Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
053469000 | Flexible, expandable receptacle (e.g., bag, tube) | 60 |
20080236105 | Method and Apparatus for Filling Bags - Method and apparatus for filling bags wherein bags are filled one by one with a filling material and thereafter closed by means of an oscillating structure of an ultrasonic welding device. A parameter for the oscillating behavior of the oscillating structure is determined at no-load between closing two bags. | 10-02-2008 |
20080264000 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STACKING AND FEEDING FILLABLE FLEXIBLE CONTAINERS (STAND-UP BAGS) - A method and apparatus for loading and subsequently dispensing a plurality of flexible baglike containers. In one embodiment the baglike containers are configured in an unloaded, empty, mode to be in a substantially flat configuration. These flat items are stacked flat into a batching container and (such as a cardboard box) dispensed “off the bottom” of the stack by a container loading apparatus. The container loading apparatus grasps the flat items, pulls them from the bottom of the stack, and then loads them through a feed hole as known in the art. | 10-30-2008 |
20080295462 | ICE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An ice distribution system and method according to which ice-filled bags are distributed within a unit such as, for example, an ice merchandiser. | 12-04-2008 |
20080307755 | Process for Good Packaging, Namely Food Stuffs, Packagings, and Kits for Their Realization - A process for carrying out a packaging for food stuffs, such as hazelnuts, dried fruits, or powdered milk, packaged in bulk, comprises the steps of: —provision of a big bag container ( | 12-18-2008 |
20080313999 | EMBOSSED NETTING CHUTES FOR MANUAL AND/OR AUTOMATED CLIPPING PACKAGING APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS - Netting chutes suitable for use with manual, automatic and semi-automatic packaging operations to enclose product in netting packaging include chutes with embossed floors. | 12-25-2008 |
20090038270 | Device for mixing and dispensing fluids - One aspect of the invention pertains to a device for mixing and dispensing fluids, which generally includes a housing; a mixing chamber having a first inlet for introducing a first fluid into the mixing chamber, a second inlet for introducing a second fluid into the mixing chamber, and an outlet through which fluid may exit the mixing chamber; and a valving rod received within the mixing chamber and movable between an open position, in which the first and second inlets are in fluid communication with the mixing chamber, a cleaning position, in which the valving rod substantially seals closed the first inlet but does not seal closed the second inlet, and a closed position, in which the valving rod substantially seals closed the first and second inlets. | 02-12-2009 |
20090158695 | METHOD OF SEALINGLY PACKING PIECE GOODS IN A BAG, AS WELL AS BAG UNITS ADAPTED HEREFOR - The present invention encompasses principally a method of permitting packaging of one or more piece goods in one or more bag units, where said bag units are, in a selected transport direction, oriented after one another and mutually united with the aid of two, each arranged bag side allocated, thickened portions. A first means ( | 06-25-2009 |
20090235619 | MEDICAL FLUID CONTAINER - A flexible non-PVC, non-DEHP container or bag for medical fluids has a container body formed of a multiple layer polyolefin film. The container has one or more ports equipped with a polyolefin fill tube and port closure assembly. The container has a low moisture vapor transmission rate. | 09-24-2009 |
20090241478 | Vertical Form, Fill and Seal Packaging System - A method and apparatus for continuously or intermittently and vertically forming, filling and sealing packaging includes an infeed section, a pleating assembly, a forming tube and a sealing assembly. The pleating assembly imparts at least one pleat to the film. The film may be driven and measured at a nip following the pleating. The forming tube receives the film from the infeed section after the pleat has been made. A film tube is formed about the forming tube. The film tube is vertically fed downward to the sealing assembly which imparts seals to the film tube, thereby forming packages. A hole punch punches holes in the film tube. The film travels a film path that includes the hole punch, the forming tube, the vertical seal assembly and the horizontal seal assembly. | 10-01-2009 |
20090266036 | FLEXIBLE PACKAGE HAVING AN AUTOMATIC CLOSURE FEATURE - A reclosable flexible package is suitable for retail sale of food products and is comprised of a film material. The reclosable flexible packages are suitable for mass production on high-speed form-fill-seal equipment. The flexible package includes a pair of semi-rigid strips attached to the walls of the flexible pouch and positioned parallel to the package opening. The semi-rigid strips are configured and arranged to nest together and bias toward one another. Upon opening of the package, the semi-rigid strips are moveable between a closed position and an open position. Further, the semi-rigid strips are configured such that they automatically reclose the package when the strips are released from the open position. | 10-29-2009 |
