ТЕРМОУСАДОЧНОЕ УПАКОВОЧНОЕ ИЗДЕЛИЕ БЕЗ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ ПЫЛИ

Изобретение относится термоусадочному упаковочному изделию. Термоусадочное упаковочное изделие содержит термоусадочную рукавную пленку, имеющую изнаночный термосварной слой, который термосварен с самим собой, имеет толщину, по меньшей мере, 2,54 мкм и состоит из полимерной композиции, содержащей полиолефин со средней плотностью менее 0,92 г/см3, при этом термосварной слой содержит ≥2000 частей на миллион частиц антиадгезива со средним размером частиц ≥3 мкм, быстро выступающий на поверхность разделительный состав, медленно выступающий на поверхность разделительный состав и внешний слой. Упаковочное изделие может не содержать пыли и проходит стандартное испытание на открывание. Также описано не содержащее пыли упаковочное изделие, имеющее низкий максимальный или мгновенный коэффициент трения, узел, содержащий комплект уложенных внахлестку упаковочных изделий, прикрепленных к лентам, и способ упаковывания во вращающейся камере с использованием упаковочных изделий. Упаковочное изделие может ...

VORRICHTUNG ZUM VERPACKEN VON NAHRUNGSMITTELN IN ELASTISCHE KUNSTSTOFFBEUTEL

Storage device

Bag handling apparatus

Medical product packaging

A medical device is prepared at a forming station (31) and delivered to a packaging station (42, 50). An upwardly open plastics pouch is formed (45) by drawing a thermoplastics web into a shaped nest. The medical device is loaded in the pouch which is then delivered to sealing station (50). At the sealing station (50) a vacuum is applied to an exterior of the pouch to pull the pouch against an inside face of the nest for centering the medical device in the pouch. A medical grade paper panel is heat sealed to a rim of the pouch to seal the medical device within the pouch thus forming the medical product (1). The medical product (1) is delivered to a packing station (70), inserted in a foil envelope (72) and boxed (64).

Apparatus and method for filling cases with bag containing deformable products

A case loading machine and method of operation is described for positioning at least two flexible bags, having an unstable product therein, in a case and in side-by-side contact with one another. A case engaging and displacement mechanism 55 is positionable inside a case 11 from an open top end of the case 11 whereby to divide the case 11 into compartments of predetermined size. The mechanism 55 holds the case 11 at a loading position with one of the compartments aligned at a bag receiving position. A bag engaging and transfer mechanism 37 engages one of the bags 21'' from a bag filling position and transfers it into the aligned compartment 52. The bag engaging and transfer mechanism 37 is provided with a compression compartment 45 to compress the flexible bag 21'' and displace the unstable product therein whereby the bag 21'' is sized to enter into the aligned compartment 52. The case 11 is then displaced to align another compartment 52 at the loading position to receive a further bag.

Automated bag handling

BAG-FILLING MACHINE

... 1,244,319. Pushers for bag-filling machines; endless conveyers. A.C. FORMO. 11 Nov., 1968, No. 53353/68. Addition to 1,220,855. Headings B8A and B8C. Pusher apparatus for inserting an article into the open mouth of a bag and for advancing the thus filled bag is mounted beneath the lower run of a chain and is arranged so that when the filled bag has been advanced to the desired position, the pusher is moved initially in a direction opposite to that of the chain despite continued movement of the chain. As shown, the pusher 14 is mounted on arm 16 rigidly attached to and hanging below cross-shaft 26 mounted below chains 18. Each chain 18 passes over two substantially identical chain wheels 20 mounted at the same height. Rollers 28 mounted on cross-shaft 26 run on rails 30 under the lower linear stretches of the chains. A crank arm 38 is rigly fixed to one end of cross-arm 26 and has a tongue 44 and two rollers 40 separated by the thickness of a girder 42 mounted thereon. As the pusher moves ...

Packing machines.

VORRICHTUNG ZUM VAKUUMVERPACKEN VON GEGENSTANDEN IN BEUTELN

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR LOCKING PACKING BAGS FOR SLAUGHTERED POULTRY

LOADER AND PACKAGING APPARATUS

A METHOD AND AN APPARATUS FOR CLOSING PACKING BAGS FOR SLAUGHTERED POULTRY

CONVEYOR FOR PACKAGING

Packaging apparatus

Machine and method for packaging poultry products

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCLUDING PACKETS WITH GOODS DURING AUTOMATED PACKAGING

The invention comprises a packet placing system for use with an automated packaging machine. Preferably, the system is used to include packets with products being automatically packaged, such as various bread products. The system may comprise various magazine orientations and arrangements for holding packets, a packet placer, and a gluing system. Preferably, the packet placer includes a vacuum system configured to pick a packet from the magazine. Glue is applied to a face of the packet, which is then placed on the outside of the wrapper of the packaged product. The system may be used in conjunction with a packet insertion mechanism in order to both insert a packet inside the wrapper and removably affix a packet to the outside of the wrapper. The invention also comprises methods of using the system.

POLY-STRETCH BAGGER SYSTEM

A bagger system (20) for enclosing material very tightly in a plastic bag (23), to reduce packaging costs, present a pleasing appearance, decrease leaks, and minimize distortion of the printed information on the packaging. The system comprises a base guide (46, 48) to hold the material to be encases and stretching fingers (50, 52) to open a plastic bag. The rotational movement of the stretching fingers provides even stretching about the circumference of the bag and permits an approximation of the cross section of the material to be encased, allowing for use of a smaller bag. After the material is placed in the bag, the material and bag are ejected, whereupon the plastic bag retracts tightly around the material, presenting a pleasing appearance to consumers and minimizing distortion of any printed information on the bag.

BAG WITH CUTS

An exemplary web of preformed bags includes first and second layers, first and second side, first and second side seals proximate the first and second edges, a plurality of transverse seals extending between the first and second side edges, an opening in the first layer, and a line of separation in the second layer, and first and second cuts in the first and second side seals. The first and second cuts are configured to reduce or eliminate a breaking force necessary to break the first and second side seals when the web is torn along the line of separation.

DEACTIVATION WIPE KIT AND METHOD OF FORMING AND USING THE SAME

A hazardous drug deactivation wipe kit 100 includes a first pouch 102 having a one-way valve 208 coupled to an end thereof, a second pouch 104, and a third pouch 106. The first pouch 102 contains a wipe 209 saturated in a hypochlorite solution, the second pouch 104 contains a wipe saturated in thiosulfate solution, and the third pouch 106 contains a wipe saturated in isopropyl alcohol solution. The deactivation wipe kit may be used in a clean room to deactivate most hazardous drugs on a work surface.

HUMIDITY-MANAGEMENT PACKAGING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Packaging systems and methods are disclosed for storing a bioprosthetic device comprising a bioprosthetic tissue and maintaining a target relative humidity across a temperature range. The packaging system includes a sealed package defining an internal space having an internal volume, and a humidity control device and bioprosthetic device within the internal space. The humidity control device includes a barrier defining an enclosed space and a humidity control solution comprising glycerol in the enclosed space. At least a portion of the barrier comprises a gas-permeable membrane. The target relative humidity is provided within the internal volume of the sealed package and the control device maintains the target relative humidity across the temperature range by selectively liberating and absorbing water vapor.

TWO-IN-ONE BAGGER SYSTEM

The invention comprises a system for encasing material in one of a stretchable bag and a shrinkable bag. The system comprises a pair of product horns rotatable in a plane from a first position to a second position; a stretchable-bag system comprising a bag carriage unit; a shrinkable-bag system, comprising a pair of pulling rollers mounted under said product horns and a collection roller mounted adjacent said pulling rollers, the collection roller configured to move a predetermined increment, a product ram configured to move material between the product horns and into one of a stretchable bag and a shrinkable bag, and an air jet for opening the bags.

PACKAGING MACHINE

An exemplary method of making packages includes advancing a web of connected bags to a position where an opening of the bag is below an engagement device and opening the engagement device. Additionally, the exemplary method includes blowing the opening of the bag to a partially opened configuration, and reverse indexing the web of connected bags so that a portion of the engagement device is disposed inside of the bag and a portion of the engagement device is disposed outside the bag. Subsequently, the exemplary method includes closing the engagement device so that the engagement device engages the bag and moving the engagement device to a position that causes the opening of the bag to have a rectangular shape.

A METHOD FOR PACKING A MATTRESS SPRING BED

The present invention provides a method for packing a mattress spring bed: A. overlaying at least two mattress spring beds onto each other to form a mattress spring bed stack, the top side and the bottom side of the mattress spring bed stack are a mattress frame or a rigid support frame; B. placing the mattress spring bed stack into a sealing bag, then vacuuming the sealing bag, resulting in the springs of the spring beds being compressed; C. binding the mattress spring bed stack by strap. The mattress spring bed stack has a small volume, thus reducing the occupied space, increasing the transportation efficiency, and effectively reducing manufacture cost. In addition, the top side and the bottom side of the spring bed stack are respectively a mattress frame or a rigid supporting frame, therefore, the strap can more effectively bind the mattress spring bed stack, preventing deformation of the mattress spring bed stack. Furthermore, as the mattress spring bed stack is sealed by a sealing ...

Verfahren zum Vakuumverpacken wenigstens eines Gegenstandes in einen Beutel und Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR INSERTING ARTICLES INTO CONTAINERS.

PACKAGING EQUIPMENT.

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR LOCKING BAG PACKING OF SLAUGHTERED POULTRY.

Manufacturing method of improved radiation-proof comfortable composite yarn

COATED PACKAGING PRODUCTS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Packing method of elastic mattresses

The invention discloses a packing method of elastic mattresses. The method includes the steps of A, stacking at least two elastic mattresses to form an elastic mattress packing body with the top and the bottom serving as the bed frame of the elastic mattresses; B, placing the elastic mattress packing body in a sealing bag, and vacuumizing the sealing bag to compress the elastic mattresses; C, using packing belts to tightly wrap the elastic mattress packing body. The elastic mattress packing body is small in size, and accordingly space occupation is reduced, transportation volume can be increased, and production cost is lowered effectively. The packing belts can tightly wrap the elastic mattress packing body and prevent the same from deformation. Due to the fact that the elastic mattress packing body is sealed by the sealing bag and tightly wrapped by the packing belts, when the packing belts are cut during unpacking, springs do not stretch instantly, no extra unpacking machines are needed ...

PROCESS AND DEVICE TO BAG A ROLLER OF PRODUCT IN BAND

DEVICE FOR BAGGING ARTICLES

METHOD OF PACKAGING A SPECTACLE LENS

L'invention se rapporte à un procédé de d'emballage d'un verre (1) optique comportant deux faces (3, 5) et un bord périphérique (2), au moins l'une (3) desdites faces présentant une convexité marquée par un point culminant (4). La principale caractéristique d'un procédé d'emballage selon l'invention est qu'il comprend les étapes suivantes, - une étape de dépôt d'une bande (6) de protection d'un matériau rigide au moins partiellement le long dudit bord (2), la largeur de la bande (6) s'étendant au delà du point culminant (4) de la face convexe (3) du verre (1), - une étape d'insertion du verre (1) dans une enveloppe (10) délimitée par une paroi (11, 12), - une étape de mise en place dudit verre (1) dans ladite enveloppe (10), de sorte que la bande de protection (6) sert d'entretoise afin de maintenir une distance entre la paroi (11, 12) de l'enveloppe (10) et la face convexe (3) dudit verre (1) et ainsi d'empêcher tout contact entre ladite paroi (11, 12) et ladite face (3).

METHOD OF PACKAGING A SPECTACLE LENS

L'invention se rapporte à un procédé de d'emballage d'un verre (1) optique comportant deux faces (3, 5) et un bord périphérique (2), au moins l'une (3) desdites faces présentant une convexité marquée par un point culminant (4). La principale caractéristique d'un procédé d'emballage selon l'invention est qu'il comprend les étapes suivantes, - une étape de dépôt d'une bande (6) de protection d'un matériau rigide au moins partiellement le long dudit bord (2), la largeur de la bande (6) s'étendant au delà du point culminant (4) de la face convexe (3) du verre (1), - une étape d'insertion du verre (1) dans une enveloppe (10) délimitée par une paroi (11, 12), - une étape de mise en place dudit verre (1) dans ladite enveloppe (10), de sorte que la bande de protection (6) sert d'entretoise afin de maintenir une distance entre la paroi (11, 12) de l'enveloppe (10) et la face convexe (3) dudit verre (1) et ainsi d'empêcher tout contact entre ladite paroi (11, 12) et ladite face (3).

피부용 약액 유지체의 포장체와 그 제조방법

... 약액의 함침 얼룩을 보다 한층 억제할 수 있는 피부용 약액 유지체의 포장체와 그 제조방법을 제공한다. 피부에 붙여서 사용되는 기재(1)에 액상 화장료(2)가 함침된 페이스 마스크 포장체로서, 기재(1)와 고점도의 액상 화장료(2)가 포장 봉지(3)에 넣어져서 진공 포장되어 있다. 기재(1)는 시트형상이고, 그 시트형상의 기재(1)가 절첩된 상태로 평 봉지인 포장 봉지(3)에 수용되어 있다. 챔버식의 진공 포장기에 의해 진공 포장하는 것이 바람직하다. 또한, 진공 포장하기 전에, 기재(1) 및 액상 화장료(2)가 넣어진 포장 봉지(3)를 끼워 넣도록 가압하는 것이 바람직하다.

system to wrap material into a of a stretchable and shrinkable a

METHOD TO PACK AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE AND TO UNITE THE ABSORBENT ARTICLE TO THE UNDERCLOTHES

Un método para empaquetar individualmente un artículo absorbente y para unir el artículo absorbente a una ropa interior; el método incluye los pasos de proporcionar un artículo absorbente triplemente plegado que tiene dos porciones finales y una porcion intermedia, proporcionar una bolsa que contiene el artículo absorbente triplemente plegado, abrir la bolsa para así exponer una superficie orientada hacia la prenda de la porcion intermedia del artículo absorbente antes de exponer la superficie orientada hacia la prenda de cualquiera de las porciones finales del artículo absorbente.

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.

BAGGY DEFLATION SYSTEM EDUCED REMOVAL AIR

The subject invention in summary will remove air from a baggy by the user pressing the subject invention on top of the baggy with food in the baggy, and closing the baggy. The subject invention consists of a foamy material on its underside which conforms to and around the shape of the food item and presses down on the rest of the baggy area thus pushing out air from the inside of the baggy. Further two of the subject invention may be used, one from one side and the other from the opposite side. Further the two foamy materials may be connected on one side via hinge.

SEAL FLATTENER

An exemplary apparatus for making packages from a web of interconnected bags includes an indexing mechanism, an opening arrangement, a pair of engagement devices, and a sealing arrangement. The indexing mechanism is configured to move the web of interconnected bags along a path of travel. The opening arrangement is configured to open a bag such that an opening is formed in the bag and a product can be placed into the opening of the bag. The pair of engagement devices are configured to engage the bag and close the opening of the bag. Each engagement device includes a base member, a first link, a second link, a sliding pivot member, and a finger. The first link is pivotably connected to the base member, and the second link is pivotably connected to the first link. The sliding pivot member is configured to allow the second link to slide through the sliding pivot member and pivot in relation to the base member. The finger is connected to the second link. The pair of engagement devices are configured ...

Poly-stretch bagger system

A bagger system for enclosing material very tightly in a plastic bag, to reduce packaging costs, present a pleasing appearance, decrease leaks, and minimize distortion of the printed information on the packaging. The system comprises a base guide to hold the material to be encased and stretching fingers to open a plastic bag. The rotational movement of the stretching fingers provides even stretching about the circumference of the bag and permits an approximation of the cross section of the material to be encased, allowing for use of a smaller bag. After the material is placed in the bag, the material and bag are ejected, whereupon the plastic bag retracts tightly around the material, presenting a pleasing appearance to consumers and minimizing distortion of any printed information on the bag.

Food article packaging apparatus and method

Packaging apparatus and method for inserting food articles into a bag of comparable size. The apparatus has a conveyor that orients the product along a longitudinal axis and delivers the food article to a tray disposed below the conveyor so the product drops from the conveyor and onto the tray. The tray and conveyor move at speeds selected so the product maintains its longitudinal orientation as it drops from the conveyor into the product tray. A bag scoop holds the bag mouth open while the tray carrying the product advances into the bag. A product stripper moves into a position behind the bagged product after passage of the tray so that when the tray returns to its start position, the stripper butts against the end of the product and holds the product while the tray slides out of the bag.

SLIDING SYRINGE CAP FOR SEPARATE FILLING AND DELIVERY

A cap for intake and delivery of a fluid from a syringe is described. The cap includes an outer cap assembly comprising a fluid inlet path and a fluid outlet path and an inner cap assembly configured for innertion into a fluid nozzle of the syringe and to provide selective fluid communication between an interior of a syringe and the fluid inlet path or the fluid outlet path. The outer cap assembly is slidable relative to the inner cap assembly between a first filling position, where the interior of the syringe is in fluid communication with the fluid inlet path, and a second delivery position, where the interior of the syringe is in fluid communication with the fluid outlet path. The outer cap may further slide, relative to the inner cap assembly, to a third closed position where the interior of the syringe is fluidly isolated from the fluid inlet path and the fluid outlet path. Syringes including the cap are also described.

BAGGING SYSTEM FOR STORE MERCHANDISE

A bagging station, comprises a base; a carousel that rotates relative to the base, the carousel including a plurality of bag holding elements; an indicator at each bag holding element that provides a status regarding a bag hanging from the bag holding element; and a bag selection system that controls the indicators to identify bags for allocating items according to a predetermined criteria about at least one of the bag or the items.

A MACHINE FOR HANDLING UNITS OF MEDICATION

A machine for handling units of medication to provide sets of medications, the machine comprising: a modular frame (10A, 10B-10X) for housing modules of the machine; a packing module (20) for packing units of medication into bags (110) and for packing the bags (110) into an intermediate store (120); at least one storing module (30, 90) for storing the intermediate stores (120); a preparing module (50) for preparing sets of medications, wherein the set comprises at least one bag (110); at least one intermediate store manipulator (40, 220) for transferring the intermediate stores (120) between the modules of the machine; and a bag manipulator (60) for transferring the bags (110) from the intermediate stores (120) to the preparing module (50).

Apparatus and method for filling cases with bag containing deformable products

A stick confection making and packaging machine

... 839,156. Toothed gearing. RASMUSSON, M. B. April 8, 1958, No. 11075/58. Class 80 (1). [Also in Groups VIII and XVII] A device for transmitting intermittent rectilinear motion in one direction and then a continuous return motion to an article carrier 51 in a packaging machine (see Group XVII) comprises a continuously rotating sector 64 having pins 63 which engage projections 62 on a bar 52 attached to the carrier. The bar is located by rollers 53. At the end of the forward motion, an arm 68 on the sector shaft 66 engages an extension 69 on the bar 52 to return the carriage.

A PACKAGING MACHINE

AUTOMATED PACKAGING MACHINE AND PACKING PROCEDURE

MULTIPLE EXTENSION PACKAGING SYSTEM

DEVICE TO THE FUELLEN OF BAGS WITH BULKY ONE FUELLGUT.

DEVICE FOR THE VACUUM PACKING OF GEGENSTANDEN IN BAGS

Packaging system

FOR SLAUGHTERED POULTRY

Apparatus for loading objects into bags

Application arrangement with a medicinal substance fluid

The invention relates to an application arrangement for a medicinal substance fluid, with an application syringe (100) with a plastic container (101), wherein the plastic container (101) is filled with an oxygen-sensitive medicinal substance fluid (107) and an oxygen-tight cover (119) which surrounds the application syringe (100) in oxygen-tight manner.

POLY-STRETCH BAGGER SYSTEM WITH HOCKING PUSHER

A bagger system for enclosing poultry very tightly in a plastic bag, to reduce material costs, present a pleasing appearance, decrease leaks, and minimize distortion of the printed information on the bag. A grabber assembly is described, to grasp the legs of the poultry and guide the poultry into a bag in proper hocking position.

PACKAGING APPARATUS AND METHOD

METHOD FOR HANDLING AND DRYING CARDBOARD TUBES

A method for handling and drying cardboard tubes is provided. The method involves using the skids for supporting cardboard tubes during the drying, wrapping and transport of the cardboard tubes, in order to reduce handling of the tubes while maintaining a low moisture level in the tubes.

BAGGING APPARATUS

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.

PROTECTIVE WRAPPERS FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND METHODS OF MAKING

A protective wrapper is provided that includes a film having a first sealed end, a longitudinal seal, and a second sealed end with a first height, as well as an opening mechanism. The opening mechanism includes a pair of protrusions extending outward from the first sealed end by a first height, a line of weakness extending inward from a starting point where the pair of protrusions meet, and a pair of indentations extending inward from the second sealed end. The first height of the pair of protrusions is equal to or less than the second height of the second sealed end.

A METHOD FOR PACKING A MATTRESS SPRING BED

The present invention provides a method for packing a mattress spring bed: A. overlaying at least two mattress spring beds onto each other to form a mattress spring bed stack, the top side and the bottom side of the mattress spring bed stack are a mattress frame or a rigid support frame; B. placing the mattress spring bed stack into a sealing bag, then vacuuming the sealing bag, resulting in the springs of the spring beds being compressed; C. binding the mattress spring bed stack by strap. The mattress spring bed stack has a small volume, thus reducing the occupied space, increasing the transportation efficiency, and effectively reducing manufacture cost. In addition, the top side and the bottom side of the spring bed stack are respectively a mattress frame or a rigid supporting frame, therefore, the strap can more effectively bind the mattress spring bed stack, preventing deformation of the mattress spring bed stack. Furthermore, as the mattress spring bed stack is sealed by a sealing ...

