With Adsorption Or Absorption Of Contents Patents (Class 53/400)
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Patent number: 9856062Abstract: A method for packaging a pack commodity, including providing a support element for supporting the pack commodity. The method also includes placing a first packaging material sheet onto the support element and disposing the pack commodity on the first packaging material sheet such that a portion of the first packaging material sheet comes to lie between the support element and the pack commodity, wherein the first packaging material sheet protrudes over the pack commodity. Next, a second packaging material sheet is placed onto an upper side of the pack commodity so that the second packaging material sheet protrudes over the pack commodity. The first packaging material sheet is joined, in some regions, to the second packaging material sheet. The first and the second packaging material sheets are adhesively joined in a respective, predetermined first region, along a periphery of the support element, such that they can be separated and re-joined.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2014Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: Felix Waldner GmbHInventors: Hugo Wagner, Sr., Hugo Wagner, Jr.
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Patent number: 8925290Abstract: A mask storage device and a method of preventing defect formation on a mask are provided. The method includes providing a mask storage device comprising a first and second shell configured to form a sealed space in a closed state and a desiccant positioned within the mask storage device. The method further includes placing a mask inside the mask storage device and sealing the mask storage device with the mask and desiccant inside the sealed space.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2011Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Yung-Chih Chang, Chih-Wing Chang
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Patent number: 8919546Abstract: A moisture-proof container including: a container body; a lid hermetically closing the container body to be openable and closable; and a desiccant storage case that is put on a bottom portion of the container body. The desiccant storage case includes: an inner case having an opening at one end; a desiccant stored in the inner case; and a moisture transmission dustproof sheet to seal the opening of the inner case. The inner case has, at an outer circumferential wall thereof, a groove connecting between an open end and a bottom portion, the container body includes a base on a bottom plate, and the desiccant storage case is put in the container body such that the moisture transmission dustproof sheet abuts the base, and a gap is formed between the bottom plate of the container body, and the moisture transmission dustproof sheet.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2012Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Toppan Printing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kiyoshi Wada, Masahiro Yoshida
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Publication number: 20140363551Abstract: Oxygen is a major quality-deteriorating factor with respect to many food products in that it may cause the growth of molds and the development of rancid off-flavors, which reduce the quality or shelf life of many food products. The present invention provides an improved food packaging and a method for prolonging the shelf life and quality of packaged foods by packaging the food in a packaging material together with a microbial oxygen absorber, such as Lactococcus spp., Streptococcus spp., Lactobacillus spp., Leuconostoc spp., Brevibacterium spp., Propionibacterium spp., and Bifidobacterium spp.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Applicant: ARLA FOODS AMBAInventors: Soren K. Lillevang, Grith Mortensen, Mette Nortoft Kristensen, Henrik Skou Pedersen, Torben Lohse Friis, Niels Kristian Sorensen
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Patent number: 8887477Abstract: The invention provides a method for single-step terminal sterilization process for bio-active heparin coatings on materials and biomaterials containing heparin used in medical devices, such as catheters, tissue engineering scaffolds, or drug delivery carrier materials. This may include any medical device or implantable that could benefit from improved antithrombotic and biocompatible heparin surfaces. Other relevant device examples may include heparin or a heparin derivative coated stents to reduce clotting and restenosis, dental or ophthalmological implants. These materials may comprise additional polymeric compositions such as polyethyleneimine, dextran sulfate or their modified forms. These polymers together with heparin coatings may be applied to other substrate of medical devices such as metal, ceramics or biologically derived materials.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2009Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Inventors: Robert Falotico, Chengxue Li, Thai M. Nguyen, Theodore L. Parker, Jonathon Z. Zhao
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Publication number: 20140331601Abstract: A thermoplastic composition is disclosed that includes a thermoplastic polymer and volatile organic compound sorbent particles, and that exhibits a viscosity of no greater than 15,000 centipoise at 177° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: H.B. Fuller CompanyInventors: Steven A. Jorissen, Steven R. Vaughan, Sharf U. Ahmed, Hassan H. Rmaile, David B. Malcolm, Anne E. Spinks, Kevin P. Davis
