With Moisture Absorbent Patents (Class 206/204)
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Publication number: 20120152221Abstract: A method of refilling a magazine with projectiles formed from a super absorbent polymer, the method comprising the steps of: hydrating the projectiles in a container; mating the magazine with the container; and transferring the projectiles from the container to the magazine.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2010Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: Hobbeezone, Inc.Inventor: Keith G. Meggs
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Publication number: 20120154151Abstract: An electronic article surveillance system is disclosed. The system of the present invention has a moisture-sensitive article placed within a canister having a non-static desiccant material and an activated electronic article surveillance radio frequency (EAS RF) device. The EAS RF device is placed between a Generally Regarded as Safe qualified label and a release liner which is applied to the canister. The system also has an EAS RF detector which monitors an associated interrogation zone for a signal from the activated EAS RF device thereby activating an alarm.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventors: Genevieve Kuhn, Alicia Armijo
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Publication number: 20120145568Abstract: A shipping container has an inner insulative sleeve having an outer, longitudinally extending, polymer film with lateral edges folded on itself to form a pocket having an opening and sealable by a flap. An assembly has an inner, longitudinally extending, biodegradable film having lateral edges and a longitudinal extending pad composed of textile cuttings and microbial and super-absorbent powders. The inner film extends longitudinally around the pad and is attached to the pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventors: Chad A. Collison, Drayton Miller
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Patent number: 8186506Abstract: A device and method for stabilizing a drug, particularly a chiral drug or the active enantiomer(s) thereof, in a carrier composition of a transdermal delivery system prior to the systems use by providing a product packaging system to prevent or control degradation reactions that can result from certain packaging materials and moisture contamination, while at the same time providing a child-resistant wrapping for the transdermal system.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2005Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: David P. Kanios, Juan A. Mantelle, Paul Johnson, Chensheng Li
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Publication number: 20120085661Abstract: This invention relates to a pouch-type food pad for use in a food tray to absorb and withhold liquid, comprising an absorbing kernel (11) enclosed in a pouch (10, 12) formed by a first layer (10) and a second layer (12) adjoined by a bond (13), wherein that said absorbing kernel (11) is in the form of a SAP/SAF free airlaid high absorbing material and that said first layer (10) is in the form of a breathable biodegradable film.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Applicant: CELLCOMB ABInventor: Goran Eriksson
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Patent number: 8147473Abstract: Folded fibrous structures, more particularly, folded sanitary tissue products, especially in rolled form, are provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2005Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: William Joseph Butsch, Kevin Benson McNeil, Lois Jean Forde-Kohler
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Publication number: 20120073655Abstract: A package for storing or transporting a solar cell sealing film includes: the solar cell sealing film containing a silane compound and/or a silane-modified resin; and a package bag packaging the solar cell sealing film. The absolute humidity inside the package is 1 to 15 g/m3. The package can store or transport the solar cell sealing film while adhesive force thereof with a substrate, solar cells, etc. is kept at a practicable level or higher. Furthermore, the package can reduce the breakage of the solar cells caused by an external shock while a solar cell module operates and the corrosion of electrodes caused by water etc. from the atmosphere.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2010Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.Inventors: Hiroshi Mori, Takanobu Murofushi, Shigenobu Ikenaga, Takashi Hakuta, Hirofumi Zenkoh
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Publication number: 20120070880Abstract: A method is provided of prolonging the shelf life of probiotic lactic-acid producing bacteria formulated in oil, by using a specific moisture absorbing technology.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Inventor: Elisabeth Sjoberg
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Publication number: 20120069086Abstract: A waste ink tank capable of collecting discharged ink includes: an ink absorption member having a receiving area that receives the discharged ink and causes the ink to be absorbed; a recess that causes a suction force to act within the ink absorption member; and a recess, disposed in a position that is closer to the receiving area than the aforementioned recess, that causes a pressurizing force to act within the ink absorption member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATIONInventor: Takeshi TANAKA
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Patent number: 8137774Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymers, tackifying resins and optionally polyolefins (for example, polyethylene and polypropylene) that provide strong, tight hermetic heat seals with an easily peelable opening feature to fluoropolymers such as polychlorotrifluoroethylene. Also disclosed are multilayer structures and packages comprising these compositions.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2010Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and CompanyInventors: Terrance D. Kendig, Stephen Robert Tanny
