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Document | Title | Date |
20080295457 | FRAGRANCE ENHANCED ARTICLES AND METHODS - The utilization of thermoplastic materials for fragrance tagging of products and fragrance enhanced packaging. | 12-04-2008 |
20090071105 | Apparatus and method for a carton carrier - This invention relates to a product cartoning system having dynamic carton carriers that may restrain or not restrain the package during different steps of the cartoning process. Certain steps such as vibrating may benefit from open carton carriers while other steps such as closing a side of the carton may benefit from closed carton carriers. This invention also relates to a product cartoning system having adjustable carton carriers driven by more than one carton chain to allow varying a width between two of the carton carrier sidewalls to accommodate different size or shape cartons. This invention also relates to methods of use for the product cartoning systems of this invention. | 03-19-2009 |
20090249748 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING TOILET SEAT COVER AND WIPE - A method of manufacturing a toilet seat cover is disclosed. A single ply of antibacterial material configured to lay on a surface of a toilet is thinly packaged. A portion of the material is plied to allow separation. The material is folded in a manner such as to fit inside thin, individual packaging. | 10-08-2009 |
20090288368 | MEDICAL DEVICE PACKAGING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR MEDICAL DEVICE ORIENTATION - Methods of packaging a medical device to orient at least a portion of the medical device and a medical device packaging assembly are provided. A method includes providing an elongate holder having a lumen extending through at least a portion of the holder and providing the medical device including an elongate shaft where the shaft includes a first cross-sectional area having a rotational orientation and a second cross-sectional area having a second rotational orientation. The method further includes aligning the first and second areas so that the first and second rotational orientations are aligned along a longitudinal region of the shaft and inserting at least a portion of the medical device into the lumen of the holder Radial rotation of the first area with respect to the second area is substantially prevented. | 11-26-2009 |
20090301032 | CONTAINER, USE OF A CONTAINER, ADDITIVE CHAMBER, AND METHOD FOR FILLING A CONTAINER - A container has a product chamber for containing a product. The product chamber has a product opening that opens into the exterior. A closure member is releasably mounted on the product opening. The container further includes an additive chamber for containing an additive, and a pressure valve that connects the additive chamber and the product chamber with each other. The pressure valve has a closed position when the pressure inside the product chamber is higher than the pressure inside the additive chamber, and an open position for discharging additive from the additive chamber into the product chamber when the pressure inside the product chamber is lower than the pressure inside the additive chamber. The pressure inside the product chamber is higher than the ambient pressure and the pressure inside the additive chamber is both lower than the pressure inside the product chamber and higher than the ambient pressure. | 12-10-2009 |
20090301033 | METHOD OF PREPARING A PACKAGED ANTIMICROBIAL MEDICAL DEVICE - A method of making a packaged antimicrobial suture comprising the steps of providing a containment compartment that is substantially free of an antimicrobial agent; positioning a suture within the containment compartment, said suture comprising one or more surfaces having an antimicrobial agent disposed thereon, said antimicrobial agent being selected from the group consisting of halogenated hydroxyl ethers, acyloxydiphenyl ethers, and combinations thereof; placing the containment compartment having the suture in an outer package; and subjecting the outer package, the containment compartment and the suture to time, temperature and pressure conditions sufficient to vapor transfer an effective amount of the antimicrobial agent from the suture to the containment compartment, while retaining an effective amount of said antimicrobial agent on the suture, thereby substantially inhibiting bacterial colonization on the suture and the containment compartment. | 12-10-2009 |
20100162663 | Packaging Solutions - Packaging systems for storing ophthalmic devices such as contact lenses and to methods for packaging such ophthalmic devices with solutions to improve the comfort of the lenses during wear are disclosed. | 07-01-2010 |
20100251670 | Box Closing Apparatus - An apparatus for closing flaps of a rectangular cuboid includes a pair of first flap closing guide members to guide a first flap from an open position to a closed position. A pair of second flap diverting members divert a second flap away from engaging the first flap closing guide members and a pair of second flap closing guide members that guide the second flap from an open position to a closed position. A machine having the closing apparatus and a method of closing a rectangular cuboid are also included. | 10-07-2010 |
20100300045 | METHOD FOR STORING A MEDICAL DEVICE - A method is provided for storing a medical device. One step of the method includes providing a medical device having an initial tensile strength. The medical device is placed into a storage container so that at least a portion of the medical device is immersed in a hydrophobic liquid. Next, the medical device is stored in the storage container for a period of time. The initial tensile strength of the medical device is substantially preserved over the period of time. | 12-02-2010 |
20110088355 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CAPSULE PRESSURE-RELIEF - An system and method for coupling a capsule body and cap is provided. The system and method provide a first conduit configured to align a capsule body and a second conduit configured to align a capsule cap. The system and method provide for a pressure-relief cavity in at least one of the first conduit and the second conduit. | 04-21-2011 |
20110099947 | SPRING-ROLL-PACK OPENER - The present invention is directed to opening a spring roll pack in a controlled manner. A support surface is provided that is positioned to support the spring roll pack. A compression mechanism compresses the spring roll pack. As the spring roll pack is compressed, the spring roll pack is rotated while an accumulator winds wrapping material of the spring roll pack. | 05-05-2011 |
20110167764 | METHOD OF TRANSFERRING A STENT DEVICE FROM A CRIMPING HEAD TO AN OUTER SHEATH OF A STENT DEVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM - A method of moving a stent device into an outer sheath of a stent: device delivery system is disclosed. The stent device ( | 07-14-2011 |
20110209443 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND DEVICE FOR STERILIZATION AND PACKAGING FOR USE THEREFOR - System for sterilization, comprising a packaging ( | 09-01-2011 |
20110247304 | ADHESIVE PACKAGING - A method for packaging hot melt adhesive, in particular sticky hot melt adhesive or substances that are tacky at ambient temperature as a material to be packaged in a plastic film, comprising the steps:
| 10-13-2011 |
20110277422 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAKING AND BAGGING DECORATIVE GRASS - An apparatus and method for producing and bagging decorative grass. | 11-17-2011 |
20120110953 | METHOD OF PREPARING BATCHES OF MAIL - A method of preparing batches of mailpieces using an envelope-stuffing machine. The method includes printing documents with each page bearing a first marking for causing the related document to be inserted into an envelope, and printing separator sheets each bearing a second marking for causing it to be folded into a predetermined particular geometrical shape; folding the documents and inserting them into empty envelopes having a common format; folding the separator sheets; and ejecting closed envelopes and the separator sheets folded into the predetermined particular geometrical shape. On being ejected by the envelope-stuffing machine, the separator sheets are interposed automatically between the closed envelopes as a function of the batches to be prepared, and the predetermined particular geometrical shape resulting in the separator sheets projecting from the predetermined common format of the envelopes. | 05-10-2012 |
20120110954 | System and Method for Sensor-Based Feedback Control of a Seed Conditioning and Production Process - A system and method are provided for optimizing the flow of seed along a seed handling path. The system and method include multiple stages at which seeds undergo different processes to prepare the seeds for sale or further handling. The stages may include one or more of Receiving, Husking, Sorting, Drying, Shelling, Bulk Storage, Sizing, Conditioning, Treating, and Packaging. Sensors may be located along the seed handling path for monitoring the seed handling path and the operations and conveyances occurring along the seed handling path at and between different stages. The sensors may provide feedback signals to a controller, which may in turn adjust the operating parameters of various processing devices associated with one or more of the stages in a real-time scenario to optimize the operations and conveyances occurring along the seed handling path. | 05-10-2012 |
20120180432 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR BUFFERING ANESTHETICS - A device for delivering buffer solution into a buffer cartridge comprises a needle assembly and a pusher. The septa of a buffer cartridge and an anesthetic cartridge are advanced onto a transfer needle, and the pusher advances a plunger into the buffer cartridge to deliver buffer through the transfer needle into the anesthetic cartridge. A separate exhaust needle allows excess anesthetic from the anesthetic cartridge to be exhausted. A compression member is usually provided to maintain a force against the plunger on the buffer cartridge to pressurize and stabilize the contents during sterilization and/or storage. | 07-19-2012 |
