Abstract: A product in a closed container, (A) the product releasing and/or containing H.sub.2 S, and (B) the container being permeable to gases, another container, largely impermeable to gases and holding an H.sub.2 S absorber, being arranged around said container. The product especially may be infusion solutions containing substances which can release or generate H.sub.2 S, in addition to other amino acids, if desired. The solutions according to the invention clearly are more durable and contain less H.sub.2 S than comparable known solutions of the art.

Abstract: An inflatable wrapping apparatus comprises a substantially self supporting base for placing an article to be wrapped thereon, and an inflatable wrap attachable to the base for decoratively wrapping and securing the article in place. A periphery of a first portion of the wrap is matably attachable to a periphery of the base for enabling the first portion to substantially encompass and cover the article thereon. The first portion of the wrap separates the article from a second portion of the wrap, and the second portion has a dimension greater than the first portion. Upon inflating the wrap, the first portion inflates in a direction toward the base to substantially engulf and secure the article in place, and the second portion of the wrap inflates in a direction away from the base to provide a decorative feature of the wrap. In an alternate embodiment, the inflatable wrap is coupled to the base by an adjoining edge, providing a simple, single component wrapping apparatus.

Abstract: A method of packaging a food product employing a tray having side walls defining a cavity in an outwardly directed flange extending around the perimeter of the tray, the flange being adapted to receive a pair of membranes to enclose the tray. The lower membrane is the more permeable of the two. It may be attached to a first surface of the flange. The second membrane is attached to a second outer surface of the flange without direct connection except through the tray to the more permeable membrane. The two connection surfaces may be separated by a depression to facilitate the cutting away of the material forming the more permeable membrane in a continuous manufacturing process. With the less permeable membrane in place, a desired gaseous environment may be maintained within the package. When it is desired to change the gaseous environment, the upper less permeable membrane may be peeled away allowing gaseous communication through the lower more permeable membrane.

Abstract: A continuous web of wrapping material for catamenial tampons or other commodities is advanced lengthwise first through a station where it is acted upon by a perforating knife to weaken longitudinally spaced-apart portions of the web transversely of the direction of advancement. The web is thereupon converted into a continuous tubular body and the leader of the tubular body is engaged by a pair of rolls which pull the leader in the direction of lengthwise advancement of the web in order to break the material of the web along successive weakened portions. The thus obtained discrete tubular envelopes are moved sideways, one end portion of each envelope is closed, a commodity is introduced through the other end portion, and the other end portion is closed to confine the commodity at both ends. Such mode of making tubular envelopes ensures that the material of the web is not wasted at all and that the envelopes need not be stored prior to reception of commodities.

Abstract: A method to form stacked article groups utilizing packaged carton structures. The method utilizes first and second streams of packaged article groups, each packaged article group having predetermined graphic arrangements. The first and second streams are directed onto each other whereby the united packages form stacked article carriers having a unitary packaging graphic display.

Abstract: A method of loading product into a soft bag held within a rigid case comprises loading the case onto a vertically movable case support in a direct path beneath a chute to which the product is fed. The bag is opened while it is held between the chute and the case with the case spaced below the bag. The case is then raised to meet the bag from below after the bag is opened and the open bag is then pushed into the case. From there, the bag is loaded with the product which is dropped from the chute into the bag.