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Patent number: 8852459Abstract: A polyphenol increasing agent for plant leaves, a polyphenol and amino acid increasing agent for plant leaves, a resin pellet, a plant leaf storage sheet, and a method for manufacturing a plant leaf storage sheet which can improve the storability of the plant leaves such as leafy vegetables and tea leaves are provided. A polyphenol increasing agent for plant leaves includes proanthocyanidins and trehalose. The polyphenol increasing agent for plant leaves preferably includes proanthocyanidins and trehalose at a weight ratio of 1:15 to 1:60. A plant leaf storage sheet includes the polyphenol increasing agent for plant leaves.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2012Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Inventor: Minoru Kanno
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Patent number: 8783002Abstract: A method for introducing at least one substance into a sealed enclosure holding at least one product. At least one conduit may be provided through which one of gas or fluid may flow into or out of the sealed enclosure. Air may be evacuated from the sealed enclosure through the at least one conduit to create a predetermined pressure within the sealed enclosure and a predetermined quantity of the at least one substance may be injected into the sealed enclosure through the at least one conduit.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: The Bowden GroupInventors: Lisa A. Bowden, R. Craig Bowden, James Nagamine
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Patent number: 8733408Abstract: An apparatus for loading material into a stent strut can comprise a cover sleeve. The cover sleeve is elastic so that it can reduce in diameter so as to press against the stent strut, and expand in diameter so as to be spaced apart from the stent strut. The stent strut can include a lumen into which material is injected. When pressed against the stent strut, the cover sleeve seals side openings to the lumen and prevents injected material from leaking out of the side openings during the injection process.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2011Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.Inventor: Stephen D. Pacetti
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Patent number: 8683776Abstract: A method for introducing at least one substance into a sealed enclosure holding at least one product. The sealed enclosure having at least one conduit through which one of gas or fluid may flow into or out of the sealed enclosure. Air is evacuated from the sealed enclosure through the at least one conduit to create a predetermined pressure within the sealed enclosure and a predetermined quantity of the at least one substance is injected into the sealed enclosure through the at least one conduit.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2012Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: The Bowden GroupInventors: Lisa A. Bowden, R. Craig Bowden, James Nagamine
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Publication number: 20130340388Abstract: Stimuli-responsive highly absorbent superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) are used to harness water to augment water supply and solve water crisis Rain water, dew or sea water is harnessed in fabric-based sachets or bags partially filled with the polymers. The hydrated polymers are used to store water in warehouses for an extended period of time and the invention may obviate the need to construct controversial huge dams and canals or drill wells. The stored water in superabsorbent polymers is released at the point of use by any stimulus which may be light-induced, electrical, thermal or chemical treatment. SAPs with 2000 g/g of absorbency can yield 99.95% pure water in solid/gel form. An ultra SAP with absorbency of 10,000 g/g of the polymer could hold 10 billion cu.m. of water in one million tonnes of the polymer. This is more than the capacity of a typical large dam over a river.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventor: Manilal J. Savla
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Publication number: 20130205716Abstract: Stimuli-responsive highly absorbent superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) are used to harness water to augment water supply and solve water crisis. Rain water is harnessed in fabric-based sachets or bags partially filled with the polymers. The hydrated polymers are used to store water in warehouses for an extended period of time and the invention may obviate the need to construct controversial huge dams and canals or drill wells. The stored water in superabsorbent polymers is released at the point of use by any stimulus which may be light-induced, electrical, thermal or chemical treatment. SAPs with 2000 g/g of absorbency can yield 99.95% pure water in solid/gel form. An ultra SAP with absorbency of 10,000 g/g of the polymer could hold 10 billion cu.m. of water in one million tonnes of the polymer. This is more than the storage capacity of a typical large dam over a river.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2012Publication date: August 15, 2013Inventor: Manilal Savla