20120216489 | Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses With High Freezable Water Content - Silicone hydrogel contact lenses that are derived from a polymerizable composition including at least one siloxane monomer and at least one hydrophilic monomer are described. These silicone hydrogel contact lenses have, when fully hydrated, has an equilibrium freezable water content of at least 25% wt/wt as determined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Batches of silicone hydrogel contact lenses and methods of making silicone hydrogel contact lenses are also described. | 08-30-2012 |
20120247066 | ICE BAGGING APPARATUS AND METHODS - An ice vending apparatus adapted to remove moisture from ice pieces during dispensing, which apparatus includes a ramp having a lower lip and being adapted to transfer a quantity of ice pieces from a holding vessel to a container; and a channel having an upwardly facing opening that is in operative association with the ramp and arranged so that moisture is adapted to flow around the lower lip of the ramp into the channel while excluding the ice pieces so as to separate at least a portion of the moisture from the ice pieces as the ice pieces are transferred to the container. Methods of providing ice pieces, particularly with reduction of associated moisture to a consumer, are also described. | 10-04-2012 |
20120260608 | DRAIN CONNECTOR FOR SUBSTANCE PROCESSING RECEPTACLE - A drain connector arranged for mounting to a tank or bag having an interior volume includes a drain flange defining a bore having an inner diameter, and a hollow body having at least an upper portion with a maximum outer diameter that is no greater than the inner diameter of the bore and arranged to convey fluid to the interior volume, with at least one circumferential sealing element between the drain flange and hollow body, with the drain flange including a body extending outside the interior volume and including at least one retaining element arranged to retain the hollow body in a position. A drain flange may include multiple bores for receiving multiple hollow bodies, with each hollow body including at least one circumferential sealing element. One or more drain flanges may be generic for use with hollow bodies of different characteristics to enable fabrication of a processing container or bag by affixing one or more drain flanges, and then selecting among the plurality of different hollow bodies for insertion into the drain flange(s). | 10-18-2012 |
20130019567 | SHARPS CONTAINER FOR REMOVING AND CONTAINING BLADES FROM ROUND SCALPEL HANDLES - A method and apparatus for removing and containing a blade from a round scalpel handle comprising a sharps container having a wall portion that defines one side of a containment volume; a slot of a first type having a length and width dimensioned to receive a blade mounted around scalpel handle and prevent its rotation, the slot of the first type formed through the wall portion of the sharps container which slot allows rotation of the handle so the blade becomes disengaged from the handle and disposed in the containment volume. | 01-24-2013 |
20130042577 | Bacon Roll - A meat storage device comprising a cylindrical food-grade plastic tube, a paper, wax-coated paper or plastic sheets, and a sealable plastic bag is presented. Additionally, a method of storing meat products such as bacon composing rolling meat strips around a cylindrical food-grade plastic tube with successive layers being sandwiched between a paper; wax-coated paper or plastic sheet is presented. | 02-21-2013 |
20130067861 | PACKAGING TO IMPROVE SHELFLIFE OF INSULATION PRODUCTS - Fibrous insulation products have a binder composition that may include a carbohydrate and a crosslinking agent, and potentially other optional ingredients. The shelf life and physical properties of fibrous insulation products, particularly those having bio-based binders, can be improved by packaging that completely envelopes and seals the fibrous product from exposure to atmospheric conditions. Exemplary envelopes disclosed include sealed bags, double stretch wrap and stretch hoods. Properties that can be improved include recovery of loft, restoring force and tensile strength among others. | 03-21-2013 |
20130145728 | Combination of Refastenable and Releasable Bonds - A process for providing a package of prefastened articles includes manufacturing an article having a chassis with an absorbent assembly located between an outer cover and a body side liner. The chassis also includes a first waist region and a second waist region; a refastenable seam joining a first distal portion of the first waist region to a first distal portion of the second waist region; a first refastenable bond connecting the first distal portion of the first waist region and the first distal portion of the second waist region. The first distal portion of the first waist region is folded and bonded to itself with a releasable bond having a first releasable bond peel strength. The first refastenable bond peel strength is greater than the first releasable bond peel strength. The process also includes rupturing the releasable bond and packaging the article. | 06-13-2013 |
20130192166 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR A RETORTABLE PACKAGE - A packaging material for a retortable package provided with decorative artwork includes a paper layer and outer, heat-resistant plastic coatings. In order to improve the printability of the paper layer, the surface of the paper layer intended for printing is coated with a composition of pigment, adhesive or binder and a substance possessing the capability of modifying the rheological properties of the coating. | 08-01-2013 |
20130239520 | METHOD OF PACKAGING TOBACCO AND A RELATIVE SYSTEM | 09-19-2013 |
20130247516 | Bone Cement Mixing Cartridge And Method Of Use - A container for bone cement includes a first member defining a chamber, which contains a first ingredient. The chamber also includes a second member movably coupled to the first member. The second member includes a mixing device that is movably disposed within the first chamber, and the second member defines a second chamber containing a second ingredient. The container additional includes an opening device that selectively opens the second chamber and allows the second ingredient to enter from the second chamber into the first chamber. The mixing device is movable within the first chamber to promote mixing of the first ingredient and the second ingredient to prepare the bone cement. A corresponding method of preparing bone cement is also disclosed. | 09-26-2013 |
20130255190 | CUSTOM COLOR TONER PRODUCTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A custom color toner production system includes a toner delivery system, a cartridge sealing system, a mixing system, and a packaging system. The toner delivery system includes selectively engageable fluid delivery lines for delivering toner of particular color to a cartridge as need for producing a custom color toner in response to an electronically submitted user request. Cartridge containing the unmixed delivered toner may be sealed by a sealing system, and blended using a resonant mixer to produce a custom color toner. The cartridge containing the mixed custom color toner may be packaged using a packaging system. | 10-03-2013 |
20130269295 | PACKING OF POLYCRYSTALLINE SILICON - A method for packing polycrystalline silicon in the form of fragments or round rods, wherein at least one film in each case is inserted into a cuboidal cardboard box matched to the dimensions of the polycrystalline silicon to be packed, the polycrystalline silicon is introduced into the at least one film, the at least one film of thickness 10 to 1000 μm subsequently being welded and enclosing the polycrystalline silicon, and this at least one film being surrounded by a further film having a reinforcing structure or by a shaping element. | 10-17-2013 |
20130291489 | Method and Nozzle for Suppressing the Generation of Iron-Containing Vapor - A method, an installation and a nozzle for suppressing the generation of iron-containing vapor during filling or emptying of a container for an iron-containing metal melt with the aid of CO | 11-07-2013 |
20130326996 | Laundry Cleaning Product - The present invention is directed to a refillable container to be used with a laundry cleaner mix. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a refillable container for use with a laundry cleaner bottle closure (cap) containing a laundry cleaner mix to be diluted within the refillable container, wherein the closure (cap) includes a water dissolvable seal. | 12-12-2013 |
20140000221 | WETTING AGENTS FOR ASEPTIC FILLING | 01-02-2014 |
20140026521 | PARTS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A parts management system includes a compartment having a plurality of cup-shaped cells formed in the base of the compartment. Side walls of the compartment include notches formed therein. The parts management system further includes dividers that may be engaged with the notches to subdivide the parts management system into smaller subcompartments. In use, smaller parts, such as fasteners, are detached from an item to be disassembled and placed in the cup-shaped cells within particular subcompartments. The larger components associated with the fasteners are removed from the item to be disassembled and are also loaded into the subcompartments in proximity to their associated fasteners. The parts can be loaded into the parts management system in sequential order during disassembly of the item. The parts can then be unloaded from the parts management system in a reverse order during reassembly of the item. | 01-30-2014 |
20140059978 | PACKAGES AND METHODS FOR STORING AND TRANSPORTING PERISHABLE FOODS - Provided is a unitized packaging system and individual packaging elements for storing and transporting food in a controlled atmosphere. Also provided are the methods of storing and transporting food in a controlled atmosphere. | 03-06-2014 |
20140083052 | RAZOR MAINTENANCE DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A razor maintenance device with a container, a dripping holder, olive oil, and a mesh. The dripping holder is disposed above the level of the olive oil in the container, therein allowing a razor that had been soaking in the olive oil to be placed in the dripping holder and subsequently drip dry. | 03-27-2014 |
20140123602 | Sterilization Methods for Medical Devices - Methods of sterilizing medical devices, including implantable medical devices like stents, chemically and with radiation are disclosed. Methods of preparing a sterile, packaged medical device, including a sterile, packaged implantable medical device or stent are disclosed. | 05-08-2014 |