Abstract: A liquid-impregnated flexible sheet includes high capillarity pores for retaining the impregnated fluid. The fluid may be an oil having a boiling point and vapor pressure sufficient to promote vaporization of the oil at room temperature. The vaporizable oil can function as a corrosion inhibitor making the sheet useful for wrapping metallic articles. A surfactant may also be added to the sheet to enhance corrosion inhibition. The sheet comprises a homogenous mixture of a polyolefin-based component and an inert filler. The sheet may be used alone or as one component of a composite that includes materials that have other desirable properties. The composite may be assembled into a container, such as a gun case.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for wrapping a load conforming generally to a rectangular solid, such as a cotton bale. Lengths of wrapping film from two rolls are welded to form a predraped wall of such film, into which the load is conveyed to cover its front face and its lateral faces, whereupon the welded lengths are welded again behind the bale and are severed from such rolls. As the load is conveyed, a length of wrapping film from a third roll is wrapped in a spiral pattern so as to cover the upper, lower, and lateral faces of the load. Moreover, generally V-shaped perforations pointing toward the front face are formed in the lateral faces, by means of perforating mechanisms. Each mechanism comprises a pivotal arm biased toward the load, a wheel rotatable on the arm, and perforating cutters extending radially from the wheel, in two circumferential arrays.

Abstract: A system for feeding infants with an artificial formula includes the supply of a formula (20) into a bag (10) under sterile conditions. The bag (10) is not completely filled with formula (20), the formula (20) occupying one portion (12) with another portion (14) being collapsed as a result of withdrawal of air therefrom. The bag (10) is sealed. In use, the collapsed portion (14) of a bag (10) is inserted into a nursing bottle (16) and the formula (20) caused to flow into the collapsed portion (14) located within the bottle (16). The former filled portion (12) is removed to provide an opening to the formula (20) in the bag (10), and the free end is located between a cap (26) holding a teat (28) and the neck (18) of the bottle (16). The formula (20) may have an increased initial vitamin content to allow for loss of vitamins during storage.

Abstract: A method for filling packaging including an outer paper packaging member and an inner plastic film bag member with a filling material that is contained in a filling material container arranged above the packaging. The method includes, in the vicinity of the filling material container, forming the plastic film bag member from a tubular film by providing a welded seam along a lower edge. The bag is spread apart at an open upper edge. The plastic film bag member is separated from the tubular film. The plastic film bag member is inserted over the filling material container. The filling material container is lowered together with the plastic film bag member into the outer packaging member. The filling material container is emptied into the plastic film bag member. The material filling container is moved back to a starting position above the packaging.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing a sheet of material about a flower pot for providing a decorative cover to the flower pot, using a band applicator with an object opening. The sheet of material is held in place on the flower pot and the flower pot with the sheet of material held there about is inserted into the object opening of the band applicator. The band applicator applies a band about the sheet of material and the flower pot whereby the sheet of material is secured to the flower pot via the band.

Abstract: A load of compressible, fibrous insulating mats can be unified in the form of a roll or substantially parallelepiped set of panels by disposing a pallet vertically on a vertically oriented support, laying a layer of horizontally oriented products on a horizontal portion of the support such that they abut the vertical pallet, and stacking at least another layer of the products on the first layer to form a load. The resulting load is rotated by 90.degree. so as to bring the pallet into a horizontal position, after which the load is assembled with a wrapping film and covered with a cover.

Abstract: A system (10) and method of packaging components features stackable internesting trays (54) to carry components (52) in a sequence based upon order of use forming a stack (39) with protective internesting, stackable wrappers (90) and an internal box (36) covered by an external box (16) protecting the components for handling during inventory, shipment, and end use. The trays (54), wrappers (90), and boxes (16, 36) are formed of sheet material and feature access to components as initially loaded with a plurality of boxes oriented upon a shipping pallet (12) to allow access to all components as stacked.

Abstract: Pre-cut and pre-taped sheets of wrapping paper are provided to wrap boxes of corresponding size to form packages. All sheets of the pre-cut paper include extensions that extend beyond the sides of a box being wrapped and are easily folded inwardly against the ends of the box during wrapping of the package.

Abstract: A method to form and package stacked article groups utilizing cardboard trays. The method provides first and second streams of article groups which are initially formed in first and second cardboard tray structures and subsequently stacked and united into packaged stacked units.