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Patent number: 8484932Abstract: A method for establishing a vacuum in a container includes the following steps. The container having an exhaust through hole defined therein is provided. A sealing cover including a connecting material located on the periphery of the sealing cover is provided. The sealing cover is spaced from the exhaust through hole for form at least gaps between the sealing cover and the exhaust through hole. A vacuum is established in the container. The connecting material is heated. The sealing cover covers the exhaust through hole and the connecting material is cooled. After that the container is packaged.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2009Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignees: Tsinghua University, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Peng Liu, Pi-jin Chen, Cai-Lin Guo, Bing-chu Du, Liang Liu, Shou-Shan Fan
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Patent number: 8465819Abstract: A drug solution container package, which can restrain degradation of a drug solution, proliferation of microbes, etc. accompanying the transmission of oxygen in a high degree while maintaining characteristics required of plastic drug solution containers such as heat resistance, impact resistance, pliability, transparency, and resistance against elution of plastic forming material, and to provide a method for manufacturing the drug solution container package. A drug solution is first contained and sealed in a plastic drug solution container having an oxygen gas transmission rate (25° C., 60% RH) of not less than 200 cm3/m2·24 h·atm within twelve hours after being subject to steam or hot water sterilization, and having an oxygen gas transmission rate (25° C.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2006Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory, Inc.Inventors: Isamu Tateishi, Hitoshi Mori, Yasushi Morimoto
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Publication number: 20130056369Abstract: Devices (inserts) for preserving freshness of hot food in a container are taught. Exemplary inserts according to the present invention may include a first substrate formed from an adhesive material, and a second substrate formed from an absorbent material, the second substrate being coupled to the first substrate. The insert may also include a removable release layer in contact with the first substrate. The first substrate may be securely attached by the adhesive material to the interior of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2011Publication date: March 7, 2013Inventor: Antoinette K. Jorgensen
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Patent number: 8381493Abstract: Affords a compound semiconductor substrate packaging method for preventing oxidation of the surface of compound semiconductor substrates.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2009Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Takayuki Nishiura, Yoshio Mezaki, Yoshiki Yabuhara
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Publication number: 20120318830Abstract: A gas storage and delivery system for restoring pressure as it is depleted from a pressurized container stores a reserve supply of propellant gas on a gas-adsorbing material. The propellant gas is released into the container in response to a decrease in pressure in the container to maintain a desired pressure as product is depleted. The gas-adsorbing material is wetted with a non-polar release-promoting agent to promote release of the sorbed gas in response to decreases in pressure in the container and to ensure that substantially all of the sorbed gas is obtained if needed in response to decrease in pressure in the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2010Publication date: December 20, 2012Inventor: Walter K. Lim
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Publication number: 20120294996Abstract: The invention provides for a method of absorbing carbon dioxide comprising providing a package containing a product that gives off carbon dioxide, placing calcium hydroxide into the package, and sealing the package to form a sealed package.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: MULTISORB TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: John Crump
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Patent number: 8256190Abstract: A method for introducing at least one substance into a sealed enclosure holding at least one product. The sealed enclosure having at least one conduit through which one of gas or fluid may flow into or out of the sealed enclosure. Air is evacuated from the sealed enclosure through the at least one conduit to create a predetermined pressure within the sealed enclosure and a predetermined quantity of the at least one substance is injected into the sealed enclosure through the at least one conduit.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: The Bowden GroupInventors: Lisa Bowden, R. Craig Bowden, James Nagamine
