A packaging method and apparatus (20) wherein each product is packaged by enveloping the product in flexible packaging material (24). A programmed microprocessor calculates the length of flexible packaging material (24) needed to package the product based on the physical dimensions of the product, calculates the weight of the flexible packaging material needed, and calculates a total package weight as the sum of the weight of the product and the calculated weight of the flexible packaging material. A printer (116) prints information specific to the product that is being packaged onto a label that is then affixed to the flexible packaging material (24) prior to the product being packaged. The information can be a function of the package weight, and the calculated total package weight can be communicated from the microprocessor to the printer. Finally, the product is packaged in the flexible packaging material having the label already affixed thereto (200).

A packaging method and apparatus (20) wherein each product is packaged by enveloping the product in flexible packaging material (24). A programmed microprocessor calculates the length of flexible packaging material (24) needed to package the product based on the physical dimensions of the product, calculates the weight of the flexible packaging material needed, and calculates a total package weight as the sum of the weight of the product and the calculated weight of the flexible packaging material. A printer (116) prints information specific to the product that is being packaged onto a label that is then affixed to the flexible packaging material (24) prior to the product being packaged. The information can be a function of the package weight, and the calculated total package weight can be communicated from the microprocessor to the printer. Finally, the product is packaged in the flexible packaging material having the label already affixed thereto (200).

1. A process for the production of a pack for a material capable of flow, comprising side walls (1) which are connected together in a tubular configuration by way of at least one longitudinal sealing seam and end walls (2) which are applied to the ends of a tube which is of round cross-section and form the bottom (2) and the top of the pack, wherein the side walls (1) comprise cardboard which is coated at least on one side with thermoplastic material, the bottom (2) of the pack as a flat wall portion is disposed on a tool (8) and together with same moved vertically towards the edge (3) of the tube, with the free edge (3) or the side walls (1) being flanged out by 20 degrees to 40 degrees relative to the vertical, it is thereupon pressed on to the edge (3) and the edge (5) of the bottom (2) is sealed on to the edge (3) of the tube, thereupon the tool (8) is withdrawn, and wherein finally the sealed edges (3, 5) of the side wall (1) and the bottom (2) are raised into the vertical again, characterised in that, after the edge (5) of the bottom has been sealed on to the edge (3) of the tube, when the tool (8) is withdrawn, the outer edge (5) of the bottom (2) is laid over around the free edge face (4) of the side edge (3) and is laid over through 180 degrees relative to the inward side outwardly on to the outside surface of the side wall (1) and is welded there.

A manually-actuated device for the deliver of a volume of liquid which includes an outlet through which liquid is in use delivered and a cover member which is movably disposed relative to the housing between a first position in which the cover member at least partly covers the outlet and a second position in which the cover member acts as a lever which in use is acted upon by a user to actuate the delivery device.

Device and method for mounting ends of a handle into slits of a package. The device includes guide rails which guide and orient the ends of the handle from a first position to a second position, wherein, in the second position, the ends of the handle are oriented in a direction that is perpendicular to the slits of the package. The method includes moving the handle towards the guide rails, guiding the handle with the guide rails until the handle assumes the second position, and inserting the ends of the handle into the slits of the package. This abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

The invention concerns a device (1) for manipulating tools comprising two parts, said device being of the type consisting of a frame and at least one tray forming a table, designed to receive the mold. The invention is characterized in that it comprises two horizontally arranged trays (6, 9-7, 8) one of which is arranged sliding on the frame to be mobile in translation relative to the other tray, from a close position to a remote position and inversely, so as to enable the tool to be manually opened and closed.

The invention relates to a device for inserting sheets into an envelope, comprising a holding device (11) for holding the envelope, transport means (15) for feeding the sheets to be inserted to the holding device (11), a feed device (7, 8, 9) for feeding the envelope to the holding device (11), along a feed direction, and a removal device (8, 22) for removing the filled envelope from the holding device (11), along a removal direction. The invention is characterized in that the feed device (7, 8, 9) and the removal device (8, 22) are disposed relative to the holding device (11) in such a manner that a first angle between the feed device and a main surface of the holding device (11) and a second angle between the removal direction and the main surface of the holding device (11) are predetermined in a fixed manner and are different from each other. The invention allows to simplify the construction of the device, thereby reducing its technical complexity and failure proneness. The elimination of a swiveling movement results in a gain in time, thereby increasing the capacity of the device.

A package is provided for supplying contact lenses directly to a wearer by mail or internet order. An outer mailing envelope ( 402 ) contains packages of bulk quantity of lenses ( 210 ) and a trial quantity of lenses ( 310 ) of the same prescription and manufacturing lot. These are supplied simultaneously, the bulk lenses being packaged with a tamper-evident seal ( 212 ) while the trial lenses are accessible for use without breaking said seal. In the example described, bulk and trial packs of lenses for two eyes are contained within the same mailing envelope. Each bulk pack contains 92 lenses for three months' wear, plus a strip of four lenses in the trial pack. The strip of trial lenses is taken from one of six sheets of sixteen lenses included in the bulk pack. Prescription and lot details can be read directly from the blister packs through window in the bulk package, without breaking the seal ( 212 ).

An apparatus is disclosed for cutting target material which includes a housing having an inner cavity and an elongated nozzle extending from the inner cavity to communicate with the exterior of the housing. The apparatus is provided with a charge for generating a cutting flame and an activating device coupled to the charge. A method for cutting target material is also provided in which the cutting apparatus has an elongated nozzle positioned generally adjacent to a surface of a target material to be cut. The cutting apparatus may be joined with one or more housings to provide a ganged together or joined cutting apparatus. The effect of this ganged cutting apparatus is to provide an extended linear cutting action on the surface of the target material. In addition, in an opposed cutting apparatus, two housings are positioned with their nozzle channels in opposition to permit cutting target material from two directions.

The present invention is a compact apparatus and method that provides an efficient manner for monitoring the condition and level of a functional fluid directly in operating equipment. A sensor device is provided that includes a plurality of liquid sensors and a plurality of vapor sensors that when used in conjunction with one another at different temperatures, can provide a thorough evaluation of the oxidative degradation, liquid contamination and solid contamination of the fluid to detect the end of the useful life of the fluid. By providing liquid sensors and vapor sensors on the same device, the present invention allows for a compact, efficient, and economically feasible manner to monitor the condition of fluid as well as detecting abnormal operating conditions prior to further component damage and eventual equipment failure.