Abstract: A display package includes an outer enclosure having a see-through window for viewing an article to be displayed. The article is retaining in a display means. The display means is arranged in the bottom of a box which fits within the outer enclosure. A box top dimensioned to fit over and close the bottom of the box is also containing in the outer enclosure, but is positioned such that it does not obstruct the view of the article through the see-through window.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process and a device for wrapping a cover film (6, 7) around a pressed bale (4) on a baling press (1), wherein the cover film (5, 6) stretched between the pressure ram (2, 3) and the pressed bale (4) is placed on the lateral surfaces of the pressed bale (4). A laterally projecting fold is formed in the cover film (6, 7) in the corner areas via a folding frame (10), and this fold is subsequently folded over and placed on the pressed bale (4). The vertically movable folding frame (10) may be designed as a stripping frame (14), or it may consist of a plurality of multiaxially movable rakes (11). Figure selected: FIG. 3.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a method for manufacturing a bag-in-a-bag system wherein there is provided a content-carrying sealed and opaque inner bag and a windowed outer bag having a layer in the window-forming graphic content replicating indicia. The graphic layer indicia is of a high quality and is prepared by a high resolution printing technique where the minimum resolution is defined as 160-200 line screen. This type of resolution can be achieved using a rotogravure process. For ease in manufacturing, several indicia are printed on a web, which is then longitudinally slit to separate the indicia and then cut transversely into patches for application to the bag. The bag itself may be printed using a lower resolution technique such as rubber plate printing.

Abstract: A sheet of material having a closure bonding material disposed thereon and a reinforcing member associated with the sheet of material. The sheet of material is wrapped about a floral grouping to provide a wrapper. The reinforcing member cooperates to provide reinforcing member rigidity to the wrapper for preventing damage during movement when the wrapper is packed in a carton.

Abstract: A method and device for preparing one or more pads of checks to be delivered to an individual is disclosed. The method includes stitching a mailing label on top of an uppermost pad of one or more pads of checks. The one or more pads of checks are placed into a check container, wherein the check container includes a box bottom, a box top having a first aperture, and a transparent material immediately surrounding the first aperture. The check container is placed into a shipping carton, wherein the shipping carton has a second aperture. The mailing label is visible through the first aperture of the box top and through the second aperture of the shipping carton.

Abstract: A container system which is environmentally controlled for the packaging and shipment of vegetables, and particularly of lettuce, such as iceberg lettuce. The packaging relies upon a reusable paperboard container which is of a polygonal shape, such as an octagonal shape, providing a large number of corner margins which afford strength in stacking of like containers on pallets. A plastic liner is disposed within the paperboard container and receives the vegetables such as the heads of lettuce. This liner is evacuated through a small incision made in the liner and the liner is sealed, or the former air atmosphere is replaced with a modified atmosphere, such as a high carbon monoxide concentration or nitrogen atmosphere, and thereafter, the opening is sealed. The modified atmosphere precludes the oxidation and deterioration of the lettuce or other vegetable product. In a more preferred embodiment, a pair of plastic liners, comprising inner and outer liners, are employed.

Abstract: Dual state packaging may be implemented with a tray having a peripheral flange adapted to receive a pair of membranes to enclose the tray. The lower membrane is the more permeable of the two. It may be attached to a first surface of the flange. The second membrane is attached to a second outer surface of the flange without direct connection except through the tray to the more permeable membrane. The two connection surfaces may be separated by a depression to facilitate the cutting away of the material forming the more permeable membrane in a continuous manufacturing process. With the less permeable membrane in place, a desired gaseous environment may be maintained within the package. When it is desired to change the gaseous environment, the upper less permeable membrane may be peeled away allowing gaseous communication through the lower more permeable membrane.

Abstract: A suture material pack for surgical suture material. The pack includes a folding card with a base plate and a pair of cover plates adjoining the same in the longitudinal direction. Projecting to one side from the base plate, there is a first holding plate over which a second holding plate may be folded. The holding plates enclose the suture material and they are shorter than the suture material loop. During the placing of the suture material and the closing of the holding plates, the suture material loop can be held at the ends. The cover plates and are then folded onto the base plate and the holding plate folded thereon so that the suture material is protected. The folding card is welded into a foil sheath that is torn open to take out the filament. In doing so, a flap provided at the second cover plate is torn off so as to expose the filament end.

