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A method and apparatus for providing aseptically processed low acid products in a container having a small opening, such as a glass or plastic bottle or jar, at a high output processing speed.

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A method and apparatus for providing aseptically processed low acid products in a container having a small opening, such as a glass or plastic bottle or jar, at a high output processing speed. first tightening component is a ratchet; said flexible portion is a notched strap; and said ratchet is ca

A method and apparatus for providing aseptically processed low acid products in a container having a small opening, such as a glass or plastic bottle or jar, at a high output processing speed. first tightening component is a ratchet; said flexible portion is a notched strap; and said ratchet is capable of blocking said notched strap. 21. The combination according to claim 16, wherein: said upper flap is recessed beneath said bridge of said keeper. 22. The combination according to claim 1, wherein; said upper and lower flaps are made of a semi-rigid material. 23. The combination according to claim 1, wherein: said at least one guide is integrated with said upper flap. 24. The combination according to claim 23, wherein: said at least one guide includes a surface extending upwardly above a lowermost surface of said upper flap. 25. The combination according to claim 23, wherein: each of said upper flap and said lower flap includes a respective free end; and said at least one guide includes a surface extending beyond said free end of said upper flap for being engaged with said free end of said lower flap. 26. An article of footwear comprsing: a pair of flaps adapted to be positioned at least forwardly of a lower leg of a user, said pair of flaps being positioned for overlapping during closing or adjustment of the article of footwear, said pair of flaps including an upper flap and a lower flap, said upper flap overlapping said lower flap; an upper flap and lower flap tightening mechanism to tighten said upper and lower flaps against the lower leg of the user; and at least one lower flap engagement guide facing said lower flap and extending in a direction to guide said lower flap downwardly beneath said upper flap and to prohibit positioning of said lower flap above said upper flap, said lower flap engagement guide being distinct from said tightening mechanism; wherein said guide is constituted by at least one ramp forming, together with said upper flap, an angle of less than 90°. 27. An article of footwear according to claim 26, wherein: said tightening mechanism comprises at least a first tightening component affixed to said upper flap and at least a second tightening component affixed to said lower flap, and a flexible portion associated with one of said first and second tightening components, said flexible portion comprising a link between said first and second tightening components and at least part of a positional adjustment device between said upper and lower flaps. 28. An article of footwear according to claim 27, wherein said flexible portion is a hook associated with a lever. 29. An article of footwear according to claim 27, wherein said flexible portion is a strap. 30. An article of footwear according to claim 27, wherein said strap is notched. 31. An article of footwear according to claim 27, further comprising: a device for guiding said flexible portion, said device being positioned between said first and second tightening components. 32. An article of footwear according to claim 31, wherein: said device for guiding said flexible portion is associated with said guide for guiding said lower flap beneath said upper flap. 33. An article of footwear according to claim 31, wherein: said upper flap includes a free end; and said device for guiding said flexible portion is a keeper fixed to said free end of said upper flap. 34. An article of footwear according to claim 26, wherein: said angle is comprised between 10° and 90°. 35. An article of footwear according to claim 26, wherein: said angle is comprised between 30° and 60°. 36. An article of footwear according to claim 33, wherein: said guide is constituted by at least one ramp, said ramp being constituted by a portion of said keeper, said ramp forming, together with said upper flap, an angle of less than 90°. 37. An article of footwear according to claim 36, wherein: said angle is comprised between 10° and 90°. 38. An article of footwear according to claim 36, wherein: said angle is comprised between 30° and 60°. 39. An article of footwear according to claim 36, wherein: