A system for detecting and verifying an environmental anomaly within a shipping container (transported on a transit vehicle having an external transceiver) has wireless sensor-based ID nodes at different locations within the container and multiple command nodes mounted to the container. A first command node is programmatically configured to be operative to detect the sensor data broadcasted from the ID nodes; responsively identify the anomaly based upon the sensor data detected by that command node; and transmit a validation request to another command node. The other command node is configured to be operative to also detect the sensor data broadcasted from the ID nodes; receive the validation request from the first command node; verify the anomaly in response to the validation request and based upon the sensor data detected by the second command node; and broadcast a verification message based upon whether the anomaly for the shipping container is verified.

A method for confirming regulatory entity registration of a consumer product and verifying age of a user of the consumer product includes coupling a radio frequency tag to the consumer product, storing in a database a record for each of a plurality of consumer products, and a record for each of a plurality of consumers, executing an application on a computing device for reading identifying data from the radio frequency tag and transmitting said data to a server that accesses a record in the database that corresponds to the product and transmitting a confirmation of regulatory entity registration of the consumer product to the application, wherein the application further reads user identification data and transmits it to the server which calculates an age of the user based on the user identification data, and if the age of the user is above a predefined age, then storing the user identification data.

A system is disclosed for dynamically measuring the contents of storage containers over time. One or more sensor tags can be coupled to a container, incorporated or placed within a container, or associated with a receiving space for the container to measure a weight of the contents of the container. Each sensor tag can communicate with one another, a hub unit, and/or a local area network (e.g., a WiFi network) to provide information about the container to which the sensor tag is associated. The system is able to determine when a particular type of contents is running low and/or expected to be depleted, thus permitting the system to facilitate ordering replacement material to refill or replace the container.

A pour spout for a bottle includes a valve system controlled by a motor to open or close a liquid channel to control timing and/or an amount of liquid dispensed. The pour spout can include a housing with an upper housing portion, a lower housing portion, and a liquid channel extending from the lower housing portion to the upper housing portion. The valve system can include a motor, a valve, and a gear train. The valve can be disposed within the lower housing portion and fluidically coupled to the liquid channel. The valve can be moved (e.g., rotated via the motor and gear train) to open or close the liquid channel. The pour spout can further include seals in the lower housing portion to establish a seal against the housing to prevent liquid leakage.

The invention refers to a container (1) that can be used for storing, transporting and for inoculating silk-free pupae. The container (1) includes a tray (2) having a flat surface (5) and a plurality of wells (4) formed on the surface (5), wherein each well (4) is configured for accommodating a pupa (8). The container (1) also includes a lid (3) having a plurality of openings (6), wherein the tray (2) and the lid (3) are configured to be coupled to each other, such that the lid (3) is placed on the flat surface (5), at least partially, closing the wells (4). The wells (4) and the openings (6) are arranged, such that when the tray (2) and the lid (3) are coupled together, each well (4) is accessible through one of the plurality of openings (6). The container is stackable for an optimum and cost-efficient secure transportation.

A protection sheet is to be attached to a press through package that includes a sheet-shaped container including storing portions and a cover that seals the storing portions. The protection sheet includes a resin layer and a first adhesive layer. The resin layer is releasable from the press through package and includes slits from which the resin layer starts to be released. The first adhesive layer is bonded to the resin layer such that a surface of the first adhesive layer that is an opposite side from the resin layer is to be bonded to the cover.

A smart moving container, system, and method for tracking the contents within the smart moving container and the location thereof also collectively monitors and/or mitigates factors that impact the transportation of goods as related to damage control, weight, temperature, humidity, impact detection, and inventory management. The smart moving container has location tracking devices, temperature sensors, weight sensors, impact sensors, humidity sensors, and inventory identification codes for real-time tracking and monitoring. The smart moving container has specialized padding for content protection.

A material for the packaging is for agricultural products. A single continuous film that is composed of a plurality of packaging portions, which are detachable from each other through a rupture line, said packaging portion being divided into an initial portion and a final portion, the latter portion being provided with a non-permanent adhesive layer on one of its surfaces. A method of making the material.

Apparatuses, systems and methods of providing a smart container. The smart container contains a consumable, and includes: a container body; a label affixed to the container body; and a passive sensing tag (PST) embedded in the label. The PST includes: a backscatter antenna; a radio-frequency identification (RFID) communicative with the backscatter antenna; and at least one sensor communicative with the backscatter antenna. Responsive to a ringing from a radio frequency transceiver, the backscatter antenna provides the RFID and data from the at least one sensor. The RFID and the data are then processed to provide usage information of the consumable to a user via a dashboard available at least on a smartphone and on a desktop.

A shipping box includes side panels lined with zipper mechanisms operable to interlock to seal the box and any objects within the box. The side panels are filled with microbeads or other small packaging material and at least one of the side panels includes a valve. The valve, when actuated, allows for withdrawal of air from the side panels using a vacuum pump, causing the microbeads to compactify around the contents of the shipping box.