A fabric bulk bag and a method for constructing the same, the bag including a continuous sidewall, a top portion, and a bottom, all defining a bulk storage space therein; the bottom further comprising eight sides which define an octagonal shape having an enlarged footprint so that the bag wall is sewn to the bottom in less time than a round shaped bag, yet when filled stands more upright with less tendency to lean than the current square shaped bags thereby providing a safer more dependable stacking bulk bag. In the method of producing the fabric bulk bag, the bag is constructed in less time than the prior art round bottom bags, uses less wall fabric than prior art square bottomed bags and when constructed and filled, supports itself more stable on a floor or pallet because it provides substantially more base for the product to rest on. In other embodiments, the bag would be multi-sided with greater than four sides.

A vertical bag-making/filling/packaging machine includes: a top folding portion which forms a first fold by folding one of sides of a band-shaped film into a Z shape; a bottom folding portion which folds a center of the film so that side edges of the film face each other; a first pleat guide which pulls a first pleat of the first fold upright; a spout portion-forming portion which forms a spout portion between the side edges of the film; and a second pleat seal portion which forms a second pleat by heat-welding the side edges of the film together so as to make the film into a tube shape.

A method, apparatus and system is provided for both (1) decreasing electrostatic discharges to reduce the potential for incendiary discharges caused by electrostatic charges in flexible containers such as flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs) and (2) decreasing the induction on isolated conductors nearby the container to reduce the potential for incendiary discharges from the isolated conductors.

A collapsible utility bucket system includes a bucket, a compartment member, a frame hinge, and a sack. The bucket has a frame defining a central volume. The frame includes a base member, a plurality of poles, and a rim. The compartment member is coupled to the bucket and also has a base member, a plurality of poles, and a rim. The frame hinge in is communication with a pole of the bucket and a pole of the compartment member to permit the pivoting of the compartment member about the bucket between set positions. The compartment member pivots so as to rest adjacent to different sides of the bucket at each set position. The sack is configured to couple to a rim of at least one of the bucket and the compartment member and hold assorted items.

A cost-effective system and method of sealing that may be a pack adapted to be distributed from an aircraft in the event of a natural, military, political, or other disaster is described herein. The system comprises a conveyor belt and a sealing mechanism positioned above the conveyor belt. The sealing mechanism is comprised of a motor, a drive shaft rotated by the motor, an eccentric hub coupled to the drive shaft, a drive link coupled to the eccentric hub and adapted to translate rotational motion into liner motion, a pivot arm coupled to the drive link, and a sealing bar coupled to the pivot arm and adapted to seal the packages as the packages pass under the sealing mechanism.

A cord-securing mechanism includes a base portion, an aperture, and a cord-securing portion coupled to the base portion. The cord-securing portion includes at least a pair of cord-retaining surfaces that oppose one another and are spaced apart by a cord-receiving slot. When used in combination with a cord, the cord-securing mechanism may assist with setting a position of the cord and with impeding the cord from returning to a default position.

Embodiments disclosed herein describe systems and methods for a stabilized and dynamic storage system. Embodiments may be configured to be secured to a support structure, such as a fence, wall, etc. at a plurality of locations, while allowing objects to be stored within the storage system. By coupling the storage system to the support structure at a plurality of locations, stress applied by the objects positioned within the storage system may be distributed across the storage system.

The present invention relates to wood log packaging and carrying bags. A bag comprises a bag panel (1) having a bottom panel (A), two first side panels (B), and two second side panels (C). The bottom panel (A) has four sides (A3). The bottom panel (A) with its four sides (A3) is permanently joined to the two first side panels (B) and two second side panels (C) and this joint area is also a folding area. Each first side panel (B) and second side panel (C) comprises a through hole (2). The bag comprises a belt (3) attached to the bag panel (1) in the area where the side panels (B) are joined to the bottom panel (A) and configured to be extended through said through holes (2) to firmly hold all four side panels (B; C).

The present invention is directed to tamper-evident mesh material, methods of manufacture therefor, and tamper-evident bags manufactured therefrom. The tamper-evident mesh material of the present invention may be used, for example, in the manufacture of a variety of tamper-evident security bags for use in applications where it is desirable to detect any traces or evidence of tampering with or of unauthorized access to the contents of the bag.

A method, apparatus and system is provided for both (1) decreasing electrostatic discharges to reduce the potential for incendiary discharges caused by electrostatic charges in flexible containers such as flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs) and (2) decreasing the induction on isolated conductors nearby the container to reduce the potential for incendiary discharges from the isolated conductors