Abstract: A method of packaging a food product employing a tray having sidewalls defining a cavity and an outwardly directed flange extending around the perimeter of the tray, the flange being adapted to receive a pair of membranes to enclose the tray. The lower membrane is the more permeable of the two. It may be attached to a first surface of the flange. The second membrane is attached to a second outer surface of the flange without direct connection except through the tray to the more permeable membrane. The two connection surfaces may be separated by a depression to facilitate the cutting away of the material forming the more permeable membrane in a continuous manufacturing process. With the less permeable membrane in place, a desired gaseous environment may be maintained within the package. When it is desired to change the gaseous environment, the upper less permeable membrane may be peeled away allowing gaseous communication through the lower more permeable membrane.

Abstract: A vacuum processing machine and method are provided for use in assembling a vacuum insulation panel from a gas impermeable bag and a gas porous pouch filled with a microporous powder. The machine has a housing which is sealable in an air tight manner. A pair of substantially parallel plates are positioned within said housing. The housing is openable to receive the bag between the facing front sides of the plates. A vacuum source communicates with an interior of said housing to evacuate gases from said bag and pouch. Heat sealing apparatus are positioned within the housing for sealing an edge of said bag after evacuation of said gases from said bag and pouch. A nozzle for injecting a trace amount of helium at a pressure preferably below 1 mm Hg into the bag after evacuation of the gases and before sealing of the bag may be provided if desired.

Abstract: A method for assembling a vacuum insulation panel is provided which includes the steps of: loading a quantity of microporous powder into a gas permeable pouch; pressing the pouch into a desired form; sealing the pouch; heating the powder to a temperature elevated above standard room temperature; inserting the pouch into a gas impermeable bag while the pouch and powder remain at the elevated temperature; evacuating gases from the powder pouch while it is at the elevated temperature; evacuating gases from the bag; and sealing the gas evacuated bag with the gas evacuated pouch therein to form a vacuum insulation panel. The heating of the powder may occur only just before insertion of the pouch into the bag, or may occur both before the powder is loaded into the pouch as well as just before insertion of the pouch into the bag. Further, a trace amount of Helium (at a pressure of approximately 1 mm Hg) may be put into the bag before it is sealed in order to permit testing of the sealed panel for leaks.

Abstract: A method of producing packaging in which the goods to be packaged are engaged against a rigid base and a flexible material is held taut over the goods. Portions of the flexible material near the side edges thereof are engaged and moved to a position below the top of the goods. The intermediate portions of the flexible material are tensioned and stretched thereby compressing the goods to the base. A lid is applied over the base so there is a space between the lid and the flexible material which is secured to the base below the goods to maintain the goods against the base. A gas is charged into the space to preserve the goods, ad the lid and flexible material are sealed to the base with the gas in the space.

Abstract: An article packaging kit, system and method which system includes a flat, corrugated, cardboard sheet material having a central horizontal fold line and two vertical fold lines to define a base and two end portions. The system includes a flexible plastic sleeve or tube which loosely fits about a portion of the base of the sheet material in the flat condition. The sheet material moves between a horizontal line folded position when an article to be packaged is inserted within the sleeve and a flat, article hugging, immobilizing position when the end portions are folded upwardly causing the base portion to become flat. The system includes optionally inserting the immobilized article on the folded sheet material into a packaging or shipping container.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process and a device for packing pressed bales with a film and by strapping, wherein the pressed bale is maintained under pressure between pressure rams while the packing is applied. The packing device 1 has an enveloping device 5 and a strapping device 6, which are arranged on separately movable transport carriages 8, 9. The packing film is pulled off from a single film roll 10 on the other transport carriage 9 by means of a movable film arm 5 located on one of the transport carriage 8, and is placed in a U-shaped pattern as a belly bandage around the pressed bale 2. After cutting off from the roll 10, the film ends are then placed loosely over each other with an overlap by means of a second gripping arm 20, and fixed by strap hoops.

