Abstract: The present technology provides a bisphenol A capture system for food and beverage containers which include BPA-containing coatings. The capture system is made of one or more materials which bind any BPA eluting from the BPA-containing coating. The present capture system therefore reduces or prevents BPA from migrating from the can coating into the food or beverages stored in the can. The present technology further provides methods of manufacturing and using such coatings.

Abstract: In order to maintain adequate bond strength of a composite in which a gas barrier coating comprising a clay dispersion and a polymer solution or dispersion of a PVA and/or EVA is positioned between two flexible plastics films using an adhesive, it is necessary that the clay dispersion and the polymer solution or dispersion should be kept separate until shortly before they are to be applied.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel packaging articles, e.g., food and beverage cans. Preferred cans typically comprise a body portion and an end portion, wherein at least one of the body and end portions are aluminum and are coated on at least one major surface with a coating composition of the present invention. Suitable coating compositions of the present invention comprise: one or more polyester resins, wherein at least one of the polyester resins has a glass transition temperature (“Tg”) less than about 50° C., and wherein the polyester resin is formed by the reaction of one or more polyacid molecules and one or more polyol molecules; and a crosslinker. The present invention also provides a method of making such cans.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising a resinous binder and up to 10 percent by weight of the reaction product of (i) a phosphorus acid, and (ii) a polyglycidyl ether of cyclohexane dimethanol. The compositions are useful for coating containers of all sorts, such as food and beverage containers, and the reaction product provides enhanced adhesion of the coating to the substrate. The compositions can be formulated to be substantially free of bisphenol A (BPA) and derivatives thereof such as bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (BADGE).

Abstract: A packaged product. The package has a plastic container and a light-sensitive liquid composition contained in the plastic container. The container has a plastic container for protecting a light-sensitive liquid composition from light. The container has: i) a top; ii) a bottom opposing to the top; iii) a first layer extending from the top to the bottom, wherein the first layer is non-opaque; and iv) a second layer superposed with a part of the first layer, wherein the second layer has a blocking agent. The container has a non-superposed area covering the bottom. In the non-superposed area the first layer is not superposed with the second layer. The non-superposed area has a height h from about 2 mm to about 50 mm.

Abstract: A demisable fuel supply system for a satellite includes a pressurized aluminum alloy tank with an aluminum alloy propellant management device therein. The propellant management device (PMD) can have any capillary action surface tension fluid transport features known in the art. Selected inner surfaces of the tank and the PMD are covered with a plasma powder sprayed titanium based coating to guarantee propellant wettability and corrosion resistance of the fuel supply system.

Abstract: Syringes for holding fluids susceptible to void formation when the syringe and fluid are frozen and thawed before use. The interior surface of the syringe barrel is modified by exposure to a plasma such that the incidence of void formation in the fluid is prevented or, at the least, significantly reduced in comparison with conventional syringes.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a partly-biodegradable system, which comprises a non-biodegradable portion and a biodegradable portion wherein the non-biodegradable portion is easily separated from the biodegradable portion for disposal of the system. In certain embodiments, the system further comprises a cover layer of non-biodegradable film which adheres to the first non-biodegradable portion to form a sealed compartment for food or drink reservation.

Abstract: Heat sealable food packaging films, methods for the production thereof, and food packages comprising heat sealable food packaging films are provided. The heat sealable food packaging film includes a humidity-dependent permeable film having a moisture vapor transmission rate that increases with an increase in relative humidity (RH). An outer coating comprises a coating material on at least one surface of the humidity-dependent permeable film. The coating material is selected from a nanoclay dispersed in a poly-vinylidene chloride (PVdC) polymer or a stretchable urethane polymer, a stretchable acrylic polymer, or a combination of stretchable urethane polymer and stretchable acrylic polymer. The coating material may further comprise an anti-blocking agent. The heat sealable food packaging film is biaxially oriented.