20090282786 | Sanitary Product Disposal - Disclosed herein is an apparatus and method for hygienic disposal of a sanitary product. The apparatus comprises a biodegradable bag for disposal of the sanitary product. The biodegradable bag comprises a catch clip, a pull stick, and an adhesive strip. The catch clip, affixed at the closed end of the biodegradable bag, seizes the sanitary product into the biodegradable bag. The pull stick holds the biodegradable bag in a predefined position over the seized sanitary product during inversion of the biodegradable bag over the seized sanitary product. The inverted biodegradable bag with the seized sanitary product is then twisted and sealed airtight using the adhesive strip affixed towards the open end of the biodegradable bag. The biodegradable bag prevents the user from coming in contact with the sanitary product, thereby providing hygienic disposal of the sanitary product. | 11-19-2009 |
20090320415 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING PACKAGED DRINK - It is intended to provide a process for producing a packaged drink whereby filling can be performed at room temperature without resorting to using a chemical or sterile water, the favorable taste and flavor of the content can be maintained while relieving the thermal degradation thereof, it becomes unnecessary to employ a heat-resistant container or to thermally sterilize or cool after sealing, and thus both of the equipment cost and the running cost can be largely reduced. After thermally sterilizing the content to give a definite sterilization value, it is quickly cooled to room temperature and then stored in a storage tank that has been preliminarily sterilized under such conditions as being equal to or exceeding the thermal sterilization conditions for the contents. While maintaining the storage tank under positive pressure with the use of a sterile gas, the content is fed into a filling machine that has been preliminarily sterilized under such conditions as being equal to or exceeding the thermal sterilization conditions for the contents. Thus, the liquid-feeding system ranging from the storage tank to the filling machine is made a closed liquid-feeding pathway free from the invasion of air from the outside. The drink is filled into a container having been sterilized with hot water in an environment-controlled space isolated from the outside wherein the surroundings have been thermally sterilized and washed with hot water at 65° C. to 100° C. | 12-31-2009 |
20100064638 | System and Method for Producing Resin Cartridges - A method is disclosed for packaging a curable resin composition and a catalyst composition that react with each other when mixed, comprising providing a partitioned tube for receiving the resin composition and the curing agent in separate compartments; delivering a stream of a resin composition into one compartment of the tube; delivering a stream of a curing agent in the other compartment of the tube; advancing the partitioned tube and constricting and sealing the partitioned tube at spaced apart intervals and severing the sealed tube to produce a package partitioning the resin composition from the catalyst composition. Solid particulate is continuously added into the stream of at least one of the catalyst composition and the resin composition and mixing the solid particulate and stream to produce a mixed composition; and the relative amount of solid particulate in the mixed composition is controlled by continuously determining the mass of solid particulate added to the mass of the stream. | 03-18-2010 |
20100083621 | SHIPPING AND STORAGE CONTAINERS - A containment system includes a vapor resistant container for a material, and a seal for the vapor resistant container. | 04-08-2010 |
20100101190 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF FILLING DOWN-FILLED ARTICLES - The apparatus and method of the subject invention facilitates the filling of an air-permeable casement or shell with feather down material. The apparatus of the subject invention includes two chambers which are selectively connected to one another by means of a passageway. The subject invention further includes a mechanism for selectively inducing a partial vacuum in either chamber to facilitate the filling of article casements with feather down. By inducing a partial vacuum in the first chamber and connecting a supply hose to its access port, feather down may be conveyed from a supply container into the first chamber. By selectively opening the passageway and inducing a partial vacuum in the second chamber, the feather down is conveyed from the first chamber to the second chamber in a clean, efficient and controlled manner where it is contained within an air permeable casement formed over the passageway. | 04-29-2010 |
20100107567 | MULTI-STAGE END-TO-END CYTOTOXIN HANDLING SYSTEM - According to one embodiment, an integrated multi-stage end-to-end cytotoxin handling system includes a first stage for receiving a cytotoxin drug and for preparation of a dose of the cytotoxin drug; a second stage in selective communication with the first stage for further processing the prepared dose; and a third stage in selective communication with the second stage for further processing of the prepared dose. The third stage includes an automated apparatus for sealing the prepared dose in an enclosure. During the entire time from reception into the first stage for drug preparation thereof and to produce a cytotoxin dose to being scaled in the enclosure, the cytotoxin drug remains in a controlled, sealed environment. | 05-06-2010 |