Abstract: System of packaging with an outer container having a container insert therein for holding a predetermined volume of material. The outer container includes a container bottom having a periphery and a container wall extending generally upwardly to define an interior container portion of predetermined volume sized to accommodate the container insert. The container wall includes a neck portion complementarily sized to accommodate the exterior surface of the container insert. The container insert includes a bottom having a periphery and a wall extending generally upwardly to define an interior portion of predetermined volume for holding the material. The insert wall includes a vent which allows air to pass from the interior container portion to the atmosphere when the container insert is positioned therein. For assembly, the outer container is maintained at a temperature greater than the container insert and the container insert is positioned therein.

Abstract: Packaging comprising a rectangular parallelepipedal molded plastic inner can having a capacity of about one to five liters and having elongated stiffening grooves molded therein. The can has relatively large opposite side walls and relatively narrow opposite end walls and top and bottom walls and having a neck surrounding a discharge opening. The neck is disposed in an upper corner of the can on a length of wall of the can that is disposed at an acute angle to a vertical axis of the can. The opening has an axis disposed at an angle of about 15.degree. to 30.degree. to the vertical axis of the can. A stopper is provided for opening and closing the opening. The can has over most of its extent a thin wall that is about 3/10ths of a millimeter thick but has a thicker wall adjacent the neck. A cardboard outer envelope closely surrounds and contacts and supports the can. The envelope is of a single piece having fold lines that define rigid panels.

Abstract: A container construction and method for displaying a compact disc for sale and for subsequent storage thereof after purchase by a consumer. The container comprises a base having a storage compartment, a tray pivotally mounted on the base for releasably holding a compact disc, and a lid pivotally mounted on the base for enclosing the tray and disc within the storage compartment of the base to protect the compact disc when not in use after purchase. A locking mechanism is provided on first ends of the base, tray and lid and lock the base, lid and tray in a generally flat extended end-to-end relationship for display with the tray being pivoted into the lid so that the compact disc is secure between the lid and tray. Graphic sheets are placed over the base and lid when in the extended and locked position, and then covered with a clear plastic wrapper for display. After purchase, the wrapper and graphic sheets are removed and the base and lid pulled slightly apart to an unlocked position.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is for inserting a flat flexible bag having a rigid fitment into a bottle through a small bottle finish, and expanding the bag inside the bottle. The flat flexible bag can be grasped and oriented via the fitment utilizing a friction chuck. The fitment also enables the bag to be sealed to the bottle in an air-tight manner by interference fit. A biased plunger extends into the bag through the fitment. The plunger helps push the bag through a funnel while a vacuum is applied to the bag through the plunger. The funnel includes two angled plows which cause the bag to fold in a "C" shaped configuration. This insures reliable expansion of the bag upon releasing a blast of air into the bag. During the expansion process an air vent channel permits escape of the air between the bag and the bottle. An exemplary package formed utilizing this method and apparatus is a squeeze pump package having a thin film beam spring vent valve.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a fluid, including the steps of punching spout or outlet plug fitting holes in both a plate of a tubular blank of the carton and a plastic film constituting the internal bag at a predetermined place where a spout or outlet plug is attached to the tubular blank and the internal bag, the tubular blank containing the plastic film and having a closed bottom wall, fitting the spout or outlet plug in the spout or outlet plug fitting holes from inside the tubular plug, and welding the spout or outlet plug to the plastic film.

Abstract: A flexible, inflatable packaging device is adapted to enclose and protect an article during shipping and the like. The packaging device has an inlet valve for selectively admitting air to inflate the packaging device to protect an enclosed article against rough handling during shipping and the like and an aperture that can be selectively sealed to retain the inflation air or unsealed to release the inflation air to deflate the packaging device to enable removal of the article from the packaging device and compact storage of the packaging device before and after shipping. The packaging device can be inflated and deflate a plurality of times, thereby enabling reuse of the packaging device for shipping a plurality of articles in succession.