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Publication number: 20120117919Abstract: A novel method for storing a photocatalytic member containing fluorine-containing anatase-type titanium oxide is provided, which is capable of suppressing the decrease in content of fluorine during storage in a photocatalytic member containing fluorine-containing anatase-type titanium oxide. The storage method of the present invention is a method for storing a photocatalytic member containing fluorine-containing anatase-type titanium oxide including storing the photocatalytic member in a surrounding environment with a relative humidity of 30% or less. According to the storage method of the present invention, for example, the elimination of fluorine from the surface of fluorine-containing titanium oxide can be suppressed, and the decrease in content of fluorine during storage in a photocatalytic member can be suppressed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2009Publication date: May 17, 2012Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATIONInventors: Kenichi Tokuhiro, Noboru Taniguchi, Tomohiro Kuroha, Shuzo Tokumitsu, Yoshihiro Tsuji, Jun Inagaki, Masashi Nishiguchi
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Publication number: 20120031046Abstract: A method of making a fluid sample collection card includes providing a support layer, forming an upper layer with a card stock, the upper layer including a sample window and a viewing window, supporting an absorbent layer with the support layer, and positioning the upper layer on the absorbent layer, wherein the upper layer is configured such that as a fluid is being absorbed by the first absorbent layer portion, presence of a portion of the fluid within the second absorbent layer portion indicates that a first volume of the fluid absorbed by the absorbent layer is a minimum necessary volume of the fluid sufficient to perform at least one test on at least one component in the fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: ADVANCE DX, INC.Inventor: Mark Lee Pankow
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Patent number: 7870706Abstract: A method of packaging and curing manufactured stone can include packaging a plurality of partially cured de-molded manufactured stones in a curing container having airflow apertures therein. The loaded container is then loaded into a drying oven for further curing for a suitable period. After curing in the oven, the curing container is removed and may be shipped to a customer without unpacking and repacking the manufactured stones.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2009Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Owens Corning Intellectual Capital, LLCInventor: Matthew Estes
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Publication number: 20100307113Abstract: Some embodiments of a tobacco product package device can be used to enhance freshness and other characteristics of tobacco products or other products contained therein. Certain features can improve product freshness both during shelf life and during consumer use.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2010Publication date: December 9, 2010Applicant: U.S. Smokeless Tobacco CompanyInventors: David Karl Bried, James Arthur Strickland, Mark T. Nielsen, Frank Scott Atchley, Lamar Eugene Walters, II, Gregory A. Pace
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Publication number: 20100187136Abstract: The present invention provides a combination drape and carrying bag unit including a singular sheet or plurality of joined sheet of pliable materials, both permeable and impermeable, of size to define a mat to accommodate a working medical procedural area thereon, upon which may be placed in single or combination, medical equipment and patient. The sheet has a drawstring casing extending about its periphery. The casing has openings therein on opposite sides of the mat and a drawstring is received in the drawstring casing and is of size to extend continuously about the periphery of the sheet when it defines a mat. The drawstring is slidably received in the drawstring casing so that when portions of the drawstring are pulled out of the drawstring casing through the openings, the periphery of the sheet forms gathers adjacent the casing to permit the periphery to reduce in size whereby the unit forms a carrying bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2008Publication date: July 29, 2010Inventors: William Parks, Louis Malice
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Publication number: 20100163435Abstract: A method of making a packaged antimicrobial suture having improved shelf life. The method comprising the steps of providing an inner package having a source of antimicrobial agent, providing an adsorbent material effective to adsorb a portion of the antimicrobial agent over time, positioning a suture within the inner package, the suture comprising one or more surfaces, covering the inner package with an outer package having an inner surface and subjecting the suture, the inner package and the inner surface of the outer package to time, temperature and pressure conditions sufficient to vapor transfer an effective amount of the antimicrobial agent from the antimicrobial agent source to the suture and the inner package, thereby substantially inhibiting bacterial colonization on the suture and the inner package, wherein the packaged antimicrobial suture exhibits improved shelf life.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2009Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: ETHICON, INC.Inventors: Jerry FISCHER, Howard SCALZO, Henry POKROPINSKI, JR.
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Publication number: 20090308776Abstract: A packaging case for disposable compressed tissues is provided, which includes: a first accommodation portion which accommodates liquid; a second accommodation portion which has a stepped portion on the upper portion of the first accommodation portion so that the cross-sectional area of the second accommodation portion is larger than that of the first accommodation portion, and is partitioned from the first accommodation portion by a separable film which is thermally fused on the stepped portion by a thermal fusion operation, to thus accommodate tissues which have been compressed and dried; and a cover film which covers the upper portion of the second accommodation portion, wherein a bursting strength of the cover film is larger than that of the separable film when pressurized, so that the separable film is bursted before the cover film is bursted when pressurized.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2007Publication date: December 17, 2009Inventor: Dongwon Seo
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Process for triggering, storing, and distributing an oxygen scavenger, and a stored oxygen scavenger
Patent number: 7494605Abstract: A method includes triggering an oxygen scavenger; and storing the scavenger in a container configured such that the oxygen scavenger exhibits no substantial oxygen scavenging activity while inside the container. The triggered oxygen scavenger can later be removed from the container, and used in packaging oxygen sensitive products. A stored oxygen scavenger, triggered, is also disclosed. A method of distributing an oxygen scavenger film includes providing a tubular film at a first location, the film having oxygen barrier and oxygen scavenger layers; triggering the oxygen scavenger; collapsing the film; rolling up the film; transporting the film to a second location; and triggering the oxygen scavenger. Another method of distributing an oxygen scavenger film includes providing an oxygen scavenger film at a first location; transporting the film to a second location; triggering the oxygen scavenger; storing the oxygen scavenger film in a container; and transporting the film to a third location.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2005Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: Cryovac, Inc.Inventors: Richard Dayrit, Scott W. Beckwith, Brian L. Butler, Ronald L. Cotterman, Drew V. Speer, Thomas D. Kennedy -
Publication number: 20080264806Abstract: An apparatus for securing the drum casing of a washer during shipping includes at least one airbag for wedging between the drum casing and washer housing. The preferred airbag has three arm extensions, although a bag with two arm extensions, or two separate bags could be used. Two of the extensions, or two separate bags, whichever is used, are positioned around the washer drum exterior to prevent free, lateral movement of the drum casing relative to the housing. The third arm of a three arm bag is slid between the drum casing and rear washer housing before inflating. Preferably included with this assembly is a spacer for wedging between the drum and a housing bracket to prevent free, vertical movement of the drum relative to its washer housing. A method for securing washers with such a kit is also disclosed and described.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2007Publication date: October 30, 2008Inventors: Gary L. Trebilcock, Christopher D. Donadio, Al Thompson
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Patent number: 7347324Abstract: The present invention provides an improved packaged container containing an ocular perfusion/washing solution, the solution being securely prevented from generating gas bubbles that impede operation when used as an ocular perfusion/washing solution in cataract surgery, etc., and a process for producing the same. In the packaged solution container, the ocular perfusion/washing solution (1) is contained in a gas-permeable plastic container (2) which is packaged in a gas-impermeable packaging member (3). Between the container (2) and the packaging member (3), there is a space (4) which has a volume at least 4 times that of the total of the volume of the headspace of the container and the volume of dissolved gas. This space (4) holds a mixed gas atmosphere comprising carbon dioxide and helium and/or neon.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2003Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Assignees: Senju Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory, Inc.Inventor: Mitsuhira Nishio
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Patent number: 7263814Abstract: An apparatus for supplying one or more gases, such as oxygen, to a target area, comprising a top layer and a bottom layer sealed around the perimeter of the layers to form a reservoir between the layers, wherein the top layer is not gas-permeable and the bottom layer is highly gas-permeable, said reservoir containing one or more gases. The present invention also describes methods of using such an apparatus to supply oxygen to a wound for improved wound healing.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2005Date of Patent: September 4, 2007Assignee: Oxyband Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Coni F. Rosati