20140130455 | PACKAGING OF POLYCRYSTALLINE SILICON - The invention relates to a process for packaging polycrystalline silicon in the form of chunks, including the following steps: (a) providing polycrystalline silicon in a metering system; (b) filling polycrystalline silicon from the metering system, which removes fines by use of screening, into a plastic bag arranged below the metering system. The weight of the plastic bag with the polycrystalline silicon introduced is determined during the filling step and the filling step is ended after the attainment of a target weight. A fall height of the polycrystalline silicon from the metering system into the plastic bag is kept at less than 450 mm by use of at least one clamp apparatus over the entire filling step. | 05-15-2014 |
20140174032 | METHOD OF DEGASIFICATION OF A CARBONATED BEVERAGE-FILLED CONTAINER - The invention concerns a method of degasification of a carbonated beverage-filled container in an apparatus for blowing and filling containers, the apparatus comprising: —a mould ( | 06-26-2014 |
20140215970 | METHODS OF HANDLING CHLORINATED COMPOUNDS USED FOR MANUFACTURING HFO-1234yf - This invention provides methods for handling, storing and/or transporting reactive chlorinated compounds such as 1230xa whereby decomposition reactions are reduced or eliminated by employing one or more anti-decomposition techniques selected from the group consisting of: (a) providing a 1230xa supply with little or no moisture, HCl, and/or metallic ions, (b) providing a storage and/or transport tank preferably lined and/or coated with one or more suitable materials, (c) transferring 1230xa, preferably stabilized 1230xa, into a storage and/or transportation tank in such a way that no exposure of the 1230xa to air occurs, (d) handling, storing, and/or transporting 1230xa under the protection of a dried inert gas such as nitrogen, (e) optionally providing a device that can remove any HCl generated during the storage and/or transportation of 1230xa; and (f) combinations of two or more of these anti-decomposition techniques. | 08-07-2014 |
20140237945 | Contact Lens Packaging Solutions - The present invention relates to improved contact lens products which not only have initial insertion comfort. The contact lens product of the invention comprises a soft hydrogel contact lens immersed and autoclaved in a packaging solution including a low molecular weight polyethylene glycol (PEG) (or glycerin) and a homopolymer or copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone. The present invention also provides methods for making contact lens products of the invention. | 08-28-2014 |
20140250835 | PROCESS FOR REMOVING CONTAMINANTS FROM POLYMERIC POWDERS - A method for detecting and removing foreign particles in polymeric resin powder comprising drying the resin powder; removing static energy from the resin powder; producing a layer of resin powder 0.2 to 0.8 mm in height in a feeding tray which feeds a conveyor; conveying the layer of resin powder with a transparent conveyor belt at a speed of between 12.2 and 36.64 meters/minute into a foreign particle detection zone; illuminating the polymeric resin powder in the detection zone from above and below with a light; continuously imaging the resin powder from above with a high speed digital CCD camera; continuously analyzing the images with a control device to detect particles having nonwhite colors; and actuating a suction system with the controller to suction off any detected particles to produce a polymeric resin powder having a reduced number of foreign particles. | 09-11-2014 |
20140260097 | AUTOMATED CRIMPING OF TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVES - The present disclosure is directed to embodiments of automated crimping systems, methods of crimping prosthetic valves, and methods of using automated crimping systems to crimp prosthetic valves. In some embodiments, an automated crimping system includes a crimper controller, a rotary actuator, an outer crimper housing, and a crimper mechanism mounted within the outer crimper housing. In some embodiments, an automated method of crimping a prosthetic valve includes inserting a prosthetic valve into an automated crimping system, activating the automated crimping system, and removing the crimped prosthetic valve from the automated crimping system. In some embodiments, a method of crimping a prosthetic valve comprises partially crimping the prosthetic valve at a first speed to a partially crimped configuration and further crimping the prosthetic valve at a second speed. | 09-18-2014 |
20140290181 | System and Method for Eco-Friendly Beverage Dispensing Kiosk - A beverage dispensing kiosk that contains empty beverage containers and fills them with water and other beverages. The beverage containers comply with applicable regulations and standards to be designated “compostable.” The kiosk uses municipal water as the base, purifies the water, and adds constituents to meet the taste of the ultimate consumer. The delivered beverage may be commonly known as bottled water or as a soft drink, such as a cola beverage. | 10-02-2014 |
