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| 20080226775 | Controlled Atmosphere Package for Bananas - A controlled atmosphere package for respiring fruits and vegetables, particularly for bananas, is disclosed. The package has a convex outer wall and an atmosphere control element that comprises at least one hole in the container bottom which is placed close to the wall opposite the convex wall. A selective gas-permeable membrane is attached to the container bottom in such a way that the atmosphere control element is hermetically covered by the membrane. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20080286419 | Method for thermal processing of products under vacuum and packaging obtained by executing said process - The invention relates to a method for thermal processing of products contained in a container ( | 11-20-2008 |
| 20090004341 | Method for Conditioning Liquid, Neutral Products, and the Products Obtained and Obtainable Therewith - The invention relates to a method for conditioning liquid, neutral products which are intended for consumption or for processing into foods. In particular, the invention concerns a method for controlling the gas composition in such products at any time or during the complete treatment process. Further, the invention relates to the products obtained and obtainable from this method, which products possess improved properties and especially an improved microbiological quality. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090004342 | Temporally Meal Menu For Infants - The invention concerns a kit of parts and a method for providing nutrition which provides within a time period of 5 to 10 days a nutritional composition comprising 0.35 to 6 mg iron per 100 g, a nutritional composition comprising 1 to 10 g fibre per 100 g and a nutritional composition comprising 10 to 5000 mg long chain poly unsaturated fatty acids per 100 g to an infant. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090035421 | PACKAGED COFFEE DRINK - To provide a packaged coffee beverage, which contains chlorogenic acids at high concentration, has good flavor and taste, and is suppressed in the occurrence of sediment during long-term storage. A packaged coffee beverage subjected to heat sterilization treatment, the beverage comprising (A) monocaffeoylquinic acid, (B) feruloylquinic acid and (C) dicaffeoylquinic acid, wherein (a) a total content of the ingredients (A), (B) and (C) contained in dissolved states in the beverage is from 0.14 to 4% by weight based on the beverage, and the beverage comprises (b) 80% by weight or more of water, (c) magnesium and sodium at a Mg/Na weight ratio of from 0.04 to 1, (d) a coffee extract obtained from roasted coffee beans having an L value of form 16 to 25, and (e) from 0.0024 to 0.0122% by weight of brown color in terms of Food Yellow No. 4. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090047394 | VACUUM PACKED PET FOOD - A pet food packages of pet food package is chosen for visual appeal. The package includes a tray and a film that retains loose components of the pet food in a specified and consistent arrangement by vacuum conditions. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090087522 | PACKAGED PROTEIN-ENRICHED FOOD PRODUCT - A protein-enriched food product having enhanced texture characteristics combined with ease of use, a method of its manufacture and a method of its packaging is disclosed. The protein-enriched food product comprises a coarsely granulated mixture of cereal pieces combined with a finely granulated high-protein powder mixture. The cereal mixture has a moisture level between 2% and 20% by weight, and comprises a edible fiber material so that fiber content is between 2% and 20% by weight. The protein powder mixture has a moisture level between 2% and 15% by weight, and includes about 50 to 95% by weight of protein. A novel method of manufacture and packaging disclosed permits a consistent blending of the coarsely granulated mixture of cereal pieces with the finely granulated protein powder mixture in a compact package, while maintaining the larger granularity of the cereal mixture. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090117236 | Fruit or Vegetable Pods - The invention is drawn to methods and apparatus for protecting fruits and vegetables, particularly soft-skinned fruits and vegetables, from bruising, crushing and other damage during transport. Preferably, the apparatus of the present invention are designed for transport and protection of individual or small numbers of fruits and vegetables. Methods include methods for protecting fruit and vegetable from damage during transport. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090123611 | Printed sterilizable laminate for aseptic packaging - A printed sterilizable laminate for aseptic packaging includes two films each including a core layer including ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer, polymeric adhesive, or polyamide; first and second intermediate layers each including a polyamide; an outer layer including amorphous cyclic olefin copolymer, or a blend of amorphous cyclic olefin copolymer and at least one olefinic copolymer; an inner layer including olefinic copolymer, or a blend of an olefinic copolymer and amorphous cyclic olefin copolymer; and first and second tie layers adhering the intermediate layers to the outer and inner layers respectively; a printed image disposed on the outside surface of the first film, or the inside surface of the second film; and an adhesive that bonds the outer layer of the first coextruded film to the inner layer of the second coextruded film. An aseptic package, and a method of making an aseptic package are also disclosed. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090123612 | TEA BEVERAGE PACKED IN CONTAINER - Provided is a packaged tea beverage which has good flavor and is compositionally excellent in storage stability. The packaged tea beverage comprises a tea extract having a ratio of gallate-type catechins in non-polymer catechins of less than 50% by mass added to a tea extract liquid, and (A) 0.072 to 0.4% by mass of non-polymer catechins and (B) 21 to 150 ppm of gallic acid, wherein a ratio of gallate-type catechins in non-polymer catechins is 0 to 50% by mass and a ratio of epi-type catechins in non-polymer catechins is 30 to 60% by mass. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090123613 | HIGH MODULUS IONOMERS FOR PACKAGING - A multilayer packaging film or sheet is disclosed. The film comprises at least one layer comprising or produced from an olefin copolymer, a composition, or combinations thereof in which the composition comprises the olefin copolymer and a polyamide, a barrier resin, a polyolefin, a vinyl ester copolymer, a carboxylate ester copolymer, or combinations of two or more thereof and the olefin copolymer is a magnesium-neutralized ionomer and comprises repeat units derived from an α-olefin and a comonomer including one or more α-, β-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids. Further disclosed is a shaped article comprising or produced from the packaging film or sheet and packaged food. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090130266 | METHOD FOR PRESERVING FLAVOR COMPONENT - A method for preserving a liquid that contains a flavor component derived from a food material, comprising adding a pH-adjuster to the liquid. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090136628 | Produce shaping, apparatus therefor and uses thereof - The apparatus and method shaves produce such as carrots to a uniform style capable fo being packaged. The apparatus has shavers arrayed about the rotational axis of, yet carried by, a carousel, each having at least one blade rotatable about its associated rotational axis substantially parallel to but spaced outwardly of the rotational axis of the carousel. A magazine or hopper or robotic fed product stuffer is adapted to drive a produce item for shaving into an indexed shaver for shaving of that produce item as the shaver but not the carousel is drivingly rotated. A product ejection arrangement is to act on the shaven and crowned product whilst the shaver still supports the product to remove the product in a direction opposite its stuffing direction. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090169687 | Hollow Celery Stick | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090196959 | Fresh Pineapple Spear Pasteurization Process and Product - A process for producing a fresh pineapple spear package product from fresh whole pineapple is disclosed. The process includes removing the crowns from the fresh whole pineapples; removing surface soil and microbial loads from the fresh whole pineapples; eliminating the rind from the fresh whole pineapples to form peeled fresh pineapples; eliminating the core from the fresh whole pineapples to form cored and peeled fresh pineapples; forming fresh pineapple spears from the cored and peeled fresh pineapples; packaging the fresh pineapple spears in sealed heat-resistant packages to form packaged fresh pineapple spears; and pasteurizing the fresh pineapple spears in the sealed heat-resistant packages to form the fresh pineapple spear package product. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090208613 | ROLLER GRILL PROTECTIVE PACKAGING - The invention relates to a packaging consisting of a heat resistant material enclosing food products for use on a rotary grill, roller grill or other apparatus providing heat transfer to the food product. The packaging may consist of an oven-able polyester film, polyester paper, or other compounds that may include plastic compounds. The polyester film, for example, will have a gauge of about 100 or one (1) millimeter thick. The packaging would be compatible with temperatures of the roller grill between 140 to 200 degrees F. The product inside the packaging would obtain internal temperatures of 140 to 170 degrees F. within 15 minutes from a slacked out state and 30 minutes from a frozen state. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090238925 | Starch and Amphiphilic Surfactant or Particulate Emulsion for Paper Coating Applications - A composition suitable for coating a paper product can comprise starch and at least one additional component selected from the group consisting of (a) an amphiphilic surfactant and (b) a particulate emulsion; wherein the weight ratio of surfactant to starch is from about 0.005:1 to about 0.25:1 and the weight ratio of the particulate emulsion to starch is from about 0.005:1 to about 0.429:1. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090252839 | Concentrate for preparing a bouillon, soup, sauce, gravy or for use as a seasoning, the concentrate comprising particulates and xanthan and locust bean gum - Concentrates for preparing a bouillon, broth, soup, sauce, gravy or for use as a seasoning, which concentrates comprises 20-80% water, 0.5-60% (pieces of) herbs, vegetables, meat, fish or crustaceans, 3-30% salt and a gelling agent comprising xanthan and locust bean gum. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090297672 | Process for improving shelf life of refrigerated foods - A process for producing a food product having an extended refrigerated shelf life comprising sealing food in a container; heating the food in the sealed container at a desired temperature for a desired period to inactivate undesirable microorganisms likely to be present in the food; rapidly cooling the heated food to substantially prevent germination of undesirable microbial spores likely to be present in the food; wherein undesirable microorganisms present in the food are substantially inactivated and other microorganisms are prevented from re-contaminating the food after processing so that the food product has an extended refrigerated shelf life. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100003377 | POLYESTER FILM - A heat-sealable, peelable, coextruded composite polymeric film comprising a substrate layer of polymeric material having on a surface thereof a heat-sealable layer, wherein said heat-sealable layer comprises a copolyester of least one aromatic dicarboxylic acid, at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid and one or more glycol(s); the thickness of said heat-sealable layer is in the range of from about 0.3 to about 3 μm; and the heat-sealable layer comprises one or more wax(es) is described. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100003378 | Heat-Resistant Foamed Polyester Articles and Process for Their Manufacture - The present invention relates to a process for thermoforming a foamed polyester sheet of low crystallinity to produce a heat-resistant molded foam article ( | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100015299 | Transparent food casing with textile backing material - The invention relates to a food casing with textile backing material which has been coated with a layer of regenerated or precipitated cellulose. This casing combines the properties of a textile skin with those of a cellulose fiber skin. Besides the surface texture for which textile skins are known and prized, it also has the transparency and the barrier properties, i.e. water-vapor permeability, oxygen permeability and smoke-constituent permeability, of a cellulose fiber skin. At the same time the casing is impervious to fat. It is used preferably as an artificial sausage casing. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100028499 | SCAVENGING OXYGEN - A container ( | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100062117 | THERMALLY RESISTANT GAS BARRIER LAMELLAE - A coating composition comprising a silylated polyvinyl alcohol, a colloidal silica and a water-dispersible or water-soluble aminoplast resin in an aqueous vehicle may be coated on a substrate with a layer of an inorganic compound to form a gas barrier lamella. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100068352 | Venting mechanism for a microwave flexible package - An improved package comprising a self-venting mechanism that provides an indication of high temperature venting. The package includes a fin seal with an aperture positioned in the fin seal to act as a vent when the package and its contents are heated in a microwave oven. The pressure in the package is vented by allowing steam to escape through the aperture upon partial separation of the fin seal up to the aperture. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100074999 | FAT AND OIL COMPOSITION IN A CONTAINER - The present invention discloses a fat and oil composition in a container obtained by filling a fat and oil composition comprising soybean oil and palm olein in a container,
| 03-25-2010 |