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Patent number: 7238300Abstract: A method comprises subjecting ant oxygen scavenger to actinic radiation; and then optionally storing the oxygen scavenger in a container, the container configured such that the oxygen scavenger exhibits no substantial oxygen scavenging activity while inside the container. The dosed oxygen scavenger can later be removed from the container, if stored therein, subjected to a second dose of actinic radiation to trigger the oxygen scavenger, and used in packaging oxygen sensitive products. A stored oxygen scavenger, untriggered, is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2003Date of Patent: July 3, 2007Inventors: James A. Solis, Richard Dayrit, Scott W. Beckwith, Brian L. Butler, Ronald L. Cotterman, Drew V. Speer, Thomas D. Kennedy
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Patent number: 7168224Abstract: The present invention includes a packaged coated workpiece. The packaged coated workpiece has: (1) a workpiece coated with a resist film sensitive to optical radiation, particulates or chemical contaminants; (2) an inner barrier sealed to enclose the coated workpiece and optionally a first getter agent, to produce a sealed first enclosure; and (3) an outer barrier sealed to enclose the sealed first enclosure and optionally a second getter agent, provided that the packaged coated workpiece has at least one getter agent, to produce a packaged coated workpiece suitable for storage for a period of at least one week without substantial loss of sensitivity, resolution or performance. The present invention also includes a process for preparing a packaged coated workpiece and a method of increasing the storage time of a coated workpiece to at least one week without substantial loss of sensitivity, resolution or performance.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2002Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Marie Angelopoulos, Wu-Song Huang, Ranee Wai-Ling Kwong, David Robert Medeiros, Wayne Martin Moreau, Karen Elizabeth Petrillo, Herman Russell Wendt, Christopher Karl Magg
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Patent number: 7047708Abstract: A packaged ocular irrigating solution bag, which comprises a gas-permeable plastic multiple compartment bag and a gas-impermeable plastic packaging member for packaging the bag and in which an oxiglutatione-containing solution or solid preparation is enclosed in one compartment and a bicarbonate ion solution is enclosed in another compartment and the space between the bag and the packaging member has a carbon dioxide gas atmosphere.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2003Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignees: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory, Inc., Senju Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Katsuhiro Inada, Mitsuhira Nishio, Yoshiyuki Kimura, Junji Kaga, Koichi Muraoka, Nobuaki Sumiyoshi, Seiichiro Iguchi, Hiroaki Yamamoto
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Patent number: 7007444Abstract: A compact and stackable package for displaying and protecting food and other consumer products is produced by a method wherein the package can be built around the consumer product utilizing primary components which can be shipped to the assembly location in essentially flat condition to thereby minimize shipping costs. The method includes providing a platform member upon which the consumer product is placed, and then adhering a sleeve member around the periphery of the platform member to impart a cubic form to the package. Also, the consumer product can be covered with a transparent film wrap to secure the product to the platform member.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2005Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Inventor: Alan Miller
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Process for triggering, storing, and distributing an oxygen scavenger, and a stored oxygen scavenger
Patent number: 6942821Abstract: A method includes triggering an oxygen scavenger; and storing the scavenger in a container configured such that the oxygen scavenger exhibits no substantial oxygen scavenging activity while inside the container. The triggered oxygen scavenger can later be removed from the container, and used in packaging oxygen sensitive products. A stored oxygen scavenger, triggered, is also disclosed. A method of distributing an oxygen scavenger film includes providing a tubular film at a first location, the film having oxygen barrier and oxygen scavenger layers; triggering the oxygen scavenger; collapsing the film; rolling up the film; transporting the film to a second location; and triggering the oxygen scavenger. Another method of distributing an oxygen scavenger film includes providing an oxygen scavenger film at a first location; transporting the film to a second location; triggering the oxygen scavenger; storing the oxygen scavenger film in a container; and transporting the film to a third location.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2003Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: Cryovac, Inc.Inventors: Richard Dayrit, Scott W. Beckwith, Brian L. Butler, Ronald L. Cotterman, Drew V. Speer, Thomas D. Kennedy -