20100162667 | System for Metering a Length of Duct from a Flexible Container Retaining the Duct in a longitudinally Compressed State - A method of retaining a longitudinally compressed flexible duct, the method includes disposing a strap about a closed flexible container enclosing a longitudinally compressed duct to circumferentially restrict a circumferential dimension of the flexible container and a corresponding circumferential dimension of the longitudinally compressed duct intermediate a first end of the longitudinally compressed duct and a second end of the longitudinally compressed duct. The method further includes opening an end of the flexible container to allow expansion of the longitudinally compressed duct intermediate the opened end of the flexible container and the strap. | 07-01-2010 |
20100180552 | POWDER FEEDER, POWDER FILLING AND PACKAGING MACHINE, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING POWDER PACKAGE - [Object] To provide a powder supply device, a powder filling packaging machine and a method of manufacturing a powder package capable of high-speed operation while suppressing false operations. | 07-22-2010 |
20100242413 | METHOD FOR GAS FILLING OF A HANDLE PORTION OF A CONTAINER - A method for gas filling a handle portion of a container of a collapsible type. The handle portion being defined by two opposite side walls of the container and communicating, via a duct defined by the side walls, with an opening formed in one of the side walls. The method including the steps of supplying, at a gas filling station, a gas to the handle portion via the opening and the duct, blocking the duct by a squeezing action to retain the gas supplied to the handle portion, transporting the container to a sealing station while maintaining the squeezing action and, at said sealing station, sealing the duct while maintaining the squeezing action, so as to permanently enclose the gas in the handle portion. The disclosure further concerns a container of a collapsible type. | 09-30-2010 |
20100326019 | Display devices and methods of displaying objects - A display device includes (a) a first mounting member containing a first film-mounting surface, wherein the first film-mounting surface demarcates a first opening in the first mounting member; (b) a second mounting member containing a second film-mounting surface, wherein the second film-mounting surface demarcates a second opening in the second mounting member; (c) a first elastomeric film mounted to the first film-mounting surface and extending across the first opening; (d) a second elastomeric film mounted to the second film-mounting surface and extending across the second opening; and (e) a chassis configured for supporting the first mounting member and the second mounting member. The first opening and the second opening are configured for oppositional alignment in the chassis, and the first elastomeric film and the second elastomeric film are configured to retain a display object in a region defined by an oppositional alignment of the first opening and the second opening. | 12-30-2010 |
20110047941 | ICE BAGGING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An ice bagging system is described. | 03-03-2011 |
20110138751 | Bag Filling and Packaging Method and Bag Filling and Packaging Apparatus - In a bag filling and packaging method and apparatus, first and second bag pressing members being provided a specific distance apart in the lengthwise direction of a bag and respectively having pressing components that extend in the width direction of the bag. The bag pressing members are moved toward a rear plate which is provided on the rear side of the bag, so that the pressing component of the first bag pressing member and an end face of the rear plates hold the bag, and the pressing component of the second pressing member pushes a position of the bag above a receiving face of the rear plate, allowing the bag face including the print part to be taut along the receiving face of the rear plate, and printing or print inspection is performed in this configuration. | 06-16-2011 |
20110162329 | BAG HAVING BOTH PERMANENT AND RESEALABLE SEALS - A flexible pouch including first and second flexible sheets and first and second seal arrangements is provided. The first and second flexible sheets are permanently sealed to one another along less than the entire periphery thereof and define a storage compartment therebetween. The first seal arrangement has a first portion on the first flexible sheet and a second portion on the second flexible sheet. The first and second portions extend across the un-sealed portion of the periphery. When the first and second portions are mechanically locked, a permanent seal is around the entire periphery preventing access to the storage compartment absent visible destruction of the flexible pouch. The second seal arrangement has a third portion on the first flexible sheet and a fourth portion on the second flexible sheet. When the third and fourth portions are mechanically locked, a reclosable seal is provided preventing access to the storage compartment. | 07-07-2011 |
20110167769 | FLEXIBLE CONTAINER FOR PACKAGING, IN PARTICULAR IN STERILE CONDITIONS, OF FOOD PRODUCTS AND RELATIVE PACKAGE COMPRISING SAID FLEXIBLE CONTAINER - The present invention regards a package ( | 07-14-2011 |