PACKING SYSTEM

PACKAGING SYSTEM

Production method of improved anti-pilling and wear resistant composite yarn

Automatic bagging device

Improvements with the packing of the foodstuffs

PROCEDE ET APPAREIL POUR L'INTRODUCTION D'ARTICLES DANS DES RECIPIENTS

Appareil et procédé d'introduction d'un article dans un récipient, suivant lequel on déplace l'article vers le récipient sur un chariot mobile et on repousse l'article de ce chariot pour le déposer dans le récipient Ce procédé est caractérisé en ce que l'on place cet article 19 sur une surface d'entraînement portée par ce chariot mobile 2 et on déplace cette surface d'entraînement en synchronisme avec le transfert de ce chariot 2, de façon que l'article 19 se déplace le long de cette surface d'entraînement et en soit repoussé pour se déposer dans le récipient 21 situé audit poste. Application à l'emballage de pièces de viande.

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Procédé et appareil d'enroulement d'une bande allongée en matériau fibreux. On fait avancer un tronçon de bande sur un tapis roulant jusqu'à un poste d'enroulement où il est rencontré par un second tapis roulant, à vitesse superficielle différente, incliné sur le premier. Les vitesses, sens de mouvement et inclinaison des tapis contraignent la bande à commencer, puis continuer de s'enrouler autour de son bord menant, dans le dièdre défini entre les deux tapis. On interrompt l'arrivée de bande quand le rouleau atteint un diamètre préfixé, puis on entraîne ce rouleau sur l'un des tapis roulants à l'opposé de l'arête du dièdre. Application particulière : conditionnement d'isolants thermiques pour tuyaux.

Apparatus and method for packaging.

APPARATUS FOR PLACING THREE DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS IN ENVELOPES

Apparatus for placing three dimensional objects in envelopes, where said envelopes have two opposing sides, connected along three side edges, defining a space between said two sides, and at a fourth edge one of the sides extends beyond the second side, thereby providing a closing flap, where said apparatus (1) comprises the following stations: m) a first station (10) where the objects are arranged in an array on a first conveyor (11) providing a transport path for said object; n) a second station (20) where means (21,22) are provided for collecting an envelope from an envelope storage facility (70), and placing said envelope in the transport path, where the envelopes opening is facing the object; o) a third station (30) superposed the second station, where said third station comprises means (31) for separating the envelops sides enough for the object to be introduced into said envelope; p) a fourth station comprising means (40) for pushing said object into said envelope; q) a fifth station ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCLUDING INSERTS WITH GOODS DURING AUTOMATED PACKAGING

An insert delivery system for use with an automated packaging machine. The system is used to include coupons (320) and the like with products (322) being automatically packaged, such as sliced loaf bread. The system comprises an insert delivery tray, cart conveyor (316), or carousel and magazine combination, a feeder mechanism (331), and an insert placer (318) configured to select an insert (320) from the tray, conveyor (316), or magazine. The insert placer (318) includes a vacuum system (330) and moves linearly. The feeder mechanism (331) is position either perpendicular or parallel to the scoop assembly (360), so as to feed an insert (320) onto the scoop assembly (360) at various points along the path of the scoop assembly.

System and method for including inserts with goods during automated packaging

The invention comprises an insert delivery system for use with an automated packaging machine. Preferably, the system is used to include coupons and the like with products being automatically packaged, such as sliced loaf bread. The system may comprise an insert delivery tray, card conveyor, or carousel and magazine combination, a feeder mechanism, and an insert placer configured to select an insert from the tray, conveyor, or magazine. Preferably, the insert placer includes a vacuum system and moves linearly. Additionally, the feeder mechanism may be positioned either perpendicularly, or parallel, to the scoop assembly, so as to feed an insert onto the scoop assembly at various points along the path of the scoop. The invention also comprises methods of using the system.

Assembly for automatic packaging of series of articles or products delivered on conveyor belts

A device for packaging large series of similar articles or products which are delivered upon conveyor belts or the like, and wherein each subject to be packed is moved from the conveyor, while a bag is taken from a holder, blown up by air and kept by two gripper spoons, such that the bag can slip over the object, and the object is kept in the bag by a pusher.

Automatic Packaging Machine

An automatic packaging machine, comprising an input conveyor belt, a reel holder, containing a reel of single-fold film, a contoured shaped film former, a sealing bar, a collecting device, an output conveyor belt, and a pulling device with at least an upper driving wheel and a lower driving wheel in contact with a layer of single-fold film interposed between said wheels which, rotating in opposite directions, move the single-fold film along the automatic packaging machine; a drive shaft, which transfers a rotational motion to the driving wheels to move the single-fold film along the automatic packaging machine; a lifting actuator, which moves the upper driving wheel away from the lower driving wheel (or vice versa) when sealing the single-fold film, so as to reduce the tension exerted by the driving wheels on the single-fold film during the sealing step and having a lifting actuator actuated by the drive shaft. 2. The packaging machine according to claim 1 , wherein:the driving wheels are fitted onto shafts,the shafts are preferably two in number, an upper shaft and a lower shaft,the upper driving wheel is fitted onto the upper shaft, and the lower driving wheel is fitted onto the lower shaft,the upper shaft is hinged onto an upper support block, and the lower shaft is hinged onto a lower support block,the lower support block is fixed to a substantially planar surface of a support frame,the shafts extend across the planar surface substantially perpendicularly to said planar surface,the support frame supports the drive shaft, which extends transversely to the planar surface in a substantially perpendicular manner and which transmits a rotatory motion from a convenient motorization, preferably an electric motor, to one of the shafts, preferably the lower shaft.3. The packaging machine according to claim 1 , wherein a lifting wheel is fitted onto the drive shaft claim 1 , and wherein the lifting wheel is connected to the drive shaft by means of a unidirectional bearing ...

Modular packaging system

A modular packaging system includes a base system configured to manipulate a product and configured to receive at least one of a group of packaging modules, wherein the base system is used with a variety of packaging modules depending on a desired packaged output. The system also includes a first packaging module selectively coupled to the base system, the packaging module having a first member coupled to the packaging module, the member configured to manipulate an object. The system may also include a second packaging module selectively coupled to the base system, the second packaging module having a lifting device coupled to the second packaging module, the lifting device configured to manipulate an object.

SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD OF PLACING AN INSERT IN A BAG

A bag carrying mechanism for a bag and insert combining apparatus for combining a stream of inserts with a stream of bags is provided. The bag carrying mechanism includes a plurality of bag holding arrangements operably coupled to one another for rotation about a rotational axis. Each bag holding arrangement includes first and second segments movable relative to one another and forming a receiving cavity therebetween. First and second holding features hold opposite sides of the bag within the receiving cavity and selectively hold the bag in an open position for receipt of an insert through an open end of the bag. Methods of using the bag carrying mechanism and systems incorporating the bag carrying mechanism are provided. 1. A bag carrying mechanism for a bag and insert combining apparatus , the bag carrying mechanism comprising:a plurality of angularly spaced apart bag holding arrangements, the bag holding arrangements operably coupled to one another for rotation about a rotational axis;each bag holding arrangement including a first arm segment and a second arm segment positioned adjacent the first arm segment forming a receiving cavity therebetween, the first and second arm segments being movable relative to one another to adjust a spacing between the first and second arm segments;each first arm segment including a first holding feature for holding a first side of a bag received in the receiving cavity;each second arm segment including a second holding feature for holding a second side of the bag received in the receiving cavity; anda control device moving the first and second arm features away from one another while the first holding feature is holding the first side of the bag and the second holding feature is holding the second side of the bag to maintain the bag in an open state.2. The bag carrying mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the control device moves the first and second arm features toward one another after the bag is received in the receiving cavity and ...

Package for dairy products, sheet, multi-layer film and method associated

A package for dairy products, in particular solid or semi-solid dairy products, including a bag provided with at least one pair of lateral walls reciprocally joined by means of first welding lines and at least one bottom wall, so as to define a housing compartment. A dairy product is housed in the compartment defined inside the bag. The bag includes second welding lines made in correspondence with top parts of the bag and positioned on opposite sides of the bottom wall. The second welding lines are disposed diagonally with respect to the first welding lines and with respect to the bottom wall and configured and oriented so as to progressively narrow the housing compartment toward the bottom wall of the bag. The dairy product includes at least a central support zone on the bottom wall and the bag includes at least lateral support zones defined by the opposite top parts.

Device for putting an umbrella in a bag

Umbrella bagger composed of a vertical case (1) with an opening (4) on the top to allow the umbrella (5) to be introduced vertically and a frontal opening (7) to allow its extraction, also having an internal store of bags (10) on one side and opposite this a device (14) which can open the first bag as the umbrella is introduced.

СПОСОБ УПАКОВКИ ВПИТЫВАЮЩИХ ИЗДЕЛИЙ И ИХ ПРИКРЕПЛЕНИЯ К НИЖНЕМУ БЕЛЬЮ

Способ индивидуальной упаковки впитывающего изделия и прикрепления его к нижнему белью включает обеспечение сложенного втрое впитывающего изделия, имеющего две концевые части и среднюю часть, обеспечение пакета, вмещающего сложенное втрое впитывающее изделие, открытие пакета. При этом пакет выполнен и скомпонован таким образом, чтобы пользователь мог открыть пакет так, чтобы поверхность средней части изделия, обращенная к нижнему белью, открывалась ранее, чем поверхность любой из концевых частей впитывающего изделия, обращенная к нижнему белью. Обеспечивается правильное прикрепление впитывающего изделия к нижнему белью и исключается загрязнение клейкого слоя для крепления к белью до прикрепления изделия. 2 н. и 20 з.п. ф-лы, 15 ил.

АВТОМАТИЗИРОВАННОЕ ЗАГРУЗОЧНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО С КОНИЧЕСКОЙ ГОРЛОВИНОЙ

... 1. Автоматизированное загрузочное устройство, содержащее:раму, имеющую первый конец и второй конец;толкатель, смонтированный на втором конце рамы;загрузочную трубу, смонтированную на раме между первым концом рамы и толкателем, при этом загрузочная труба имеет конец, проксимальный к первому концу рамы, и второй конец, расположенный рядом с толкателем; иконическую горловину, содержащую множество пластин, выполненных таким образом, чтобы образовывать конус, при этом каждая из множества пластин прикреплена к проксимальному концу загрузочной трубы посредством подпружиненного шарнира, причем каждый шарнир смещается радиально внутрь.2. Автоматизированное загрузочное устройство по п. 1, в котором по меньшей мере одна из множества пластин имеет внутреннюю поверхность, и внутренняя поверхность содержит рифленую сталь.3. Автоматизированное загрузочное устройство по п. 1, в котором каждая из множества пластин имеет внутреннюю поверхность, и каждая внутренняя поверхность содержит рифленую сталь.4. Автоматизированное ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ХРАНЕНИЯ

... 1. Способ обеспечения хранения медицинского оборудования с использованием комплекта (10), содержащего сумку (12), выполненную из гибкого пластмассового материала, первое закрывающее устройство (18) для закрепления сумки в закрытом состоянии и второе закрывающее устройство (20) для закрепления сумки в закрытом состоянии, согласно которому:a) размещают предмет медицинского оборудования в первом чистом состоянии в сумке (12);b) закрепляют сумку (12) в закрытом состоянии с помощью первого закрывающего устройства (18);c) удаляют первое закрывающее устройство (18);d) вынимают медицинское оборудование из сумки (12) с целью использования;e) помещают в сумку (12) указанное использованное медицинское оборудование во втором грязном состоянии иf) закрепляют сумку (12) в закрытом состоянии с помощью второго закрывающего устройства (20), так что сумка (12) герметизирована для удерживания внутри нее влаги,характеризующееся тем, что первое закрывающее устройство (18) содержит средства (36) различения и ...

УЛУЧШЕННОЕ ЗАГРУЗОЧНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО

... 1. Горловина устройства для открывания пакета, причем указанная горловина содержитвертикальную стенку, имеющую верхний и нижний концы, передний и задний концы и внутреннюю и внешнюю поверхности; инижнюю стенку, которая продолжается внутрь от нижнего конца вертикальной стенки.2. Горловина по п. 1, в которой вертикальная стенка по меньшей мере частично изогнута между верхним и нижним концами.3. Горловина по п. 1, в которой вертикальная стенка по меньшей мере частично изогнута между передним и задним концами.4. Горловина по п. 1, в которой вертикальная стенка определяет передний участок и задний участок, причем передний участок продолжается от заднего участка до переднего конца, и задний участок продолжается от переднего участка до заднего конца, при этом задний участок наклонен относительно переднего участка.5. Горловина по п. 1, в которой внутренняя поверхность вертикальной стенки определяет канал, который продолжается приблизительно от переднего конца до приблизительно заднего конца.6.

Equipment for packing wafer cornets in foil bags - has bag transferring and positioning suction mandrel controlled by following wafer

Equipment for packing wafer cornets in foil bags includes at least one trough along which the cornets are separately moved to the packing position, and an inclined trough arranged above and opposite, through which stacked bags are fed to a transferring device between the troughs. The transferring device consists of a conical mandrel with suction channel at its front end connected to a vacuum pump, by which the front bag is removed from the stacked bags in the trough and by a downwards movement of the device positioned in the cornet trough in front of the moving cornet. The positioned cornet is removed from the mandrel by a stripping device while at the same time air is admitted in suction channel of the mandrel to assist the bag stripping.

Vorrichtung und Verfahren zum seriellen Verpacken von Stückgütern, insbesondere von Käseblöcken

Vorrichtung zum seriellen Verpacken von Stückgütern (1) in eine Einfüllöffnung (B1) aufweisende Kunststoffbeutel (B), mit- einer Zufuhreinrichtung (20) zum seriellen Zuführen der Stückgüter (1),- einer fest stehenden Einfüllstation (10) mit einer Einschubeinrichtung (30) zum Einschieben eines Stückguts (1) in einen geöffneten Kunststoffbeutel (B), wobei die Einschubeinrichtung (30) eine in einer horizontalen Ebene in einer Einschubrichtung (E) verschiebbare Auflage (17) und einen linear beweglichen Schieber (9) umfasst der unabhängig von der Bewegung der verschiebbaren Auflage (17) in Einschubrichtung (E) zwischen einer eingefahrenen Stellung und einer ausgefahrenen Stellung vor und zurück verschiebbar ist,- einer Transporteinrichtung (13) zum Abtransport der mit einem Stückgut (1) befüllten Kunststoffbeutel (B) in einer Transportrichtung (T) aus der Einfüllstation (10),- und einer Vakuum- und Schweißstation (40) zum Evakuieren und zum Verschließen der Einfüllöffnung (B1) der befüllten ...

Medical Product Manufacture

Packaging system

A packaging system for individually packaging a succession of products, especially poultry, into bags, for example quad seal bags. The system comprises a packaging apparatus, a weighing apparatus and a printer. The weighing apparatus is located adjacent the packaging apparatus such that the weighed product is the next product to be packaged by the packaging apparatus. The printer prints information relating to the weight of the weighed product directly onto the packaging material for the weighed product, or onto a label for the weighed product. Since the product is weighed just before being packaged, it is ensured that the information printed onto a bag relates to the specific product in the bag.

Medical Product Manufacture

PACKING BIRDS

Packaging system

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LOADING ARTICLES INTO CONTAINERS

PACKAGING APPARATUS

... 1,218,942. Packaging-apparatus. UNION CARBIDE CORP. 26 April, 1968 [28 April, 1967], No. 20006/68. Heading B8C. Apparatus for packaging food items into elastic bags comprises a first cylinder and piston-rod, a receptacle for a food item, one end of which is secured to the cylinder and the other to a ring, three or more fingers pivotably secured at their ends adjacent to and in alignment with the receptacle and arranged to support the bag and a second cylinder and piston for advancing the receptacle and ring into the bag. During the movement into the bag the ring contacts the fingers to expand the bag in advance of the item. The first piston then pushes the food item into the bottom of the bag and the so formed package off the apparatus. Supply of items to the apparatus is controlled by a pneumatic cylinder 44 retracting a gate 42, Fig. 5, to allow a single food item 52 to fall into the receptacle 28. In one embodiment the second pneumatic cylinder 18 pulls the first pneumatic cylinder 22 ...

Improved method for packaging poultry

Packaging system

Packaging body and method for producing same

Packaging machine

Methods for forming packages from a web of preformed bags. In one exemplary method of forming packages from a web of preformed bags, a first bag is held open with air. A product is loaded into the first bag that is held open with air. An opening of the first bag is sealed. A next bag is indexed such that an opening of the next bag is proximate to an engagement member. The web is engaged with the engagement member to pre-open the next bag. The web is disengaged by the engagement member. The next bag is opened with air for loading.

Oral syringe packaging system for hospital pharmacies

A semi-automated system suitable for use in a hospital setting for filling patient-specific liquid prescriptions to be administered by oral syringes on a just-in-time basis. The system enables hospital pharmacists to simplify and streamline their task, increasing the number of prescriptions that can be filled in a day, improving patient safety and care by minimizing medication errors and the consequences that ensue.

METHOD OF PACKAGING AN ABSORBENT ARTICLE AND ATTACHING THE ABSORBENT ARTICLE TO AN UNDERGARMENT

A method of individually packaging an absorbent article and attaching the absorbent article to an undergarment including the steps of providing a tri-folded absorbent article having two end portions and an intermediate portion, providing a pouch containing the tri-folded absorbent article, opening the pouch to thereby expose a garment-facing surface of the intermediate portion of the absorbent article prior to exposing a garment facing surface of either of the end portions of the absorbent article. 1. A method of individually packaging an absorbent article and attaching the absorbent article to an undergarment comprising the steps of:providing a tri-folded absorbent article including a garment-facing surface, a body-facing surface, a first fold line, a second fold line, a first end portion, a second end portion, and an intermediate portion arranged between the first end portion and the second end portions, the first end portion being separated from the intermediate portion by the first fold line, the second end portion being separated from the intermediate portion by the second fold line, and the intermediation portion being located between the first fold line and the second fold line;providing a pouch for containing the tri-folded absorbent article, the pouch formed from a sheet material having a first terminal edge, a second terminal edge and a line of weakness arranged between the first terminal edge and the second terminal edge; andopening the pouch along the line of weakness and lifting the sheet material to expose a garment-facing surface of the intermediate portion of the article prior to exposing the garment-facing surface of the first end portion and the garment-facing surface of the second end portion.212. The method according to claim , further comprising:attaching the garment-facing surface of the intermediate portion to an undergarment.313. The method according to claim , further comprising:lifting the portion of the sheet material released from napkin ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PACKAGING OF MASS-FABRICATED CUSTOM ITEMS

A system for packaging mass-customized items includes a computer system including a database containing item identification information unique to each item; (2) outer container identification apparatus that applies the item identification information received from the database to each outer container in a plurality of outer containers; (3) inner pack identification apparatus that applies the item identification information received from the database to each inner pack in a plurality of inner packs; and (4) inner pack filling apparatus that fills each inner pack with a specific item matched to that inner pack by the item identification information received from the database. Each item is associated with its unique item identification information and is inserted into an inner pack with matching item identification information, and each outer container is presented for loading with one or more inner packs matched to that outer container by the item identification information received from the database. 143-. (canceled)44. Apparatus for inserting an item into a bag having an open end defined between opposed side walls , comprising:an insertion mechanism, comprising a receiving bed on which an item is initially placed, a loading channel adjacent the receiving bed, and a pushing element operable to push the item from the receiving bed into the loading channel;a bag opening mechanism, comprising a vacuum head selectably operable to engage a side wall of the bag and to open the bag, and a pair of fingers operable for selective insertion into the open end of the bag to maintain the separation of the side walls thereof; anda ram element selectably operable to push the item from the loading channel into the bag through the open end thereof.45. The apparatus of claim 44 , wherein the item is identified by item identification information associated with the item in a computer system database claim 44 , and wherein the apparatus inserts the item into a bag identified with the ...

PACKAGING MACHINE

Methods for forming packages from a web of preformed bags. In one exemplary method of forming packages from a web of preformed bags, a first bag is held open with air. A product is loaded into the first bag that is held open with air. An opening of the first bag is sealed. A next bag is indexed such that an opening of the next bag is proximate to an engagement member. The web is engaged with the engagement member to pre-open the next bag. The web is disengaged by the engagement member. The next bag is opened with air for loading. 123-. (canceled)24. An apparatus for forming packages comprising:a supply of a web of preformed bags, each bag having a first ply and a second ply;an indexing mechanism for moving the web along a path of travel;a blower positioned to sequentially blow air into the bags of the web to open the bags for loading with a product;an engagement member configured to contact the first ply along the path of travel;a sealer that seals bags loaded with said product to form packages; and actuate the sealer to seal an opening of the first bag;', 'index a next bag such that an opening of the next bag is proximate to the engagement member;', 'move the engagement member to pre-open the next bag by moving the first ply relative to the second ply with the engagement member., 'a controller in communication with the indexing mechanism, the engagement member, and the sealer, wherein the controller is programmed to25. The apparatus of wherein the engagement member moves from a first position where the engagement member is spaced apart from the web to a second position where the engagement member engages the web.26. The apparatus of wherein the engagement member moves from the first position to the second position prior to pre-opening the next bag.27. The apparatus of wherein the engagement member is configured and controlled to pre-open the next bag by moving the first ply downward relative to the second ply.28. The apparatus of wherein the engagement member is ...