Patent number: 6911122Abstract: A method for triggering an oxygen scavenging composition for use in packaging an oxygen sensitive article includes the steps of providing an oxygen scavenging composition comprising an oxidizable organic compound and, optionally, a transition metal catalyst, and exposing the composition to a source of pulsed light wherein each pulse has a duration of between 1 microsecond and 1 millisecond, a frequency of between 0.1 to 100 Hertz, and a total intensity of at least 350 mW/cm2 so that each pulse provides the composition with a dose of UV light of at least 0.1 J/cm2 so as to provide a triggered composition. The triggered composition can be applied to an article so as to provide an oxygen scavenging package. An apparatus and packaging system are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2002Date of Patent: June 28, 2005Assignee: Cryovac, Inc.Inventors: Philip H. Cook, Jr., Melania M. Craddock, William A. Feehley, Nathanael R. Miranda, Drew V. Speer, Jeffrey Thomas
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Publication number: 20040188304Abstract: A packaging system or storage arrangement that includes provision to indicate the presence of oxygen. An oxygen-sensitive material is placed inside a sealable container. Air is evacuated from the sealable container and the sealable container is sealed to isolate the oxygen-sensitive material from oxygen. The sealable container is then irradiated with an effective amount of radiation to activate the oxygen-sensitive material such that the oxygen-sensitive material will undergo a visual change in the presence of oxygen after the oxygen-sensitive material has been irradiated. The visual change provides an indication of the presence of oxygen inside the sealable container.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2003Publication date: September 30, 2004Inventors: Michael J. Bonnette, Eric J. Thor
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Publication number: 20040187438Abstract: A package for a drug-coated stent includes a tray adapted to receive a coiled stent delivery system and a pouch adapted to receive the tray and coiled stent delivery system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2003Publication date: September 30, 2004Inventors: Frank Clarke, Thomas Farrell
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Publication number: 20040131736Abstract: A package for prolonging the storage life of produce is disclosed. The package comprises a gas permeable container and an atmosphere modifying device contained within the container. The atmosphere modifying device comprises a carbon dioxide emitter, an oxygen scavenger, and an optional ethylene scavenger. Produce is stored in the container with the device. The device and container are suitable to use in a consumer's home (e.g., kitchen cabinet or refrigerator).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2003Publication date: July 8, 2004Applicant: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Yong Pan, David Kent Rollins, Michael David Cummings, J. Michael Bills
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Publication number: 20040123563Abstract: A packaged ocular irrigating solution bag, which comprises a gas-permeable plastic multiple compartment bag and a gas-impermeable plastic packaging member for packaging the bag and in which an oxiglutatione-containing solution or solid preparation is enclosed in one compartment and a bicarbonate ion solution is enclosed in another compartment and the space between the bag and the packaging member has a carbon dioxide gas atmosphere.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2003Publication date: July 1, 2004Applicants: OTSUKA PHARMACEUTICAL FACTORY, INC., SENJU PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Katsuhiro Inada, Mitsuhira Nishio, Yoshiyuki Kimura, Junji Kaga, Koichi Muraoka, Nobuaki Sumiyoshi, Seiichiro Iguchi, Hiroaki Yamamoto
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Publication number: 20040000503Abstract: A recloseable storage bag is disclosed which may include first and second sides having closed sides and an open top. Primary closure members may be provided proximate the top, with a secondary closure element being provided in one of the sides to enable gas to be evacuated from the bag after the primary closure members are closed. The secondary closure member may further include the ability to prevent liquid from exiting the bag therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2002Publication date: January 1, 2004Inventors: Ketan N. Shah, Kenneth S. Nurkiewicz, John O. McCree, Peggy B. Winiarski
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Patent number: 6658822Abstract: A method of packaging smoking articles, such as cigarettes, includes applying a volatile flavourant to the surface of a pack or an insert for the pack immediately prior to the pack being assembled about a smoking article bundle. The volatile flavourant can migrate within the fully assembled pack from the surface to which it was applied to the smoking articles.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2001Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: British American Tobacco (Investments) LimitedInventor: David John Dittrich