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Publication number: 20120061262Abstract: A package for a medical device having a handle and an elongated shaft. The package includes a holster for holding the medical device, the holster having a tubular member for receiving the elongated shaft and a handle cover located at a proximal end thereof. The handle cover has a holster opening for accessing the handle to draw the medical device from the holster. The package includes a pouch having a sealed area bounded by a top sealed edge, a bottom sealed edge, a pair of side sealed edges extending between the top and bottom sealed edges, and at least one opening tab spaced from the bottom sealed edge. The medical device and the holster are disposed within the sealed area of the pouch with the elongated shaft of the medical device extending along the bottom sealed edge and the holster opening being located adjacent the at least one opening tab.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2010Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Barbara L. Merboth, Raymond Parker, Mehmet Reyhan
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Publication number: 20120061261Abstract: A dehumidifying bag includes a water-vapor permeable pouch 1, a desiccant material 2 filled in the pouch 1 for absorbing moisture through the pouch for dehumidifying a surrounding wherein the pouch 1 is placed, and a doubly-protected humidity indicator 3 printed on an outer surface of the pouch 1 for reminding an user for replacing or regenerating the desiccant material 2 when saturated by moisture.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2010Publication date: March 15, 2012Inventor: Tsang-Hung Hsu
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Publication number: 20120031779Abstract: Slow humectation can features the use of humidifying materials inside it that allow the humectation of cigars and also the restoring of dried ones, it also has a shape in it lower side used to stack them, thus making them easier to transport or storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Inventor: Nelson Alfonso Egued
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Patent number: 8110260Abstract: A container for a moisture-sensitive product. The container has an openable container body defining an interior volume for holding the product. More specifically, a rigid container defining an interior volume for holding a moisture-sensitive product, and comprising at least an inner layer and an outer layer, the inner and outer layers being coextruded layers, the inner layer comprising a polymeric material and a desiccant material, the outer layer comprising a moisture-barrier material.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2007Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Inventors: Rick Merical, Kenneth C. Wurtzel, Lee Murray
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Publication number: 20120024722Abstract: An encapsulation method of an environmental sensitive element is provided. An environmental sensitive element and a first rib are formed on a first substrate. The first rib surrounds the environmentally sensitive element. A getter layer is formed on the environmental sensitive element. A first encapsulation layer is formed to encapsulate the getter layer and the first rib. The first barrier layer is formed to encapsulate the first encapsulation layer located on the first rib. The first rib, a portion of the first encapsulation layer located on the first rib and the first barrier layer form a barrier structure. A second substrate is provided on the first substrate and a filling layer is formed between the first substrate and the second substrate. The second substrate is bonded to the first substrate by the filling layer. The filling layer encapsulates the environmental sensitive element, the first encapsulation layer and the barrier structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2010Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventor: Kuang-Jung Chen
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Publication number: 20120006697Abstract: The invention relates to a container comprising an outer container wall layer and a desiccant capable of absorbing moisture from an interior space of the container, wherein an interior side of the outer container wall layer is at least in part covered by an EVOH-layer. The container has an improved barrier function against oxygen and is suitable for packaging goods sensitive to moisture and/or oxygen.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2010Publication date: January 12, 2012Applicant: AIRSEC S.A.S.Inventors: Benoit Portier, Valere Logel
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Publication number: 20120003372Abstract: An absorbent food pad is disclosed having nonwoven top and bottom layers with an equal percentage surfactant by weight. The pad provides liquid strikethrough and absorbency without drying a food product, regardless of orientation of the pad when placed on a food tray.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2010Publication date: January 5, 2012Inventors: Sayandro VERSTEYLEN, Ronald JENSEN, Richard BEU
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Publication number: 20110308098Abstract: A razor case, also referred to as a razor saver, may keep a razor blade dry and free or any moisture. The razor saver may include an absorbent liner and one or more absorbent desiccant gel packs for removing moisture from the razor blade. The razor saver may extend the life of the razor blade, typically offering the user up to four times the use from a single blade cartridge. The razor saver may save money while also reducing landfill wastes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Inventor: DARRELL R. DE'RENNAUX
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Publication number: 20110308974Abstract: A method for packaging a wrapped, moisture-sensitive, cylindrically rolled film by positioning along an alignment axis, a wrapped, rolled moisture-sensitive film, a funneling guide, a tube, and an extendible rod that includes a support head. The method comprises the steps of extending the rod through the tube while simultaneously and while maintaining the alignment of the wrapped film, funneling guide, tube and rod, tilting the alignment axis from a first position to a second position such that the wrapped film enters and moves through the funneling guide, and the wrapped film contacts the support head of the rod, retracting the rod such that the wrapped film enters the tube through the funneling guide, and while maintaining the alignment of the wrapped film, funneling guide, tube and rod the alignment axis, tilting from the second position to the first position and retracting the rod from the tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Inventors: Paul M. Curtin, Derek R. Kurtzman, Jay A. Stoker