Storage Device for Elongated Articles

An apparatus and method for storing an elongated article, such as a light string or the like. The apparatus includes a hollow tube and an elongated sock. The elongated sock is fed onto the hollow tube such that end of said sock is in proximity to the end of the tube. In use, one end of the elongated article is inserted through the hollow tube and is pulled through the tube along with the sock. As the length of the elongated article is pulled through the tube along with the sock, the length of the elongated article is disposed within the length of the sock. 1. A method of storing an elongated article , said method comprising:grasping a hollow tube having a diameter sized to receive the elongated article therethrough, said hollow tube having a first end, a second end and a length, the elongated article having a first end, a second end, and a length;grasping an elongated sock having a first open end, a second end, a length, and a diameter sized to receive the elongated article and to receive a portion of said length of said hollow tube, said length of said elongated sock being substantially longer than said length of said hollow tube and about as long as or greater than said length of the elongated article;placing said first open end of said elongated sock over said first end of said hollow tube;feeding substantially said length of said elongated sock onto said portion of said length of said hollow tube until said second end of said elongated sock is proximate said first end of said hollow tube;inserting said first end of the elongated article into said second end of said hollow tube and feeding a portion of said length of the elongated article through said hollow tube until said first end of the elongated article extends beyond said first end of said hollow tube and into said elongated sock;grasping the elongated article extending into said elongated sock beyond said first end of said hollow tube and pulling on the elongated article together with said elongated sock ...

Loader with improved funnel

A horn for an automated loader is described. The horn has an interior surface, at least a portion of which comprises a reduced-friction surface. In one aspect of the invention, the reduced-friction surface comprises textures or dimples, as from textured metal, preferably textured steel. In another aspect of the invention, the reduced-friction surface comprises a coating of a slippery substance such as a thermoplastic polymer, for example polytetrafluoroethylene. In yet another aspect of the invention, the reduced-friction surface is textured metal, preferably textured steel, coated with a slippery substance such as a thermoplastic polymer, for example polytetrafluoroethylene.

BAGGING ASSEMBLY

A bagging assembly for bagging bales of fibrous material is disclosed. The bagging assembly incorporates a chute defining a channel for receiving a bale, which is pushed there between by a stuffing assembly. Aspects of the bagging assembly include raising a bale using a bale elevator to a higher elevation position so that the bale could be stuffed by the stuffing assembly and using a bag retrieving mechanism for retrieving a bag from a bag location for use in bagging the bale. 1. A bagging assembly for bagging a pressed bale comprising:a frame having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal length between the first end and the second end;a bale stuffing assembly comprising a projection having an end to push a pressed bale into a bag; said bale stuffing assembly being arranged on the frame and movable along the longitudinal length of the frame;a retrieval assembly for retrieving a bag;a bag positioning assembly comprising at least two arms for opening an end of a bag, the at least two arms arranged to be movable away from one another;a gripper for gripping a bag; anda chute having a length, two side walls defining a space therebetween and non-continuous along a radial direction relative to the length, and wherein the chute is sized to be positioned inside a bag.2. The bagging assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a bale transfer assembly comprising at least one of a conveyor system claim 1 , a motorized vehicle claim 1 , and a hand truck for delivering a pressed bale to the chute.3. The bagging assembly of claim 1 , wherein the retrieval assembly is at least one of a plate with a vacuum source claim 1 , a pickup head on a Cartesian coordinate robot claim 1 , and a robot arm with an end effector.4. The bagging assembly of claim 1 , wherein the two arms of the bag positioning assembly are mounted on at least one rotatable guide rod so that the two arms are translatable along the longitudinal length of the frame and are rotatable from a first orientation to a ...

APPARATUS FOR BAGGING A BALE AND METHOD OF BAGGING SUCH BALE

A bale bagging apparatus for wrapping a bag around a bale of compressed material includes a base frame member having a first end and a second end, a transportation system, a bale chute and a bag retrieval system. The transportation system is provided to transport a bale through the bale chute having a bag for wrapping the bale. Additionally, the bale bagging apparatus has the bag retrieval system to position a bag from a first position to a second position to a third position, where in the third position an open end of the bag is positioned around the output end of the bale chute when the bale is transported by the transportation system through the bale chute. 1. A bale bagging apparatus having a first end and a second end for wrapping a bag around a bale , said apparatus comprising:a base frame member having a first end and a second end;a transportation system configured to transport a bale from the first end of the bale bagging machine to the second end of the bale bagging machine, wherein said transportation system has a gap section;a bale chute having an input end close to the first end of the bale bagging machine and an output end downstream of the input end closer to the second end of the bale bagging machine, wherein said bale chute comprises at least two pivotable sections configured to pivot between at least a closed position and an open position; anda bag retrieval system configured to position a bag from a first position to a second position to a third position, wherein said second position is arranged so that a closed end of a bag is positioned in the gap section of the transportation system and wherein said third position is arranged so that an open end of the bag is positioned around the output end of the bale chute.2. A bale bagging apparatus having a longitudinal feed direction for wrapping a bag having an open end and a closed end around a bale , said apparatus comprising:a base frame member having a first end and a second end that is parallel to ...

Food Packaging Method

A food packaging method is provided in which food is packaged in a package with use of carbon dioxide to benefit from bacteriostatic effects and the food package contains the minimum reduced gas spaces and thereby has a volume substantially equal to the food volume. Tightly-fitting food packages are obtained by the method. A tightly-fitting food package is obtained by: placing at least one kind of foods selected from the group consisting of meats and processed meats in a plastic film package; blowing a carbon dioxide gas in the package to fill the package with the carbon dioxide gas in a volume of 10 to 45 cm3 per 100 g of the food as measured at 0° C. and 1 atm; and sealing and refrigerating the package. 1. A food packaging method comprising:placing at least one kind of foods selected from the group consisting of meats and processed meats in a plastic film package;blowing a carbon dioxide gas in the package to fill the package with the carbon dioxide gas in a volume of 10 to 45 cm3 per 100 g of the food as measured at 0° C. and 1 atm; andsealing and refrigerating the package.2. The food packaging method according to claim 1 , wherein the food has a water content of not less than 60 wt % as measured with an infrared moisture gauge by a normal pressure heat drying method.3. The food packaging method according to claim 1 , wherein the food is an unheated food.4. The food packaging method according to claim 1 , wherein the refrigerating is performed by keeping the food package at a temperature of 0 to 10° C. for 2 to 5 days.5. The food packaging method according to claim 1 , wherein the plastic film package is a pouch type package or a pillow type package. This is a division of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/450,408 filed Sep. 23, 2009, which is the U.S. national stage of International Appl. No. PCT/JP2008/052821, filed Feb. 20, 2008, which was published as International Publication No. WO2008/117594, and which claims benefit of Japanese Patent Appl. No. 2007- ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PAIN RELIEF USING ULTRASOUND ENERGIZED POLYMERS

Method and device to create energized polymers that can be used for pain relief, comprised of an ultrasound system that ultrasonically energize polymers that can then be used to provide an analgesic effect. Ultrasound waves are delivered to a polymer through direct contact, through a coupling medium, or without contact in order to energize the polymer. Other energies such as such as UV, microwave, laser, electricity, RF, sun, light, magnetic/electromagnetic, et can also be used to energize the polymer. The energized polymer can be immediately placed on a user to provide an analgesic effect, or the energized polymer can be placed storage material and removed at a later time to be placed on a user to provide an analgesic effect. 1. A method for creating ultrasound energized polymers , comprising the steps of:placing a single polymer article on a base surface, apart from other polymer articles;generating ultrasonic waves with an ultrasound apparatus having an ultrasound tip, the ultrasonic waves having an intensity configured for energizing a polymer;delivering the ultrasonic waves to the single polymer article by directly contacting and pressing the single polymer article against the base surface with the ultrasound tip to create an energized polymer article, the polymer article being selected from a group approved for use in a medical device by the Food and Drug Administration; andpackaging the energized polymer article in a sealed packet for purposes of storage and later use.2. (canceled)3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the ultrasound frequency is in the range of approximately 15 kHz-approximately 40 MHz.47.-. (canceled)8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the ultrasound amplitude is at least 1 micron.915.-. (canceled)16. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the ultrasound waves are delivered to the polymer for at least of 0.1 seconds.1718.-. (canceled)19. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the base material includes one of metal ...

ANTISLIP FLEXIBLE MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR THEIR MAKING AND USE

A method for forming an antislip material. A flexible thermoplastic carrier is provided. A hot release surface is provided. Provided is a first layer of discrete thermoplastic particles, sitting on the hot release surface. The discrete particles are above their softening temperatures, providing in the first layer a tackiness. The method includes contacting the carrier with the tacky first layer for sticking the first layer to the carrier, and thereafter removing the carrier, and therewith the tacky first layer stuck to the carrier, from the release surface. Thereby the carrier is provided with a hot, preferably discontinuous and/or elastomeric antislip coating. With a heat energy of the hot coating a bond is formed between the carrier and the coating. The removing of the carrier includes pulling the carrier out of the contact with a pulling-out force. The temperature of the hot release surface is above the melting temperature of the carrier. The carrier would be spoiled, if heated completely to the temperature of the release surface and simultaneously pulled with the pulling-out force. Therefore the contacting time is kept shorter than a minimum time required by a heat of the hot release surface for spoiling the carrier. Flat-topped roughening projections can be included in the antislip coating. 1. A method for forming an antislip flexible material , comprising:providing a flexible carrier having a front surface, the provided carrier at least partly including a thermoplastic first polymer, the carrier having at the providing a temperature sufficiently low to keep the first polymer from melting or softening;providing a hot release surface of a first temperature;providing a first layer of discrete particles including a thermoplastic second polymer, sitting on the hot release surface and projecting from the hot release surface to corresponding terminal ends, in the provided first layer the discrete particles being at least partly of or above a second temperature, the ...

Zoned Spring Mattress That Can Be Compactly Compressed, Folded and Rolled

A foldable and rollable zoned spring mattress includes a zoned spring layer with first, second and third lateral regions. The central axis of the mattress passes through the second lateral region. The first lateral region is disposed between the second lateral region and the top of the mattress, and the third lateral region is disposed between the second lateral region and the bottom of the mattress. The second lateral region includes pocket springs comprised of individual metal coils each encased in a fabric pocket. The first and third lateral regions include coils that are connected to one another by parallel rows of helical-shaped wires that are oriented perpendicular to the central axis. The mattress is compressed and then folded at its central axis at the pocket springs of the second lateral region. The compressed and folded mattress is then rolled such that the helical-shaped wires are not folded or bent. 1. A mattress comprising:an upper foam layer with a lower side; anda zoned spring layer with an upper side, a central axis, a top and a bottom, wherein the lower side of the upper foam layer is adjacent to the upper side of the zoned spring layer, wherein the zoned spring layer has a first lateral region, a second lateral region and a third lateral region, wherein the central axis passes through the second lateral region, wherein the first lateral region is disposed between the second lateral region and the top of the mattress, wherein the third lateral region is disposed between the second lateral region and the bottom of the mattress, wherein the second lateral region includes pocket springs comprised of individual metal coils each encased in fabric, wherein the first lateral region and the third lateral region include coils that are connected to one another by helical-shaped wires, and wherein the helical-shaped wires are oriented within the first lateral region and the third lateral region longitudinally from the top to the bottom of the mattress.2. The ...

Bagging System for Packaging a Foodstuff

A system includes a conveyor that transports a carriage carrying a foodstuff along a path. A bag dispenser contains multiple bags and moves a first bag into the path. A paddle includes a hinge at a trailing edge of the paddle. The paddle includes an actuator that moves a leading edge of the paddle relative to the trailing edge between retracted and extended positions. The leading edge of the paddle moves into a mouth of the first bag as the leading edge is moved from the retracted to the extended position. While the paddle is in the extended position, movement of the carriage and the foodstuff underneath the paddle rotates the leading edge of the paddle about the hinge to open the mouth of the first bag such that continued movement of the carriage and the foodstuff moves the foodstuff through the mouth and into the first bag. 1a conveyor including a carriage transporting the foodstuff along a path of movement;a bag dispenser containing a plurality of bags and moving a first bag of the plurality of bags into the path of movement; anda paddle including a hinge and an actuator, wherein:the hinge is disposed at a trailing edge of the paddle and above the path of movement,the actuator moves a leading edge of the paddle relative to the trailing edge between a retracted position in which the leading edge is disposed at a first distance from the trailing edge and an extended position in which the leading edge is disposed at a second distance from the trailing edge,the second distance is greater than the first distance,the leading edge of the paddle moves into a mouth of the first bag as the leading edge is moved from the retracted position to the extended position, andwhile the paddle is in the extended position, movement of the carriage and the foodstuff along a portion of the path of movement underneath the paddle rotates the leading edge of the paddle about the hinge to open the mouth of the first bag such that continued movement of the carriage and the foodstuff along ...

Bagging System for Packaging a Foodstuff

A system includes a conveyor that transports a carriage carrying a foodstuff along a path. A bag dispenser contains multiple bags and moves a first bag into the path. A paddle includes a hinge at a trailing edge of the paddle. The paddle includes an actuator that moves a leading edge of the paddle relative to the trailing edge between retracted and extended positions. The leading edge of the paddle moves into a mouth of the first bag as the leading edge is moved from the retracted to the extended position. While the paddle is in the extended position, movement of the carriage and the foodstuff underneath the paddle rotates the leading edge of the paddle about the hinge to open the mouth of the first bag such that continued movement of the carriage and the foodstuff moves the foodstuff through the mouth and into the first bag. 1. A system for packing a foodstuff , the system comprising:a conveyor including a carriage transporting the foodstuff along a path of movement;a bag dispenser containing a plurality of bags and moving a first bag of the plurality of bags into the path of movement; anda paddle including a hinge and an actuator, wherein:the hinge is disposed at a trailing edge of the paddle and above the path of movement,the actuator moves a leading edge of the paddle relative to the trailing edge between a retracted position in which the leading edge is disposed at a first distance from the trailing edge and an extended position in which the leading edge is disposed at a second distance from the trailing edge,the second distance is greater than the first distance,the leading edge of the paddle moves into a mouth of the first bag as the leading edge is moved from the retracted position to the extended position, andwhile the paddle is in the extended position, movement of the carriage and the foodstuff along a portion of the path of movement underneath the paddle rotates the leading edge of the paddle about the hinge to open the mouth of the first bag such that ...

METHOD OF PACKAGING MATTRESS

A method of packaging a mattress includes the steps of: placing the mattress into a storage bag; compressing the mattress along a height direction of the mattress; vacuuming the storage bag to shrink the storage bag and the mattress to become platy; rolling up the platy mattress to be in a cylindrical shape by means of an apparatus, wherein the platy mattress is wrapped with a wrapping film while the platy mattress is rolled up, thereby retaining the cylindrical mattress and preventing the cylindrical mattress from expanding; and placing the cylindrical and retained mattress into a packaging box to be packaged. The wrapping film has a certain degree of flexibility, so it will not bring an unrecoverable indentation on the mattress. 1. A method of packaging a mattress , comprising the steps of:step 1, placing the mattress into a storage bag;step 2, compressing the mattress along a height direction of the mattress to reduce the height of the mattress;step 3, vacuuming the storage bag to shrink the storage bag and the mattress to become platy;and characterized by:step 4, rolling up the platy mattress to be in a cylindrical shape by means of an apparatus, wherein the platy mattress is wrapped with a wrapping film while the platy mattress is rolled up, thereby retaining the cylindrical mattress and preventing the cylindrical mattress from expanding; andstep 5, placing the cylindrical and retained mattress into a packaging box to be packaged.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the wrapping film is a polyethylene film3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein in the step 4 claim 1 , the mattress is wrapped with a layer of nonwoven fabric or paper while the mattress is rolled up claim 1 , after that claim 1 , the cylindrical mattress is wrapped with the wrapping film for retaining the cylindrical mattress and preventing the cylindrical mattress from expanding.4. The method as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the wrapping film is a polyethylene film.5. The method as ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PAIN RELIEF USING ULTRASOUND ENERGIZED POLYMERS

Method and device to create energized polymers that can be used for pain relief, comprised of an ultrasound system that ultrasonically energize polymers that can then be used to provide an analgesic effect. Ultrasound waves are delivered to a polymer through direct contact, through a coupling medium, or without contact in order to energize the polymer. Other energies such as such as UV, microwave, laser, electricity, RF, sun, light, magnetic/electromagnetic, et can also be used to energize the polymer. The energized polymer can be immediately placed on a user to provide an analgesic effect, or the energized polymer can be placed storage material and removed at a later time to be placed on a user to provide an analgesic effect. 1. A method for creating ultrasound energized polymers , comprising the steps of:placing a single polymer article on a base surface, apart from other polymer articles;generating ultrasonic waves with an ultrasound apparatus having an ultrasound tip, the ultrasonic waves having an intensity configured for energizing a polymer;delivering the ultrasonic waves to the single polymer article by directly contacting and pressing the single polymer article against the base surface with the ultrasound tip to create an energized polymer article, the polymer article being selected from a group approved for use in a medical device by the Food and Drug Administration; andpackaging the energized polymer article in a sealed packet for purposes of storage and later use.2. (canceled)3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the ultrasound frequency is in the range of approximately 15 kHz-approximately 40 MHz.47.-. (canceled)8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the ultrasound amplitude is at least 1 micron.915.-. (canceled)16. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the ultrasound waves are delivered to the polymer for at least of 0.1 seconds.1718.-. (canceled)19. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the base material includes one of metal ...

TOTE AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED BAGGING OF ITEMS AND DOCUMENTS

A tote and method for automated packing of items and documents. In one embodiment, the tote includes: (1) a sidewall defining an interior having a tote height, (2) a divider coupled to the sidewall to define an item bin and a document transport slot in the interior, the divider having a divider height less than the tote height further to define and provide support for a document cradle over the item bin and the document transport slot and (3) a door coupled to the sidewall and moveable between a closed position in which the door forms a floor for only the item bin and an open position in which the floor is displaced to open the item bin. 1. A tote , comprising:a sidewall defining an interior having a tote height;a divider coupled to said sidewall to define an item bin and a document transport slot in said interior, said divider having a divider height less than said tote height further to define and provide support for a document cradle over said item bin and said document transport slot; anda door coupled to said sidewall and moveable between a closed position in which said door forms a floor for only said item bin and an open position in which said floor is displaced to open said item bin.2. The tote as recited in wherein said tote is elongated and said document cradle and said document transport slot span a width thereof.3. The tote as recited in wherein said sidewall has a ledge operable to provide further support for said document cradle.4. The tote as recited in wherein said tote is elongated and said sidewall has ledges spanning a width thereof and operable to provide further support for said document cradle.5. The tote as recited in further comprising a hinge coupling said door to said sidewall.6. The tote as recited in wherein said divider is a first divider and said tote further comprises a second divider claim 1 , said document transport slot centrally located in said interior.7. The tote as recited in wherein said item bin is a first item bin claim 1 , ...

PAPER SHEET STORING MECHANISM, PAPER SHEET HANDLING MACHINE, AND PAPER SHEET STORING METHOD

A paper sheet storing mechanism (for example, a banknote storing mechanism ()) includes an image capturing unit () that can capture an image of an inside of a storage bag (for example, a banknote storage bag ()) held by holding unit (for example, holding members ()), and a control unit () that determines a storing state of a paper sheet in the storage bag based on the image of the inside of the storage bag captured by the image capturing unit (). 1. A paper sheet storing mechanism that stores a paper sheet in a storage bag having an opening on one side thereof , comprising:a holding unit for holding a part near the opening of the storage bag;an image capturing unit that captures an image of an inside of the storage bag held by the holding unit; anda control unit that determines a storing state of the paper sheet in the storage bag based on the image of the inside of the storage bag captured by the image capturing unit.2. The paper sheet storing mechanism as claimed in claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , upon determining that the storing state of the paper sheet in the storage bag held by the holding unit is a predetermined storing state claim 1 , the control unit outputs information representing that the storing state of the paper sheet in the storage bag is the predetermined storing state.3. The paper sheet storing mechanism as claimed in claim 2 , further comprising an alarm unit that raises an alarm claim 2 , when the control unit determines that the storing state of the paper sheet in the storage bag held by the holding unit is the predetermined storing state claim 2 , that the storing state of the paper sheet in the storage bag is the predetermined storing state claim 2 , based on the information output from the control unit.4. The paper sheet storing mechanism as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a mark for determining the storing state of the paper sheet in the storage bag is arranged on an inner part of the storage bag to be held by the holding unit.5. The paper sheet ...

Humidity-management packaging systems and methods

Packaging systems and methods are disclosed for storing a bioprosthetic device comprising a bioprosthetic tissue and maintaining a target relative humidity across a temperature range. The packaging system includes a sealed package defining an internal space having an internal volume, and a humidity control device and bioprosthetic device within the internal space. The humidity control device includes a barrier defining an enclosed space and a humidity control solution comprising glycerol in the enclosed space. At least a portion of the barrier comprises a gas-permeable membrane. The target relative humidity is provided within the internal volume of the sealed package and the control device maintains the target relative humidity across the temperature range by selectively liberating and absorbing water vapor.