20140311096 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A PACKAGE FOR A GROUP OF SMOKABLE ARTICLES - A device and a method for manufacturing an item of packaging for a group ( | 10-23-2014 |
20140331606 | OATS PROCESSING EQUIPMENT AND METHOD - An oats processing equipment comprises at least two groups of awners and at least two groups of oat grinders, with awners within the same group being connected in parallel or in series, and oat grinders within the same group being connected in parallel or in series, preferably 3 to 4 groups of awners and oat grinders are included. An oat processing method comprises steps of: (S | 11-13-2014 |
20140366486 | GLOVE BAG MANIFOLD FOR ASEPTIC ASSEMBLING OF RADIOPHARMACEUTICAL FILLING UNITS - This invention relates to the filling or dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals in sample vials. Radiopharmaceuticals must be dispensed in a cleanroom environment according to cGMP regulations. Single-use filling cassette-type dispensing systems can be used for filling or dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals in sample vials. A single-use filling cassette is the core of such a dispenser system. A flexible bag container comprising a flexible bag and a filling cassette was found. The filling cassette is assembled within the flexible bag under aseptic conditions. The assembled filling cassette defined a closed system since each opening is connected to a sample vials or sterile filter avoiding contamination from outside. | 12-18-2014 |
20140373485 | OXYGEN-ABSORBING RESIN COMPOSITION AND OXYGEN-ABSORBING MULTILAYER BODY USING SAME, AND MOLDED ARTICLE AND MEDICAL CONTAINER USING THESE - Provided is a novel oxygen-absorbing resin composition having excellent oxygen-absorbing performance and suppressing odor generation after absorption of oxygen even if a material responsive to a metal detector is not used. Further provided is an oxygen-absorbing resin composition having excellent oxygen-absorbing performance in a wide range of humidity conditions from low humidity to high humidity. Such an oxygen-absorbing resin composition contains a copolymerized polyolefin compound and a transition metal catalyst, in which the copolymerized polyolefin compound contains at least one constituent unit having a tetralin ring. | 12-25-2014 |
20150007527 | OXIDATION-RESISTANT AND WEAR-RESISTANT POLYETHYLENES FOR HUMAN JOINT REPLACEMENTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THEM - The present invention presents methods for making oxidation-resistant and wear-resistant polyethylenes and medical implants made therefrom. Preferably, the implants are components of prosthetic joints, e.g., a bearing component of an artificial hip or knee joint. The resulting oxidation-resistant and wear-resistant polyethylenes and implants are also disclosed. | 01-08-2015 |
20150082751 | ABSORBENT PRODUCT CONTAINING ABSORBENT ARTICLES EACH HAVING DIFFERENT GRAPHIC - In one aspect, an absorbent product includes a package and at least n absorbent articles contained in the package (n is greater than 10). Each of the absorbent articles has a body contacting surface and a garment contacting surface. Each of the absorbent articles includes a component material disposed between the body contacting surface and the garment contacting surface. The component material has a printed graphic which is seen through either the body contacting or garment contacting surfaces. The n graphics of the n absorbent articles are different from each other, and preferably have a predetermined association. In another aspect, a method is directed to printing a graphic on a sheet material which will become a component material for the absorbent articles. In another aspect, a method is directed to producing the absorbent product including the package and the n absorbent articles contained in the package. | 03-26-2015 |
20150101287 | METHOD OF PACKAGING STERILIZED PRODUCTS - The invention provides a method of packaging a sterilized product. The method includes the steps of providing a product and sterilizing the product. The sterilized product is enclosed in a first layer, which is substantially hermetically sealed to form a first sealed enclosure. The first sealed enclosure is enclosed in a second layer, which is substantially hermetically sealed to form a second sealed enclosure. The second sealed enclosure is enclosed in a third layer, which is substantially hermetically sealed to form a third sealed enclosure. The third sealed enclosure is enclosed in a fourth layer, which is substantially hermetically sealed to form a packaged product. | 04-16-2015 |
20150135645 | CONTINUOUS BAGGING PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS - Methods and systems for continuously bagging pellets formed from a tacky and/or polymer containing formulation include improved drying systems and techniques. The methods and systems may include directing a flow of air to help contain moisture within a dryer, transport pellets out of the dryer, and/or dry pellets as they move away from the dryer. The methods and systems may include conditioning (e.g., drying, coating, classifying) the pellets using a conditioning unit prior to bagging the pellets. | 05-21-2015 |