Abstract: Disclosed are Bisphenol A (BPA), Bisphenol F, Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (BADGE), and Bisphenol F diglycidyl ether (BFDGE)-free coating compositions for metal substrates including an under-coat composition containing a polyester (co)polymer, and an under-coat cross-linker; and an over-coat composition containing a poly(vinyl chloride) (co)polymer dispersed in a substantially nonaqueous carrier liquid, an over-coat cross-linker, and a functional (meth)acrylic (co)polymer. Also provided is a method of coating a metal substrate using the BPA, BPF, BADGE and BFDGE-free coating system to produce a hardened protective coating useful in fabricating metal storage containers. The coated substrate is particularly useful in fabricating multi-part foodstuffs storage containers with “easy-open” end closures.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a self-sealing system comprising a visco-elastic sealant material, an enclosed multi-cell structure surrounding the visco-elastic sealant material, and an integral pressure reservoir configured to maintain positive pressure within the enclosed multi-cell structure and provide potential energy to move the visco-elastic sealant material. In one embodiment, the enclosed multi-cell structure can have first and second skins, and an outer edge configured to contain visco-elastic sealant material between first and second skins. In one embodiment, the enclosed multi-cell structure can also have a plurality of nodes configured to connect first 100 and second skins. In one embodiment, at least one of the nodes has elasticity and can function as a tension spring. In one embodiment, at least one of nodes is loaded with releasable tension to provide a portion of the potential energy to move the visco-elastic sealant material.

Abstract: A container for operating media of motor vehicles which is chemically stable both in respect of the fuel carried and in respect of additives.

Abstract: A device housing is described. The device housing includes a transparent substrate, a color layer formed on an inside surface of the substrate, and a reflection layer formed on the color layer. The substrate is made of transparent glass or plastic. The color layer is a zirconium oxide layer. The reflection layer is a zirconium layer. The color value of the device housing has a L* coordinate between 30 and 35, an a* coordinate between 9 and 11, and a b* coordinate between ?18 and ?20 in the CIE LAB color system. A method for making the device housing is also described.

Abstract: A coated food can is disclosed.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a coated container device, and method of making the same. The coated container device according to the instant invention comprises: (1) a metal substrate; and (2) one or more coating layers associated with the metal substrate, wherein the one or more coating layers are derived from the application of one or more aqueous dispersions to at least one surface of the metal substrate, and wherein the one or more aqueous dispersion comprise: (a) one or more a base polymers; (b) one or more a stabilizing agents; and (c) optionally one or more neutralizing agents, and (d) water.

Abstract: A polyester-carbamate polymer and coating compositions containing the polymer are provided. The polyester-carbamate polymer preferably includes a polyester-carbamate backbone and one or more blocked isocyanate groups. A coating composition is provided that preferably includes the polyester-carbamate polymer and a thermoplastic dispersion. In a preferred embodiment, the coating composition is an organosol.

Abstract: A polymer and coating compositions containing the polymer are provided that are useful in coating applications such as, for example, food or beverage packaging coatings. The polymer preferably includes a polyester backbone and at least one deblockable isocyanate group attached to the backbone. In one embodiment, the polymer includes a polyester-carbamate backbone, one or more pendant deblockable isocyanate groups, and one or more terminal or pendant isocyanate-reactive groups. The deblockable isocyanate groups may be provided, for example, through use of a partially blocked polyisocyanate.

Abstract: The instant invention provides a coated container device, and method of making the same. The coated container device according to the instant invention comprises: (1) a metal substrate; and (2) one or more crosslinked coating layers associated with the metal substrate, wherein the one or more crosslinked coating layers are derived from the application of one or more aqueous dispersions to at least one surface of the metal substrate, and wherein the one or more aqueous dispersion comprise: (a) one or more a base polymer; (b) one or more a stabilizing agent; (c) optionally one or more neutralizing agents, (d) one or more crosslinking agents; and (e) water.

Abstract: A non-foil packaging laminate for liquid food packaging comprises a layer of paper or other cellulose-based material, outermost liquid tight, heat sealable layers of polyolefin-based polymers and, vapour-deposition coated onto the inner side of the layer of paper or cellulose-based material, an induction heat susceptible metal coating. Also disclosed is a method for manufacturing of the packaging laminate, a packaging container that is made from the packaging laminate and a method of induction heat sealing the packaging laminate into packaging containers.

Abstract: The present invention is a container and a processing for passivating the internal surface of the container to store monochlorosilane in a stable manner without degradation of the monochlorosilane. Various container surface modifications have been identified to reduce surface reactions to acceptable levels. Some of the described surface modifications result in significant reduction in monochlorosilane instability.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for loading and storing a vaccine composition, containing the antigen adsorbed on the aluminum adjuvant which (a) comprises (i) loading the composition into a container; and (ii) closing the container with a device in particular acting as a stopper, the surface of the device getting into contact with the composition being coated with a fluoropolymer such as Teflon™; and/or (b) loading the composition into a container wherein the inner surface of which is coated with polymerized silicone. The use of fluoropolymer or polymerized silicone optimizes the adsorbed antigen stability upon storage. In a particular embodiment, the antigen is the hepatitis B surface antigen and the aluminum adjuvant is aluminum oxy hydroxide.