ANTISLIP FLEXIBLE MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR THEIR MAKING AND USE

A method for forming an antislip material. A flexible thermoplastic carrier is provided. A hot release surface is provided. Provided is a first layer of discrete thermoplastic particles, sifting on the hot release surface. The discrete particles are above their softening temperatures, providing in the first layer a tackiness. The method includes contacting the carrier with the tacky first layer for sticking the first layer to the carrier, and thereafter removing the carrier, and therewith the tacky first layer stuck to the carrier, from the release surface. Thereby the carrier is provided with a hot, preferably discontinuous and/or elastomeric antislip coating. With a heat energy of the hot coating a bond is formed between the carrier and the coating. The removing of the carrier includes pulling the carrier out of the contact with a pulling-out force. The temperature of the hot release surface is above the melting temperature of the carrier. The carrier would be spoiled, if heated completely to the temperature of the release surface and simultaneously pulled with the pulling-out force. Therefore the contacting time is kept shorter than a minimum time required by a heat of the hot release surface for spoiling the carrier. Flat-topped roughening projections can be included in the antislip coating. 1. A method for forming an antislip flexible material , comprising:providing a flexible carrier having a front surface, the provided carrier at least partly including a thermoplastic first polymer, the carrier having at the providing a temperature sufficiently low to keep the first polymer from melting or softening;providing a hot release surface of a first temperature;providing a first layer of discrete particles including a thermoplastic second polymer, sitting on the hot release surface and projecting from the hot release surface to corresponding terminal ends, in the provided first layer the discrete particles being at least partly of or above a second temperature, the ...

BAGGING ASSEMBLY

A bagging assembly for bagging bales of fibrous material is disclosed. The bagging assembly incorporates a chute defining a channel for receiving a bale, which is pushed there between by a stuffing assembly. Aspects of the bagging assembly include raising a bale using a bale elevator to a higher elevation position so that the bale could be stuffed by the stuffing assembly and using a bag retrieving mechanism for retrieving a bag from a bag location for use in bagging the bale. 122-. (canceled)23. A bagging assembly for bagging a pressed bale comprising:a frame having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal length measured therebetween;a chute having a receiving end, an outlet end, two spaced apart side sections defining a gap therebetween, and a longitudinal length aligned with the longitudinal length of the frame, said receiving end of the chute being sized and shaped to receive a pressed bale to be bagged;a pusher plate with a generally planar end surface that is movable to push a pressed bale through the gap of the chute;two or more fingers located upstream of the chute, said two or more fingers movable for removing a bale sample from a pressed bale as the pressed bale is positioned to be bagged.24. The bagging assembly of claim 23 , further comprising at least one of movable rails claim 23 , guides or tracks claim 23 , said at least one of movable rails claim 23 , guides or tracks being configured to move a pressed bale toward the chute.25. (canceled)26. The bagging assembly of claim 24 , wherein an opening at the receiving end of the chute is larger than an opening at the outlet end.27. The bagging assembly of claim 23 , further comprising movable closing edges located downstream of the chute configured to close an open end of a bag material to enclose a pressed bale therein.28. The bagging assembly of claim 24 , further comprising rotatable elements downstream of the chute claim 24 , the rotabable elements being configured to move a bagged bale away from ...

Pre-packaged paint sample

A pre-packaged paint sample includes a sealed package, paint sealed within the package, and a new paint applicator sealed within the sealed package. For use, the package is shook to apply the paint to the paint applicator. The sealed package is opened, and the paint applicator is removed from the package. The paint applicator and used to apply the relatively small amount of the paint t. The pre-packaged paint sample can be useful in applications where only a small amount of paint is needed such as, for example but not limited to, paint sampling, paint touch up, and the like.

PROCESS OF OBTAINING CHEWABLE SNACK-TYPE ARTICLE FOR DOGS AND CHEWABLE SNACK-TYPE ARTICLE FOR DOGS

The present invention refers to the process of obtaining ‘leather bone’ type snacks, commonly used by dog tutors as snacks and as a treat for the animal in dressage processes, comprised of simple stages of execution, one of the stages being chemical and other ones being mechanical, and free of components potentially harmful to the animal's health, such as flavorings, dyes, glue and resins, thus solving a technical problem related to the need to minimize risks to animal health, due to the use of harmful components in the manufacturing process of the product. 11231124435674489105116765765116712121314) A PROCESS OF OBTAINING SNACK-TYPE CHEWABLE ARTICLE FOR DOGS wherein said process starts with the receipt (E) , weighing (E) and packaging (E) of raw hide () in a tank containing a solution of 90% sodium metabisulfite (C) and drinking water (A) , with concentration of 5% of the weight of the raw hide () of sodium metabisulfite (C) , for 1 hour; after this period , the green leather () is fleshed (E) , in a pressure fleshing machine , for 10 seconds; after the fleshing (E) , the fleshed leather () is arranged on an easel for separation (E) of head and grupon , then the division (E) and the removal of the hairs (E) is carried out in a dividing machine , with a rotation speed of 35 rpm , and the scrapes () with thickness between 22 and 27 lines are obtained; then the scraping () is dried (E) , in a dryer with 40 kg of pressure , and stretched (E) on cutting tables , equipped with jigs , where it is cut (E) into strips () , which will be mounted (E) in roll () or donut shape (); for mounting the rolls () , the strips () are arranged with the roughest surface upwards , rolled and have their sides cut with the knife , when necessary; for the assembly of the donut () , a roll () is prepared that is finished with another strip () that is wrapped over it , joining its two ends; after assembly (E) , the rolls () and the donuts () are packed on conveyors and taken to the greenhouse ...

COMPACT AND PORTABLE INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED DIAPERS

A method of individually packaging a single-use disposable diaper for use in intimate absorption of body fluid includes compressing a single-use disposable diaper for use in intimate absorption of body fluid from a first condition to a second, compressed condition, and retaining the single-use disposable diaper in the second, compressed condition with a pressure differential that acts upon a substantially flexible, substantially air impermeable material to maintain the single-use disposable diaper in the compressed condition. The pressure differential is created by locating the single-use disposable diaper in an interior space of a substantially air impermeable, substantially flexible material, creating a negative pressure within the interior space, and hermetically sealing the single-use disposable diaper at the negative pressure within the flexible material. The single-use disposable diaper is the only single-use disposable diaper contained within the hermetically sealed substantially air impermeable, substantially flexible material. 1. A method of individually packaging a single-use disposable diaper for use in intimate absorption of body fluid , comprising:(a) compressing a single-use disposable diaper for use in intimate absorption of body fluid from a first condition to a second, compressed condition; and (i) locating the single-use disposable diaper in an interior space of a substantially air impermeable, substantially flexible material,', '(ii) creating a negative pressure within the interior space, and', '(iii) hermetically sealing the single-use disposable diaper at the negative pressure within the flexible material,', '(iv) wherein said single-use disposable diaper is the only single-use disposable diaper contained within the hermetically sealed substantially air impermeable, substantially flexible material., '(b) retaining the single-use disposable diaper in the second, compressed condition with a pressure differential that acts upon a substantially ...

PACKAGING MACHINE

An exemplary method of making packages includes advancing a web of connected bags to a position where an opening of the bag is below an engagement device and opening the engagement device. Additionally, the exemplary method includes blowing the opening of the bag to a partially opened configuration, and reverse indexing the web of connected bags so that a portion of the engagement device is disposed inside of the bag and a portion of the engagement device is disposed outside the bag. Subsequently, the exemplary method includes closing the engagement device so that the engagement device engages the bag and moving the engagement device to a position that causes the opening of the bag to have a rectangular shape. 1. A method of making packages , comprising:advancing a web of connected bags to a position where an opening of a bag is below an engagement device, wherein the engagement device comprises a first pair of grippers, a second pair of grippers, a third pair of grippers, and a fourth pair of grippers;opening the first pair of grippers and the second pair of grippers of the engagement device;reverse indexing the web of connected bags so that a portion of each of the first pair of grippers, the second pair of grippers, the third pair of grippers, and the fourth pair of grippers of the engagement device is disposed inside the bag;closing the first pair of grippers and the second pair of grippers of the engagement device such that the engagement device engages a first ply of the bag; andmoving the third pair of grippers and the fourth pair of grippers of the engagement device toward each other, and moving the first pair of grippers and the second pair of grippers away from the third pair of grippers and the fourth pair of grippers such that a second ply of the bag slides between the third pair of grippers and the fourth pair of grippers and the opening of the bag has a rectangular shape.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising loading a product into the bag.3. ...

Packaging Mattresses As A Double Spiral Roll

Mattresses are packaged by successively rolling two compressed mattresses into a roll in which a rolling wrapper forms a spiral when viewed from an end of the roll. The bottom surface of a first mattress is placed on the wrapper such that the wrapper wraps around a first end of the mattress. The first end is then inserted between the bars of a mechanical roller. The first end is bent over onto the top surface of the mattress, and the mattress is rolled. The bottom surface of a second mattress is placed on the wrapper, and the first mattress is further rolled until successive portions of the bottom surface of the first mattress become adjacent to successive portions of the top surface of the second mattress. The wrapper is cut, and a first location near the cut edge is taped to a second location one revolution earlier on the wrapper. 1. A method comprising:inserting a first mattress into a sheath;compressing the first mattress such that air exits the sheath;sealing the sheath such that air is prevented from re-entering the sheath;placing a bottom surface of the first mattress on a rolling wrapper such that the rolling wrapper wraps around a first end of the first mattress and onto a top surface of the first mattress;inserting the first end of the first mattress into a mechanical roller;rolling the first mattress by bending the first end of the first mattress over onto the top surface of the first mattress, wherein both the top surface and the bottom surface of the first mattress are covered by the rolling wrapper where the first end of the first mattress is rolled over onto the top surface of the first mattress;continuing to roll the first mattress such that successive portions of the bottom surface of the first mattress become adjacent to successive portions of the top surface of the first mattress;placing a bottom surface of a second mattress on the rolling wrapper such that a first end of the second mattress is adjacent to a second end of the first mattress; ...

CONTAINER SUPERIOR IN AIR-TIGHTNESS AND A METHOD OF KEEPING GAS MOLECULES OR VOLATILE COMPONENTS IN THE CONTAINER

A bottle made of polyethylene terephthalate does likely undergo that a gas having a small molecular weight or volatile component escapes from the bottle in a short time in comparison with a glass bottle, steel can, and aluminum can. For a countermeasure, a simple operation prevents hydrogen molecules, helium gas, and volatile component from scattering and being lost. A container filled with gas, or liquid or viscous fluid in which gas is dissolved, or metal granules adsorbing gas is given a cap, and then, the whole of the container including the cap is packed with a metal foil laminated film superior in gas-barrier properties to be vacuum packaged. 1. A container superior in air-tightness characterized in that the container is filled with hydrogen molecules , helium gas , smell component , or liquid , viscous fluid , or solid body each containing any of these gases and is given a cap or sealed , and the whole of the container including the cap or seal is then packed with a metal foil laminated film superior in resistance against gas permeability (gas-barrier properties) to be vacuum packaged.2. A container superior in air-tightness as set forth in wherein the container is vacuum packaged with a film superior in gas-barrier properties claim 1 , so that the surface of the container and the inner surface of the film high adhere to each other to unite the container and the film claim 1 , thereby preventing the gas components from scattering and being lost from the inside of the container and improving the gas-barrier properties.3. A container superior in air-tightness as set forth in wherein when the container filled with hydrogen molecules claim 1 , helium gas claim 1 , smell component claim 1 , or liquid claim 1 , viscous fluid claim 1 , or solid body each containing any of these gases is given a top or cap claim 1 , and the whole of the container including the top or cap is then covered with a metal foil laminated film to be vacuum packaged claim 1 , a pressure gauge ...

Closable cooking pouch

A closable cooking pouch includes a heat resistant pouch body with a flap attached to it. The flap is tuckable into an opening the permits access to the pouch's interior. To close the pouch, the flap is tucked into the pouch's interior and a hook portion that forms part of the flap is inserted through a slot on the pouch body. Once through the slot, the hook portion retains at least a portion of the flap in the slot when the pouch is closed and typically provides sufficient retaining force to keep the pouch closed if it is flipped while being used for cooking. The pouch may be manufactured from a single sheet of material.

APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY PACKAGING SHEET MASK

An apparatus for automatically packaging a sheet mask, and more particularly, comprises: a housing having an aperture with a predetermined shape, at the upper part, for withdrawing a sheet mask; a sheet mask supply portion, provided to one side of the housing, for supplying a layered sheet mask by entering the lower part of the aperture; a sheet mask folding portion, provided at the upper part of the housing, for folding the sheet mask into a predetermined shape; a sheet mask attachment/detachment portion; a pouch supply portion; and a sheet mask insertion portion. 1. An apparatus for automatically packaging a sheet mask , the apparatus comprising:a housing having an aperture formed in an upper portion thereof and having a predetermined shape allowing a sheet mask to be drawn out therethrough;a sheet mask supply portion provided on one side of the housing and led in to a lower side of the aperture to supply a stacked sheet mask;a sheet mask folding portion provided above the housing and folding the sheet mask to have a predetermined shape;a sheet mask attachment/detachment portion lifted and lowered through the aperture, attaching the sheet mask supplied by the sheet mask supply portion led in to the lower side of the aperture thereto sequentially, drawing the sheet mask out to an upper side of the housing, and moving and mounting the sheet mask on the sheet mask folding portion;a pouch supply portion provided below the sheet mask folding portion and supplying a pouch for receiving a folded sheet mask; anda sheet mask insertion portion provided above the sheet mask folding portion and inserting the folded sheet mask into the pouch.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a transfer conveyer provided below the sheet mask folding portion and moving the sheet mask inserted into the pouch to a predetermined location.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sheet mask supply portion includes:a sheet mask cartridge in which a plurality of sheet masks are inserted ...

TRIANGLE SANDWICH PACKAGING MACHINE AND METHOD OF PACKAGING TRIANGLE SANDWICH

A triangle sandwich packaging machine includes paired grips for holding vicinities of both sides of a bag mouth of a triangle sandwich packaging bag, a mover intermittently moving the paired grips in every one of packaging stations, and a spatula inserting mechanism for forming a crest on the triangle sandwich packaging bag held by the paired grips to shape an opening. Also provided is a triangle sandwich packaging method including a moving step of intermittently moving the paired grips holding the triangle sandwich packaging bag in every one of the packaging stations, an opening step of opening the triangle sandwich packaging bag into a sectorial shape and a spatula inserting step of forming a crest on the triangle sandwich packaging bag held by the paired grips to shape an opening and inserting a spatula for shaping the opening. 1. A triangle sandwich packaging machine comprising:paired grips provided for holding vicinities of both sides of a bag mouth of a triangle sandwich packaging bag;a mover intermittently moving the paired grips in every one of packaging stations; anda spatula inserting mechanism provided for forming a crest on the triangle sandwich packaging bag held by the paired grips to shape an opening.2. The machine according to claim 1 , wherein the spatula inserting mechanism has a plurality of spatulas each configured to be openable and closable.3. A method of packaging a triangle sandwich by a triangle sandwich packaging machine including paired grips provided for holding vicinities of both sides of a bag mouth of a triangle sandwich packaging bag claim 1 , a mover intermittently moving the paired grips in every one of packaging stations claim 1 , and a spatula inserting mechanism provided for forming a crest on the triangle sandwich packaging bag held by the paired grips to shape an opening claim 1 , the method comprising:a moving step of intermittently moving the paired grips holding the triangle sandwich packaging bag in every one of the ...

LAYERED FOOD PACKAGING SYSTEM, LAMINATE MAKER, AND CARRIER

A layered food packaging system including a conveyor that conveys a first layered food and a second layered food, a lamination device that laminates the first layered food onto the second layered food on the conveyor such that a layered food laminate is made, a carrier device that holds the layered food laminate and carries the layered food laminate from the conveyor, and a package device that prepares a bag for the layered food laminate carried by the carrier device and places the layered food laminate into the bag. 1. A layered food packaging system , comprising:a conveyor configured to convey a first layered food and a second layered food;a lamination device configured to laminate the first layered food onto the second layered food on the conveyor such that a layered food laminate is made;a carrier device configured to hold the layered food laminate and carry the layered food laminate from the conveyor; anda package device configured to prepare a bag for the layered food laminate carried by the carrier device and place the layered food laminate into the bag.2. The layered food packaging system according to claim 1 , further comprising:a second conveyor configured to convey a first layered food and a second layered food;a second lamination device configured to laminate the first layered food onto the second layered food on the conveyor such that a layered food laminate is made;a second carrier device configured to hold the layered food laminate and carry the layered food laminate from the conveyor; anda distribution device configured to receive combinations of the first layered food and the second layered food from a previous process and distribute the combinations of the first layered food and the second layered food approximately at equal spatial intervals to the conveyor and the second conveyor,wherein the conveyor, the lamination device, and the carrier device forms a first conveyance line, the second conveyor, the second lamination device, and the second ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PACKAGING OF MASS-FABRICATED CUSTOM ITEMS

A system for packaging mass-customized items includes a computer system including a database containing item identification information unique to each item; (2) outer container identification apparatus that applies the item identification information received from the database to each outer container in a plurality of outer containers; (3) inner pack identification apparatus that applies the item identification information received from the database to each inner pack in a plurality of inner packs; and (4) inner pack filling apparatus that fills each inner pack with a specific item matched to that inner pack by the item identification information received from the database. Each item is associated with its unique item identification information and is inserted into an inner pack with matching item identification information, and each outer container is presented for loading with one or more inner packs matched to that outer container by the item identification information received from the database. 1. A method for inserting mass-customized items into bags , comprising:identifying each individual item of a plurality of mass customized items using item-specific identification information associated with each individual item in a computer system database;conveying the plurality of identified individual items on an item conveyor;conveying a plurality of bags on a bag conveyor, each of the bags being associated with the item-specific identification information associated with least one of the individual mass-customized items;associating each of the bags with the item identification information associated with each of the identified individual mass-customized items;receiving the plurality of mass-customized items from the item conveyor; andinserting each individual mass-customized item into one of the bags that has been associated with the individual mass-customized item using the item-specific identification information in the database identifying the individual mass- ...

AUTOMATED ORAL SYRINGE PACKAGING SYSTEM FOR HOSPITAL PHARMACIES

A fully-automated system suitable for use in a hospital setting for filling patient-specific liquid prescriptions to be administered by oral syringes on a just-in-time basis. The system enables hospital pharmacists to simplify and streamline their task, increasing the number of prescriptions that can be filled in a day, improving patient safety and care by minimizing medication errors and the consequences that ensue. 1. A system for automated filling of oral syringes with medicines from containers , said oral syringes being of various sizes and types all having a barrel , an annular flange encircling said barrel , a plunger slideably engaged in said barrel , and a flange at distal end of said plunger , the system comprising:a programmable controller programmed with control software comprising computer instructions stored on non-transitory computer memory for determining an oral syringe size to fill a prescription, for guided retrieval of a selected bulk medicine container to fill said prescription, for guiding retrieval of a selected oral syringe, and for controlling automatic filling of said oral syringe with medicine from said container, andan automated filling station in data communication with said programmable controller for automatically filling said selected oral syringe with medicine from said selected container of medicine, said automated filling and packaging station further comprising a plurality of arms for manipulating said syringe, said plurality of arms terminating in a forked end for engaging the syringe, and each arm being independently controlled and articulating along two axes to withdraw a plunger of said syringe to fill said syringe with medicine.2. The system for automated filling of oral syringes according to claim 1 , wherein said plurality of arms includes at least a first arm and second arm.3. The system for automated filling of oral syringes according to claim 1 , further comprising a syringe storage assembly for storing a plurality of ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PACKAGING OF MASS-FABRICATED CUSTOM ITEMS

A system for packaging mass-customized items includes a computer system including a database containing item identification information unique to each item; (2) outer container identification apparatus that applies the item identification information received from the database to each outer container in a plurality of outer containers; (3) inner pack identification apparatus that applies the item identification information received from the database to each inner pack in a plurality of inner packs; and (4) inner pack filling apparatus that fills each inner pack with a specific item matched to that inner pack by the item identification information received from the database. Each item is associated with its unique item identification information and is inserted into an inner pack with matching item identification information, and each outer container is presented for loading with one or more inner packs matched to that outer container by the item identification information received from the database. 1. A method for bagging an item , comprising:identifying the item using identification information associated with the item in a computer system database;identifying a bag with the item identification information associated with the item; andbagging the item in the bag that has been identified with the item identification information associated with the item.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the item identification information is physically associated with the item in machine-readable form claim 1 , and wherein the step of identifying the item comprises:reading the item identification information that is physically associated with the item; andstoring the item identification information in the computer system database.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the step of identifying the bag comprises:retrieving the stored item identification information from the computer system database; andprinting the retrieved item identification information on the bag.4. The method of ...

