A method for protecting an outer record jacket containing at least one record against a seam split comprises the step of applying at least one layer of stretchable film material capable of preventing a seam split around both a horizontal central axis and a vertical central axis of the outer record jacket containing at least one record.

A method for protecting an outer record jacket containing at least one record against a seam split comprises the step of applying at least one layer of stretchable film material capable of preventing a seam split around both a horizontal central axis and a vertical central axis of the outer record jacket containing at least one record.

A method of packaging respiring produce comprises the steps of:providing a portion of packaging material, in particular a polymeric packaging material;providing a portion of the produce;forming, from the portion of packaging material and the portion of the produce, a closed package defining a package volume and containing in the package volume the portion of produce and a modified atmosphere; wherein the modified atmosphere is modified with respect to the ambient atmosphere. The method further comprises generating an atmosphere modification gas and/or an atmosphere modification gas mixture and/or establishing a modified atmosphere having an elevated ozone concentration in the package volume. An associated apparatus is also provided.

An apparatus for sealing or tying products, comprising a housing with at least a first tape dispenser and a star wheel, a slot defined by or through the housing, wherein the star wheel extends at least partly in said slot, wherein the star wheel comprises a series of first cells and a series of second cells, the first and second cells being intermittently disposed in the star wheel, each cell being open to a periphery of the star wheel and two opposite sides thereof, wherein an urging device is provided having at least one edge portion for urging at least one product to be tied into one of the cells, especially a first cell.

A method and system for delicate blooming flowers and fruits marketing them as home fragrance and home dcor product. Including natural grown flower(s) and/or fruit(s) infused with liquids with moisturizing, scent enhancing, preserving and nourishing abilities. Placing aforementioned flower(s) and or fruit(s) in a uniquely shaped transparent display container with the base of each flower and fruit infused and casted until a predetermined level in a rigid or semi rigid gel or resin with nourishing and containing abilities and closing the display container with a cover. The comprise of the display container, resin or gel, infused flower(s) or fruit(s), cover and optional insert device are then shipped either directly to retailers for sale or e-commerce sale and mail delivery.

A system and method for transporting and storing post-harvest fruits, vegetables and other perishable commodities under controlled atmospheric conditions is provided. One or more transportable vacuum containers are packed with the perishable commodity. Thereafter, the controlled atmospheric condition is created within the container. The atmospheric condition is maintained while the container is transported from one location to another. Part of the controlled atmospheric condition includes the formation of a vacuum within the container. Internal structure is provided within the container to resist collapse of the container when the vacuum is formed therein. A plurality of containers can be provided. A central control, coupled to each of the containers can be provided to maintain the desired atmospheric condition within each of the containers.

This invention relates to a packaging forming a closed internal space in which e.g. cut flowers are received for storage and/or transport purposes, wherein the packaging on the outside is impermeable to microorganisms and on the inside is impermeable to water, wherein the packaging has a strength sufficient to support at least one other identical packaging without damaging or deforming the content in the packaging, and wherein the internal space is substantially free of living microorganisms.

The present invention relates to: a method for preparing a cut flower water retention agent; a cut flower water retention agent prepared thereby; and a cut flower container for accommodating the same, and the cut flower water retention agent can supply water and nutrients so as to maintain freshness for a long time without the wilting of cut flowers during the distribution and storage of the cut flowers, and is prepared to be superabsorbent so as to be used by being mixed with water, thereby having convenient use, enabling cut flowers to be safely transported and carried, and enabling a decrease in the commodity value of cut flowers to be prevented during the distribution thereof by extending the lifespan of the cut flowers.

An apparatus for sealing or tying products, comprising a housing with at least a first tape dispenser and a star wheel, a slot defined by or through the housing, wherein the star wheel extends at least partly in said slot, wherein the star wheel comprises a series of first cells and a series of second cells, the first and second cells being intermittently disposed in the star wheel, each cell being open to a periphery of the star wheel and two opposite sides thereof, wherein an urging device is provided having at least one edge portion for urging at least one product to be tied into one of the cells, especially a first cell.

This invention relates to a method of preserving one or more cut flowers with the use of a sulphur dioxide (SO.sub.2) generating device. The method further relates to an SO.sub.2 generating device for the preservation of one or more cut flowers. The device may be in the form of a strip for attachment to a flower sleeve or in the form of an article of any shape for placement inter-bunch and above the flower heads.