Abstract: This invention relates to a pallet bag system for bags enclosing items, pallets loaded with bags containing items, and containers containing such loaded pallets.

Abstract: A system for automatically sealing a plastic bag/enclosure over containers of biological materials carried on a pallet, comprising: a sealing system for automatically sealing a pallet bag enclosing a plurality of containers of biological materials wherein said pallet bag encloses the containers and an atmosphere surrounding the containers, the pallet bag optionally comprising at least one ACM and optionally including a reinforced portion. The pallet bag generally surrounds a number of flats or boxes on pallets containing fruits or vegetables that are sealed with or without a membrane to create an optimally suited atmosphere to control ripening, extend shelf-life, minimize microbial growth, maintain color, and maintain freshness.

Abstract: Pallet bag gathering apparatus to gather pallet bags for use in an automated pallet bag packaging system, preferably for the packaging of fruits or vegetables. The pallet bag gathering apparatus may be automated, semi-automated or manual in nature.

Abstract: Coated floors comprising (1) a flooring substrate, and (2) a solid coating of a Releasable SCC Polymer Composition which (i) is adjacent to the substrate, (ii) can be triggered by heat and (iii) comprises (a) a sidechain crystalline polymer (SCC polymer) which has an onset of melting temperature, T0, which is higher than any temperature to which the substrate will be exposed during normal use and a peak melting temperature (Tp) which is less than any temperature which will damage the substrate, preferably a Tp of at most 120° C. and (b) a matrix polymer.

Abstract: A coated floor comprising (1) a flooring substrate, and (2) a solid SCC polymer coating which is adjacent to the substrate and which comprises a sidechain crystalline polymer (SCC polymer) which has now an onset of melting temperature, T0, of at least 27° C. and a peak melting temperature (Tp) of at most 120° C. The SCC polymer coating can be an exterior coating or can be covered by one or more exterior coatings, for example of a commercial flooring finish.

Abstract: Formulations of drugs and crystalline side chain polymers to provide controlled and/or sustained release drug formulations.

Abstract: PLGA, PLA and PGA polymers which have crystallinity resulting from the presence of long chain alkyl groups in terminal units. The polymers are particularly useful for drug delivery.

Abstract: Systems and methods for delivering release materials, for example drugs and other bioactive materials. Crystalline polymeric systems, referred to as CYC carriers, are associated with the release materials, through chemical bonding or through physical association. The crystallinity of the CYC carriers results from the presence of crystallizable side chains, for example long chain n-alkyl moieties, which results in relatively low and sharp melting temperatures. One class of CYC carriers, referred to as CYSC polymers, have a majority of the crystallizable side chains pendant from the polymer backbone. Another class of CYC carriers referred to as ECC polymers, have a majority of the crystallizable side chains attached to terminal units of the polymer backbone. The ECC polymers can for example be obtained by modification of PLGA polymers. The CYC carriers in another class of non-polymeric.

Abstract: Methods for making formulations of drugs and crystalline side chain polymers which formulations provide controlled and/or sustained release drug formulations.

Abstract: PLGA, PLA and PGA polymers which have crystallinity resulting from the presence of long chain alkyl groups in terminal units. The polymers are particularly useful for drug delivery.

Abstract: Compositions for the controlled delivery of active ingredients, for example, drugs, cosmetic materials, and agricultural materials. The compositions include a multiplicity of particles, each of the particles comprising (1) a microstructure comprising a semicrystalline polymer which has a peak melting temperature, Tp, of at least 20° C., and (2) the active ingredient. The microstructure comprises (i) crystalline domains of the semicrystalline polymer, the crystalline domains being separate from each other, and (ii) amorphous domains of the semicrystalline polymer, the amorphous domains providing a multiplicity of tortuous paths between the crystalline domains. At least part of the active ingredient is present in the amorphous domains. One of many valuable uses for the compositions is to provide a coating on a seed, for example a coating containing one or more of an insecticide, a fungicide, a nutrient, a biotic, a growth regulator and an herbicide.

Abstract: Delivery of drugs in association with PLGA polymers which have crystallinity resulting from the presence of long chain alkyl groups in terminal units.

Abstract: Systems and methods for delivering release materials, for example drugs and other bioactive materials. Crystalline polymeric systems, referred to as CYC carriers, are associated with the release materials, through chemical bonding or through physical association. The crystallinity of the CYC carriers results from the presence of crystallizable side chains, for example long chain n-alkyl moieties, which results in relatively low and sharp melting temperatures. One class of CYC carriers, referred to as CYSC polymers, have a majority of the crystallizable side chains pendant from the polymer backbone. Another class of CYC carriers referred to as ECC polymers, have a majority of the crystallizable side chains attached to terminal units of the polymer backbone. The ECC polymers can for example be obtained by modification of PLGA polymers. The CYC carriers in another class of non-polymeric.

Abstract: Formulations of drugs and crystalline side chain polymers to provide controlled and/or sustained release drug formulations.

Abstract: Systems and methods for delivering drugs. Crystalline polymeric systems, referred to as CYC carriers, are associated with the drugs, through chemical bonding or through physical association. The crystallinity of the CYC carriers results from the presence of crystallizable side chains, for example long chain n-alkyl moieties, which results in relatively low and sharp melting temperatures. One class of CYC carriers, referred to as CYSC polymers, have a majority of the crystallizable side chains pendant from the polymer backbone. Another class of CYC carriers, referred to as ECC polymers, have a majority of the crystallizable side chains attached to terminal units of the polymer backbone. The ECC polymers can for example be obtained by modification of PLGA polymers. The CYC carriers in another class are non-polymeric.

Abstract: Methods for making formulations of drugs and crystalline side chain polymers which formulations provide controlled and/or sustained release drug formulations.

Abstract: Delivery of drugs in association with PLGA polymers which have crystallinity resulting from the presence of long chain alkyl groups in terminal units.

Abstract: Formulations of drugs and crystalline side chain polymers to provide controlled and/or sustained release drug formulations.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of crystalline polymers based on hydrophobic monomers, preferably on a mixture of hydrophobic and hydrophilic monomers which contains a crosslinking monomer, particularly side chain crystalline (SCC) polymers. The dispersions are useful for providing coatings on substrates, particularly on seeds (whose dormancy is thus extended) and on fibrous substrates, particularly human hair (which thus becomes heat-settable).

Abstract: Thickeners for oil-containing compositions, particularly cosmetic and personal care compositions, are side chain crystalline polymers which are uniformly dispersed as a crystallized solid in the oil.