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Publication number: 20110308975Abstract: Use of an adsorbent and a sealed package (e.g. an overwrap) to protect a pharmaceutical product in a solid state in the presence of a reducing sugar.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: NYCOMED GMBHInventors: Zoe HEATON, David GOODWIN, Iain BREAKWELL
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Publication number: 20110266168Abstract: The present invention relates to a gas barrier and liquid absorbent container (1) for use in the modified atmosphere packaging of food products which tend to release liquids. The container of the invention comprises a base and upwardly extending side walls terminating in a continuous flange horizontally projecting from the side walls, and comprising an inner part of a liquid pervious material (20), and an outer part of a liquid and gas barrier material (10), said inner and outer parts being joined together at the side walls and being spaced apart from each other at the base to define an interspace (30). A circumferentially extending continuous portion (11) of the surface of the liquid and gas barrier material is exposed to provide an area for a gas barrier closing lid to be sealed. The invention further relates to a method of manufacture of said container, to its use in the packaging of food products under a modified atmosphere and to the gas-tight packages thus obtained.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2009Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicants: VITTEMBAL SOCIETE INDUSTRIELLE, CRYOVAC, INC.Inventors: Eugenio Longo, Phillippe Baldet, Jvanohe Rizzi, Stefano Capitani
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Patent number: 8038005Abstract: A felting needle package (1) in accordance with the invention consists of a case having the shape of a parallelepiped, said case's interior space being divided by a dividing wall (11), said wall extending diagonally with respect to the lateral walls but extending at a right angle with respect to the bottom (10). The dividing wall (11) may have one or more interruptions such as, for example openings for grasping. Additional dividing walls may be provided. In plan view, the dividing walls divide wedge-shaped, i.e., prism-shaped, partial spaces in the package, said partial spaces being disposed to accommodate felting needle bundles that are also wedge-shaped.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2009Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: Groz-Beckert KGInventors: Johannes Bruske, Hans Häussler, Stefan Drope, Hans-Joachim Halamoda
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Patent number: 8033391Abstract: A moisture-absorbent padding used in combination with and for lining a food product container, such as a pizza box, includes parallelepiped strips each having a cavity therein and a moisture-absorbent material within the cavity. The strips further have vertically oriented monolithic orifices disposed within a front wall of each strip. The orifices open into the cavity and absorb moisture released from a food product stored within the container. The apparatus may also include a laterally flanging parallelepiped reservoir downwardly and angularly disposed on each side of each orifice which collects moisture seeping away from the moisture-absorbent material. An adhesive material on the rear wall attaches each strip to an inside edge of an outer wall of the food container.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2009Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Inventor: Lorenzo Scotto D'Abusco
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Publication number: 20110233077Abstract: A produce packaging system incorporates a container having ample top ventilation enabling efficient ingress of cooling water into container to cool produce contained inside. The container also having a sloped bottom for draining water toward a bottom vent and out of the container during hydrocooling. The system also includes a cooling box configured for holding the containers in an upright orientation enabling inflow of cooling water into the containers and out of the box.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2011Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicant: SAMBRAILO PACKAGING, INC.Inventors: Anthony Cadiente, Mark Sambrailo
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Patent number: 8020703Abstract: A system comprising disposable medical devices and a packaging strip comprising a plurality of chambers containing the disposable medical devices. The strip is folded along breadthwise running fold lines to form a series of loops, each loop comprising opposing sections. The opposing sections of at least some of these loops are sealed to each other thus forming chambers between said sections. A cartridge contains such a packaging strip.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2008Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Hans List, Uwe Kraemer, Volker Zimmer, Steven N. Roe
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Publication number: 20110215007Abstract: A container for a pH-sensitive product. The container has an openable container body defining an interior volume for holding the product. More specifically, a rigid container defining an interior volume for holding a pH-sensitive product, and comprising at least an inner layer and an outer layer, the inner and outer layers being coextruded layers, the inner layer comprising a polymeric material and a buffer material, the outer layer comprising a moisture-barrier material.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2011Publication date: September 8, 2011Inventor: Kenneth Charles Wurtzel