Abstract: The present technology provides a bisphenol A capture system for food and beverage containers which include BPA-containing coatings. The capture system is made of one or more materials which bind any BPA eluting from the BPA-containing coating. The present capture system therefore reduces or prevents BPA from migrating from the can coating into the food or beverages stored in the can. The present technology further provides methods of manufacturing and using such coatings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plastics transport container for transporting and/or storing articles, having a container base (14) and side walls (2, 3) which are circumferentially arranged at the base of the container. Thus, it is provided that at least one flat section of the thin-walled container with a thickness ranging from 1.4 mm to 4 mm is reinforced by a braided or woven structure of fibers (4) embedded in the surface or proximal to the surface of the section.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for lining process tanks. The method comprises lining a tank with a plurality of sheets, wherein the tank has walls and a bottom that intersect at a corner of the tank. The method comprises bonding a bottom sheet of the plurality of sheets to the bottom of the tank. Next, a pair of sheets of the plurality of sheets are bonded to adjacent walls of the tank and above the bottom sheet, each sheet of the pair of sheets having a first edge and a second edge such that the first edges of the pair of sheets are positioned at the intersection of adjacent walls of the tank to position an interface between the pair of sheets. The method also comprises extrusion welding the pair of sheets together by infusing a molten thermoplastic material along the pair of sheets and within the interface of the pair of sheets.

Abstract: The present invention refers to articles for collecting samples from a surface, articles for microbiological analyses of said samples, and methods of use of said articles. The articles include sample collectors, sample housings with optional barrier layers, and sample-ready reagent strips comprising hydrophilic agents to grow and detect microorganisms. The disclosure includes methods to collect, detect, and quantify microorganisms in a surface sample.

Abstract: There are disclosed a tank which optimizes a laminating configuration of hoop layers and helical layers to enhance an efficiency of strength development by wound fibers, and a manufacturing method of the tank. In order to realize this, the tank includes a liner, and an FRP layer constituted of an axial fiber layer formed by winding fibers around the outer periphery of the liner at a winding angle in a range exceeding 0° and less than 30° with respect to a tank axis in the center of the tank and a peripheral fiber layer formed by winding the fibers around the outer periphery of the liner at a winding angle in a range of 30° or more and less than 90° with respect to the tank axis, and folded fiber ends of the peripheral fiber layer in a tank axial direction draw a track which narrows from the inside toward the outside in a laminating direction of the fiber layers.

Abstract: There are disclosed a tank having a structure which achieves both a burst strength and a fatigue strength, and a manufacturing method of the tank. In order to realize this, in a tank comprising a liner, and an FRP layer including a hoop layer and a helical layer formed by winding fibers around the outer periphery of the liner, at least an innermost helical layer is formed as a smooth helical layer. When the smooth helical layer, i.e., a helical layer which does not have any unevenness or which has only little unevenness is formed, the unevenness can be prevented from being transferred to the hoop layer adjacent to the helical layer. When structural bends (undulations) of the fibers of the hoop layer are suppressed, a fatigue strength of the fibers themselves can be enhanced.

Abstract: [Problems] To provide a resin-coated metal sheet that exhibits excellent trimming property at the time of being formed into a seamless can, and is capable of providing a seamless can that closely adheres to the printing ink and exhibits excellent abrasion resistance. [Means for Solution] A resin-coated metal sheet including a metal sheet and a layer of a polyester resin which chiefly comprises an ethylene terephthalate unit formed on at least one surface of the metal sheet, wherein the polyester resin is a blend of a lowly crystalline polyester resin and a highly crystalline polyester resin.

Abstract: A device housing is provided. The device housing includes a substrate, a silicon dioxide film formed on the substrate, and a zinc oxide film formed on the silicon dioxide film. The silicon dioxide film has micrometer sized structures. The zinc oxide film has nanometer sized structures. A method for making the device housing is also described there.

