect to the key hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicant: MATTEL, INC.Inventor: Timothy J. Trapp
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Publication number: 20100084301Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a product fastening system and, in particular, to a mechanism for securing a toy within product packaging. The packaging may include a toy support platform having a through-hole extending from a first surface to a second surface; a pliable strip configured to pass through the through-hole formed in the toy support platform and a fastener clip that captures the pliable strip to secure the toy to the support platform. The fastener clip may include a base with a plurality of notches formed therein. In operation, the pliable strip is wrapped around the toy object. The ends of the pliable strip are inserted through the through hole and inserted into the notch, becoming secured therein without the need for braiding or twisting the ends of the pliable strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2008Publication date: April 8, 2010Applicant: MATTEL, INC.Inventors: Timothy J. Trapp, Charles Smith
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Publication number: 20100072196Abstract: A food package that controllably vents when heated in the microwave, and method of making the same, is provided. A microwave susceptor is provided to heat-weaken a sealant or wall during microwave heating and allow the seal to controllably fail. The susceptor can be attached to the food package as an adhesive tab, incorporated directly into the food packaging material, or incorporated into a flexible sleeve around the food package. Optionally, flap guards can be provided as part of the flexible sleeve to guard against the ejection of food particles from the package when the seal fails.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2008Publication date: March 25, 2010Inventors: Adam Avis, Eduard Edwards, Joe Sagel, David Miller
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Patent number: 7673437Abstract: A reclosable package having a slider-operated zipper wherein the contents of the package are accessed through the front wall of the package, not through the top of the package. The reclosable package comprises: a bag body comprising front and rear walls of bag making material; a flexible zipper joined to the front wall and not joined to the rear wall; and a slider mounted to the zipper, the slider being movable in a first direction along the zipper for opening the zipper and movable in a second direction along the zipper for closing the zipper. Alternatively, the flexible zipper is joined to the front wall along first and second zones of joinder disposed at different heights on the front wall, and is joined to the rear wall only in zones of joinder where the zipper is joined to both of the front and rear walls.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2005Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: John H. Schneider, Steven Ausnit
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Publication number: 20100025278Abstract: High visual impact plastic packaging is described as well as methods for producing such packaging. Printing on multiple surfaces of a package to obtain appealing visual effects is described. Methods of sealing plastic packages are described, including some that use heat sealing techniques. Plasticized or laminated paperboard materials can be used, as well as plastic materials such as recycled and/or recyclable polyurethane.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2009Publication date: February 4, 2010Applicant: One Source Industries, LLCInventor: Christopher R. Tilton
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Publication number: 20100011707Abstract: A method of manufacturing a packaging bag includes steps of: preparing a sheet of rectangular film material; forming a bag body from the sheet of the rectangular film material; preparing a shaping member; preparing and attaching a fastener; forming a vertical sealing portion; forming the bottom surface portion so as to include a lower end seal portion; a triangular folded portion; and a flat surface folding portion; and forming the lower sealing portion so as to include a central sealing portion; and a side sealing portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: HOSOKAWA YOKO CO., LTD.Inventors: Kenji NAGATA, Toru ICHIKAWA
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Patent number: 7644902Abstract: A clamping fixture for a retort process wherein a clamping fixture is disposed about a container having a seal positioned over a container-dispensing aperture. The clamping fixture applies a force to an outer surface of the seal in order to combat internal vapor pressures, which rise during a retort process and may break the seal. A first embodiment may be used with a manual process while a second embodiment may be used with a multiple station automated retort process.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2003Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: Rexam Medical Packaging Inc.Inventors: Randy K. Julian, Gary V. Montgomery
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Publication number: 20090320408Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming cavities in pouches. The packages are used for packaging sterile medical products. The apparatus has a frame and a tongue plate member. A pouch is placed onto the tongue plate member to form a cavity into at least one side of the pouch.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2008Publication date: December 31, 2009Inventors: Clifford Dey, Dwayne Looney, Michael Pohle, Robert Cerwin
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Publication number: 20090304307Abstract: A bag having an integral closure mechanism includes perforated lines along which the bag is torn to form handles, wherein each of the perforated lines includes an aperture at opposite ends thereof for inhibiting tearing of the bag beyond the perforated lines. The handles are used to tie the bag closed. Finger apertures along the perforated liens in-between opposite ends thereof for facilitating tearing of the bag along the perforated lines to form the handles. Methods of making and using the bag are similarly disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2009Publication date: December 10, 2009Inventors: Michael Diep, Ian D. Kovacevich
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Publication number: 20090261001Abstract: A glove packaging comprises a container for holding the gloves and a barrier positioned to cover at least a portion of an opening in the container. The barrier protects the gloves from airborne particles and other materials or contaminants that may contaminate the gloves prior to removal from the packaging. The barrier also includes an antimicrobial material for protecting the gloves from microorganisms, pathogens or other materials or contaminants that come in contact with the barrier to further reduce the possibility of contamination.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2008Publication date: October 22, 2009Applicant: MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Min Yao, Samuel T.H. Amdur, III
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Publication number: 20090173043Abstract: A filter setting and sealing apparatus includes a wobble plate mounted to press a filter edge into a plane defined by the top rim of a brew cup. A sealer defined by expandable sealer jaws is moveable into the filter. The jaws are actuated for radial outward expansion to seal the filter to the cup proximate the filter rim and cup edge. A second sealer is used to seal any gaps remaining in the seal after initial sealing. Methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2008Publication date: July 9, 2009Applicant: Packaging Technologies, IncInventors: James A. Bloome, Kelly D. Eastman, Rick A. Meeker, Rodney P. Smith
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Publication number: 20090139894Abstract: A medicament dispenser can include a first side surface, a second side surface spaced from and substantially opposed to the first side surface, and a medicament packaging structure located between the first side surface and second side surface. A pivot structure can extend between the first side surface and the second side surface, and the medicament packaging structure can be rotatable about the pivot structure. Thus, the medicament packaging structure can be rotated from an enclosed state in which the medicament packaging structure is substantially enclosed by the first side surface and/or second side surface, to an exposed state in which the medicament packaging structure is substantially exposed from at least one of the first side surface and/or second side surface to provide user access to the medicament(s) stored in the medicament packaging structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2009Publication date: June 4, 2009Inventor: John BITNER
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Publication number: 20090038266Abstract: A wrapper for wrapping a flower pot and/or floral grouping. The wrapper is constructed of a sheet of material having an extension attached to a portion of the sheet of material. Preferably the extension has a lace pattern thereon. When the wrapper is formed about a flower pot to form a decorative cover, upper edges of the sheet of material and extension cooperate to form a skirt portion preferably having at least two separate edges providing a “two-sheet” effect in the decorative cover. The wrapper may have extensions on opposing ends of the sheet of material and may having one or more additional overlapping extensions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2008Publication date: February 12, 2009Inventor: Donald E. Weder