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Publication number: 20110203944Abstract: A food storage container and bag attached together with soaker pad inserted into the container resting on the bottom of the cylindrical container that narrows from top to bottom, this food storage container and bag attached together with soaker pad is useful in the storage of moisture-retentive foods such as produce. The bag of the invention includes a plastic bag having a front and rear panel of a plastic film sealed together on both sides, the front and rear panels also being partially sealed and closed at one end to form a bottom of the bag with a cylindrical opening cut in the center of the bottom of the bag, the bag being completely open at the opposite end (top end) for receipt of goods to be stored in the bag, the top end having a tie attached to help in sealing the top once the goods are placed in the bag and container.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventor: Todd Edward Singer
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Publication number: 20110203943Abstract: The invention generally relates to an absorbent article comprising an absorbent having printed indicia thereon wherein the printing comprises colorant and resin, and a protective coating over the printing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2010Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventors: David J. Perry, John M. Sherry
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Patent number: 7975842Abstract: The invention relates to a packaging system for medical consumables, in particular test elements. The packaging system comprises an outer packaging, which accommodates a first desiccant supply, and a magazine with an unused test element supply. In the closed state of the outer packaging, the first desiccant supply of the outer packaging acts on the interior of the magazine via a connection that permits water vapor diffusion. In exemplary embodiments, the magazine includes a second desiccant supply. The communication of water vapor between the magazine and outer package reduces the load on the desiccant supply in the magazine.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2006Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Bruno Thoes, Udo Manser, Helmut Leininger
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Publication number: 20110127177Abstract: Container for receiving lab samples, whereby the samples are held in the container at a distance from the internal wall and in a defined height range, and whereby a drying device is provided inside the container at least in said height range and surrounds the sample on the side, at least partially, and includes a drying agent, and is constructed such that gas exchange between sample and drying agent is feasible.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2009Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: PRIONICS AGInventors: Bernhard Hostettler, Brigitta Kipfer-Schafer, Christoph Stamm
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Publication number: 20110127176Abstract: A desiccating container is provided in the present invention. The desiccating container including an outer can; and an inner can configured in the outer can and having a wall with a containing space and a desiccant is contained in the containing space.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2010Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: BIONIME CORPORATIONInventors: Yi Ming Chang, Cheng Teng Hsu
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Publication number: 20110127175Abstract: A test strip container with an expandable insert, and methods of manufacturing and utilization thereof are disclosed. The container includes a housing defining a cavity, a lid, and a compressible insert removably mounted in the cavity. The compressible insert is expandable to retain a plurality of test strips in the cavity and to protect the test strips from environmental degradation.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2009Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Frank A. Chan, Henning Groll
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Publication number: 20110114513Abstract: A mailer has an outer, longitudinally extending, biodegradable film with lateral edges folded on itself to form a pocket having an opening and sealable by a flap. An assembly is composed of an inner, longitudinally extending, biodegradable film having lateral edges and a longitudinal extending pad composed of textile cuttings and microbial and superabsorbent powders. The inner film extends longitudinally around the pad and is attached to the pad. The assembly is positioned in the pocket with the inner film being sealed to the outer film adjacent the opening to the pocket trapping the pad between the outer and inner films. Sealing tape is mounted on the inner film adjacent to the pocket to seal the pocket closed. The lateral edges of both the outer and inner films, which extend laterally beyond the pad, are heat sealed together. A container has an outer box an inner insulative layer. The insulative layer is made from flocked textiles and is mixable with absorbatives and antimicrobials.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Inventor: Drayton Granville MILLER
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Publication number: 20110094899Abstract: A container (1) for the storage and transport of waste electrical and/or electronic equipment has at least one tray (17) provided with an array (24) of upwardly projecting resilient locating portions. The tray receives relatively small waste equipment such as electric lamps, mobile telephones or the like in a number of different orientations in which the items will occupy spaces between the locating portions and will be gripped by the locating portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2009Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: COVENTRY UNIVERSITYInventors: Christopher Patrick Johnson, Vincent Eckerman