Abstract: A one-piece, blow molded fluoropolymer container, having a thin-walled, flexible bag portion and one or more rigid, thick-walled fitment, wherein the bag and the one or more rigid fitment are formed during the same blow molding process, from a continuous source of fluoropolymer material, to form a complete, one-piece, fully integrated container.

Abstract: A foam tank structure improvement includes a foam tank, a bag and a foam tube, in which the foam tank is equipped with a manhole and a hole cover, and the upper and lower tank walls are individually placed with a foam injection hole, an inlet opening and a drain opening; the bag is integrated with the hollow bag body within the foam tank, and the upper and lower ends individually connect with a foam injection hole, particularly, the bag has double bag walls forming interlayer space therebetween, and plural anti-wear items integrate within the interlayer space; and the foam tube is installed within the bag and connects the foam injection hole of the foam tank, and plural open-apertures are placed at the tube wall; through the foam tank structure improvement of the present invention, the effect of improving the durability and operating life of the bag is achieved.

Abstract: A polyester polymer is provided that includes at least one pendant phenolic-containing group. In one embodiment, the polyester polymer is combined with an optional crosslinker and an optional carrier to form a coating composition suitable for use in coating articles such as packaging articles. The coating composition typically includes a resole phenolic crosslinker. In one embodiment, the polyester polymer has at least one phenolic-containing group that comprises an adduct of cardanol.

Abstract: A composite cookware for food preparation and process for manufacturing composite cookware. The composite cookware includes a metallic composite support element, the outer surface of which is covered by a vitreous protective coating. The protective coating is a continuous film having a thickness of at least 10 ?m and formed of a sol-gel material including a matrix of at least one polyalcoxysilane and at least one metal oxide dispersed in the matrix.

Abstract: A themolaminating film for receiving a blister portion in the construction of a reusable package is described. A base blister portion configured to receive some form of media or material is molded from a formable heat sealable polymer such as PETG. A film consisting of a first layer of an amorphous polyester such as APET for heat sealing to the PETG, a second layer of a polyester such as PET, and an adhesive layer is used to laminate a graphical paper based cover thereby allowing the laminated cover to be heat sealed to the blister portion. In a preferred embodiment, the PET and APET are preferably coextruded.

Abstract: The system utilizes a bag containing hydrophilic dry material such as powered polymer. The bag is initially light in weight. When the hydrophilic material is exposed to water it absorbs water and expands to inflate the bag. By taking on the weight of the absorbed, the bag of the invention can replace the function of a conventional sand bag. Unlike a conventional sand bag, the bag of the invention has provision for causing the bags before and after inflation to interlock which strengthens the resulting protective wall. Part of the interlocking effect is created by the incorporation of ballast modules at least two corners of the bag which interlock with pockets on diagonal corners of adjacent bags. In addition to ballast modules, the bag may contain seed modules or pockets which release seeds to vegetate and hold soil on slopes.

Abstract: A polymer and coating composition containing the polymer are provided that are useful in coating applications such as, for example, food or beverage packaging containers. The polymer preferably includes a backbone having one or more polycyclic groups. In one embodiment, the polymer is a polyester and, more preferably, a polyester-urethane polymer. In one embodiment, the one or more polycyclic groups is a tricyclic or higher group.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical product includes an inhalation anesthetic stored within an aluminum container. According to such a product, the interior of the aluminum container is provided with an inert lining comprising an epoxyphenolic resin, and the inhalation anesthetic is selected from the group consisting of sevoflurane, desflurane, isoflurane, enflurane, methoxyflurane and halothane.

Abstract: A pouched tobacco product includes a lined pouch material of a web and a water-soluble liner adjacent the web and a tobacco component contained within the lined pouch material. The water-soluble liner is interposed between the web and the tobacco component. The liner preferably reduces staining of the web by the tobacco component. Additionally, the liner may include a flavorant.

Abstract: A two-compartment container in which the first compartment has an upper layer and a lower layer and contains a first component that is to be added to the second compartment. Above the first compartment is a dome that is bowed upward and is flexible. Depressing the dome by pushing downward on it causes the lower layer of the first compartment to be ruptured without cutting or rupturing the upper layer, releasing the first component into the second compartment.

Abstract: A non-stick coating application for high heat welding environments comprised of a fluorinated polymer combined with acidified graphite to which a hardening agent, such as alumina, may be added in some embodiments.