System And Method For Reprocessing Animal Bedding

A method and system reprocess soiled animal bedding material commingled with animal manure. In one aspect the soiled animal bedding material is separated in a shaker to send at least a preponderance of said manure to a holding tank. In another aspect the bedding is cleaned, rinsed and color is restored. Said bedding material is subsequently dried and a bedding product, fertilizer product, and/or compacted product is formed. Alternatively, said bedding material is dried (without a compacting step) to form a product. In another aspect, the steps of separation, cleaning, rinsing and/or color restoration may be omitted. 1. A process for reprocessing soiled animal bedding material commingled with manure , comprising in sequence the steps of:a. separating said soiled bedding material in a first shaker/screener to send at least a preponderance of said manure to a holding tank and a remainder of said soiled bedding to a second shaker/screener;b. cleaning said soiled bedding in said second shaker/screener using a first cleaning agent and transferring said soiled bedding to a third shaker/screener;c. rinsing said soiled bedding in said third shaker/screener with first rinse for a first rinsing period and dewatering said soiled bedding;d. collecting waste water resulting from at least one of said washing, rinsing, or draining steps; ande. drying said bedding to form cleaned recycled bedding material.2. A process as recited by claim 1 , further comprising the step of color restoration.3. A process as recited by claim 2 , wherein said color restoration is applied during said rinsing of said soiled bedding.4. A process as recited by claim 2 , wherein said color restoration comprises paint.5. A process as recited by claim 4 , wherein paint comprises antimicrobial and antifungal agents.6. A process as recited by claim 2 , wherein said color restoration comprises dye.7. A process as recited by claim 2 , wherein said color restoration is a color selected from the group consisting of ...

PRE-SHAPED ALLOGRAFT IMPLANT FOR RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGICAL USE AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE

An acellular dermal matrix (ADM) graft product includes an ADM graft derived from full-thickness skin, with a pre-formed shape having a mesh pattern formed therein. The ADM graft is disposed in a sterilization package and irradiated to provide a two year shelf-life for the ADM graft product, which is used in the time-saving, efficient, and effective surgical reconstruction of soft tissue defects. One manufacturing method involves providing a portion of full-thickness donor-derived skin, removing an epidermis and a fat layer form the portion of the skin, decellularizing the portion of the skin to form a portion of ADM graft material, pre-shaping and meshing the ADM graft material, verifying a thickness of the ADM graft material, and packaging the pre-shaped, meshed ADM graft material in a sterilizable package and irradiating for a two-year shelf-life to form the ADM graft product. Other embodiments are also disclosed. 1. A method of manufacturing an acellular dermal matrix (ADM) graft product for use in a reconstructive surgical procedure , the method comprising:providing a portion of donor-derived skin, the portion of the donor-derived skin having a full thickness;removing an epidermis layer and a fat layer from the portion of the donor-derived skin to form a portion of dermal tissue;decellularizing the portion of the dermal tissue to form a portion of ADM graft material;forming the portion of the ADM graft material into a pre-defined shape in anticipation of the reconstructive surgical procedure;fenestrating the pre-defined shape into a mesh pattern;verifying that a thickness of the pre-defined shape equals a specified thickness;packaging the pre-defined shape in a medical sterilization pouch to form a packaged, pre-shaped, and meshed ADM graft; and{'sup': '−6', 'irradiating the packaged, pre-shaped, and meshed ADM graft to a sterility assurance level of 10to form the ADM graft product.'}2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , prior to the packaging ...

PACKAGED PRE-SOAKED GRILLING PLANKS

A grilling plank assembly includes a substantially liquid impervious bag, a grilling plank positioned within the bag, a soaking liquid positioned within the bag of a quantity to substantially immerse the plank therein, and the bag having a rupturable seal to secure the plank and liquid therein and to enable selective opening to remove the plank therefrom and thereafter resealing of the bag. The bag may be provided with more than one planks, with separator devices separating the planks within the bag. 1. A pre-soaked grilling plank assembly comprising:(a) a substantially liquid impervious bag;(b) a grilling plank positioned within the bag;(c) a soaking liquid positioned within the bag of a quantity to substantially immerse the plank therein; and(d) the bag having a rupturable seal to secure the plank and liquid therein and to enable selective opening of the bag to facilitate removal of the plank therefrom.2. An assembly as set forth in and including:(a) a second grilling plank positioned within the bag and immersed within the liquid; and(b) a reseal structure formed within the bag to enable selective resealing of the bag after removal of one of the planks therefrom.3. An assembly as set forth in and including:(a) a second grilling plank positioned within the bag and immersed within the liquid; and(b) a separator positioned between the planks to separate the planks within the bag.4. An assembly as set forth in and including:(a) a second grilling plank positioned within the bag and immersed within the liquid; and(b) a separator wall positioned between the planks to separate the planks within the bag.5. An assembly as set forth in wherein the bag has front and back walls and including:(a) a second grilling plank positioned within the bag and immersed within the liquid; and(b) a separator positioned between the planks to separate the planks within the bag formed by a weld line between the front wall and the back wall of the bag.6. An assembly as set forth in and ...

METHOD OF PREPARING A READY-TO-USE URINARY CATHETER AND A CATHETER ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN SAID METHOD

A method of preparing a ready-to-use catheter by providing a catheter assembly that has a first compartment that includes a catheter therein. The catheter includes on at least a part of its surface an exterior coating designed to reduce the coefficient of friction after treatment with a liquid swelling medium, and a second compartment containing a liquid swelling medium. The method includes sterilising the catheter assembly, adding the liquid swelling medium to the first compartment for wetting/activating the exterior coating of the catheter, and storing the ready-to-use catheter. By using the method according to the invention, the sterilisation of the catheter is effectuated in a dry-state, ensuring that the known problems with wet-sterilisation are completely eliminated and the need for preparing complicated and expensive liquid swelling mediums are no longer required. 1. A method of preparing a ready-to-use catheter , said method comprising: i. a first compartment comprising a catheter, said catheter comprises on at least a part of its surface an exterior coating arranged to reduce the coefficient of friction after treatment with a liquid swelling medium, and', 'ii. a second compartment comprising the liquid swelling medium, said catheter assembly is wrapped or placed in a gas-impermeable package, said method comprises the steps of:, 'providing a catheter assembly, comprising'}sterilising the catheter assembly,adding the liquid swelling medium, in a liquid state, to the first compartment under sterile conditions by emptying the liquid content of the second compartment inside the sterile boundaries of the catheter assembly for wetting/activating the catheter's exterior coating, and wherein said liquid swelling medium is added to the first compartment when the catheter assembly is in the production facilities, andstoring the ready-to-use catheter.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the sterilization of the catheter assembly is performed by γ- or β- ...

RECLOSABLE BAG AND METHODS OF FORMING AND USING THE SAME

A reclosable bag includes: first and second plies extending from a first side to a second side and from atop bottom to a top; a seal joining the first and second plies arranged near the bottom of the bag; a reclosing material disposed on an interior surface of one of the first and second plies; a release material disposed between the reclosing material and the other of the first and second plies; and a bag opening zone extending between the top and the bottom. 1. A reclosable bag comprising:first and second plies extending from a first side to a second side and from a bottom to a top;a seal joining the first and second plies arranged near the bottom of the bag;a reclosing material disposed on an interior surface of one of the first and second plies;a release material disposed between the reclosing material and the other of the first and second plies; anda bag opening zone extending between the top and the bottom.2. The reclosable bag of claim 1 , wherein the reclosing and release materials are arranged between the bag opening zone and the first side.3. The reclosable bag of claim 1 , wherein the bag opening zone comprises a first and second opening lines of weakness in the first ply.4. The reclosable bag of claim 1 , wherein the bag opening zone comprises a first and second opening lines of weakness in the first ply and a third opening line of weakness in the second ply.5. The reclosable bag of claim 4 , wherein the third opening line of weakness is aligned with the second opening line of weakness.6. The reclosable bag of claim 4 , further comprising a fourth opening line of weakness in the first ply and arranged between the first and second lines of weakness.7. The reclosable bag of claim 1 , further comprising:a separating seal extending from the top to the bottom to form a reclosing flap between the separating seal and the first side.8. The reclosable bag of claim 7 , wherein the separating seal is arranged between the first opening line of weakness and the first ...

MACHINE AND PROCESS FOR PACKAGING UNIQUE ITEMS

A method of packaging a series of differently shaped objects. The method includes receiving a first object to be packaged and identifying a first length of a stock packaging material suitable for enclosing the first object. The method continues by creating, with a bag making machine, a first bag from the stock packaging material having approximately the first length, which leads to substantially enclosing the first object in the first bag. Then the method continues by receiving a second object to be packaged, the second object having a shape or size different from the first object. A second length of the stock packaging material suitable for enclosing the second object is identified. The method continues by creating, with the bag making machine, a second bag from the stock packaging material having approximately the second length, followed by substantially enclosing the second object in the second bag. 1. A method of packaging a series of differently shaped objects , the method comprising:receiving a first object to be packaged;identifying a first length of a stock packaging material suitable for enclosing the first object;creating, with a bag making machine, a first bag from the stock packaging material having approximately the first length;substantially enclosing the first object in the first bag;receiving a second object to be packaged, the second object having a shape or size different from the first object;identifying a second length of the stock packaging material suitable for enclosing the second object;creating, with the bag making machine, a second bag from the stock packaging material having approximately the second length; andsubstantially enclosing the second object in the second bag.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein creating the first bag comprises:dispensing the first bag from the bag making machine with an open leading edge and a sealed trailing edge by operating a sealer to form a seal within the stock packaging material while also substantially ...

COATED PACKAGING PRODUCTS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS

In a method of forming a coated bag for pre-treating an item stored in the bag, a bag is provided, having a sidewall extending from a closed bottom end to an open top end and defining an interior surface of a cavity. The bag is expanded from a flattened condition to an expanded condition. At least one adhesive dispenser is inserted through the open top end of the bag into the cavity. An adhesive is applied from the at least one inserted adhesive dispenser to form an adhesive coating on the interior surface of the cavity. A particulate dispenser is inserted through the open top end of the bag into the cavity. A particulate is discharged from the inserted particulate dispenser to embed the particulate in the adhesive coating. The adhesive coating is dried to retain the embedded particulate on the interior surface of the sidewall. 1. A method of forming a coated bag for pre-treating a foodstuff stored in the bag , the method comprising:providing a bag having a seamless sidewall extending from a closed bottom end to an open top end, the bottom end and sidewall having an interior surface together defining an interior surface of a cavity;expanding the bag from a flattened condition to an expanded condition in which the sidewall defines a perimeter around which no acute angle is formed;inserting at least one spraying device through the open top end of the bag into the cavity;spraying an edible liquid adhesive from the at least one inserted spraying device to form an adhesive coating on the interior surface of the cavity;withdrawing the at least one spraying device from the cavity;inserting a particulate dispenser through the open top end of the bag into the cavity;discharging an edible particulate from the inserted particulate dispenser to embed the edible particulate in the adhesive coating;withdrawing the particulate dispenser from the cavity; anddrying the adhesive coating to retain the embedded edible particulate on the interior surface of the sidewall.2. The method of ...

AUTOCLAVABLE BARRIER FILM

An autoclavable film has a seal layer, a first tie layer, a barrier layer, a second tie layer, and a skin layer. The seal layer, skin layer, first tie layer, and second tie layer each comprise a polymer having a melt point <121° C. The seal and skin layers comprise the polymer at 5-80 wt %; the tie layers comprise the polymer at 50-100 wt %. The barrier layer comprises PVDC and/or amorphous polyamide. A packaging article is made from the autoclavable film. A retort process comprises placing a product in the packaging article, sealing the article closed, and heating the packaged product to a temperature of at least about 121° C. for ≥30 minutes. 1. An autoclavable barrier film comprising:A) a seal layer comprising a first low melt point polyolefin, the first low melt point polyolefin having a melt point less than 121° C., the first low melt point polyolefin making up from 5 to 80 wt % of the seal layer, based on total weight of seal layer, the seal layer being a first outer layer;B) a skin layer comprising a second low melt point polyolefin, the second low melt point polyolefin having a melt point less than 121° C., the second low melt point polyolefin making up from 5 to 80 wt % of the skin layer based on total weight of the skin layer, the skin layer being a second outer layer;C) a barrier layer comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of polyvinylidene chloride, polyamide MXD6/MXDI, polyamide 6I/6T;D) a first tie layer between the seal layer and the barrier layer, the first tie layer comprising a first tie polymer having a melting point less than 121° C., the first tie polymer making up from 50 to 100 wt % of the first tie layer, based on total weight of first tie layer;E) a second tie layer between the barrier layer and the skin layer, the second tie layer comprising a second tie polymer having a melting point less than 121° C., the second tie polymer making up from 50 to 100 wt % of the second tie layer, based on total weight of the ...

DEVICE FOR INSERTING AN OBJECT INTO A BAG

An inserting device includes a support surface for an object to be inserted into a bag and a deposit surface for the bag, the deposit surface being associated with the support surface. The support surface is mounted for movement between a first position for positioning the bag on the support surface and a second position for clamping the bag between the support surface and the deposit surface. 11221. An inserting device , comprising a support surface () for an object to be inserted into a bag and a deposit surface () for the bag , the deposit surface () being associated with the support surface () ,wherein{'b': 1', '1', '1', '2, 'the support surface () is mounted movably between a first position for positioning the bag on the support surface () and a second position for clamping the bag between the support surface () and the deposit surface ().'}2. The inserting device according to claim 1 ,wherein{'b': 1', '2, 'the support surface () is mounted rotatably about a horizontal axis relative to the deposit surface ().'}3. The inserting device according to claim 1 ,wherein{'b': '1', 'the support surface () is in the form of a rocker with an upper face and a lower face.'}4. The inserting device according to claim 1 ,wherein{'b': 3', '2', '1, 'an elastically deformable clamping element () is arranged on the lower face, facing the deposit surface (), of the support surface (), for better fixing of the bag.'}5. The inserting device according to claim 1 ,wherein{'b': '1', 'the support surface () has a rotary stop for fixing the first position.'}6. The inserting device according to claim 1 ,wherein{'b': '1', 'the support surface () is designed to assume the first position automatically when free from loading by the object.'}7. The inserting device according to claim 1 ,wherein{'b': '1', 'a holding-open means for the bag is arranged on the support surface ().'}8. The inserting device according to claim 1 ,wherein{'b': 1', '2, 'in the second position, a portion of the support ...

Asphalt Patch Kit

A kit and method for preparing asphalt for small-scale paving applications. The kit includes a brick of asphalt, an oven bag, and a microwavable container. The method includes placing the brick of asphalt into the oven bag, sealing the oven bag in an airtight manner to prevent the escape of toxic fumes, placing the oven bag into the container, sealing the container, placing the container into a microwave oven, and heating the brick of asphalt in the microwave oven to a temperature sufficient for paving applications. 1. An asphalt patch kit , comprising:a first container, a second container, and a brick of asphalt, wherein the brick of asphalt is adapted to be placed in the second container, the second container is adapted to be placed in the first container, and the first container is adapted to be placed in an oven for heating the brick of asphalt to a temperature sufficient for paving applications.2. The asphalt patch kit of claim 1 , wherein the oven is a microwave oven.3. The asphalt patch kit of claim 1 , wherein the first container comprises a rigid structure.4. The asphalt patch kit of claim 3 , wherein the first container further comprises a lid for sealing the first container.5. The asphalt patch kit of claim 3 , wherein the lid further comprises at least one handle.6. The asphalt patch kit of claim 3 , wherein the first container is formed of cardboard.7. The asphalt patch kit of claim 3 , wherein the first container is formed of a ceramic material.8. The asphalt patch kit of claim 3 , wherein the first container further comprises at least one handle.9. The asphalt patch kit of claim 1 , wherein the second container comprises a flexible structure.10. The asphalt patch kit of claim 1 , further comprising a sealing member for sealing the second container.11. The asphalt patch kit of claim 9 , wherein the second container is formed of a material selected from a group consisting of kenylon claim 9 , nylon claim 9 , polyester claim 9 , and polypropylene.12. The ...

System and Method for 3D Printing Parts with Additional Features

An apparatus and method for multi-stage printing teaches a 3D printer in combination with one or more additional dispensing nozzles. One or more additional dispensing nozzles are combined with the 3D for filling cavities with other compounds such as foam, sterilizing parts by spraying printed mold with disinfectant or antibacterial treatments, and embedding parts or other materials such as paper, fiberglass, or carbon fiber within the printing layers for additional strength and changing mold properties of a final product. In other embodiments, the apparatus of the present invention can be used in combination with a robotic packaging mechanism for bagging sterilized parts for shipment. 1. A method for multi-stage 3D printing , comprisinga 3D printer;one or more additional nozzles for emitting chemicals onto or around a printed part while still in the printing chamber.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the nozzles emit a foam compound to fill cavities in the printed part as it is being printed.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the nozzles emit a dye coloring into the plastic or the foam as it is being printed or filled.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the nozzles emit a disinfectant or antibacterial compound to sterilize printed parts.5. The method of claim 4 , in combination with an automatic packaging system for bagging printed and serialized parts for shipping.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps ofembedding the printed device with fiberglass, carbon fiber, or other filaments for increased strength; andthe nozzles emitting a chemical compound acting as a surface coating for the fiberglass, carbon fiber, or other filaments.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the nozzles provide additional heating for plastic droplets during printing so that they can be absorbed or soak into embedded materials.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the chamber is maintained as sterile.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein when using lighter than air foam the part is ...

Heat isolation apparatus for heat-shrinkable packaging

Heat isolation apparatus for capturing a specific area of heat-shrinkable plastic film used for packaging objects suitable for packaging as a heat-shrinkable package to prevent heat from reaching a specific area of the heat-shrinkable plastic film; a slotted track for transporting the heat-shrinkable plastic film and object to be packaged throughout the heat isolation apparatus; means for inserting the heat-shrinkable plastic film in an area of the heat isolation apparatus for capturing a portion of the heat-shrinkable plastic film that forms a designated area removed from the application of heat; means for propelling the heat-shrinkable plastic film and object to be packaged through the heat isolation apparatus; heat tunnel means for applying heat to the heat-shrinkable plastic film surrounding the object to be packaged and not to the plastic film captured by the apparatus; the means for propelling moving the object and heat-shrinkable plastic film to the heat tunnel; and means for securely capturing the designated area of heat-shrinkable plastic film to be isolated from the heat within the heat tunnel.

A METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PACKAGING OF ONE OR MORE BOXES FILLED WITH TOBACCO IN A PLASTIC BAG

A method for packaging one or more tobacco-filled boxes () in a plastic bag () comprises the following steps of —placing the box in a vacuum chamber () through an input (), —closing the vacuum chamber, then evacuating the vacuum chamber and thereafter creating an over-pressure nitrogen atmosphere in the vacuum chamber —putting a bag open at one end around a rectangular guide profile () open at both ends, where the other, closed, end of the bag shuts off one of the ends of the rectangular guide profile, —positioning the rectangular guide profile with the end not shut off by the bag in front of a shut off output () of the vacuum chamber and coupling the rectangular guide profile in a gas-tight manner to the output of the vacuum chamber, —opening the output of the vacuum chamber and guiding the box into the bag via the rectangular guide profile, and —folding the open end of the bag immediately followed by the sealing of the bag. By processing the box in the vacuum chamber before a plastic bag is put around the box, it is better to create underpressure in the box and flush it with nitrogen because the box has not yet been shut off on three sides by the plastic bag in a gas-tight manner. As a result, a better atmosphere can be created in the box or the optimal atmosphere in the box can be created in a faster manner. 1. Method for packaging one or more tobacco-filled boxes in a plastic bag , comprising:placing the box in a vacuum chamber through an input,closing the vacuum chamber, then evacuating the vacuum chamber and thereafter creating an over-pressure nitrogen atmosphere in the vacuum chamber,putting a bag open at one end around a rectangular guide profile open at both ends, where the other, closed, end of the bag shuts off one of the ends of the rectangular guide profile,positioning the rectangular guide profile with the end not shut off by the bag in front of a shut off output of the vacuum chamber and coupling the rectangular guide profile in a gas-tight manner to ...

Apparatus for Bagging a Bale and Method of Bagging Such Bale

A bale bagging apparatus and method are provided. The bale bagging apparatus includes a bale feeding station, a bale chute, a bale bagging station, and a transportation system that transports a bale to be bagged from the bale feeding station through the bale chute and into the bale bagging station. The bale bagging station includes a bag receptacle, a first opening, and a bag retrieval assembly. The bag receptacle is positioned on a side opposite of the first opening from the side of the first opening on which the bale to be bagged is to be transported. The bag retrieval assembly retrieves a bag from the bag receptacle through the first opening. The bag retrieval assembly positions a first end of said bag around at least a portion of the bale chute before the bale to be bagged is transported through the bale chute by the transportation system. 1. A bale bag sealing apparatus configured to seal a bag arranged around a bale , the bale sealing apparatus comprising:a first closure arm and a second closure arm, the first closure arm being configured to fold a first portion of the bag towards a center of a first end of the bale to be bagged and the second closure arm being configured to fold a second portion of the bag towards the center of the first end of the bale; anda first folding unit configured to fold a third portion of the bag towards the center of the first end of the bale; anda second folding unit configured to fold a fourth portion of the bag towards the center of the first end of the bale.2. The bale bag sealing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first portion of the bag is arranged at a first lateral side of the bale and the second portion of the bag is arranged at a second lateral side of the bale claim 1 , the first lateral side of the bale being opposite from the second lateral side of the bale.3. The bale bag sealing apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the third portion of the bag is a bottom portion of the bag and the fourth portion of ...