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Publication number: 20110089056Abstract: A packaging bag and a drying agent with a moisture absorption indicator function are provided without using a heavy metal harmful to the human body. The packaging bag includes a first packaging material (10) and a second packaging material (20). The first packaging material (10) is provided on an outermost side thereof with a transparent barrier film (12) having a barrier property against water vapor. The second packaging material (20) has a light-reflective or light-absorbing film (24) and a pattern printed layer (23) overlaid on a bag interior side thereof, the pattern printed layer (23) having a printed moisture-absorbing indicator pattern (30). A desiccant-containing resin film (11, 21) which becomes transparent due to moisture absorption is overlaid on a bag interior side of at least one of the first packaging material (10) and the second packaging material (20).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventors: Eisuke Chiba, Tatsuya Ogawa, Hiroshi Koyama, Shinichi Koizumi
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Patent number: 7921992Abstract: A container includes a first tray, and a second tray disposed within the space of the first tray to define a reservoir therebetween. The first tray has a first bottom wall and a surrounding first sidewall, which extends generally upwardly from the first bottom wall to define a space therein. The second tray has a second bottom wall and a surrounding second sidewall, which also extends generally upwardly from the second bottom wall. The second bottom wall has at least one aperture defined in a central region thereof, and also has an upper surface, which slopes downwardly toward the at least one aperture. The reservoir defined between the first and second trays is in fluid communication with the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2006Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Pactiv CorporationInventors: Jon Michael LaRue, Craig Edward Cappel, Frank Andrew Petlak
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Publication number: 20110079525Abstract: A method and apparatus for packaging a medical device includes a package assembly that defines a multi-chambered interior. The interior chambers include a primary and a secondary chamber. A partition, which has a gas permeable vent, separates the primary chamber from the secondary chamber. The package is constructed from a variety of materials that provide the interior with a long term, low humidity, sterile environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2010Publication date: April 7, 2011Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: JAMES M. PECK, BEN PRUSI, DIONA SOMMARIO, KIM ROBERTSON, SAMIR SHRESTHA, TOM ARTHUR, TONY SUARDINI
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Publication number: 20110064814Abstract: Provided herein is a stable pharmaceutical product comprising a dry powder inhalation device, and a pharmaceutical composition that comprises R,R-Formoterol L-tartrate salt, in particular crystalline R,R-formoterol L-tartrate; and ciclesonide.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Applicant: NYCOMED GMBHInventor: Ruth WAYLAND
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Publication number: 20110048976Abstract: The invention is directed to a desiccant container which includes—a hanger element (12, 135) for suspension in a zone from which it is desired to remove moisture; a desiccant arrangement (14, 154) comprising at least one moisture permeable receptacle containing a supply of desiccant, the desiccant arrangement being—suspended from the hanger element (12, 135); and a flexible protective sleeve (18, 101), at least a part of which is moisture permeable, arranged about the desiccant arrangement (14, 154), wherein the sleeve is mounted on the hanger element (12, 135) independently from the desiccant arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2008Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: SUD-CHEMIE AGInventors: Stefan Dick, Mandy Erdmann, Hubert Simmler-Hubenthal, Stephen Eric Wilson
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Publication number: 20110036733Abstract: In a method for the pretreatment of a desiccant for a package unit for active pharmaceutical ingredient formulations, before the desiccant is introduced into the package unit it is exposed as additional conditioning step to a defined humidity atmosphere with a particular residual moisture.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2008Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicant: BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GMBHInventors: Eduard Balthes, Johannes Geser, Burkhard P. Metzger
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Publication number: 20110017615Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a hydrated moisture control substance comprising the steps: (i) providing a predetermined amount by weight of humidity control substance having a moisture content lower than the moisture content desired with respect to the relative humidity of the atmosphere to be established and/or maintained within a sealable packaging material, (ii) determining the amount of water necessary in order to impart the desired moisture content to the humidity control substance, (iii) introducing said predetermined amount of the humidity control substance into a mixing apparatus, (iv) introducing said amount of water into the mixing apparatus under mixing and allowing the humidity control substance to adsorb the water to form the hydrated humidity control substance.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: AIRSEC S.A.S.Inventors: Valere Logel, Etienne Lemasle
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Publication number: 20110014324Abstract: A method of packaging of products that are sensitive to moisture is provided, consequently prolonging the shelf-life of such a product, more specifically prolonging the shelf-life of freeze dried lactic acid bacteria mixed with oral rehydration solution (ORS) powder. The packaging includes two desiccants: one desiccant integrated in the foil material and the second desiccant being the anhydrous ORS.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2010Publication date: January 20, 2011Inventor: Christoffer Lundqvist