Abstract: Bags or liners having incorporated therein an effective amount of odor management agents including a counteractant agent, a neutralizing agent and optionally, a masking agent, whereby the odor management agent imparts no perceptible scent to the bags or liners, such that the bags or liners are substantially free of fragrance while the odor management agent reduces malodor emanating from products disposed within the bag. Further, the invention is drawn to web materials for use in forming the bags or liners having odor management agents. The odor management agent is disposed within the bag or dispersed substantially uniformly throughout the web.

Abstract: A container is provided for holding a chemical compound or mixture. Areas are provided on the surface of the container which allow for gaseous by-products from the chemical contained within the container to permeate from a chamber through the surface of the container. A septum is over-molded into the surface of the container. The septum is formed in such a manner that it provides a sealing effect to close an opening in the container.

Abstract: A packaging for biological material comprises two substantially parallel walls connected to each other along a part of their periphery and in a central area. The packaging may be used for cryopreservation of biological material.

Abstract: A packaging material being a laminate formed by an outer layer comprising a laminated film which in turn is constituted by a cellophane sheet and easy-to-cut plastic film, and an inner layer comprising hot-melt material coating, wherein said packaging material allows for easy manufacturing control and storage control and offers good cutting properties in all directions when cut while a block of cheese or other food is packaged inside.

Abstract: The present invention relates to containers having, on all or part of their inner surface, a mineral-oxide-based coating obtained by sol-gel deposition, which containers are found to be particularly suitable for the packaging of cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: A colored device casing includes a base, a color layer and a bonding layer. The base has at least one smooth region. The bonding layer is positioned between the base and the color layer and bonds the base and the color layer together. The color layer includes at least one metal layer. A portion of the color layer corresponding to and located over the smooth region has a value of L* in a range from about 40.34 to about 42.34, a value of a* in a range from about 0.11 to about 1.11 and a value of b* in a range from about 2.24 to about 3.24 according to the Commission Internationale del'Eclairage LAB system. A surface-treating method for fabricating the colored casing is also provided.

Abstract: A colored device casing includes a base, a color layer and a bonding layer. The base has at least one smooth region. The bonding layer is positioned between the base and the color layer and bonds the base and color layer together. The color layer includes at least one metal layer. Portion of the color layer corresponding to and located over the smooth region has a value of L* in a range from about 17.93 to about 19.93, a value of a* in a range from about 23.74 to about 24.74 and a value of b* in a range from about 2.20 to about 3.20 according to the Commission Internationale del'Eclairage LAB system. A surface-treating method for fabricating the colored casing is also provided.

Abstract: A colored device casing includes a base, a color layer and a bonding layer. The base has at least one smooth region. The bonding layer is positioned between the base and the color layer and bonds the base and the color layer together. The color layer includes at least one metal layer. Portion of the color layer corresponding to and located over the smooth region has a value of L* in a range from about 57.57 to about 59.57, a value of a* in a range from about 1.04 to about 2.04 and a value of b* in a range from about 6.64 to about 7.64 according to the Commission Internationale del'Eclairage LAB system. A surface-treating method for fabricating the colored casing is also provided.

Abstract: A colored device casing includes a base, a color layer and a bonding layer. The base has at least one smooth region. The bonding layer is positioned between the base and the color layer and bonds the base and the color layer together. The color layer includes at least one metal layer. Portion of the color layer corresponding to and located over the smooth region has a value of L* in a range from about 81.59 to about 83.59, a value of a* in a range from about ?0.55 to about 0.45 and a value of b* in a range from about ?0.60 to about 0.40 according to the Commission Internationale del'Eclairage LAB system. A surface-treating method for fabricating the colored casing is also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions, systems, and methods for preserving and/or stabilizing a cell (e.g., a whole cell). A cell and/or macromolecule stabilizing composition may include a chelator, a chelator enhancing component, and optionally a base (e.g., a purine base or a pyrimidine base). A cell stabilizing method may include contacting a cell with a cell and/or macromolecule stabilizing composition. A cell stabilizing system may include a container suitable for receiving a sample containing a cell and a cell and/or macromolecule stabilizing composition. A cell may be preserved and/or stabilized under ambient conditions (e.g., without refrigeration). A cell may include a protein, a nucleic acid, and/or another biomolecule marker of cell preservation and/or stabilization. A composition may be configured to preserve and/or stabilize one or more cells for analysis by flow cytometry and simultaneously preserve and/or stabilize one or more intracellular nucleic acids for molecular analysis.