20110185684 | Apparatus and method for sequential bagging of materials - A system comprising a multiple-bag pack supported for dispensing, loading, and removal of bags on a structure. The pack includes a bag-attachment portion wherein the multiple bags are sequentially attached. Each bag is removable in sequence by separation from the pack along a parting feature. The bags are contained within the structure and the bag-attachment portion is folded outwards over a lip to secure the bag pack. The front edge of the outermost bag of the pack is drawn over another lip to open the bag for loading. The rear edge remains attached to the bag pack, thus fully distending the mouth of the bag. To change bags, the rear edge of the bag is separated from the pack and the first lip along the parting structure. The front edge of the loaded bag is removed from the second lip, and the bag is closed and removed from the structure. | 08-04-2011 |
20110239594 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FILLING A COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER - A system and method for filling a collapsible container are provided. Such a collapsible container may be made of a relatively rigid portion and a collapsible portion, with the collapsible portion having a collapsed condition and an expanded condition. An obstruction maintains the collapsible portion in the collapsed condition while the container is filled with contents. The obstruction may remain in place until the container is capped and sealed with the contents stored inside the container. | 10-06-2011 |
20110271648 | METHOD FOR HANDLING AND PLACEMENT OF ITEMS ON AN ASSEMBLY LINE - A method is described for manufacturing and/or packaging of multiple items simultaneously, in particular the handling and placement for packaging of the items on an assembly line. In particular, the method is for use in changing the center spacing of the simultaneously manufactured items between two locations on the assembly line. | 11-10-2011 |
20110308203 | ICE DISPENSING APPARATUS - An ice dispensing apparatus is described which is capable of dispensing free ice or ice in a sealed bag. The apparatus has an ice manufacturing zone capable of converting incoming water to ice. An ice storage zone receives the ice from the ice manufacturing zone. An ice distribution zone has a distributor capable of receiving the ice from the ice storage zone and distributing the ice to a free ice chute or an ice bagging station wherein the free ice chute discharges ice to an exterior receptacle. The ice bagging station has a bag funnel capable of receiving ice and passing the ice in a downward flow of predetermined size. A bag storage device stores multiple bags prior to use. A bag grabbing device removes a bag from the bag storage device and bag filling hold the bag with a mouth opened to a size which is at least as large as the predetermined size whereby the ice passing through the bag funnel is collected in the bag. Bag closing pins hold the bag with the mouth in an orientation for sealing. A sealer converts the mouth of the bag to a seal. | 12-22-2011 |
20120031055 | PACKAGING CONTAINERS HAVING CONFORMATION INDUCTION MEMBERS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME - Packaging containers for packaging various materials, including granular, flowable and food materials, are described herein. The packaging containers include conformation induction member(s) that are involved in controlling the contour of the filled container. | 02-09-2012 |
20120096815 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FILLING A BAG - Apparatus and method for filling bags wherein the bags are gusseted and extend from a first end to a second end. The gussets are optionally pulled outwardly out of the second bag end by means of a spreader device to provide a large filling mouth. The bag is attached to a filling spout by its opened second end where it is filled at least in part before the second end of the bag is closed by means of a closing device by way of at least one closing seam. | 04-26-2012 |
20120102890 | Closure for pouches - A closure for a pouch comprising: (a) a cylindrical sleeve having a first open end and a second open end, (b) a longitudinal slit in the cylindrical sleeve having a close end proximate to the first end of the cylindrical sleeve and an open end at the second end of the cylindrical sleeve; (c) a rod adapted to be arranged concentrically within the cylindrical sleeve having a first end and a second end, the first end of the rod being adapted to engage with the first end of the cylindrical sleeve; and (d) a child-proof lock adapted to be removably connected to the second end of the cylindrical sleeve or to the second end of the rod to block the open end of the longitudinal slit. | 05-03-2012 |
20120180434 | TAMPER-EVIDENT BAG FOR PROTECTING LUGGAGE, ALLOWING INSPECTION AND RECLOSURE, AND METHODS - A flexible bag for protecting luggage includes a bag that can secure the luggage, then be opened to allow for removal and inspection, then allow for reinsertion of the luggage, and finally be re-secured. | 07-19-2012 |