Abstract: An earring storage apparatus consisting of a multiplicity of individual vertical panels that hang from retaining rods braced horizontally over the sides of an open container. Each panel consists of a fabric sheet having a top edge looped around a support rod, so that the panel can hang therefrom, and of a plastic net layer attached to the fabric. A panel may also feature horizontal or vertical straps or a fringe attached to the plastic net layer. Each mesh in the plastic layer provides a suitable support substrate for the prong of hook earrings, or most post-type earrings and tie tacks, while the straps and fringes can be used conveniently for clasp earrings, wire-type earrings, circular earrings, large hoop-style post earrings, cufflinks, tie clasps and other jewelry. The fabric sheet protects the front of the earrings in the panel immediately behind. Each panel is housed hanging vertically from the side walls of the open container in the same fashion as files are commonly hung in drawers for storage.

Abstract: A method of handling materials requiring controlled handling and storage using a storage and transport drum assembly. The storage and transport drum includes a removable cover and a liner bag assembly. The liner bag includes bottom, side and top walls and a collar surrounding an opening in the top wall. The collar includes a groove for receiving a retainer ring that fits within a groove in the side all of a drum cover fitting. An exterior plug is provided for the drum cover fitting and an interior plug for the bag collar. The fitting, the collar, and the retainer ring are arranged such that the retainer ring retains the collar against unintentional separation relative to the fitting, but the bag and collar may be intentionally separated by pushing the bag into the drum when desired. The liner bag is assembled with the drum prior to filling. After the contents have been used the initial filler is notified and the bag is recycled.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of forming a pre-wrapped gift package which appears to have been hand wrapped. The method includes forming a sheet of box construction material with decorative paper affixed thereto into a box tube by joining ends thereof. The box construction material is properly creased and provided with flaps so that a consumer may fold the flattened box tube into a box so that the end flaps form ends of the box and the decorative paper forms a pair of paper flaps which may be overlapped and taped. A flattened pull bow is provided to form a gift wrapping kit with the flattened box tube which may be distributed and displayed in a flat package.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a method of packaging a developer cartridge especially for use in the image-forming of the electrophotographic process, the method by which the operativity of users can be improved and the pollution due to the sealing member of the developer cartridge can be prevented. The object of the present invention is achieved by fixing a free end of the above sealing member held between the sealing portions of the packing bag when the packing bag is hermetically sealed. With this, the sealing member is pulled off in accordance with the developer cartridge being drawn out from the bag when it is used. When the whole part of the developer cartridge is drawn out, the sealing member is completely pulled off, and is left inside the packing bag.

Abstract: A combined shipping container and reusable lens case and system are provided for the storage, shipment, and consumer use of hydrophilic contact lenses. A plurality of bottomless bases, each including a cavity therein for containing a contact lens, is provided with each base including a universal coupling for enabling each base to be interconnected with another to provide a reusable lens case for a pair of contact lenses. Each base includes threads for engaging a lid in a manner for providing tamper indication upon first removal of each lid from each base. Indicia of lens configuration, or prescription, are imprinted or attached to a side of a bottom for the case in order to provide a permanent record of the lens configuration. The bottomless base and bottoms may be formed from material which enables the heat sealing of the bottom to the bottomless base. In addition, the material of construction is preferrable on which enables the autoclaving to sterility of the lens case.

Abstract: An apparatus for encasing a bale of compressed, expandable material, including a compliant sleeve, surrounding the bale of material; first and second sideframes arranged at opposing sides of the bale; and first and second slats, arranged at opposing sides of the bale and between the first and second sideframes, the slats interlocking with the sideframes for retaining the sideframes in position.