INTEGRATED SEMICONDUCTOR DIE PARCELING PLATFORMS

In certain embodiments, a system includes: an inspection station configured to receive a die vessel, wherein the inspection station is configured to inspect the die vessel for defects; a desiccant station configured to receive the die vessel from the inspection station, wherein the desiccant station is configured to add a desiccant to the die vessel; a bundle station configured to receive the die vessel from the desiccant station, wherein the bundle station is configured to combine the die vessel with another die vessel as a die bundle; and a bagging station configured to receive the die bundle from the bundle station, wherein the bagging station is configured to dispose the die bundle in a die bag and to heat seal the die bag with the die bundle inside. 1. A system , comprising:an inspection station configured to receive a die vessel, wherein the inspection station is configured to inspect the die vessel for defects;a desiccant station configured to receive the die vessel from the inspection station, wherein the desiccant station is configured to add a desiccant to the die vessel;a bundle station configured to receive the die vessel from the desiccant station, wherein the bundle station is configured to combine the die vessel with another die vessel as a die bundle; anda bagging station configured to receive the die bundle from the bundle station, wherein the bagging station is configured to dispose the die bundle in a die bag and to heat seal the die bag with the die bundle inside.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the inspection station claim 1 , the desiccant station claim 1 , the bundle station claim 1 , and the bagging station are connected via a conveyor system that moves the die vessel in an automated manner.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the conveyor system comprises a conveyor belt.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the bagging station is configured to print a bar code on the die bag.5. The system of claim 4 , further comprising:a folding station ...

PACKAGE SEAL HAVING A FIBROUS BREATHABLE MATERIAL

The invention provides a sterilizable pouch having at least one wall formed of a flexible film and including an opening formed therein for providing communication to an interior space of the package. A breathable material is disposed on an outer surface of the wall covering the opening. The breathable material is joined to the outer surface of the wall with a continuous heat seal. A heat resistant material is positioned between the breathable material an outer surface of the wall. 1. A sterilizable pouch comprising:front and back sheets of a flexible film joined to each other along opposing side and bottom edges to define a pouch having an interior space for receiving an article therein;an opening formed in at least one of the front or back sheets, the opening for providing communication between an exterior environment of the pouch and said interior space;a breathable material overlying and covering said opening, and being joined to an outer surface of said front or back sheet with a continuous heat seal, said breathable material comprising a fibrous material that is impervious to microorganisms, but pervious to gases,a heat resistant material selectively disposed between the breathable material and the outer surface of the front or back sheet to prevent the breathable material from sealing to the outer surface of the front or back sheet.2. The pouch of claim 1 , wherein the heat resistant material comprises a polymer material having a melting temperature higher than that of the film to which the breathable material is attached.3. The pouch of claim 1 , wherein the heat resistant material comprises a strip of adhesive tape attached to an inner surface of the breathable material.4. The pouch of claim 1 , wherein the heat resistant material is disposed between the breathable material and at least a portion of the side edges of the pouch.5. The pouch of claim 1 , wherein the continuous heat seal joining the breathable material includes a lower portion that is disposed ...

PACKAGING FOR ADHESIVE PATCH CONTAINING RIVASTIGMINE

To provide a packaging for a rivastigmine-containing adhesive patch having excellent temporal stability of rivastigmine, an adhesive patch product including the adhesive patch and a packaging bag, and a method for manufacturing the same. 1. An adhesive patch product comprising a packaging bag and a rivastigmine-containing adhesive patch housed in the packaging bag , whereinthe packaging bag is formed from a laminate of at least three layers including an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer film,the laminate has a lamination configuration having a heat-sealable ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer film as an innermost layer of the packaging bag, an oxygen blocking layer as a layer outside the ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer film, and an outer layer as a layer outside the oxygen blocking layer, orthe laminate has a lamination configuration having a sealant layer as an innermost layer of the packaging bag, an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer film as a layer outside the sealant layer, an oxygen blocking layer as a layer outside the ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer film, and an outer layer as a layer outside the oxygen blocking layer, anda residual oxygen concentration in the packaging bag is 10% by volume or less.2. The adhesive patch product according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer film contained in the laminate claim 1 , the content of an ethylene unit in the ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer is from 10% to 50% by mol.3. The adhesive patch product according to claim 1 , wherein the adhesive patch includes:a support, a rivastigmine-containing drug storage layer disposed on at least one surface of the support, an adhesive layer disposed on the drug storage layer, and release paper disposed on the adhesive layer; ora support, an adhesive layer disposed on at least one surface of the support, a rivastigmine-containing drug storage layer disposed on the adhesive layer, and release paper disposed on the drug storage layer; ora support, a ...

Method for making and storing stable cannabinoid compositions and method for treatment using such compositions

A composition comprising a high purity cannabinoid, an acid, and a pharmaceutically-acceptable solvent achieves room temperature stability for over 24 months. The acid improves the stability of the composition and the solvent enhances the solubility of the acid, thereby allowing the acid to have an improved stabilizing effect on the highly pure cannabinoid. Preferably, the solvent is an alcohol and, more preferably, the composition contains an oil. A method for making the composition includes combining the cannabinoid and the solvent and evaporating a portion of the solvent, along with adding an acid to the composition, before, during, or after the evaporating step. A method for making and storing the composition includes storing the composition in a manner adapted to maintain its stability. Pharmaceutical dosage forms include a formulated composition, such as having the oil. A method of treating a subject comprises administering to the subject the dosage form.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTAINING A BALE OF COMPRESSIBLE MATERIAL WITHOUT STRAPS

A system for compressing and containing a bale of compressible material includes a bale box and opposing compression plates, one or both of the compression plates moving toward the other of the compression plates in a compression direction. The bale box includes stationary side walls that define a bale box perimeter around the compression plates. At least two of the stationary side walls have ribs formed therein extending inwardly of the bale box. The ribs extend along the at least two side walls in a direction parallel to the compression direction. The ribs form grooves in a compressed bale in about 50 percent to 70 percent of a surface of the compressed bale in which he grooves are formed. 1. A device for compressing and containing a bale of compressible material , comprising:a bale box having a plurality of sidewalls defining a bale box perimeter, at least two of the plurality of sidewalls having ribs formed therein extending inwardly of the bale box perimeter;a pair of opposing compression plates, one or both of the compression plates moving toward the other of the compression plates in a compression direction;wherein the ribs form grooves in the bale of compressible material compressed by the compression plates, the grooves being formed in about 50 percent to 70 percent of a surface of the bale in which the grooves are formed.2. The device of wherein the ribs are formed as projections extending inwardly of the at least two stationary sidewalls of the bale box.3. The device of wherein bale box includes four sidewalls and wherein the projections extend inwardly of two of the four sidewalls.4. The device of wherein the two sidewalls oppose one another.5. The device of wherein the ribs extend substantially a full length of the at least two sidewalls.6. The device of wherein the ribs have a width and wherein the width of each rib is about equal to a width of each other rib.7. The device of wherein the ribs have a width of about 3 inches.8. The device of wherein some ...

PACKAGE FOR DAIRY PRODUCTS, SHEET, MULTI-LAYER FILM AND METHOD ASSOCIATED

A package for dairy products, in particular solid or semi-solid dairy products, including a bag provided with at least one pair of lateral walls reciprocally joined by means of first welding lines and at least one bottom wall, so as to define a housing compartment. A dairy product is housed in the compartment defined inside the bag. The bag includes second welding lines made in correspondence with top parts of the bag and positioned on opposite sides of the bottom wall. The second welding lines are disposed diagonally with respect to the first welding lines and with respect to the bottom wall and configured and oriented so as to progressively narrow the housing compartment toward the bottom wall of the bag. The dairy product includes at least a central support zone on the bottom wall and the bag includes at least lateral support zones defined by the opposite top parts. 1. Package for dairy products , in particular solid or semi-solid dairy products , comprising:{'b': 10', '11', '12', '16', '13', '35, 'a bag () provided with at least one pair of lateral walls (, ) reciprocally joined by means of first welding lines () and at least one bottom wall (), so as to define one housing compartment (); and'}{'b': 35', '10', '10', '19', '20', '19', '20', '33', '34', '10', '13', '19', '20', '19', '20', '16', '13', '35', '13', '10', '13', '10', '1', '2', '33', '34, 'at least one dairy product (P) housed in said compartment () defined inside said bag (), said package being wherein said bag () comprises second welding lines (, , ′, ′) made in correspondence with top parts (, ) of the bag () and positioned on opposite sides of said bottom wall (), said second welding lines (, , ′, ′) being disposed diagonally with respect to said first welding lines () and with respect to the bottom wall () and configured and oriented so as to progressively narrow said housing compartment () toward said bottom wall () of the bag (), said dairy product (P) comprising at least a central support zone ...

PROTECTION OF OXYGEN SENSITIVE COMPOUNDS

Provided is a packaging system for an oxygen-sensitive compound (a drug, such as DHE, or an excipient such as exametazime), the system including a container, a self-activated oxygen scavenger (including an iron-based or non-iron based) and an oxygen-impermeable enclosure (e.g., an aluminum pouch). Also provided is a method of producing an oxygen-sensitive compound. 1. A packaging system for an oxygen-sensitive compound , the packaging system comprisingthe oxygen-sensitive compound;a container containing the oxygen-sensitive compound;a self-activated oxygen scavenger; andan oxygen-impermeable enclosure enclosing the container and the self-activated oxygen scavenger, wherein the oxygen-impermeable enclosure is sealed.2. The packaging system of claim 1 , wherein the oxygen-sensitive compound is a drug or an excipient for a drug.3. The packaging system of claim 2 , wherein the container is a syringe.4. The packaging system of claim 2 , wherein the container is a cartridge.5. The packaging system of claim 2 , wherein the container is a nasal spray bottle.6. The packaging system of claim 2 , wherein the container is a vial7. The packaging system of claim 6 , wherein the vial is a stoppered glass vial.8. The packaging system of claim 1 , wherein the oxygen-impermeable enclosure is metal-containing.9. The packaging system of claim 8 , wherein the metal is aluminum.10. The packaging system of claim 1 , wherein the oxygen-impermeable enclosure is an aluminum pouch.11. The packaging system of claim 2 , wherein the container contains one dosage of an oxygen-sensitive drug.12. The pharmaceutical packaging system of claim 2 , wherein the container contains more than one dosage of an oxygen-sensitive drug.13. The packaging system of claim 12 , wherein each dosage is in a separate container claim 12 , wherein each container is separated from every other medicament container by an oxygen impermeable barrier.14. The packaging system of claim 2 , wherein the oxygen-sensitive compound ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR BAGGING A CONSUMABLE PRODUCT FOR STEEPING

A product bagging device and method are disclosed for providing a ready-made custom bag of fresh, high-quality tea or other beverage. The device allows users to select from a wide variety of fresh, quality teas or other products. The device then bags the product at the time of selection to ensure freshness, and dispenses the bag into a cup together with a quantity of liquid so that it may be quickly and conveniently carried away, for example from a point-of-sale location or at a user's home. 1. A device for forming a bag containing a consumable product , the bag being made from a supply of bag stock , the device comprising:a processing device for receiving a plurality of requests in succession from consumers requesting a plurality of different mixtures containing different consumable products;a bag forming assembly for forming a plurality of bags from the bag stock in succession for the plurality of different mixtures contemporaneously with the processing device receiving the plurality of requests for the different mixtures; anda product dispensing assembly for dispensing the different consumable product into at-least partially formed bags contemporaneously with the processing device receiving the plurality of requests for the different mixtures.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a liquid dispensing assembly for dispensing liquid into a receptacle into which one of the plurality of bags is dispatched.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the consumable products is tea.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the consumable products is from a group consisting of herbs claim 1 , spices claim 1 , coffee claim 1 , fruit and vegetables.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the product dispensing assembly dispenses a first quantity of a first consumable product into a feed pipe when a first bag is at least partially completed claim 1 , and wherein the product dispensing assembly dispenses a second quantity of a second consumable product into ...

Bioimplant package and bioimplant packaging method

A bioimplant package according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a sealing body to vacuum seal a bioimplant therein, and an inner box to accommodate the sealing body therein. The sealing body vacuum seals the bioimplant so that the bioimplant is located at a middle part of the sealing body. The inner box is made of an approximately rectangular-shaped sheet material divided into a mounting part to mount thereon the middle part of the sealing body, and a pair of winding parts which windingly fix a side part of the sealing body extending outward from the mounting part and come into linear contact with the sealing body in the vicinity of a boundary part with the mounting part. A bioimplant packaging method according to an embodiment of the present invention is a method for packaging a bioimplant by using a bioimplant package according to the above embodiment.

Device for intranasal administration

Disclosed herein are vials and devices containing a ketorolac solution for intranasal administration and a head space comprising no more than about 10% v/v oxygen and which vials and devices are stored in an oxygen-impermeable pouch. Also disclosed are processes for preparing the vials and devices.

METHOD OF PREPARING A READY-TO-USE URINARY CATHETER AND A CATHETER ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN SAID METHOD

A method of preparing a ready-to-use catheter by providing a catheter assembly that has a first compartment that includes a catheter therein. The catheter includes on at least a part of its surface an exterior coating designed to reduce the coefficient of friction after treatment with a liquid swelling medium, and a second compartment containing a liquid swelling medium. The method includes sterilising the catheter assembly, adding the liquid swelling medium to the first compartment for wetting/activating the exterior coating of the catheter, and storing the ready-to-use catheter. By using the method according to the invention, the sterilisation of the catheter is effectuated in a dry-state, ensuring that the known problems with wet-sterilisation are completely eliminated and the need for preparing complicated and expensive liquid swelling mediums are no longer required. 1 i. a catheter disposed in a first location, said catheter comprises on at least a part of its surface an exterior coating arranged to reduce the coefficient of friction after treatment with a swelling medium, and', 'ii. a swelling medium disposed in a second location, said catheter assembly being wrapped or placed in a gas-impermeable package, said method comprises the steps of:, 'providing a catheter assembly, comprising'}sterilising the catheter assembly,transferring the swelling medium to the first location under sterile conditions inside the sterile boundaries of the catheter assembly for wetting/activating the catheter's exterior coating, wherein said transferring occurs when the catheter assembly is in one or more production facilities, andstoring the ready-to-use catheter.. A method of preparing a ready-to-use catheter, said method comprising: This application is continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/840,571, filed Dec. 13, 2017, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/438,589 filed Apr. 24, 2015, which is a 371 filing of International patent application ...

Containment Assemblies, Methods, and Kits

Containment assemblies and methods and kits comprising containment assemblies, such as those configured to receive and/or seal a driver, such as a manual driver or a powered driver, for use in a medical procedure, such as a biopsy. 148-. (canceled)49. An improved containment assembly for a driver , the containment assembly including a coupler having a first end configured to be coupled to an intraosseous needle set and a second end configured to be coupled to a driver such that the driver can move the intraosseous needle set , the improvement of the containment assembly comprising: a first end having a first opening, the first end coupled to the coupler such that the coupler covers the first opening; and', 'a second end having a second opening;, 'a containment bag havingwhere the containment bag is in a rolled configuration such that the second end can be rolled away from the first end to move the containment bag to an unrolled configuration; andwhere the containment bag is configured such that a driver can be coupled to the coupler and the second opening can be closed to seal the driver in the containment bag.50. The containment assembly of claim 49 , where the containment bag is substantially sterile.51. The containment assembly of claim 49 , where when a driver is coupled to the first end of the coupler claim 49 , a user can move the containment bag into the unrolled configuration such that the driver is within an interior of the containment bag.52. The containment assembly of claim 51 , where when the containment bag is in the unrolled configuration claim 51 , the user can close the second opening by tying the second end.5356-. (canceled)57. A method comprising:inserting a driver into a containment bag of a containment assembly;coupling the driver to a coupler that is coupled to the containment bag, the containment bag having an open end; 'closing the open end of the containment bag.', 'unrolling the containment bag away from the coupler to move the containment ...

BAGGING SYSTEM AND METHOD

One variation of a system for packaging a foodstuff includes: a ramp; a bag dispenser adjacent the ramp and dispensing a bag into a load position; a paddle pivotable about a hinge arranged above the ramp, comprising a leading edge opposite the hinge and engaging the ramp, and extensible between a retracted setting and an extended setting, the leading edge of the paddle in contact with the ramp in the retracted setting and inserted into the mouth of the bag in the extended setting; an actuator coupled to the paddle and extending the paddle between the retracted setting and the extended setting; and a conveyor advancing the a foodstuff toward the bag dispenser, foodstuff contacting a bottom surface of the paddle and pivoting the paddle about the hinge to separate an upper layer of the bag from a lower layer. 1. A system for packaging a foodstuff , comprising:a ramp;a bag dispenser adjacent and aligned longitudinally with the ramp and dispensing a bag into a load position, the bag closed with a mouth of the bag substantially aligned with a top surface of the ramp in the load position;a paddle aligned longitudinally with the ramp, pivotable about a hinge arranged above the ramp, and comprising a leading edge opposite the hinge and engaging the ramp, the paddle extensible between a retracted setting and an extended setting, the leading edge of the paddle in contact with the ramp in the retracted setting and inserted into the mouth of the bag, in the load position, in the extended setting;an actuator coupled to the paddle and extending the paddle between the retracted setting and the extended setting, the paddle running along the ramp and into the mouth of the bag between the retracted setting and the extended setting; anda conveyor substantially aligned with the ramp and the bag dispenser, comprising a carriage supporting a foodstuff, and advancing the carriage toward the bag dispenser, the carriage contacting a bottom surface of the paddle in the extended setting and ...

APPLICATION ARRANGEMENT WITH A MEDICINAL SUBSTANCE FLUID

A pharmaceutical product includes a delivery syringe comprising a plastic receptacle and an oxygen-tight envelope which envelopes the delivery syringe in an oxygen-tight manner, wherein the plastic receptacle is filled with an oxygen-sensitive active pharmaceutical ingredient fluid and an inner surface of the plastic receptacle is siliconized at least in sections. 1. A pharmaceutical product comprising:a delivery syringe comprising a plastic receptacle, wherein the plastic receptacle is filled with an oxygen-sensitive active pharmaceutical ingredient fluid; andan oxygen-tight envelope which envelopes the delivery syringe in an oxygen-tight manner,wherein an inner surface of the plastic receptacle is siliconized at least in sections.2. The pharmaceutical product as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the oxygen-sensitive active pharmaceutical ingredient fluid is an active pharmaceutical ingredient emulsion.3. The pharmaceutical product as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the active pharmaceutical ingredient fluid comprises an active pharmaceutical ingredient having a water solubility in which at least 30 ml of water are required to dissolve 1 g of active pharmaceutical ingredient.4. The pharmaceutical product as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the active pharmaceutical ingredient fluid comprises propofol.5. The pharmaceutical product as claimed in any claim 1 , wherein the plastic receptacle is formed from plastic comprising at least one of the following polymers: cyclic olefin copolymer claim 1 , cyclic olefin polymer or Crystal Clear Polymer.6. The pharmaceutical product as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the delivery syringe comprises a plastic plunger rod storable in a shiftable manner in the plastic receptacle claim 1 , more particularly a plastic plunger rod which is storable in a shiftable manner in the plastic receptacle and arranged beside the plastic receptacle and which is enveloped in an oxygen-tight manner by means of the oxygen-tight envelope.7. The pharmaceutical ...

Packaging Machine

An exemplary method of making packages includes advancing a web of connected bags to a position where an opening of the bag is below an engagement device and opening the engagement device. Additionally, the exemplary method includes blowing the opening of the bag to a partially opened configuration, and reverse indexing the web of connected bags so that a portion of the engagement device is disposed inside of the bag and a portion of the engagement device is disposed outside the bag. Subsequently, the exemplary method includes closing the engagement device so that the engagement device engages the bag and moving the engagement device to a position that causes the opening of the bag to have a rectangular shape. 1. An apparatus for making packages , comprising: the first and second grippers are spaced apart from each other and are configured to engage a first section of the bag, and', 'the third and fourth grippers are movable relative to each other and are configured to engage a second section of the bag; and, 'an engagement device configured to engage an opening of a bag, the engagement device comprising first, second, third and fourth grippers, whereina sealing assembly configured to seal the opening of the bag;wherein, after the first and second grippers engage the first section and the third and fourth grippers engage the second section, the first and second grippers are configured to move away from the third and fourth grippers to form the opening of the bag into a rectangular opening; andwherein the engagement device is controlled based on a size of the rectangular opening.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sealing assembly includes a bar configured to be selectively moved between an unclamped position and a clamped position.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the first and second grippers are located on the bar of the sealing assembly claim 2 , and wherein the bar is configured to move to cause the first and second grippers to away from the third and ...

Watermelon Pouch

A watermelon pouch designed with a gusseted floor to accommodate a large watermelon slice. The pouch provides an upwardly concave interior volume to orient and stabilize a watermelon for best presentation and least damage, and sturdy sidewalls to support the pouch and contained watermelon on a flat surface. The pouch is re-closable by a zip-lock seal and includes a handle for easy carrying. The watermelon pouch includes a transparent window to allow the consumer to view the watermelon slice inside the pouch, and the transparent window is framed by a graphical element to enhance the product's visual appeal. 1. A watermelon pouch comprising: a front panel having a top edge, a bottom edge, a first side edge and a second side edge;', 'a back panel positionable to extend along a plane parallel to the front panel and having a top edge, a bottom edge, a first side edge and a second side edge; and', 'a gusset having a front edge, a back edge, and a first and second side edge;, 'an enclosure defining a volume for receiving at least a portion of a watermelon therein and having'}wherein the bottom edge of the front panel is attached to the front edge of the gusset and the bottom edge of the back panel is attached to the back edge of the gusset,wherein an upper portion of the first side edge of the front panel is attached to an upper portion of the first side edge of the back panel and wherein an upper portion of the second side edge of the front panel is attached to an upper portion of the second side edge of the back panel,wherein the top edge of the front panel and the top edge of the back panel provide a separation defining an enclosure opening,wherein at least one of the front panel and back panel includes a transparent window wherein the window is at least partially framed by a graphic element.2. The apparatus of claim I wherein a corner of the front panel defined by the first side edge and the bottom edge , and a corner of the gusset defined by the front edge and the ...