20120180435 | Packaging and Densitization of Micrometric Powders - A method for increasing the density of packaged micrometric powders. The method steps include filling a flexible container with a desired amount of micrometric powder, deaerating the flexible container and contained powder to remove substantially all air therein and achieve a desired vacuum, increasing the density of the contained micrometric powder to achieve a desired density and shape using a molding and at least one force concentrating device. The container includes a single layer of co-extruded polymeric material capable of achieving a hermetic seal even in the presence of an amount of powder contamination at the closure area. The level of vacuum may be chosen to achieve the desired malleability of the resulting compressed micrometric powder. Additional steps include sintering the densitized powder to remove substantially all impurities from the powder. | 07-19-2012 |
20120192529 | INSERTING SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF INSERTING ENCLOSURES IN ENVELOPES USING SAID INSERTING SYSTEM - An inserting system has an envelope feeding station, an enclosure feeding station, and a folding station having a first and a second folding nip for folding documents. Documents are inserted into envelopes, which are held in an inserting position. Envelopes are transported through an envelope transport path from their feeding station to the inserting position, and enclosures are transported through an enclosure transport path from their feeding station to the inserting position. The enclosure transport path comprises a diverter, a first enclosure transport path part between the enclosure feeding station and the diverter and a second enclosure transport path part between the diverter and the inserting position. The second enclosure transport path part passes through the first and the second folding nip. A third enclosure transport path part is present between the diverter and the inserting position and bypasses the first folding nip and passes through the second folding nip. | 08-02-2012 |
20120204518 | DISPOSAL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISPOSABLE ITEMS - A disposal system and method for disposing a disposable item, the disposal system comprising an envelope, a disposal bag disposed within the envelope, the disposal bag comprising an opening sized to receive the disposable item when soiled, an opening mechanism for opening the envelope and a fastener for fastening the envelope to the disposable item. The system is adaptable to several different applications including disposal of surgical kits, among others. | 08-16-2012 |
20120222391 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FILLING VALVE BAGS WITH DRY BULK MATERIALS - Apparatus and method for filling valve bags with dry bulk goods including a supporting construction and a filling spout extending laterally from the supporting construction for filling a valve bag provided with a bag body and a valve. A bag holder for guiding the valve bag is provided. For filling, the valve bag is placed onto the filling spout by its valve, hanging from the filling spout during the filling process. The bag holder is displaceable during the filling process from a filling position to a closing position after discharge. An expansion device is provided at the bag holder to expand the valve of the valve bag prior to closing. The bag holder is attached to the supporting construction. During the filling process the expansion device is at least partially inserted into the valve of the valve bag hanging from the filling spout. | 09-06-2012 |
20120227363 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TOP SEALING WOVEN BAGS - A system is provided for filling and sealing bags and is especially useful with woven polybags formed of thermoplastic material. The system includes a plastic welder having a folding device for folding over a portion of the filled bag which is sealed by a welding tip and pinch rollers. The welding tip may be moved between welding and non-welding positions based on a bag sensor or timer. A contact prevention member prevents the welding tip from contacting and damaging a coating on a portion of the bag. The system is configured to form a substantial seam without using hot melt adhesive. | 09-13-2012 |
20130074455 | FOOD PACKAGE WITH ADDITIONAL FOOD CONTAINER AND FOIL COMPRISING AN ADDITIONAL FOOD CONTAINER AND A METHOD FOR FILLING AND SEALING AN ADDITIONAL FOOD CONTAINER COMPRISED IN A LID OF A FOOD TRAY - A food package comprising a food tray and a lid, where the food package comprises an additional food container comprised in the lid of the food package. The invention further relates to a food package foil for a food package, where the foil comprises lid portions and intermediate foil portions, where the food package foil further comprises an additional food container comprised in the lid portion of the foil. The advantage of the invention is that an additional food can be held separated from the rest of the food but can be prepared at the same time. The invention also relates to a method for filling and sealing an additional food container comprised in a lid of a food tray. | 03-28-2013 |
20130118128 | COMPOSITE FILM AND PACKAGING PRODUCED THEREFROM - The present invention relates to multilayer packaging films with at least one layer containing a thermoplastic, where a coating containing at least one silicone has been applied on that side of the packaging film that faces towards the product requiring packaging, and to use of these, and to packaging processes using the packaging films mentioned. | 05-16-2013 |
