B65B67/1233

Auto-feed assembly for modular filling systems

An adjustable table assembly for use in a filler assembly includes a table having a top surface configured to receive a flexible container thereon and a clamp disposed on the table and configured to releasably secure the flexible container to the table. The table has an infeed end and an outfeed end opposite the infeed end. The table is movable along a plurality of rails affixed to the filler assembly. The table is movable between a loading position, in which the table is configured to receive the flexible container, and an operating position, in which the table is inside the filler assembly. The movement of the table along the plurality of rails is along a first axis. Filler assemblies and methods of using adjustable table assemblies are also disclosed.

MAGNETIC POUCH CLAMP ASSEMBLY AND RELATED METHODS
20220212885 · 2022-07-07 ·

A magnetic pouch clamp assembly includes a first and second clamping arms and a magnet assembly. The first clamping arms have respective, opposed first and second clamping surfaces. The second clamp arm is slidably connected to the first clamping arm such that the first and second clamping arms are movable between open and closed positions, with the first and second clamping surfaces being engaged in the closed position. The magnet assembly includes a first magnet having a first polarity carried by the first clamping arm and a second magnet having a second polarity carried by the second clamping arm, the first and second polarities being oriented such that a closing attractive force therebetween holds the first and second clamping surfaces in the closed position. A third magnet can be used to hold the clamping surfaces in the open position or to enhance closing forces.

BAG HOOK FOR A HINGED TOTE
20220242603 · 2022-08-04 ·

A clip-on bag hook for a hinged tote is provided. The bag hook includes a support portion, a hoop extending from a first end of the support portion and a hook extending from a second end of the support portion. A rib also extends from the second end of the support portion. A plurality of bag hooks can be clipped onto the hinge components of the tote. The bag hooks are preferably formed from an extruded plastic bar.

Apparatus for retaining collapsible totes

An apparatus is disclosed for retaining a collapsible tote. The apparatus comprises a base, a projecting member having a first end attached to the base, and an engagement member attached to the projecting member at a second end opposite the first end. The engagement member defines one or more slots extending into the engagement member from a top surface. At each slot of the one or more slots, portions of the engagement member that define the slot are configured to, responsive to receiving a respective portion of a handle of the collapsible tote into the slot, apply a force to retain the respective portion of the handle.

EZ fill bag holder
11358791 · 2022-06-14 ·

A device whose purpose is to hold a lawn trash bag upright and open for easy fill up with leaves, lawn clippings, recyclables, or any yard or beach debris and clean up. It holds up to a 55 gallon capacity. It is constructed of heavy, durable plastic yet is light weight and easy to manage. It consists of four interlocking pieces to assemble for use and disassemble for storage.

Method And System For Producing Sterile Solution Product Bags

A method for producing sterile solution product bags includes positioning a manifold assembly onto a filling machine. The manifold assembly includes a plurality of bags, a first filter, and a connection line in fluid communication with the first filter. Each of the plurality of bags includes a bladder and a stem in fluid communication with the bladder and with the connection line. The method includes activating a pump and at least partially filling one or more of the bladders by pumping fluid through the feed line, the first filter, and the connection line. The method includes sealing the stem of each of the filled product bags at a location between the connection line and the bladder, thereby creating one or more at least partially filled and sealed product bags. The method includes separating each of the at least partially filled and sealed product bags from the connection line.

Electrically-powered waste enclosure

Systems, methods, and apparatuses for controlling electrically-powered trash receptacles and monitoring fullness levels. The system can include a storage enclosure and a bin contained inside the storage enclosure, the bin configured to receive and store items deposited in the storage enclosure, wherein an inside portion of the bin is at least partially covered by a bag placed inside the bin to hold the items deposited in the storage enclosure. The system can also include a sensor configured to sense a content fullness state of the bin and a processor configured to control operations performed by the sensor. In addition, the system can include a sleeve configured to be installed over an inside portion of the bin and the bag, the sleeve at least partially restricting a movement of the bag.

Umbrella bag bundle, holding structure for umbrella bag bundle, and bag opening device
11083260 · 2021-08-10 · ·

A bag bundle including bundled umbrella bags each capable of accommodating an umbrella in a bag structure, includes a sheet-like first bag portion, a sheet-like second bag portion that is opposed to the first bag portion and constitutes the bag structure; a sheet-like extension that is extended further upward from a top end of the second bag portion; and an engagement portion that is located on the extension and capable of vertical engagement with the umbrella K. This provides an umbrella bag bundle applicable to various umbrellas without increasing the length of the entire umbrella bag bundle.

Bag holder
11091287 · 2021-08-17 ·

A bag holding system facilitates filling a plastic bag while the plastic bag is supported on a support surface, and further provides for facilitating washing of the plastic bag in a dishwasher. A base has a bottom member and two side members that extend upwardly from the base at two opposing sides thereof. A V-shaped support frame has a bottom frame and two side frames extending upwardly from the bottom frame at two opposing sides thereof. The support frame is adapted to be inserted into the baes between the two side members of the base, the base holding the support frame in a substantially upright position. A funnel has bottom panel with a fill aperture therethrough and two side panels projecting upwardly therefrom at two opposing sides of the bottom panel. Each side panel further includes an outwardly-extending flange at a top side thereof.

DEVICE FOR RELEASABLY SECURING A FLEXIBLE LINER ABOUT THE RIM OF A SUPPORTING RECEPTACLE AND A METHOD THEREFORE
20210221549 · 2021-07-22 ·

A fastener for releasably securing a flexible liner about the peripheral rim of a supporting receptacle has a generally planar body with a first leg and an interconnected second leg defining an inwardly tapered elongated space therebetween. An offset and elongated rotation handle carried at one end portion of the body opposite the first and second legs facilitates rotating the body axially about an axis of rotation to wind a portion of an edge portion of the flexible liner about the two legs, and a portion of the rotation handle releasable engages with the tensioned liner to prevent the unwinding of the flexible liner.