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Patent number: 7857896Abstract: A moisture absorbing product, particularly for use in containers or railcars, includes a desiccant container including a plurality of separate desiccant holding compartments, each containing a quantity of desiccant material, a support over which the desiccant material is placed, a sheeting material, which substantially covers the desiccant container and which is permeable to gaseous water vapor but substantially impermeable to liquid water, and a strap with hook, secured to or within the support or desiccant container, which strap and hook are useful for hanging the moisture absorbing product within the container or railcar.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2007Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Sud-Chemie Inc.Inventors: Ronald J. Magargee, Genevieve Kuhn, Stefan O. Dick, Justin A Mueller, Mark A Florez, Joaquin Teixeira
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Publication number: 20100319303Abstract: A multifunctional vessel which for holding products, including pharmaceutical products, such as DPI or soft gel tablets, which vessel includes an outer vessel, and a moisture control material, comprising a moisture control substance, such as silica gel or clay, blended with a plastic material placed within or formed as part of the outer vessel, wherein the moisture control substance is partially or fully hydrated after formation of the final product. The moisture control material can be formed in any shape for placement within the vessel or it can be layered with the vessel to form an inner layer thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2008Publication date: December 23, 2010Applicant: AIRSECInventors: Benoit Portier, Florence Benois
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Publication number: 20100282621Abstract: A high-quality spray product that uses a less expensive propellant exhibiting a lower ozone-depleting potential and a lower global warming potential without using any fluorocarbon, any alternative thereto, etc., and exhibits an improved safety and an improved liquid retention. A dust blower as the spray product uses a propellant composed of a mixture of dimethyl ether and carbon dioxide, and an absorbent adapted to retain the propellant, which is composed of an assembly of pulverized cellulose fibers such that the cellulose fibers include at least 45 mass % of fine cellulose fibers having a fiber length of 0.35 mm or less. The propellant and the absorbent are charged in a spray can having a spray nozzle, thereby preparing a dust blower.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2008Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicants: NKK CO., LTD., SHOWA TANSAN CO., LTD., Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd.Inventors: Toshifumi Hatanaka, Masaki Okada, Kiyotaka Miyata, Teruo Miura
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Publication number: 20100282622Abstract: Moderate moisture levels, such as greater than 3% but no greater than 7%, may be beneficial for solid formulations of certain prostacyclin analogs. Accordingly, a solid formulation containing a prostacyclin analog may be packaged inside a pharmaceutical packaging with such amount of a desiccant or a drying agent that after the storage the solid formulation may have a moderate level of moisture in it.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2010Publication date: November 11, 2010Inventor: Kenneth R. Phares
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Publication number: 20100270183Abstract: Compositions of the present invention, comprising at least one digestive enzyme (e.g., pancrelipase) are useful for treating or preventing disorders associated with digestive enzyme deficiencies. The compositions of the present invention can comprise a plurality of coated particles, each of which is comprised of a core coated with an enteric coating comprising at least one enteric polymer and 4-10% of at least one alkalinizing agent, or have moisture contents of about 3% or less, water activities of about 0.6 or less, or exhibit a loss of activity of no more than about 15% after six months of accelerated stability testing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: EURAND PHARMACEUTICALS LTDInventors: Giovanni Ortenzi, Marco Marconi, Luigi Mapelli
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Publication number: 20100264044Abstract: A single dose dispensing package (100) having a backing (102) for maintaining the package in a substantially flat orientation is disclosed. A score (106) through the backing allows the package to open upon flexure. At least one additional score on the opposite side provides at least one metered opening in the package. Absorbent material (112) placed over the score, and adhered to the dispensing package only in the area of the score, provides controlled dispensing and application of the contents using essentially an entire surface of the absorbent material as an applicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2008Publication date: October 21, 2010Applicant: AMCOL INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas W. Beihoffer, Kevin Cureton
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Publication number: 20100258455Abstract: A plastic container including an outer container element (10) having a geometrical center and an inner container element (50) mounted within the outer container element, the outer container element and the inner container element, when mounted in the outer container element, together having a center of gravity which is lower than the said geometrical center of the outer container element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2008Publication date: October 14, 2010Applicant: LOG-PLASTIC PRODUCTS COMPANY LTD.Inventors: Amit Shay, Jonathan Schanin, Yari Barkai, Dan Peleg
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Publication number: 20100256556Abstract: Various aspects of the present invention provide for packages with an outer shell; a first chamber defined at least partially by the outer shell; a second chamber defined at least partially by the outer shell; a fluid-tight rupturable seal separating the first and second chambers; and, a sealed outlet port in communication with the first chamber. With force being applied to the second chamber, the rupturable seal ruptures more readily than the outer shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2008Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: Schering Corporation Schering Plough CorporationInventors: Stuart J. Cray, JR., Indradat Jagnandan, David Merle Marxen