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Patent number: 6613865Abstract: The invention relates to thermoplastic compositions that contain reactive isocyanate groups and that are suitable for use as desiccants for packaging moisture-sensitive goods, especially for polyurethane hotmelt adhesives that are cross-linked upon exposure to moisture. The compositions are formed by the reaction of hydroxy- or amino-containing polyols, including sugars, with an excess of polyisocyanates, and admixing the resulting product with polyurethane catalysts.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2002Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Assignee: Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf AktienInventors: Robert Magunia, Gerald Petry, Michael Krebs
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Patent number: 6571942Abstract: A container including a body, a top portion and a bottom portion on the body, a first wall on the body, a material-treating container, a second wall on the material-treating container, a material-treating substance in the material-treating container, a permeable cover on the material-treating container, and the second wall being positioned coextensively within the first wall with the material-treating container in hermetic sealing relationship with the bottom portion of the first wall and with the permeable cover within the body.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2001Date of Patent: June 3, 2003Assignee: Multisorb Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Paul A. Riemenschneider, James V. Renda
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Patent number: 6562258Abstract: A method of removing small quantities of entrained oxygen from sealed packages containing an oxidizable product said method utilizing a particulate catalyst which has high activity for combining hydrogen and oxygen, the catalyst particles being partially encapsulated on a surface of a water-insoluble adhesive which is applied to a predetermined area of the inside surface of the sealed package. The catalyst can be a platinum group metal supported on a porous inert carrier. The adhesive material can be poly(vinylbutyral), nitrocellulose, ethyl cellulose, a polyurethane or a silicone material (e.g., a silicone rubber). The oxidizable product can be a perishable foodstuff.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2000Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: Johnson Matthey Public Limited CompanyInventors: Amanda Maria Elsome, Allin Sidney Pratt, Elizabeth Slade
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Patent number: 6523329Abstract: A method for packaging a zeolite adsorbent, which comprises introducing the zeolite adsorbent into a packaging bag having an opening and comprising at least two layers including a metal layer, through said opening, sealing the bag above the introduced zeolite adsorbent, then introducing a dehydrating agent thereon, and sealing the bag above the introduced dehydrating agent.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2002Date of Patent: February 25, 2003Assignee: Tosoh CorporationInventors: Shigeru Hirano, Katsuyuki Morikuni
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Publication number: 20020185409Abstract: Disclosed is a product carrier having a desiccant incorporated therein and a method for making the same. The inventive carrier reduces the number of steps required to package a semiconductor device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2000Publication date: December 12, 2002Inventor: Anthony B. Morrow
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Publication number: 20020174627Abstract: In surface packaging of thin resin packages such as resin molded memory ICs or the like, cracks of the package occur frequently at a solder reflow step where thermal impact is applied to the package because the resin has absorbed moisture before packaging.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2002Publication date: November 28, 2002Inventors: Wahei Kitamura, Gen Murakami, Kunihiko Nishi
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Publication number: 20020144487Abstract: A method for packaging a zeolite adsorbent, which comprises introducing the zeolite adsorbent into a packaging bag having an opening and comprising at least two layers including a metal layer, through said opening, sealing the bag above the introduced zeolite adsorbent, then introducing a dehydrating agent thereon, and sealing the bag above the introduced dehydrating agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2002Publication date: October 10, 2002Applicant: TOSOH CORPORATIONInventors: Shigeru Hirano, Katsuyuki Morikuni
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Patent number: 6449923Abstract: A method for triggering an oxygen scavenging composition for use in packaging an oxygen sensitive article includes the steps of providing an oxygen scavenging composition including an oxidizable organic compound, and exposing the composition to a source of pulsed light wherein each pulse has a duration of between 1 microsecond and 1 millisecond, a frequency of between 0.1 to 100 Hertz, and an intensity of at least 350 mW/cm2 so that each pulse provides the composition with a dose of UV light of at least 0.1 J/cm2 so as to provide a triggered composition. The triggered composition can be applied to an article so as to provide an oxygen scavenging package. An apparatus and packaging system are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 1999Date of Patent: September 17, 2002Assignee: Cryovac, Inc.Inventors: Philip H. Cook, Jr., Melania M. Craddock, William A. Feehley, Nathanael R. Miranda, Drew V. Speer, Jeffrey Thomas