Evacuable Firearm Enclosure

The present invention provides a reusable, evacuable enclosure for a firearm designed to prevent corrosion and contamination to firearms and a method of using the same. The enclosure includes a storage bag having a front portion and a back portion enclosed at its edges with an open end providing access to an interior volume therebetween. The open end includes a fastener designed to operably seal the open end and the interior volume. The front portion includes a valve assembly having a valve base and a centrally located flange extending therefrom forming an opening therethrough that provides air passage to the interior volume. A vacuum source is placed against the centrally located flange to evacuate excess air from the interior volume through the opening. The opening is covered by a spring-biased diaphragm hingedly attached within the opening designed to allow air to pass through the opening in only one direction. 1) A evacuable firearm enclosure configured to prevent corrosion to a firearm , comprising:a storage bag having a front portion and a back portion connected together along its edges thereof with an open end providing access to an interior volume between said front portion and said back portion;said open end comprising a fastener designed to operably seal said open end and said interior volume;a valve assembly attached on said front portion of said storage bag;said valve assembly comprises a valve base having a centrally located flange extending therefrom;said centrally located flange having a first end and a second end forming an opening therethrough;wherein a vacuum source is configured to be placed against said centrally located flange to evacuate excess air from said interior volume through said opening;said front portion and said back portion are substantially triangular-shaped.2) The evacuable firearm enclosure configured to prevent corrosion to a firearm of claim 1 , said fastener comprises a zip fastener.3) The evacuable firearm enclosure configured ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ASEPTICALLY FILLING A PACKAGE

The present invention relates to a method and system for aseptically filling of flexible packages containing dry cloth. Such a method may include a first stage that is performed in a non-sterile environment. The first stage may include cutting a first substantially dry cloth to a predetermined size; inserting the first cloth into a flexible package; sealing a first end of the flexible package; and sterilizing the flexible package. The method may also include a second stage performed in a sterile environment. The second stage may include filling the flexible package with a medical solution such that the substantially dry cloth absorbs at least a portion of the medical solution; and sealing the open end of the flexible package. 1. A system comprising:a first module that is non-sterile and that inserts a substantially dry cloth into a package;a second module that sterilizes the package containing the substantially dry cloth;a third module that is sterile at least in part and that comprising a filter that filters a medical solution and directs a portion of the medical solution into the package containing the substantially dry cloth;a fourth module that is sterile at least in part and that seals the package after the third module directs the portion of the medical solution into the package.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second module irradiates the package containing the substantially dry cloth.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the second module exposes the package to gamma radiation between 25 kGy and 50 kGy.4. The system of further comprising a fifth module that is sterile at least in part and that cuts and opens the package.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the fifth module defines an opening in the package.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the third module fills the package via the opening.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the third module comprises a vacuum system that holds the opening open during filling.8. The system of further comprising a sixth ...

TARGET PACKAGING AUXILIARY DEVICE

A target packaging auxiliary device includes: a support table; a support member mounted on the support table; a support rod for supporting a target, one end of the support rod is connected to the support member, and the other end of the support rod is suspended. The support member may be fixedly mounted on the support table or the support member may be rotatably mounted on the support table. 1. A target packaging auxiliary device , comprising:a support table;a support member mounted on the support table;a support rod for supporting a target, one end of the support rod being connected to the support member, and the other end of the support rod being suspended.2. The target packaging auxiliary device according to claim 1 , wherein the support member is fixedly mounted on the support table or the support member is rotatably mounted on the support table.3. The target packaging auxiliary device according to claim 1 , wherein the support table comprises a frame structure and has a table plate claim 1 , and the support member is mounted on a top surface of the table plate.4. The target packaging auxiliary device according to claim 3 , wherein the top surface of the table plate is horizontal.5. The target packaging auxiliary device according to claim 3 , wherein the support rod is arranged parallel to the top surface of the table plate.6. The target packaging auxiliary device according to claim 3 , wherein the distance between the support rod and the top surface of the table plate is set such that after the target is sleeved on the support rod claim 3 , there is a gap between the target and the top surface of the table plate that enables a packaging bag to be sleeved on the target.7. The target packaging auxiliary device according to claim 3 , wherein the table plate comprises a circular table plate.8. The target packaging auxiliary device according to claim 7 , wherein the support rod comprises one support rod claim 7 , and the support member is fixedly mounted in the ...

Method and system for aseptically filling a package

The present invention relates to a method and system for aseptically filling of flexible packages containing dry cloth. Such a method may include a first stage that is performed in a non-sterile environment. The first stage may include cutting a first substantially dry cloth to a predetermined size; inserting the first cloth into a flexible package; sealing a first end of the flexible package; and sterilizing the flexible package. The method may also include a second stage performed in a sterile environment. The second stage may include filling the flexible package with a medical solution such that the substantially dry cloth absorbs at least a portion of the medical solution; and sealing the open end of the flexible package.

Isolation System for a Handheld Electronic Device That Enables Use Within a Clean Environment

An isolation bag assembly that holds an electronic device so it can be introduced into a clean environment. A sterilized bag structure is provided. The bag structure also has a front panel, a rear panel, a closed bottom, an open top, a first side edge, and a second side edge. When an electronic device is placed inside the bag structure, the device is positioned in a clear area. Adhesive tabs are affixed to the bag structure surrounding the clear area. The first edge and the open top of the bag structure are folded towards the clear area. The folds are held in place by the adhesive tabs. The folds make the bag structure conform to the shape of the electronic device and remain taut. 1. An isolation bag assembly , comprising:a sterilized bag structure made from a flexible clear plastic and having a first length and a first width, wherein said sterilized bag structure has a front panel, a rear panel, a closed bottom, an open top, a first side edge, and a second side edge, wherein said front panel and said rear panel are joined along said closed bottom, said first side edge and said second side edge, wherein said first side edge and said second side edge have said first length and said closed bottom extends for said first width;a plurality of adhesive tabs affixed to said first panel of said sterilized bag structure, wherein each of said adhesive tabs has a base section that is affixed to said first panel and a free section that extends from said base section, wherein said free section has a layer of adhesive applied thereto that enables each said free section to selectively adhere to said sterilized bag structure when brought into contact with said sterilized bag structure.2. The assembly according to claim 1 , further including a peel-away protective cover for covering each said layer of adhesive.3. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said plurality of adhesive tabs includes at least one adhesive tab having said base section affixed to said front panel a first ...

Method for preparing mammalian tissue for storage, implant, and transplant

The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for processing isolated mammalian tissue for use in surgical grafting, implantation, or transplantation procedures. The method employs electron beam sterilization, the collagen tissue is partially submerged in rHSA (Recombinant Human Serum Albumin), the tissue is stored in specially designed packaging, and the tissue is stored at ambient temperatures without requiring refrigeration. The terminal sterilization using electronic beams takes place in the special packaging. This inventive technology offers advantages including being biologically safe, maintaining tissue integrity while minimizing size, increasing scalability, increasing shelf life, increasing the amount of tissue usable for transplantation, and reducing of costs associated with processing and storing tissue for long periods of time.

Production and packaging installation for hygiene products, and method for operating the same

A method for operating a production and packaging installation for hygiene products, wherein the hygiene products are produced by a production machine, and the hygiene products produced are packaged by at least two packaging machines which are assigned to the production machine and are intended for packaging the hygiene products in particular so that they are ready for dispatch. At least two packaging machines assigned to a grouping conveyor form a machine group, wherein the performance of the packaging machines of the machine group are adapted automatically in accordance with the performance of the production machine and/or the individual performances available for the packaging machines of the machine group, and/or wherein the number of hygiene products with which the holders of the grouping conveyor are filled is selected automatically for each holder in dependence on which of the packaging machines the hygiene product of the respective holder is intended.

AUTOMATIC PACKAGING MACHINE INCLUDING CIRCULATION SYSTEM

An automatic packaging system for continuously and automatically packaging products without interruption using triple circulation systems. The triple circulation systems include an unpackaged product feeding circulation system continuously feeding unpackaged products via circulation, a package feeding circulation system continuously feeding packages via circulation, and a packaged product circulation conveying system continuously transporting packaged products wrapped in the packages via circulation. The automatic packaging system continuously and automatically packages products without interruption, thereby efficiently improving productivity. 1. An automatic packaging machine comprising:an unpackaged product feeding circulation system comprising an unpackaged product transport conveyor disposed in a space defined by a base frame and unpackaged product transport containers disposed on the unpackaged product transport conveyor at equal distances from each other so as to circulate on the unpackaged product transport conveyor;a package feeding circulation system comprising a package feeding conveyor disposed on one side of the unpackaged product feeding circulation system and package loading plates disposed on the package feeding conveyor at equal distances from each other so as to circulate on the package feeding conveyor, such that packages are loaded on the package loading plates;a cylinder-type unpackaged product inserting unit disposed above the unpackaged product feeding circulation system to insert unpackaged products transported by the unpackaged product transport conveyor into the packages;a package opening unit disposed above the package feeding circulation system to be movable back and forth, and comprising an upper guide and a side guide, with a pair of blades being provided on the upper guide to open a mouth of each of the packages by a grippers-like opening action, thereby allowing the unpackaged product inserting unit to insert an unpackaged product into ...

Self-standing container for pre-soaking grilling plank

A self-standing container for holding and pre-soaking a cooking plank in a soaking liquid includes flexible walls forming a bag-like container with a chamber to receive the plank and the liquid. The container includes a deployable standing structure to enable the container to be placed in an upright position to conserve counter space. The container with a plank and liquid may be packaged for retail sale and later reuse.

APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR REGENERATION OF AROMATHERAPY TEXTILE PRODUCTS

Apparatuses and methods for regeneration of aromatherapy textile products are disclosed. According to an aspect, an apparatus includes an outer bag defining an interior and comprising a mouth that opens to the interior. Further, the apparatus includes an inner bag positioned within the interior of the outer bag and comprising a mouth that is attached to the mouth of the outer bag, the inner bag being infusible with an extract. Prior to use, the inner bag may be infused with one or more herbal extracts and a textile product may be placed in the interior of the inner bag. Subsequently, the mouth of the outer bag may be sealed or otherwise closed. Further, the apparatus with the textile product inside may be heated by tumbling in a hot dryer. 1. Apparatus for regeneration of aromatherapy textile products , the apparatus comprising:an outer bag defining an interior and comprising a mouth that opens to the interior; andan inner bag positioned within the interior of the outer bag and being infusible with an extract.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein one side of the outer bag comprises opaque material.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the outer bag includes a first portion made of clear material and a second portion made of opaque material.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the inner bag comprises a polyester material.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the inner bag comprises a perforated nonwoven material.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the inner bag is infused with an herbal extract.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising one or more herbs positioned within the interior of the outer bag and outside of the inner bag.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mouths of the inner bag and the outer bag are sealed together.9. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mouth of the outer bag is sealable for sealing the interior of the outer bag from an outside of the outer bag.10. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mouth of the inner bag is attached ...

Packaging Assembly

A packaging assembly for a medical device includes at least one pouch, such as a first pouch and a second pouch, sealed so as to provide a sterile barrier between the environment and the medical device received in the first pouch, which in turn is received in the second pouch. The packaging assembly further includes at least one support member, wherein, in an assembled configuration, at least the first pouch and the support member are secured against movement relative to each other by at least one of the first and second pouches being folded around the support member. The at least one of the first and second pouches is folded around the support member such that at least the first pouch and the support member are secured against movement relative to each other, either before or after inserting the first pouch with the medical device into the second pouch. The support member may hold the packaging assembly within a secondary packaging, which corresponds in size and shape to the packaging assembly. 1. A packaging assembly for a medical device , comprising:at least a first pouch and a second pouch sealed so as to provide a sterile barrier between an environment and the medical device received in the first pouch, which in turn is received in the second pouch; andat least one support member,wherein, in an assembled configuration, at least the first pouch and the support member are secured against movement relative to each other by at least one of the first and second pouches being folded around the support member.2. The packaging assembly of claim 1 , wherein the support member is one of: (a) disposed outside the second pouch claim 1 , (b) disposed between the first pouch and the second pouch claim 1 , and (c) disposed inside the first pouch.3. The packaging assembly of claim 1 , wherein the support member is sized and shaped to support at least the first pouch such that at least a portion of a rim region of the first pouch extends beyond the support member claim 1 , ...

BAG RACK AND DISPENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PACKAGING AND DISPENSING ITEMS

A bag rack and dispensing system and method of packaging and dispensing items, such as food, is disclosed. The bag rack and dispensing system includes a rack that is formed of a base assembly and a hanger assembly on which multiple storage bags can be hung. A method of using the bag rack and dispensing system for packaging and dispensing food items includes, but is not limited to, the steps of hanging the storage bags on the rack of the bag rack and dispensing system, opening the frontmost storage bag, holding open or proping open the storage bag using a hooking device, placing the food item(s) or any other types of item(s) into the storage bag, removing the hooking device, if used, closing the storage bag, and removing the filled storage bag from the rack of the bag rack and dispensing system. 1. A bag rack and dispensing system , comprising: i. a base assembly; and', 'ii. a hanger assembly mounted to the base assembly, the hanger assembly configured to support a plurality of storage bags in a removable manner thereon., 'a. a rack comprising2. The system of further comprising a hooking device claim 1 , wherein the hooking device comprises a bar with at least one hook formed at an end thereof and is configured to assist in holding open at least one of the plurality of storage bags.30. The system of claim wherein the hooking device comprises a bar with a hook formed at each end thereof40. The system of claim wherein the hooking device is coupled to the base assembly.5. The system of wherein the base assembly comprises side bars and crossbars and the side bars and crossbars are arranged to form a substantially boxed-shaped structure.6. The system of wherein the side bars are arranged substantially parallel with one another and the crossbars are arranged substantially parallel with one another and wherein the side bars are arranged substantially perpendicular with the crossbars.7. The system of wherein the base assembly comprises two side bars and three crossbars claim ...

SYSTEM TO MANUFACTURE A DISPOSABLE SINGLE USE APPLICATOR ASSEMBLY WITH A CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

The applicator assembly delivers a cosmetic, health, or hygiene chemical composition in an active state to the user for a disposable single use. The applicator assembly includes a wrapper, and an insert. The insert holds the chemical composition, and the insert is made of a foam composition compatible with the chemical composition. The system and method for manufacturing the assembly is a web conversion process for the chemical composition and foam composition of the assembly. The system and method for manufacturing the assembly includes a first roll, wrapper material, a second roll, foam material, a foam cutter, a dispenser, a flatbed hot seal packager, a sheet cutter, and an outfeed conveyor. 1. A system for manufacturing , comprising:a first roll of wrapper material mounted in a first direction so as to dispense said wrapper material in said first direction,wherein said wrapper material splits into a top sheet material and a bottom sheet material;a lower turn bar below said first roll so as to conveying said bottom sheet material in a second direction orthogonal to said first direction;an upper turn bar above said first roll so as to conveying said top sheet material in a third direction orthogonal to said first direction and opposite to said second direction;a second roll of foam material mounted orthogonal to said first roll so as to dispense said foam material in said third direction;a plurality of upper rollers switching said top sheet material between said third direction and said second direction;a plurality of lower rollers switching said bottom sheet material between said second direction and said third direction,a foam cutter aligned with said second roll so as to cut said foam material into a plurality of insert bodies and a perforated foam material sheetwherein said foam material matches said bottom sheet material in said third direction at said foam cutter, said foam material being above said bottom sheet material;a dispenser having a chemical ...

COMPACT AND PORTABLE INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED DIAPERS

A method of individually packaging a single-use disposable diaper for use in intimate absorption of body fluid includes compressing a single-use disposable diaper for use in intimate absorption of body fluid from a first condition to a second, compressed condition, and retaining the single-use disposable diaper in the second, compressed condition with a pressure differential that acts upon a substantially flexible, substantially air impermeable material to maintain the single-use disposable diaper in the compressed condition. The pressure differential is created by locating the single-use disposable diaper in an interior space of a substantially air impermeable, substantially flexible material, creating a negative pressure within the interior space, and hermetically sealing the single-use disposable diaper at the negative pressure within the flexible material. The single-use disposable diaper is the only single-use disposable diaper contained within the hermetically sealed substantially air impermeable, substantially flexible material. 1. A method of individually packaging a single-use disposable diaper for use in intimate absorption of body fluid , comprising:(a) compressing a single-use disposable diaper for use in intimate absorption of body fluid from a first condition to a second, compressed condition; and (i) locating the single-use disposable diaper in an interior space of a substantially air impermeable, substantially flexible material,', '(ii) creating a negative pressure within the interior space, and', '(iii) hermetically sealing the single-use disposable diaper at the negative pressure within the flexible material,', '(iv) wherein said single-use disposable diaper is the only single-use disposable diaper contained within the hermetically sealed substantially air impermeable, substantially flexible material., '(b) retaining the single-use disposable diaper in the second, compressed condition with a pressure differential that acts upon a substantially ...

PACKAGING STATION FOR ELASTOMERIC RINGS

An automatic loader and packager station inserts and packages sensitive silicone vaginal rings into sealable pouches, wherein the silicone material is malleable, viscous and sticky, making it hard to accurately insert and seal the rings in a medically sealed package. The circular vaginal rings are axially elongated to reduce their width into the loading position, for accurate loading into scalable package pouches, without contamination of exterior openings of the respective package pouches into which the vaginal rings are inserted for sealed distribution. To accommodate malleable, viscous and/or sticky vaginal rings from manufacture to insertion into sealable pouches, the vaginal rings are moved upon a low friction, preferably roller-based conveyor before being loaded into the sealable pouches. 1. A method of inserting and sealing a loaded elastomer ring in a package comprising the steps of:transporting a circular, loaded elastomer ring to a pick and place station for insertion into a package having an opening;using a tool for elongating said ring forming narrowed leading edges at opposite ends of said elongated ring;moving said elongated ring into a loading slot with narrowed sides;releasing and removing said tool from said ring, said narrowed sides retaining said ring in an elongated state;using a retractable finger assembly to push a leading edge of said elongated ring out of said loading slot through said opening into said package;retracting said finger assembly from said elongated ring, allowing said ring to return to its normal circular shape completely within said package; andclosing said opening into said package for providing a sealed pouch containing said loaded ring for distribution and ultimate use.2. The method of in which said loaded elastomer ring comprises a vaginal ring infused or coated with a medical composition selected from the group consisting of antibiotics claim 1 , hormones claim 1 , and anti-HIV drugs.3. The method of in which said tool ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REPROCESSING ANIMAL BEDDING

A method and system reprocess soiled animal bedding material commingled with animal manure. In one aspect the soiled animal bedding material is separated in a shaker to send at least a preponderance of said manure to a holding tank. In another aspect the bedding is cleaned, rinsed and color is restored. Said bedding material is subsequently dried and a bedding product, fertilizer product, and/or compacted product is formed. Alternatively, said bedding material is dried (without a compacting step) to form a product. In another aspect, the steps of separation, cleaning, rinsing and/or color restoration may be omitted. 151-. (canceled)52. A process for reprocessing soiled animal bedding material commingled with manure , comprising in sequence the steps of:a. decontaminating said soiled animal bedding material commingled with manure by heating and drying said soiled animal bedding material in a dryer; andb. processing said bedding material to yield an end product.53. A process as recited by claim 52 , wherein said end product is a fuel product.54. A process as recited by claim 53 , wherein said fuel product is selected from the group consisting of a briquette claim 53 , manufactured fire log claim 53 , and pellets.55. A process as recited by claim 52 , further comprising the step of utilizing a grinder on said soiled animal bedding.56. A process as recited by claim 52 , wherein said end product is a recycled bedding material.57. A process as recited by claim 56 , wherein said bedding material is held at a temperature for a time sufficient to attain a required moisture level no greater than about 17% to prevent mold and/or mildew growth.58. A process as recited by comprising the following step prior to said decontamination step of subsection a: separating said soiled bedding material in a first shaker/screener to send at least a preponderance of said manure to a holding tank and a remainder of said soiled bedding to a second shaker/screener.59. A process as recited by ...

Storage Device

The present invention relates to a kit and method for the storage and transportation of medical equipment, in particular endoscopes. A method of storing medical equipment, using a kit comprising a bag made from a flexible plastics material, a first closure device for securing the bag closed and a second closure device for securing the bag closed, comprises: a) placing an item of medical equipment in a first, clean state within the bag; b) securing the bag closed with the first closure device; c) removing the first closure device; d) removing the medical equipment from the bag for use; e) placing said used medical equipment, in a second, dirty state, in the bag; and f) securing the bag closed with the second closure device, such that the bag is sealed to retain moisture within the bag. 1. A method of storing medical equipment using a kit comprising a bag made from a flexible plastics material , a first closure device for securing the bag closed and a second closure device for securing the bag closed , the method comprising:a) placing an item of medical equipment in a first, clean state within the bag;b) securing the bag closed with the first closure device;c) removing the first closure device;d) removing the medical equipment from the bag for use;e) placing said used medical equipment, in a second, dirty state, in the bag; and 'characterized in that the first closure device comprises a distinguishing means and an identification means, the second closure device comprises a distinguishing means and an identification means, the distinguishing means of the first and second closure devices being different.', 'f) securing the bag closed with the second closure device, such that the bag is sealed to retain moisture within the bag,'}2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first and second closure devices are single use and the step of removing the first closure device comprises breaking the first closure device.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the ...