20160001901 | MANUFACTURING METHOD AND MANUFACTURING DEVICE FOR WRAPPED MOLDING - This manufacturing method for wrapped moldings (P) comprises a molding process for manufacturing the moldings (P) and a wrapping process for wrapping the moldings (P). The molding cycle from a mold-clamping step to the next mold-clamping step in the molding process is coordinated with the wrapping cycle from a moving step to the next moving step in the wrapping process by delaying the heating initiation time in the heating step, reducing the rate of temperature increase in the heating step, or prolonging the time for the drawing in the drawing step. | 01-07-2016 |
20160016680 | Ultra Clean Cleaning Process for Radiopharmaceutical Reusable Pigs - A process for cleaning canisters known as pigs in which radioactive drugs are shipped to health care providers, then returned to a pharmacy; and may contain residual radioactive material, blood, microorganisms and other contaminants. Those pigs that are contaminated with radioactive material are removed from the cleaning process until they have decayed to the background radiation level. The upper and lower portions of each blood contaminated pig are cleaned and disinfected. Within a very clean drug preparation area such as a clean room with filtered air or a laminar flow hood, a radioactive drug is inserted into the pig and a mating cap is assembled onto the pig. Within the drug preparation area, the pig is then placed in a protective outer container. The container is then placed in a transportation receptacle for delivery to a treatment site where the pig with its protective outer container is removed from the transportation receptacle, and the outer container and pig are delivered to a clean treatment site such as an operating room, a surgical suite, or an interventional procedure suite where the pig is removed form the outer container and the drug is removed from the pig and utilized. | 01-21-2016 |
20160024308 | PELLETIZATION OF PYROLYZED RUBBER PRODUCTS - A system and method for preparing a pelletized carbon black product is provided. The system includes a source of a carbon black product from a pyrolysis process. A mixer is in communication with the source of the carbon black product. A binder oil storage tank is in fluid communication with the mixer. The binder oil storage tank is configured to inject a desired amount of a binder oil into the mixer to form the pelletized carbon black product. | 01-28-2016 |
20160074303 | METHOD OF MAKING A SKIN CARE PRODUCT - A method of making a skin care product that includes a skin care composition containing a skin care active with a diamagnetic susceptibility of between about −400 and −600, constructing an applicator for applying the skin care composition to a target portion of skin, and packaging the composition and applicator for retail sale. The applicator includes a magnetic array tailored to enhance penetration of the skin care active into skin. The magnetic array may be unidirectional magnetic array or a bi-directional magnetic array. | 03-17-2016 |
20160075461 | Method for storage and/or transport of lactide particles - A method for storage and/or transport of solid lactide particles in a container, includes the steps of a) inserting the lactide particles into the container, b) storing and/or transporting the lactide particles for a period of time in the container, and c) removing the lactide particles from the container. The lactide particles are contained in a big-bag having at least one flexible layer of a plastic material. Storage and/or transport of lactide particles in such big-bag has the advantage that big-bags allow mechanical handling in case of chunks formed by the lactide particles. | 03-17-2016 |
20160075494 | PRE-COATED SEASONING BAGS - A seasoning bag for seasoning a foodstuff that includes an edible adhesive adhered to an interior of the seasoning bag and a seasoning adhered to the interior of the seasoning bag via the edible adhesive. The seasoning bag may be used in connection the preparation and/or cooking of foodstuffs. The bag may be used to season, marinade, and store a foodstuff. The bag may also be a cook-in bag, suitable for roasting, microwaving, slow cooking, and/or boiling. | 03-17-2016 |
20160145434 | ASPHALT-BASED PATCH COMPOSITION AND METHOD - An asphalt cold-patch compound composition and method are disclosed. The compound can include bituminous material and an oil binder mixed according to a ratio. For example, recycled roofing shingles and used motor oil can be mixed according to a ratio of about 9:1 to about 20:1. The compound is suitable for patching surfaces, such as roads, and can be placed in service without heating. The asphalt cold-patch compound can be made from recycled materials and can be applied without specialized heating equipment. | 05-26-2016 |
20160157838 | CONTROLLED TRANSFER BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE COLLECTION DEVICES AND METHODS OF USING SUCH DEVICES - A controlled transfer biological sample material collection device is disclosed comprising: a body | 06-09-2016 |
20180021475 | INTRAOCULAR LENS MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR PRESERVING INTRAOCULAR LENS MATERIAL | 01-25-2018 |