20130139474 | Sampling bag and funnel for collection of soils, muds, or other solids or liquids for subsequent analysis of headspace gases and other content - A collapsible bag or pouch for collecting samples of soil, mud, liquid and gases, having an internal mechanical seal and a heat sealable area near the opening that is protected during sample loading, preferably by a funnel detachable from the pouch. After loading and prior to heat sealing the pouch is secured from the outside by mechanical interlocking seal. The bag also has an air-tight port for sampling the gaseous headspace after the bag is sealed. | 06-06-2013 |
20130139475 | Packing Bag of Liquid Crystal Display and Packing Method Thereof - The invention discloses a packing bag of a liquid crystal display (LCD) and a packing method thereof. The packaging bag of a liquid crystal display includes a bag body and an opening. A sealing structure which can be repeatedly unsealed/sealed is disposed at the opening. The invention adopts the sealing structure at the opening of the packing bag to conveniently seal/unseal the opening of the packing bag. Therefore, the packing bag can be circularly reused and decrease the cost. The packing bag is sealed by the sealing structure without folding of the packing bag to decrease material of the packing bag and further decrease the cost. | 06-06-2013 |
20130174521 | ROBOTIZED TRANSPORT AND TRANSFER SYSTEM - A system and a method for maintaining, transferring and transporting a flexible package. The system includes a manipulating system, preferably a five axis robot, for transferring and displacing the flexible package and a lift-assist platform positioned within a reach of the manipulating system for transporting the package and for supporting a weight of the flexible package. The system may be used more specifically for the transport and transfer of upright flexible packages. The system simplifies the tool supported by the robot, thus allowing use of a smaller robot. | 07-11-2013 |
20130212984 | PACKAGING - A method of packaging a product within a bag includes the step of providing for at least one product security element to be present on or within the bag, in a region of where the bag will be sealed. The method also includes the steps of filling the bag with the product, and subsequently sealing the bag, using heat sealing apparatus, whereby the seal thus formed passes through at least a portion of the at least one product security element, thereby permanently heat sealing the product security element to the bag. | 08-22-2013 |
20130227916 | WASTE PACKING SYSTEM WITH FUSION SEAL APPARATUS - The present invention is directed to a waste packaging device, a method of storing waste and to a film for use in this system and method. The device comprises a dispensing apparatus where a plastic film is stored, a bin where a fusion seal apparatus is located, and a fusion seal apparatus. | 09-05-2013 |
20130227917 | ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESS CONTAINMENT BAG AND METHOD OF USE - A flexible bag assembly includes a body which has a first end and a second end; a closure system for opening or closing of the body between the first end and the second end along a seam; and at least one tubular section on at least one end of the body. The tubular section is configured to wrap around a pipe portion connected to a container. Systems and methods of using such flexible bag assembly for environmental process containment are disclosed herein. | 09-05-2013 |
20130305664 | COATED FABRIC, A BAG PRODUCED THEREFROM, A PACKAGING MACHINE FOR BAGS AND A METHOD FOR FILLING THE BAGS - A coated fabric ( | 11-21-2013 |
20130318927 | Indicator System for A Combined Procedure Drape and Bag - The present specification discloses a combined drape and carrying bag unit used in medical and surgical settings with an indicator attached to a drawstring of the unit. Conversion of the unit from a drape or mat configuration involves pulling on exposed drawstring sections and results in deployment of the identifying indicator. The indicator includes preprinted information, a barcode for scanning, and/or space for the inscription of information by medical personnel. The inclusion of an integrated indicator with the combined drape and carrying bag unit informs medical personnel of the contents of the unit when in the bag configuration and obviates the need for opening the bag and discovering its contents, thereby reducing exposure of medical personnel to biohazard waste. | 12-05-2013 |
20140020342 | MULTI-PURPOSE BAG - The present invention provides a recyclable multi-purpose bag. In one embodiment, the bag comprises an enclosure having a body member defining a first opening, a second opening, and an end member enclosing the second opening, wherein the body member comprises at least one perforated portion defining an interior portion, wherein the perforated portion is structured such that the interior portion can be at least partially removed to define a handle. The first opening of the bag is structured to be sealed after filling the bag with the debris. Further, the bag comprises a first cohesive layer applied to a first portion of the body member and a second cohesive layer applied to a second portion of the body member, wherein the first cohesive layer and the second cohesive layer are structured to bond when the first and second cohesive layers contact one another. | 01-23-2014 |
20140075895 | FLEXIBLE BAG MATERIAL - A flexible bag material made of plastic material for the packaging of dry food products such as cereals wherein the plastic material is a multilayer film. The multilayer film comprises at least one high moisture barrier layer made of HDPE, a moderate oxygen barrier layer made of a blend of amorphous polyethylene terephthalate (PETG) and PE having a oxygen permeability of 400 cm | 03-20-2014 |