PACKAGED PRECISION-LUBRICATED READY-TO-USE INTERMITTENT URINARY CATHETER

A method of packaging a ready to use intermittent urinary catheter by (i) placing lubricant within a pocket formed in a base film proximate a first end of the pocket, (ii) placing a catheter within the pocket with the insertion end of the catheter proximate the first end of the pocket, (iii) partially sealing the catheter within the pocket between the base film and a cover film, (iv) pulling a vacuum within the pocket to effect controlled circumferential flow of lubricant around the insertion end portion of the catheter, and then (v) fully sealing the pocket. 1. A method of hermetically packaging an intermittent urinary catheter having an insertion end , an insertion end length defining an exterior surface area , a fixture end , and a fixture end length , comprising the steps of:(a) obtaining a base film having a pocket with a first end and a second end, wherein the pocket is configured to retain the intermittent urinary catheter with the insertion end proximate the first end and the fixture end proximate the second end,(b) injecting a limited amount of lubricant into the pocket proximate the first end of the pocket so as to form a lubricant containing pocket,(c) placing the intermittent urinary catheter into the lubricant containing pocket so as to form a catheter containing pocket, with the insertion end of the intermittent urinary catheter proximate the first end and the fixture end of the intermittent urinary catheter proximate the second end,(d) sealing a cover film to the base film with an unsealed opening proximate the second end of the pocket so as to form an enclosed catheter containing retention chamber accessible through the opening,(e) drawing a vacuum on the enclosed catheter containing retention chamber through the opening sufficient to compress the retention chamber and cause lubricant to circumferentially flow around and coat a portion of the exterior surface area of the insertion end length of the catheter within the retention chamber without ...

BAG WITH CUTS

An exemplary web of preformed bags includes first and second layers, first and second side, first and second side seals proximate the first and second edges, a plurality of transverse seals extending between the first and second side edges, an opening in the first layer, and a line of separation in the second layer, and first and second cuts in the first and second side seals. The first and second cuts are configured to reduce or eliminate a breaking force necessary to break the first and second side seals when the web is torn along the line of separation. 1. A machine for forming packages from a web of preformed bags , the machine comprising:an indexing mechanism configured to move a web of preformed bags along a path of travel, the web of preformed bags including first and second layers, first and second side edges, first and second side seals proximate the first and second side edges, a plurality of transverse seals extending between the first and second side edges, an opening in the first layer, and a line of separation in the second layer, and first and second cuts in the first and second side seals, wherein the line of separation is in-line with the opening and the first and second cuts; and a first side formed from at least a portion of each of the first layer and the second layer, and', 'a second side formed from at least a portion of each of the first layer and the second layer;, 'an engagement device located along the path of travel, the engagement device configured to open a bag of the preformed web of bags along the opening to form a shaped opening, the shaped opening comprisingwherein the engagement device is configured to open the bag such that the web is torn along portions of the line of separation and the first and second side seals are broken; andwherein the first and second cuts are configured to reduce or eliminate a breaking force necessary to break the first and second side seals when the bag is opened by the engagement device.2. The machine of ...

Reinforced bag for containing a bale of compressible material and method

A bag for containing a bale of compressed material is a sleeve formed from woven tapes of polymeric material having a sealed end and an open end. The sleeve has a first region where the tapes are woven at a first density and one or more second regions where the tapes are woven at a second density less than the first density. The first region is configured to, when the bale is introduced into the bag, be positioned on at least a portion of a length of the bale.

DIRT REMOVAL AND PILING MACHINE

A dirt removal and piling machine is ideally suited for use in cleaning and piling individualized and non-uniformly shaped workpieces, preferably sugar beets but also potatoes, other tuber crops, and even with aggregate rocks for a tilting receiving station. A further aspect of the present machine includes a workpiece unloading or receiving station which can tip sideways after a dump truck unloads the workpieces and longitudinally drives therethrough. In another aspect, the machine also includes a cleaning station having rotatable rollers, an underlying dirt conveyor and a moveable dirt dumping conveyor, hopper or bucket adjacent an end of the dirt conveyor and external to the rollers. Furthermore, another aspect of the machine includes an automatic and/or robotic sampling arm which is operable to remove a tuber crop workpiece sample and automatically package the sample after the sample has moved through a cleaning station. 1. A dirt removal and piling machine comprising: at least one end ramp aligned along a longitudinal dump truck-movement direction, and a bed elongated along the dump truck-movement direction;', 'sidewalls upstanding from inboard and outboard edges of the bed;', 'an actuator operably tilting the bed about at least an inboard and horizontal axis which is substantially parallel to the dump truck-movement direction; and, '(a) a workpiece-receiving station comprising(b) a workpiece-cleaning station located inboard of the bed, the cleaning station comprising workpiece-contacting rollers.2. The machine of claim 1 , further comprising a dirt transporter including a stationary frame and a moveable section coupled to the frame claim 1 , the dirt transporter being capable of receiving dirt removed from workpieces in the cleaning station claim 1 , and transporting the dirt to a remote location.3. The machine of claim 2 , being configured to allow a vehicular trailer to dump the workpieces and dirt at the receiving station claim 2 , and the trailer receives ...

Transport pouch

A transport pouch includes a flap portion and a body portion separated from each other by a folding portion. The transport pouch also includes a front panel and a rear panel, an adhesive closure, at least one removable cover, and a form closure. When the flap portion of the transport pouch is folded onto the body portion of the transport pouch, the flap area of the adhesive closure is adhered to the body area of the adhesive closure, and the form closure is closed, the folding portion of the transport pouch acts as a barrier that prevents billowing of the body portion of the transport pouch, caused by a relative pressure increase in the transport space due to a pressure drop in the surroundings of the transport pouch, from tearing open the form closure and thus from tearing open the adhesive closure.

Systems and methods for packaging instruments or other items with bag making features

A bagmaker interoperable with an item processor is disclosed, the bagmaker being configured to produce bags for packaging items for sterilization, such as medical instruments. The bagmaker may include a controller interoperable with a bag production device, the bag production device including a bag cutter and a heat sealer, such that tubing may be sealed and cut, such that a bag of a specified length is formed. Operation of the bagmaker may include identifying tubing corresponding to a bag width of the bag, advancing tubing to correspond with the length of the bag, sealing at least a first end of the tubing, and then advancing and cutting the tubing; ejecting the bag from the bagmaker and retracting remaining uncut tubing, wherein the retraction and ejection may occur contemporaneously or interchangeably in order.

APPLICATION ARRANGEMENT WITH A MEDICINAL SUBSTANCE FLUID

An application arrangement for a medicinal substance fluid includes an application syringe with a plastic container, wherein the plastic container is filled with an oxygen-sensitive medicinal substance fluid and an oxygen-tight cover which surrounds the application syringe in oxygen-tight manner. 1. A delivery arrangement comprising:a delivery syringe comprising a plastic receptacle, wherein the plastic receptacle is filled with an oxygen-sensitive active pharmaceutical ingredient fluid; andan oxygen-tight envelope which envelopes the delivery syringe in an oxygen-tight manner,wherein an inner surface of the plastic receptacle is siliconized at least in sections.2. The delivery arrangement as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the oxygen-sensitive active pharmaceutical ingredient fluid is an active pharmaceutical ingredient emulsion.3. The delivery arrangement as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the active pharmaceutical ingredient fluid comprises an active pharmaceutical ingredient having a water solubility in which at least 30 ml of water are required to dissolve 1 g of active pharmaceutical ingredient.4. The delivery arrangement as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the active pharmaceutical ingredient fluid comprises propofol.5. The delivery arrangement as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the plastic receptacle is formed from plastic comprising at least one of the following polymers: cyclic olefin copolymer claim 1 , cyclic olefin polymer or Crystal Clear Polymer.6. The delivery arrangement as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the delivery syringe comprises a plastic plunger rod storable in a shiftable manner in the plastic receptacle more particularly a plastic plunger rod which is storable in a shiftable manner in the plastic receptacle and arranged beside the plastic receptacle and which is enveloped in an oxygen-tight manner by means of the oxygen-tight envelope.7. The delivery arrangement as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the plastic plunger rod is formed from plastic comprising at ...

METHOD OF PREPARING A READY-TO-USE URINARY CATHETER AND A CATHETER ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN SAID METHOD

A method of preparing a ready-to-use catheter by providing a catheter assembly that has a first compartment that includes a catheter therein. The catheter includes on at least a part of its surface an exterior coating designed to reduce the coefficient of friction after treatment with a liquid swelling medium, and a second compartment containing a liquid swelling medium. The method includes sterilising the catheter assembly, adding the liquid swelling medium to the first compartment for wetting/activating the exterior coating of the catheter, and storing the ready-to-use catheter. By using the method according to the invention, the sterilisation of the catheter is effectuated in a dry-state, ensuring that the known problems with wet-sterilisation are completely eliminated and the need for preparing complicated and expensive liquid swelling mediums are no longer required. 1. A method of preparing a ready-to-use catheter , said method comprising:{'b': 1', '1', '1', '1, 'claim-text': [{'b': 2', '3', '3', '6', '7', '5, 'i. a first compartment () comprising a catheter (), said catheter () comprises on at least a part of its surface () an exterior coating () arranged to reduce the coefficient of friction after treatment with a liquid swelling medium (), and'}, {'b': 4', '5, 'ii. a second compartment () comprising the liquid swelling medium (), characterised in, that said method comprises'}], 'providing a catheter assembly (,′,″,′″), comprising'}{'b': 1', '1', '1', '1, 'sterilising the catheter assembly (,′,″,′″),'}{'b': 5', '2', '7, "adding the liquid swelling medium () in liquid form to the first compartment () for wetting/activating the catheter's exterior coating (),"}storing the ready-to-use catheter, and{'b': 2', '13', '2', '1', '1', '1', '1, 'wherein at least the first compartment () is made of a gas-impermeable material, or is placed in a packaging () of a gas-impermeable packaging () material and the method comprises removing and/or sealing off any gas-permeable ...

STERILE ELECTRONICS BAG AND STERILE CLOSURE MECHANISM

A sterile bag for containing non-sterile objects includes: a body; a sealed first end; a second end forming a cuff and an opening to an internal portion of the bag when in a first position; a visible demarcation located circumferentially along the cuff dividing the bag into two sides; a closure mechanism located along the cuff on the proximal side of the visible demarcation such that when the second end is in a second position there is no cuff and the closure mechanism can be used to seal the bag with the visible demarcation sealed within the bag. In use, a first user with scrubbed hands may touch the bag only on one side of the visible demarcation and a second user with non-scrubbed hands may touch the bag only on the other side of the visible demarcation. 1. A method of using a non-sterile object in a sterile environment comprising the steps of: a body of the bag;', 'a sealed first end;', 'a second end that forms a cuff and an opening to an internal portion of the bag when in a first position;', 'a visible demarcation located circumferentially along the cuff dividing the bag into a proximal side towards the sealed first end and a distal side towards the internal portion of the bag;', 'a closure mechanism located along the cuff on the proximal side of the visible demarcation such that when the second end is in a second position there is no cuff and the closure mechanism can be used to seal the bag with the visible demarcation sealed within the bag;, 'providing a sterile bag includinga first user having scrubbed hands grasping the bag proximal to the visible demarcation such that the first user's hands are partially covered by the cuff;a second user inserting a non-sterile object into the bag without contacting the bag other than distal to the visible demarcation;the first user manipulating the bag and closure mechanism to seal the non-sterile object and every portion of the bag distal to the visible demarcation within the sealed portion of the bag, without touching ...

Bags, Method of Making Bags and Method of Use Thereof for Enveloping Rectangular Bales

A continuous web of closed, preformed end-to-end bags for enclosing bales of material are made by forming an elongate sheet into a helix tube, flattening the tube into first and second elongate bag walls and securing the bag walls at closure seams located along the flattened helix tube. The helix tube is formed by nesting the elongate sheet side edges into U-shapes and sewing. The bag walls are secured to one another by nesting them into U-shapes and sewing. Bales are enveloped by severing the web and thereby providing a bag with an open end, separating the bag walls, inserting a bale therein, closing the bag and severing from the remaining web. Each bag is located along the web with a pair of sensors which provide a locating signal responsive to the bag closure seams. 1. A method of making a plurality of preformed bags for enveloping bales of material , wherein said plurality of bags are closed and arranged end-to-end , said method of making the plurality of closed , preformed end-to-end bags comprising the steps of:providing an elongate sheet of material having opposing ends and first and second opposing side edges extending between said opposing ends;forming a helix tube by twisting said elongate sheet opposing ends in relative opposite directions and securing said first and second side edges to one another;flattening said tube and forming opposing first and second elongate bag walls joined at opposing side fold edges; and,securing said opposing first and second elongate bag walls to one another at desired spaced distances between said opposing ends for thereby making said plurality of closed preformed end-to-end bags.2. The method of wherein said securing said opposing first and second elongate bag walls to one another further comprises the steps of:forming said first bag wall into an outer U-shape and said second bag wall into an inner U-shape;nesting said inner U-shape within said outer U-shape; and,sewing the legs of said nested U-shapes to one another.3. The ...

APPARATUS FOR BAGGING A BALE AND METHOD OF BAGGING SUCH BALE

A bale bagging apparatus and method are provided. The bale bagging apparatus includes a bale feeding station, a bale chute, a bale bagging station, and a transportation system that transports a bale to be bagged from the bale feeding station through the bale chute and into the bale bagging station. The bale bagging station includes a bag receptacle, a first opening, and a bag retrieval assembly. The bag receptacle is positioned on a side opposite of the first opening from the side of the first opening on which the bale to be bagged is to be transported. The bag retrieval assembly retrieves a bag from the bag receptacle through the first opening. The bag retrieval assembly positions a first end of said bag around at least a portion of the bale chute before the bale to be bagged is transported through the bale chute by the transportation system. 1. A bale bagging apparatus comprising:a bale feeding station;a bale chute;a bale bagging station; anda transportation system configured to transport a bale to be bagged from the bale feeding station through the bale chute and into the bale bagging station,wherein the bale bagging station includes a bag receptacle, a first opening, and a bag retrieval assembly, the first opening being defined by a first rail and a second rail, the bag receptacle being positioned on a side opposite of the first opening from the side of the first opening on which the bale to be bagged is to be transported, the bag retrieval assembly being configured to retrieve a bag from the bag receptacle through the first opening, andwherein the bag retrieval assembly is configured to position a first end of said bag around at least a portion of the bale chute before the bale to be bagged is transported through the bale chute by the transportation system.2. The bale bagging apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the bag receptacle is positioned below the first opening claim 1 , andwherein the first opening is provided between the first rail and the second ...

HIGH HYGROSCOPIC WOUND DRESSING AND PREPARATION METHOD AND USE THEREOF

The present invention discloses a wound dressing with high absorption capacity and the method of manufacturing. The wound dressing is a knitted fabric comprising of a fluffy layer of gelling fibres and a layer of non-gelling fibres as the backing. The gelling fibres are knitted onto the backing structure and the length fluffy fibre outside the backing structure is between 1-100 mm, preferably 5-50 mm. The wound dressing can be used to manage chronic wounds such as venous stasis ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers and other chronic ulcer wounds. 1. An absorbent wound dressing , comprising a fluffy layer of gelling fibres and a layer of non-gelling fibres as the backing , wherein the gelling fibres are knitted onto the backing structure and the length of the free fibre outside the backing structure is between 1-100 mm , preferably 5-50 mm.2. The absorbent wound dressing according to claim 1 , wherein the wound dressing has an absorption capacity of 6 g/100 cmor more when tested according to EN 13726-1:2002 /AC:2003.3. The absorbent wound dressing according to claim 1 , wherein the wound dressing claim 1 , when cut in the cross machine direction claim 1 , curls by itself into a fabric roll with the backing layer inside and the fluffy layer outside.4. The absorbent wound dressing according to claim 1 , wherein the fibre linear density of the gelling fibre is 1-10 dtex claim 1 , preferably 2-5 dtex.5. The absorbent wound dressing according to claim 1 , wherein the fibre length of the gelling fibre is 10-120 mm claim 1 , preferably 10-75 mm.6. The absorbent wound dressing according to claim 1 , wherein the fibre linear density of the non-gelling fibre yarn or filament is 50-500 dtex claim 1 , preferably 50-200 dtex.7. The absorbent wound dressing according to claim 1 , wherein the gelling fibres are selected from alginate fibres claim 1 , chemically modified cellulose fibres claim 1 , chitosan fibres or their blends.8. The absorbent wound dressing according to ...

MACHINE FOR FILLING BAGS

A machine for filling bags for example with meat, vegetables, pet food, beef sausages or similar products of any desired shape or irregular size, and a corresponding method for filling such bags uses a filling system for feeding the product. Means for compressing the product also form a path for directing the product into the open bag. Introduction means drive the product along the path into the open bag. 1. A machine for filling bags with , for example , meat , vegetables , pet food , beef sausages or similar products of any desired shape or irregular size , comprising:a filling system for feeding the product;means for compressing the product and for forming a path to direct the product into the open bag; andintroduction means which impel the product along the path into the open bag.2. The machine of wherein the means for compressing the product is provided with at least one first drive which transfers the means into the open bag claim 1 , and a second drive for compressing the product.3. The machine of wherein the means for compressing combines a compression box and subsequent duckbill jaws in the direction of the path.4. The machine of wherein the duckbill jaws are jointly operated by the second drive.5. The machine of wherein a front and a rear duckbill jaw are provided.6. The machine of wherein the two duckbill jaws are actuated by the second drive between an open position which allows the product to leave the compression means to fill the open bag claim 5 , and a closed position during the compressing and moving of the product by the first drive into the open bag.7. The machine of wherein the compression box acts like a mouth having a 3-sided container and a compression paddle which is hinged to the downstream side of the container.8. The machine of wherein the compression paddle can be actuated between an open position to accept the product from the filling system and a closed position which defines the path for directing the product into the open bag.9. The ...

TRANSFER PORT AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING ITEMS

A sterile enclosure contains a transfer module defining a window. A port covers the window to maintain the inside of the enclosure as a sealed and sterile environment. A sliding, heated cutting element mounted on the port serves to sterilize and sever a portion of a sterile transfer bag assembly attached to the port. Preferably, the excised portion of the sterile transfer bag assembly is affixed to the port when the port opens. The sliding cutting element remains extended and heated to prevent contamination when the port is open. Further, a heating element is mounted about the window in order to sterilize around the opening when the port is open. 1. A method for sterile transfer of items sealed within a container , the method comprising the following steps:providing a transfer port having a door for sealing a transfer opening of the transfer port;providing a container having a mounting member thereon, an adhesive on an external surface of the container overlying the mounting member, and a releasable backing over said adhesive;removing the releasable backing;mounting a portion of the container to the transfer port with the adhesive so as to create a seal about the door;heating a heating element mounted about a peripheral portion of the door to a temperature sufficient to cut the container;moving the heating element on the door between retracted and extended positions to cut a portion of the container;heating a peripheral region of the transfer opening to prevent migration of contaminants therethrough;opening the door after cutting the container and heating the peripheral region of the transfer opening; andtransferring at least one article from the container through the transfer opening.2. A method as defined in claim 1 , wherein the step of providing a container includes the steps of:placing the at least one article in an inner container; andsealing the inner container within the container.3. A method as defined in claim 2 , further comprising the step of sterilizing ...

Automated bag handling

An apparatus and method for automatically handling vest-type bags in the context of an automated packing process for packing items such as groceries are described. The apparatus includes at least two fingers that extend parallel to one another, and are arranged to move apart to increase the spacing between the fingers along a bag-opening direction. The fingers are inserted between the strips of the handle, and then moved apart in the bag-opening direction to part the strips of the handle in the bag-opening direction. A packing process involving automated bag handling operations is also inclosed.

Apparatus for Bagging a Bale and Method of Bagging Such Bale

A bale bagging apparatus and method are provided. The bale bagging apparatus includes a bale feeding station, a bale chute, a bale bagging station, and a transportation system that transports a bale to be bagged from the bale feeding station through the bale chute and into the bale bagging station. The bale bagging station includes a bag receptacle, a first opening, and a bag retrieval assembly. The bag receptacle is positioned on a side opposite of the first opening from the side of the first opening on which the bale to be bagged is to be transported. The bag retrieval assembly retrieves a bag from the bag receptacle through the first opening. The bag retrieval assembly positions a first end of said bag around at least a portion of the bale chute before the bale to be bagged is transported through the bale chute by the transportation system. 1. A bale bagging apparatus comprising:a bale feeding station;a bale chute;a bale bagging station; anda transportation system configured to transport a bale to be bagged from the bale feeding station through the bale chute and into the bale bagging station,wherein the bale bagging station includes a bag receptacle, a first opening, and a bag retrieval assembly, the first opening being defined by a first rail and a second rail, the bag receptacle being positioned on a side opposite of the first opening from the side of the first opening on which the bale to be bagged is to be transported, the bag retrieval assembly being configured to retrieve a bag from the bag receptacle through the first opening, andwherein the bag retrieval assembly is configured to position a first end of said bag around at least a portion of the bale chute before the bale to be bagged is transported through the bale chute by the transportation system.2. The bale bagging apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a sealing module configured to close the first end of said bag after the bale to be bagged has been placed into said bag.3. The bale ...