Abstract: In a method or filling paste tubes and apparatus therefor, the ointment is filled into a plastic skirt designed for once-only use and then introduced into the tube by means of this plastic skirt. During the filling of the ointment into the tube, a part of the plastic skirt not moistened by the ointment is made to cover the inner parts of the bottom end of the tube, so that these parts are protected against being moistened by the ointment. The method and apparatus may be used for the manual filling of tubes with a pasty mass, especially when making up prescriptions.

Abstract: The present invention is a system for in-home collection and preservation of information for identifying and locating lost or missing loved ones. The system includes devices for collecting, sealing, and preserving hair, blood, and fingerprint samples from each loved one and for recording vital person data regarding each loved one. The information and samples are collected, sealed and stored in the family freezer to insure that the collected specimens remain viable indica of identification for long subsequent periods of time.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for distributing product samples to consumers along with a publication is disclosed in which a container is provided with cut-out recesses having a shape conforming to that of the samples. The samples are visibly retained within the recesses by a shrinkwrap covering surrounding the container. The container is then packaged with the publication within the protective shrinkwrap covering of the publication. The sample container is constructed from a compressible material that absorbs shocks and forces exerted on the container, thereby protecting the samples from damage.

Abstract: Electrostatic method and apparatus for opening liners within containers and maintaining such liners in spread apart disposition preparatory to filling comprises (1) A.C. electrostatic ionizing means for directing a stream of bipolar air ions toward the outer walls of the containers substantially symmetrical therewith, and (2) D.C. electrostatic charging means for directing an ion wind of a single polarity toward the interior of liners within the containers whereby the liners and the containers will be charged to opposite polarities to cause electrostatic pinning of the liners to the interior of the containers and effect opening thereof while the net charge on the package is substantially neutral. Subsequent to opening, the spread apart liners in the containers may be easily filled with the appropriate material.

Abstract: A pallet unit consisting of a stack of articles on a pallet is wrapped both vertically and horizontally with a foil band by orbiting a wrapping satellite in a vertical plane while the unit is supported on a pair of support arms which pass through the orbit for vertical wrapping and the orbit is swung into a horizontal position and raised and lowered for horizontal wrapping of the unit. The vertical wrapping is only effected along two vertical sides of the stack and the foil wrap passes between the skids of the pallet.

Abstract: Packaging of articles or sets of articles (31) uses both of helical wrapping material (17) and incorporated longitudinal material (18). Helical wrapping station (14) in a gap (16) between infeed (12) and outfeed (13) conveyors passes helical wrapping material (17) transversely of the direction of travel of the article (31). The longitudinal band(s) of material (18) can serve for positively transporting the articles (31) across the gap (16).

Abstract: The invention is a package comprising an outer plastic container, an inner plastic container, a product within the inner container, a liquid located in a space defined by the outer and inner containers, and a separating device located in said space.

Abstract: A system and method for packaging devices having one or more coils of delicate tubing utilizing a peel-pouch package with a backing surface and a transparent cover sealingly adhered to form an envelope wherein the device and the coils of tubing are packaged. The packaging system provides for a single releasable interconnecting coil restraint that effectively binds the coils of tubing together such that any one particular coil is restrained from moving. The restraint has an end tab facilitating the release of the restraint such that the packaged coils can be quickly and easily removed and placed into use. The restrained coils of tubing are placed within a lining sheath prior to being placed within the envelope through the envelope opening in order to further protect the packaged system by rendering the envelope puncture resistant.

Abstract: A method for preparing a quantity of ice for transportation to a remote location consisting of bagging a plurality of bags of ice, then stacking the frozen bags of ice vertically on a pallet to a predetermined height. The pallet is wrapped with a material to form a first assembled unit. The unit is then placed in a freezer having a temperature at or below 20.degree. F. for a period of time sufficient to set the product. Once "set", the unit is boxed in a rigid container having sidewalls and a lid. The sidewalls are banded to form a rigid second assembly and the second assembly which is returned to the freezer for storage until it is transported to a remote location.