Abstract: The present disclosure relates to prolonging shelf life of cut flowers, especially during transport, as well as enhancing physical appearance and sensory characteristics of cut flowers, by treatment systems and devices that modify the atmosphere over a longer period of time in containers in which the cut flowers are transported or stored.

Abstract: The present disclosure is a lightweight, absorbent body bag. The body bag is portable and disposable. The body bag has a backing substrate, an absorbent body, a cover with a recloseable flap that can be opened and closed to permit a body to be placed within and removed from the body bag, and gripping devices along the edges to permit easy transportation. A thermal seal may be applied continuously along a perimeter of the body bag to create a water-resistant body compartment. The present disclosure also includes a method for using the body bag and a body bag kit.

Abstract: An absorbent food pad in which the rate of release of carbon dioxide is controlled through either or both the chemistry and architecture of the absorbent food pad. In a preferred embodiment, the absorbent food pad has two carbon dioxide generation systems.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an absorbent pad having an active agent to preserve food products or other perishable merchandise, that has a pad architecture, including the specific arrangement of the absorbent layers and active agents in the absorbent pad, that affects the availability and timing of release of the active agents to preserve the freshness of food products that are stored at home by a consumer in the consumer's own food storage containers.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an absorbent pad having an active agent to preserve food products or other perishable merchandise, that has a pad architecture, including the specific arrangement of the absorbent layers and active agents in the absorbent pad, that affects the availability and timing of release of the active agents to preserve the freshness of food products that are stored at home by a consumer in the consumer's own food storage containers.

Abstract: Food packaging with absorbent food pads having one or more active agents therein is disclosed. Arrangements of absorbent structures and active agents in the absorbent food pads are provided.

Abstract: A lightweight, portable transporter for carrying a person having anti-hypothermia structures and an absorbent body is provided. The transporter has a backing substrate, an absorbent body, a gripping device, and anti-hypothermia structures, such as material segments or covers that reduce loss of body heat of the person being carried on the transporter. A method of using the transporter is provided.

Abstract: An absorbent pad having a desiccant for absorbing or adsorbing ambient moisture in a food package or in a food display case is provided, to prolong the shelf life and freshness of a food product therein. A method of using the absorbent pad having a desiccant, and optionally another active agent, to prolong the shelf life and enhance the appearance of a food product is also provided, particularly any food product that fosters condensation in the package after packaging, such as baked foods and pre-baked frozen food products.

Abstract: An absorbent pad is provided having three or more adjacent modules as a treatment system that modifies the atmosphere in a container to prolong life and the physical/sensory characteristics of cut flowers at all stages of storage and transport. Each module of the absorbent pad of the present disclosure is a discrete absorbent pad in itself that contains an active agent, such as a CO2 generation system or a SO2 generation system. A method is provided for pre-wetting the outer modules without wetting the inner module to increase the duration and effectiveness of the active agents in the absorbent pad.

Abstract: An absorbent food pad having an active agent positioned selectively in a pad architecture to provide superior performance.

Abstract: The present invention provides a food preservation system that includes an absorbent food pad that has absorbent material to absorb exuded liquids from a food product, and has an oxygen scavenging system to modify the atmosphere in the food package. Also described is a method of using the absorbent food pad to enhance appearance of the food product and extend shelf life.

Abstract: A method for hydrating cut flowers during packing, storage, and transport is provided. The present disclosure also provides a method for hydrating cut flowers in which a particular absorbent pad is used therein. The present disclosure further provides that the absorbent pad can contain an active agent that is activated by water to nourish and treat the cut flowers and/or inhibit growth of microorganisms.

Abstract: An absorbent pad that contains activated carbon to reduce confinement odor in a vacuum-packaged food product is provided. An embodiment of absorbent pad contains activated carbon and an antimicrobial agent that further reduces confinement odor by two mechanisms of action: reducing bacterial counts in the liquid purge that cause breakdown of carbohydrates and proteins in food products; and trapping of confinement odor-causing breakdown products by the activated carbon. The absorbent body in the absorbent pad actively draws in liquid purge and dissolved volatile breakdown products in the vacuum package that produce confinement odor, which produces greater and more rapid contact of odor-causing compounds with the activated carbon.

Abstract: A disposable transporter that is absorbent, portable, and lightweight, and having sufficient strength to carry an injured soldier or medical patient is provided. The transporter has a backing substrate, an absorbent body, and a gripping device in an edge formed by the backing substrate. The absorbent body absorbs a large amount of body fluids, and can have an active agent that reduces contamination, infection, and odor. A transporter kit that encloses the transporter in a case for ease of storage and transport is also provided.

Abstract: An absorbent food pad having one or more apertures that provide discrete airflow passages through the absorbent food pad is provided. The apertures permit the absorbent food pads to be placed below a food product in a container without blocking the flow of air through the container. The absorbent food pad contains an active system, such as an SO2 generation system, or any other system that enhances freshness and prolongs the shelf life of fruits, vegetables, and other food products during transport and storage to prevent and/or minimize disease.

Abstract: A patient transporter having a deployable expandable support structure that provides “semi-rigid” to “rigid” additional support to the patient transporter is provided. A method of using the patient transporter by deploying the expandable support structure is also provided.

Abstract: A disposable transporter that is absorbent, portable, and lightweight, and having sufficient strength to carry an injured soldier or medical patient is provided. The transporter has a backing substrate, an absorbent body, and a gripping device in an edge formed by the backing substrate. The absorbent body absorbs a large amount of body fluids, and can have an active agent that reduces contamination, infection, and odor. A transporter kit that encloses the transporter in a case for ease of storage and transport is also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure is a disposable transporter that is absorbent, portable, and lightweight, and having sufficient strength to carry an injured soldier or medical patient. The transporter has a backing substrate, absorbent body, and gripping device. The gripping device permits manual carrying or insertion of poles to form a litter or portable cot. The absorbent body may have active agents that kill microorganisms to reduce the risk of contamination, infection, and odors from blood or other body fluids. The disclosure provides a process for producing base materials for the transporter. Also disclosed is a transporter kit having a transporter and a water-resistant case.

Abstract: A food package having a tray, an absorbent pad formed with a surface-treated carboxyalkylated polysaccharide, a wrap, and a food product is disclosed. The absorbent pad can be substantially compostable. In certain embodiments, all components of the food package are substantially compostable.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to prolonging shelf life of cut flowers, especially during transport, as well as enhancing physical appearance and sensory characteristics of cut flowers, by treatment systems and devices that modify the atmosphere over a longer period of time in containers in which the cut flowers are transported or stored.