20140260109 | Manufacturing Process for Packaged Pet Food - Pet food bags, and methods of making the same, contain a seal that resists air exchange more than conventional bags thereby protecting nutritional ingredients that are susceptible to oxidation. | 09-18-2014 |
20140373487 | METHODS OF TRANSPORTING DECARBONATED LIQUID - A method of transporting a decarbonated beer base liquid may comprise packaging said decarbonated beer in package having a non-rigid wall defining an internal orifice wherein said decarbonated beer base liquid is hermetically sealed in said internal orifice. The method may further comprise stacking said packages in a geometrically efficient manner based on a flat-sided geometry of said package, and transporting said stacked packages. Another method of transporting a decarbonated beer base liquid may comprise packaging a decarbonated beer base liquid comprising at least about 0.1% wt ethyl alcohol, at least about 3% wt malt extract solids, and a carbon dioxide level between about zero grams per liter and about 1.5 grams per liter in a package having a non-rigid wall; and transporting said packages. | 12-25-2014 |
20150020482 | MULTI-HANDLED SEALED BAG - A sealed multi-handled bag is provided that includes a first handle at a first end and a second handle at a second end. In one embodiment, the handles are on substantially opposite ends of the bag. The sealed bag may be made from plastic and may contain loose materials, such as a salt. In some embodiments, one or more of the handles are formed from heat-sealed layers of bag material having a grip cut therein. A method for filling and sealing the multi-handled sealed bag includes filling a bag having a first closed end through a second open end, and sealing the second open end to form a handle. In one embodiment, sealing the second open end includes heat-sealing opposing layers of bag material together and cutting a handle through the layers. In another embodiment, the method includes folding-over the layers of bag material. | 01-22-2015 |
20150336688 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING AND FILLING CONTAINERS - An apparatus for the fabrication of a container ( | 11-26-2015 |
20150359379 | SELECTIVELY SEALABLE LINER FOR A VESSEL - A beverage system may include a beverage maker, a vessel, and a liner assembly. The liner assembly may comprise a liner configured for the vessel, an integrated closure mechanism, a flexible tube; and a cuff having an interlock surface. The cuff may be received in at least a portion of the tube thereby securing the liner and the tube. The interlock surface may be configured to provide a first seal between at least the cuff and the liner. The integrated closure mechanism may be configured to provide a second seal on an upper portion of the liner. A method of using same is further provided. | 12-17-2015 |
20160016679 | Flexible Container with Fitment and Process for Producing Same - A flexible container is provided. The flexible container includes four panels. The four panels form (i) a body portion; (ii) a neck portion, and a flare portion that extends from the neck portion; (iii) a tapered transition portion between the body portion and the neck portion; and (iv) the neck portion has a reduced width. The flare portion has an expanded end. The width of the flare portion gradually increases from the neck portion to the expanded end. | 01-21-2016 |
20160045266 | STETHOSCOPE COVER - Aspects relate to methods and systems that provide a protective cover for medical devices, such as a stethoscope, to prevent the transmission of infections and/or bacteria from one individual to another. In some examples, the protective cover may be an environmentally friendly, disposable barrier, including but not limited to a bacteriostatic material. In some examples, the protective cover may be for single use, such that the protective cover may be disposed of after use. In an aspect, the protective cover may have a tab at the bottom, near the diaphragm, for easy removal. Thus, the protective cover disclosed in aspects of the present application allows full capability of the stethoscope to transmit quality sound, while preventing the transmission of infections and/or bacteria from one individual to another. | 02-18-2016 |
20160096641 | PACKAGING APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - A packaging apparatus comprising a base surface, in turn comprising a first end and a second end is disclosed. The packaging apparatus further comprises a feed tube between the first end and the second end of the base surface, a transporter between the first end of the base surface and the feed tube, a first sealer between the feed tube and the second end of the base surface, and a second sealer between the first sealer and the second end of the base surface. | 04-07-2016 |
20160122081 | PERSONAL CARE SYSTEM - A personal care system is provided. The system includes a soap bag, an inner pouch and an outer pouch for managing personal care essentials. A plurality of bars of soap can be removably retained within the soap bag. The soap bag is nestable within the inner pouch, and the inner pouch is nestable within the outer pouch. Each pouch may provide a cape cover for facilitating cleaning and/or nesting of the pouches. | 05-05-2016 |
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