| 20100092621 | MULTI-LAYER PLASTIC CONTAINER FOR NON-OILY CONTENTS - [Problem] To provide a polyethylene container which enables a non-oily viscous content such as ketchup or the like to favorably run down when the container is inverted. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100098812 | PRODUCT AND PROCESS FOR CREATING INSTANT FLAVORED ICED BEVERAGES - The present invention is a product and method for making an instant iced coffee beverage but may be used to create any type of flavored beverage product. The method of producing an instant iced coffee beverage product comprising of providing a mixture of crushed ice, uncrushed ice, and liquid coffee in a container; a freezing step to freeze the mixture allowing the mixture to freeze into solid phase before the crushed ice substantially melts into the coffee; a sealing step to seal an opening of the container and a storing step to store the container in the freezer at or below freezing point. The product is then thawed in a microwave within a selected time frame which results in a freshly made instant iced coffee beverage. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100098813 | FOOD PRODUCT MADE FROM DEHYDRATED PRICKLY PEAR CACTUS - A nutritious food product, made with cooked, seasoned and dehydrated prickly pear pads, and a method for its production. The resulting product has the appearance of an appetizer made of cured meat, but with improved taste and appearance, free of hormones or animal fat. The product of the present invention has a long shelf life and does not require either preservatives or refrigeration, making it an ideal appetizer or snack. The resulting product provides the consumer with the benefits of the prickly pear and also is economically affordable. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100112143 | Animal Food and Packaging Therefor - An animal food product and packaging includes gelatin combined with a broth base and subsequently coagulated to form a nutritious and digestible food product that is ingestible without chewing. The invention includes a package having an interior area and a resealable flap providing selective access to the interior area, the food product being coagulated and stored in the interior area. The broth includes at least one of beef broth, chicken broth, pork broth, or vegetable broth. The food product may include at least one of a medication or a nutritional supplement combined with the broth base before the food product is coagulated. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100112144 | Soybean Mixed Powder - Herein disclosed is a raw material used for preparing solidified soybean foods comprising the combination of a soybean mixed powder which comprises a soybean powder prepared by the pulverization of dried soybeans, dextrin and an alkali carbonate; and a coagulating agent, and more specifically, a raw material used for preparing solidified soybean foods (such as TOFU and TOFA) which comprises dextrin in an amount ranging from 9 to 40 parts by mass and an alkali carbonate in a rate ranging from 0.15 to 1.6 parts by mass, per 100 parts by mass of the soybean powder as well as a raw material used for preparing a soybean-derived beverage starting from the foregoing soybean mixed powder. Thus, the present invention can provide a soybean mixed powder or the like for use in the preparation of TOFU, TOFA and/or soybean-derived beverages, which have excellent appearance, high pleasantness to the teeth and high nutritive values, which can easily be prepared, for instance, at each home using soybean mixed powder obtained by the pulverization of dried soybeans. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100129501 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PRESERVING EGG PRODUCTS - Methods and compositions for inhibiting | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100143546 | CONTAINER AND COMPOSITION FOR ENHANCED GAS BARRIER PROPERTIES - A container comprising a polyester composition with enhanced carbon dioxide and oxygen barrier properties is provided. The polyester composition comprises a polyester and a gas barrier enhancing additive. In a particular embodiment, the gas barrier enhancing additive comprises a compound having the chemical formula: | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100143547 | Pet Container And Compositions Having Enhanced Mechanical Properties And Gas Barrier Properties - A container comprising a polyester composition with enhanced mechanical properties is provided. The polyester composition comprises a polyester and a creep control agent. In particular embodiments, the polyester composition comprises a polyester, a creep control agent, and a gas barrier additive. In particular embodiments, the creep control agents are molecules or polymers comprising dianhydrides, bis-lactams, bis-oxazoles, and epoxides. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100151088 | CONTAINER-PACKED BEVERAGE CONTAINING VEGETABLE JUICE AND/OR FRUIT JUICE - Provided is a packaged beverage which can be discharged from the beverage container uniformly because precipitates containing effective components derived from vegetables or fruits can be dispersed quickly by mild shaking, though the formation of precipitates during long-term storage is allowed from the viewpoint of incorporating the effective components in the beverage without damaging them; is excellent in desorption and re-dispersibility of the precipitates; and is easy to drink. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100151089 | Unblanched frozen vegetables - An improved method of freezing vegetables is disclosed in the present invention that eliminates the step of blanching vegetables prior to freezing. The method includes depleting headspace oxygen and oxygen within the plant tissue. The oxygen in the package is depleted by allowing the vegetables to respire for a period of time prior to freezing the vegetables. Frozen vegetable packages depleted of headspace oxygen and internal oxygen are also included in the present invention. | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100209564 | EDIBLE FAT AND OIL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention discloses an edible fat and oil composition having a good flavor. The present invention also discloses an edible fat and oil composition comprising palm olein having an iodine value of 64 or more, corn oil and rapeseed oil. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100215813 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR POUCH-FORMING WITH OPTIMIZED FILL-ACCURACY AND HEADSPACE - This invention discloses a process for forming a pouch having an evacuated headspace containing a flowable material. The process relates to optimizing both, the evacuation of the headspace in the pouch and the accuracy of the flowable material filled in the pouch. Specifically, the present invention employs a process that includes a multiple-step or a continuous compression of the pouch headspace to accomplish the goals. Also disclosed is a vertical form-fill-seal apparatus for forming a pouch containing a flowable material and having an evacuated headspace. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100227026 | EDIBLE FAT AND OIL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention discloses a edible fat and oil composition which suppresses cooked odor of oil. The present invention also discloses an edible fat and oil composition which comprises palm olein having an iodine value of 66 or more and rapeseed oil. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100233326 | Antibacterial Laminate - Disclosed is an antibacterial laminate having at least either of antibacterial property and antifungal property. The antibacterial laminate is composed of at least a base layer ( | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100239721 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO FACILITATE ENCAPSULATING AN EDIBLE SUBSTANCE - An apparatus is provided comprising an edible substance, a discrete sheet of flexible film, and an adhesive disposed on the flexible film in a pattern that surrounds an adhesive-free space that is sized to accommodate the edible substance. The adhesive preferably does not extend to at least one edge of the flexible film. Portions of the adhesive contact other portions of the adhesive such that the discrete sheet encapsulates the edible substance, and the discrete sheet is twisted in at least one area that includes the adhesive. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100255157 | PROCESSES FOR PREPARATION OF OIL COMPOSITIONS - The present invention is directed to processes for preparing oil compositions having a high concentration of poly-unsaturated fatty acids and oil compositions having a low concentration of α-linolenic acid. In addition, the present invention is directed to processes for preparing oil compositions having advantageous stability characteristics. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100285182 | CONTAINER-PACKED BLACK COFFEE BEVERAGE - Disclosed is a container-packed black coffee beverage which has an excellent hypertension ameliorating effect and can be ingested in an ordinary manner. A container-packed black coffee satisfying the following requirements (A) to (C): (A) a chlorogenic acid: 0.01 to 1% by mass; (B) hydroxyhydroquinone: 0.1% by mass or less relative to the mass of the chlorogenic acid; and (C) the chlorogenic acid/a coffee solid content ≧0.025 (by mass). | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100297305 | ASPARTAME-CONTAINING ACIDIC BEVERAGES - The present invention relates to aspartame-containing acidic beverages, and also relates to acidic beverages designed to prevent a storage-induced reduction in the sweetness of aspartame, which comprise a polymerized polyphenol (particularly a polymerized catechin). The present invention further relates to a method for preventing a storage-induced reduction in the sweetness of aspartame in aspartame-containing acidic beverages by using a polymerized polyphenol (particularly a polymerized catechin). | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100310729 | Packaged Beverage Having Enhanced Carbon Dioxide Retention, Method For Packaging A Beverage, Container For Packaging A Beverage, And Polyester Composition - A packaged aqueous carbonated beverage comprising a container which replaces at least a portion of CO | 12-09-2010 |
| 20110020505 | PACKAGE FOR MOLDED FOOD PRODUCT - A solid food product is molded in a mold cavity and is thereafter packaged in the mold cavity. The mold cavity is formed in a sheet and includes a side wall which extends from the sheet and a bottom wall which includes an inverting portion which extends from said side wall and a central portion. The central potion of the bottom wall includes a plurality of ridges which form a decorative design. A liquid food product is introduced into the mold cavity and allowed to solidify to form a molded solid food product. The central portion of the bottom wall is thereafter pushed into the mold cavity to invert said inverting potion and to push the molded food product away from the central portion of the bottom wall. The molded food product includes ridges which correspond to the ridges in the bottom wall of the mold cavity. A lid is attached to the sheet to enclose and package the molded food product within the mold cavity. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110081458 | OBJECT MADE OF HOLLOW GLASS - The invention relates to a hollow glass article having, for a thickness of 5 mm, an overall light transmission greater than or equal to 70%, said overall light transmission being calculated by taking into consideration the illuminant C as defined by the ISO/CIE 10526 standard and the CIE 1931 standard colorimetric observer as defined by the ISO/CIE 10527 standard, and a filtering power greater than or equal to 65%, especially 70%, said filtering power being defined as being equal to the value of 100% reduced by the arithmetic mean of the transmission between 330 and 450 nm, said article having a chemical composition of soda-lime-silica type, which comprises the following optical absorbent agents in a content that varies within the weight limits defined below:
| 04-07-2011 |
| 20110104342 | Chlorine-Free Packaging Sheet with Tear-Resistance Properties - A chlorine-free packaging sheet having a first rigid component, a second rigid component and a multilayer film positioned between the first rigid component and the second rigid component, a package comprising such packaging sheet and a method of manufacturing such sheet. The packaging sheet has a normalized combined tear initiation and propagation resistance in both the machine direction and the transverse direction of less than about 0.115 in*lbf/mil energy to break and less than about 0.800%/mil elongation, and a normalized tear propagation resistance in both the machine direction and the transverse direction of less than about 0.300 in*lbf/mil energy to break and less than about 0.145 lbf/mil peak load. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110117250 | Method for Closing of a Container and a Thus Manufactured Packaging - The invention relates to a method for closing an opening in a container for food products, such as a tray or jar, comprising the processing steps of: A) arranging a flexible foil layer over the opening which protrudes outside the edge of the opening; and B) urging the overhanging part of the foil layer against the outer side of the container; and C) attaching the foil layer to the container. The invention also relates to a thus manufactured packaging. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110135793 | PACKAGE FOR READY-PREPARED FOODS - The invention relates to a package for ready-prepared foods, which comprises a dish ( | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110200716 | LID AND CONTAINER - A container lid comprises a top, substantially planar surface, means for coupling with a top of a container, a depressed area, a raised area, and a hinge area. The top, substantially planar surface is elongated to define two opposite longitudinal edges and two opposite lateral edges, and each of the two opposite lateral edges extends between and is shorter than each of the two longitudinal edges. The depressed area is surrounded by and extends below the top, substantially planar surface. The raised area is surrounded by and extends above the top, substantially planar surface. The raised area is positioned nearest one of the two opposite lateral edges and the depressed area is positioned nearest the other one of the two opposite lateral edges. The hinge area extends laterally across the top, substantially planar surface and is positioned between the depressed area and the raised area. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110236540 | Ovenable cook-in film with reduced protein adhesion - The presently disclosed subject matter relates generally to packaging films that exhibit favorable sealing characteristics and reduced adhesion to meat at high temperatures. The presently disclosed subject matter also relates to packages constructed from such films and methods of using the films in high temperature applications. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110236541 | CAPSULE FOR THE PREPARATION OF A BEVERAGE BY CENTRIFUGATION - Method for preparing a beverage, from a capsule ( | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110244084 | PRODUCT MOUNTING SHEET - A product display sheet ( | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110250322 | Plastic Packaged Nutritional Liquids Comprising HMB - Disclosed are nutritional compositions comprising a plastic package and a nutritional liquid contained therein, wherein the nutritional liquid comprises beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) and at least one of fat, protein, and carbohydrate. It has been found that HMB provides a buffering effect in the nutritional liquid to thus minimize an acidic pH shift that is more prevalent in plastic packages, and thus help maintain product stability over time. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110274793 | PURIFIED ALGINIC ACID OR SALT THEREOF - There is provided a purified alginic acid or a salt thereof having a low degree of coloration and a process for producing the same. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110287149 | PACKAGING ASSEMBLY - A packaging nexus that drives a predetermined message to facilitate a consumer message is described. The nexus formed from the one or more components of the packaging assembly is configured to collectively signal and/or reinforce a predetermined message and at least partially facilitate a consumer impression. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20120003361 | POLYAMIDE RESIN COMPOSITION, FILM COMPRISING THE SAME AND POLYAMIDE-BASED LAMINATE FILM - The invention relates to a polyamide composition for film, comprising a polyamide resin, a vinyl amide-based polymer and a crosslinked poly(N-vinyl lactam), and a film comprising the same. More specifically, the present invention relates to a polyamide resin composition for a film, ensuring that the film has a matte texture, good film appearance with very little yellow tint, large water vapor permeability and excellent smoking treatment effect and that problems such as clogging of a filter can be reduced and continuous productivity is excellent, and a film comprising the same. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120045554 | WINE GLASS, METHOD FOR PACKAGING WINE, AND WINE CONTAINER - The invention relates to a method of packaging wine in a container essentially consisting of a plastics material glass closed by a lid, wherein a lid is sealed to the rim of the glass and, while sealing the lid, the container is deformed to reduce the volume of the head space. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120064201 | GALVANIC PACKAGE FOR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AND PRESERVATION METHOD - A package for fruits and vegetables having galvanic functionality is formed by using two or more metals with different galvanic activity properties on the surface of a nonmetallic substrate. The metals may be deposited electrolytically, by vacuum, autocatalytically, or by other methods. The metals are selected to create a galvanic reaction after the package is filled with a low pH food product and its associated liquids, juices, brine, etc. The package may extend the shelf-life of the food product contained therein, for example, by making metal ions available to the food product. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120070545 | OXYGEN SCAVENGING DENDRIMERS - A method and system for oxygen molecule scavenging is disclosed. The system employs as an amphiphilic dendritic polymer as the reducing agent for oxygen molecules in a thermoplastic compound. Clarity of the compound, nearly the same as thermoplastic matrix itself in the compound, is achieved by the addition of an epoxy-functional styrene-acrylate oligomer. Food and beverage containers now made of polyethylene terephthalate can be molded from the compound and have substantially the same haze as the polyethylene terephthalate itself but with the oxygen scavenger to maintain freshness of the food or beverage from oxidation. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120076899 | SHELF STABLE MONATIN SWEETENED BEVERAGE - A shelf stable beverage composition which comprises a liquid having a reduced dissolved O | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120100263 | OXYGEN SCAVENGING TERPOLYMERS - A method and system for oxygen molecule scavenging is disclosed. The system employs as a novel terpolymer as the reducing agent for oxygen molecules. The terpolymer is the polymerization product of macrocyclic poly(alkylene dicarboxylate) oligomer, unsaturated functional polymer, and epoxy-functional styrene-acrylate oligomer. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120100264 | CAPSULE FOR THE PREPARATION OF A BEVERAGE COMPRISING AN IDENTIFICATION ELEMENT - The invention relates to a capsule for the preparation of a beverage. The capsule includes first and second covering walls connected at a peripheral seam for forming a cavity containing a beverage ingredient, and a contactless element for identifying the capsule by detecting means of a beverage producing device. The identifying element is oriented along its longer dimension substantially orthogonally relative to the transversal plane passing along the seam of the capsule. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120107458 | SPINACH LINE SP6111 - Spinach, parts thereof, and the making and use thereof, including with respect to the inbred spinach line called SP6111 are disclosed. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120107459 | CYCLODEXTRIN COMPOSITIONS, ARTICLES, AND METHODS - Cyclodextrin compositions including one or more radiation polymerizable monomers and a cyclodextrin inclusion complex, the cyclodextrin inclusion complex including a cyclodextrin compound and an olefinic inhibitor of an ethylene generation in produce, are coated onto packaging materials and cured. Treated containers and treated package inserts having the cured cyclodextrin compositions are useful in packaging of respiring plant materials. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120128832 | Organic vegan protein shakes - The present invention relates to Organic Vegan Protein sports drinks and shakes formulated from 100% organic and natural plant-based ingredients with the highest grade of protein, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. The Organic plant proteins used in the drinks and shakes are predominantly, Organic Hemp Powder, Organic Pea Powder and Organic Vegan powder (made from a mixture of Organic seed sprouts). Organic Soy milk and Organic Almond milk provide additional sources of proteins in the shakes. The shakes are packaged in ready to drink (R-T-D) tetra pack containers. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120128833 | Low Application Temperature Hot Melt Adhesive - High temperature performance hot melt adhesives are formulated for application at low temperatures below, i.e., below 300° F. Hot melt adhesives containing low levels of metallocene polymer together with a maleated polyethylene wax show an excellent balance of high and low temperature performance and are particularly useful as packaging case and carton adhesives. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120135114 | PACKAGING OF RESPIRING BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS - Packaging of bananas in containers, for example polyethylene bags, having designed permeabilities to oxygen, carbon dioxide, and ethylene. The bags preferably include a gas-permeable membrane comprising (1) a microporous film, and (2) a polymeric coating on the microporous film. The containers enable storage and/or ripening of bananas under controlled conditions. Using the new containers, bananas can be ripened while they are being transported, or in conventional ripening rooms without opening the containers in which they have been transported, or after they have left a ripening room. In addition, bananas can be preserved in a satisfactory ripened state for longer periods of time. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120164281 | Packaged fresh diced garlic and process for making same - Ready-to-use, fresh diced garlic that has been washed and sanitized and disposed in a container from which gas can escape. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120207884 | EDIBLE GLUES AND APPLICATORS FOR SAME - Described herein are edible glues and customized applicators for delivering the same. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120213895 | ELIMINATING THE GENERATION OF MBT IN A HOPS BASED BEVERAGE - A bottle, container, or beverage glass for containing a hops-based beverage that includes a concentration between 10 μg/ and 10 mg/ of Riboflavin is at least partially transparent or translucent to visible light and has an optical filter characteristic preventing or reducing light transmission of wavelengths between 200 nm and 510 nm to a level preventing generation of more than a tasteable concentration of MBT in the beverage through photochemical reactions and photochemically initiated auto-catalytic reactions involving the Riboflavin. The tasteable concentration is between 1 ng/l and 35 ng/l, preferably between 5 ng/l and 25 ng/l, and more preferably 10 ng/l. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120225166 | Tooth Protector for Beverage Bottle and Beverage Bottle Enclosure - Tooth protector devices are disclosed for attachment to the top of a bottle to provide protection against injury, including chipping of teeth that can occur during drinking from a glass bottle. One embodiment comprises a concentric sleeve with top lip for insertion over the end of a bottle. Sleeve inner portion is adapted for engaging the bottle outer surface to hold the sleeve in place. The outer and top portions of the sleeve protect the consumer from the top edge of the bottle. When installed, a tooth protector according to the present invention cushions the teeth and mouth from any blunt force or impact that can occur when a bottle is hit or knocked. Also disclosed is a beverage cap with cushioned outer and upper surfaces that remain in place on the beverage bottle after opening the bottle to protect the consumer, and another bottle enclosure without such cushioned surfaces. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120225167 | PREVENTING THE GENERATION OF MBT IN A HOPS BASED BEVERAGE - A bottle, container, or beverage glass for containing a hops-based beverage that includes a concentration between 10 μg/l and 10 mg/l of Riboflavin is at least partially transparent or translucent to visible light, and has an optical filter characteristic preventing or reducing light transmission at the wavelength intervals 220-230 nm, 250-270 nm, 350-370 nm and 440-450 nm to a level preventing generation of more than a tasteable concentration of MBT in the beverage through photochemical reactions and photochemically initiated auto-catalytic reactions involving the Riboflavin. The tasteable concentration is between 1 ng/l and 35 ng/l, preferably between 5 ng/l and 25 ng/l, and more preferably 10 ng/l. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120237642 | Meat-Based Semi-Moist Animal Food Product and Method for the Production Thereof - A nutritionally suitable, semi-moist animal foodstuff which is similar to natural animal food meats and having a very high meat content is provided, which has good acceptance with the animal food animal and a corresponding structure. The semi-moist animal food product does not need cereal contents, cereal products and binders. The novel semi-moist animal food product is produced by extrusion cooking, wherein the extruder is charged at least with the following ingredients:
| 09-20-2012 |
| 20120244259 | CELERY PACK - A sanitized, ready-to-use and ready-to-eat celery pack is disclosed wherein the package consists of limbs that are from 6- to 18-inches in length and weigh from 0.10 to 11.75 pounds. The limbs are prepared by removing the butt, heart and leaves from celery stalks, cut to lengths from 6 to 18-inches, sorted by length, sanitized and packaged. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120258209 | ASEPTICALLY PACKAGED NUTRITIONAL CONCENTRATE - Disclosed are packaged compositions comprising an aseptically sterilized container and a sterilized, concentrated, nutritional liquid emulsion that is aseptically packaged and sealed within the container. Also disclosed are methods for making and using the packaged compositions. In some embodiments, the aseptically packaged, concentrated, nutritional liquid emulsions have a desirable flavor and aroma and have increased emulsion stability. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20120276254 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR TRANSPORTING OR STORING OXIDATIVELY-DEGRADABLE FOODSTUFF - Disclosed are packaging systems and methods useful in extending the storage-life of foodstuff such as fresh fish. The packaging systems and methods can be used to transport or store the foodstuff for an extended period of time. The packaging systems preferably use a fuel cell to maintain a reduced oxygen level in the environment surrounding the foodstuff. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120282376 | REUSABLE FOOD PACKAGE - A reusable food product package that is initially provided with a polymeric, gas-impermeable film overwrapping that seals the seam of engagement and sufficient portions of the top surface of the lid and the outer surface of the compartment so as to remain in place during shipping. In particular, respiring foods may be packaged with an oxygen absorber and/or a CO | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120308689 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING PLASTIC CONTAINERS BY STRETCH BLOW MOLDING, PREFORM, CONTAINER AND USE OF SUCH A CONTAINER - Hollow plastic containers provided with a narrow opening and a body having a base and at least one side wall extending longitudinally between the narrow opening and the base, such as bottles or similar, are obtained from preforms by stretch blow molding. A blend of polyethylene terephtalate (PET) and polytrimethylene terephtalate (PTT), with a weight proportion of PTT in the range 5-50% is injected to obtain the preform. During the stretch blow molding step, the multi polyester preform undergoes longitudinal stretching at a longitudinal ratio of between approximately 3.5 and 6 and radial stretching at a ratio of between approximately 4 and 9. The body of the preform is subjected to an overall stretching ratio included between 16 and 50, whereby the weight of the container produced by stretch-blow molding may be reduced. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120328744 | Machine For The Production Of Coffee - A machine for the preparation of drinks in capsules, particularly coffee, more particularly “Americano type coffee” or filter coffee or filtered coffee, of the type includes a boiler with a resistance for heating a liquid for the preparation of drinks, a pump for putting under pressure the liquid for the preparation of drinks, a hydraulic group for the feed of the liquid from the boiler through the capsule containing a portion of preparation for dinks with formation of the drink, and conveying means of the drink from the capsule to a collection container in which the hydraulic group includes a distribution valve blocking the distribution of the liquid for the preparation of drinks until a second operating threshold value is exceeded by the hydraulic pressure applied by the liquid for the preparation of drinks, this second operating threshold value being between 4 and 10 bar, preferably 4 and 6 bar. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130022714 | Takeout food bag - A method for packaging hot food and a bag container which has a base, a front wall, and a rear wall, and first and second side walls, the bag container being formed of a laminate having an inner layer of a biodegradable plastic material and an outer layer formed of a paper material. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130029013 | BOTTLED CARBONATED BEVERAGE CONTAINING SOYBEAN POWDER OR SOY MILK | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130064932 | PACKAGING FOR LIPOPHILIC MATERIALS - The present invention relates to a packaging comprising a container surrounding a container interior, wherein at least the inner surface of the container in contact with the container interior is produced from a composition which comprises a thermoplastic polymer, and a plasticizer composition comprising a polymeric plasticizer and a polyol ester, and wherein the container is at least partly filled with a lipophilic packed product. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130064933 | Packaging and Display System and Method Thereof - A packaging and display system and method thereof is disclosed. The packaging and display system includes a container having a base, at least one sidewall, and at least one openable section. An interior volume is positioned interior of the base, the at least one sidewall, and the at least one openable section. At least one bonding element is positioned on an exterior surface of at least one of the base, the at least one sidewall, and the at least one openable section, wherein the at least one bonding element is sized to retain the container in a substantially stationary position to a display surface. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130064934 | Package Integrity Indicating Closure - A resealable closure for a container in which package integrity is indicated by a structure which breaks and/or produces an audible sound when the resealable closure is opened for a first time. The package integrity feature, in one form includes at least one strip initially affixed to two portions which comprise the resealable closure so that upon opening the resealable closure for a first time, at least one of the strips breaks, thereby producing the audible sound. The strips may include a weakened portion such as a narrowing. Integrity of the package is indicated by an intact strip viewable upon opening the resealable closure and conversely, a broken or non-intact strip would indicate that the resealable closure has been previously opened. Package integrity may also be shown by a movable second panel or movable die cut tab portions. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130101708 | NESTABLE PRODUCE CONTAINER - A produce container comprises a basket portion and a closure portion, which are hingedly secured to one another to be relatively movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The container can be secured in the closed configuration by at least one tab projecting distally from a front edge of a basket portion peripheral lip or closure portion peripheral lip, which tab is received within a corresponding slot defined inwardly of the front edge of the other peripheral lip. Each slot extends into a collocated recess in the outer surface of that peripheral lip, and each tab has an outwardly extending locking projection which, in the closed configuration, engages a corresponding recess engagement surface. Each locking projection terminates inwardly of the outer surface of the front edge of the respective peripheral lip and each tab terminates below the upper surface of the respective peripheral lip. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130108746 | Addition of Transition Metal to Wines and Wine Type Beverages in Metallic Beverage Containers to Prevent Unwanted Aromas | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130183411 | COOKED AND SHELF STABLE STEEL CUT OATMEAL IN A CUP - A cooked steel cut oatmeal product is shelf stable and supplied in a cup. The oatmeal product of the present invention allows people to enjoy a healthful steel cut oatmeal without the hassle and time needed for cooking it. The product of the present invention may simply be warmed and ready to eat while retaining its natural taste and texture. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130236610 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING POTATO PATHOGENS - This application relates to compositions and methods for inhibiting the growth of potato pathogens preventing disease during post-harvest storage and processing conditions. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130236611 | GALVANIC PACKAGE FOR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AND PRESERVATION METHOD - A package for fruits and vegetables having galvanic functionality is formed by using two or more metals with different galvanic activity properties on the surface of a nonmetallic substrate. The metals may be deposited electrolytically, by vacuum, autocatalytically, or by other methods. The metals are selected to create a galvanic reaction after the package is filled with a low pH food product and its associated liquids, juices, brine, etc. The package may extend the shelf-life of the food product contained therein, for example, by making metal ions available to the food product. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130243909 | Invertible Segmented Consumption Container - An invertible segmented consumption container that inverts to allow for facilitated cleaning of an inner surface. A top section of the container comprises of a rigid material that separates from a bottom section. The top section is operable to engage a lid for containing a liquid. The bottom section is operable to retain the liquid for consumption. The bottom section is comprised of a flexible material. The invertibility of the bottom section creates access to the inner surface for facilitated cleaning When the rigid top section separates from the flexible bottom section, the bottom section may invert into itself. A rigid collar joins the top section with the bottom section, and provides a perimeter framework for drinking the liquid. The bottom section is also collapsible to provide compact storage and portability. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130287903 | POLYLACTIC ACID RESIN COMPOSITION - A polylactic acid resin composition containing a polylactic acid resin; a lasticizer, preferably a plasticizer represented by the formula (4) and/or a plasticizer represented by the formula (5); a nonionic surfactant represented by the formula (1), such as an ester obtained from a fatty acid and a polyoxyethylene glycol or a polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene copolymer; and a crystal nucleating agent represented by the formula (2) and/or a crystal nucleating agent represented by the formula (3). The polylactic acid resin composition of the present invention can be suitably used in various industrial applications, such as daily sundries, food wrapping materials, household electric appliance parts, packaging materials for household electric appliance parts, and automobile parts. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130323368 | SEAWEED-BASED FOOD PACKAGING COATING - A food packaging material comprises a paper, paperboard or cardboard substrate and a barrier coating on the substrate, wherein the barrier coating comprises the combination of starch, seaweed extract and paper fibers. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130330445 | METHOD OF STORING PRODUCE AND PRODUCING A BEVERAGE - A method of storing harvesting produce in a storage solution and a packaged beverage produced utilizing the method are disclosed. The harvest produce may be whole fruit or diced root vegetables. The storage solution is characterized in that a neutral water potential is established when the harvested produce is immersed in the solution. The packaged beverage is characterised in that the container provides both first and second releasable seals that permit the solution to be drunk and the harvested produce to be eaten. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140023753 | POLYOLEFIN PACKING CONTAINER - The present invention is a polyolefin packing container having on the inner surface thereof an olefin resin layer that contains an ethylenebis fatty acid amide, wherein the ethylenebis fatty acid amide is bleeding in the inner surface in an amount of 12.5 to 200 mg/m | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140065268 | PACKAGING AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Packaging and methods of making and using the same are disclosed. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140072674 | LEAK-PROOF CONTAINERS, MADE FROM EXPANDABLE THERMOPLASTIC RESIN BEADS - This invention discloses a leak proof disposable container, comprising of a bottom portion composed of expandable thermoplastic resin beads and a lidding film, for containing non-carbonated drinks or food products that do not require heating prior to consumption. The inventive container eliminates the use of polypropylene and polystyrene snap-on lids currently used for cups and containers. The snap-on lid is replaced with a thermoplastic lidding film, a leak proof seal is formed between the lidding film and upper flange of the bottom portion. Replacement of the snap-on lid with lidding film, reduces the weight of the disposable lidding material by 74 percent. Through the appropriate selection of materials, one can produce a leak proof container that is 100 percent recyclable under the #6 PS (polystyrene) symbol. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140093623 | ORAL POUCH PRODUCT WITH FLAVORED WRAPPER - Provided is an oral pouch flavor product with a fibrous flavored wrapper that encloses an inner filling material. Preferably, the fibrous flavored wrapper includes embedded flavorants. The fibrous flavored wrapper may also include a softening agent, colorants, and/or browning inhibitors. The inner material may include non-tobacco, plant material fibers and preferably has a low moisture content so as to prevent the need for preservatives or refrigeration. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140147558 | BEVERAGE, A BEVERAGE CONTAINER INCLUDING A BEVERAGE, A METHOD OF PRODUCING A BEVERAGE AND A BEVERAGE PRODUCTION PLANT - The present invention relates to a beverage including dissolved and partially dissociated carbon dioxide present in an amount of 2-10 g/liter, such as 3-8 g/liter, preferably 4-6 g/liter, most preferably about 5.5 g/liter and establishing an equilibrium pressure at 10° C. of 0.5-3 bar above atmospheric pressure, such as 1-2 bar, preferably about 1.5 bar. The present inventions further relates to a water insoluble or hydrophobic constituent present in molecular form or in molecular aggregated form and in an amount capable of generating ultra fine bubbles including gaseous carbon dioxide. The ultra fine bubbles are present in an amount exceeding 10 | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140212549 | EXTENDED SHELF LIFE MICROGREEN PRODUCTS AND METHODS - A microgreen product and a method relate to a microgreen characterized by a husky, shorter, thicker main stem reaching a harvested height of about one inch, with larger leaves, and is further characterized by a deeper color of green or red with a more intense taste and longer shelf life, such as at least ten days. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140212550 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A FOOD PRODUCT WITH ADDITIVES - A food product includes a first extruded component, a second extruded component co-extruded over the first component, the second component comprising a meat component and an additive, and a casing provided over the second component, wherein the additive comprises at least one of a flavoring, a seasoning, and a coloring. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140248402 | RESEALABLE FOOD CONTAINER - A polygonal shaped container is provided which includes a wrapper surrounding a food product. The shape of the container is defined by either a frame containing a food product or rigid material incorporated with the wrapper. Access to contents in the container is provided by withdrawing a resealable sealing layer sealed to the top or side surface of the container and withdrawing the sealing layer from the container or by pivoting a rigid lid away from the top of the container. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140255560 | GAS TRANSMITTING POLYURETHANE ADHESIVE - A two-part, solvent-free laminating adhesive including a Part A that is a liquid mixture of a first polyol and a hydroxyl functional acrylic polymer having a molecular weight of no greater than 15,000 g/mole, and a Part B that is an isocyanate-terminated polyurethane prepolyiner. The adhesive is especially suited for making flexible laminates for use in food packaging. When adhered two polymeric film materials and in cured form, the adhesive provides substantially no contribution to the oxygen barrier properties of the laminate. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140255561 | Peelable Absorbent Food Package - The present invention provides a peelable microwavable food package capable of absorbing undesired liquids released from packaged food products during storage, display, or heating, including microwave cooking. The present invention provides a peelably sealed microwavable food package in any packaging format including pouches, flow-wrap, horizontal form fill seal (HFFS), vertical form fill seal (VFFS), gas-flushed, vacuum-packaged, sealed rigid plastic containers and the like. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140272014 | PROCESS FOR STORAGE OF RAW VEGETABLES - The present invention is a process for providing storage of raw fruit and vegetables. The process, essentially at room temperature, comprises whole or a comminuted raw vegetable; a preservative solution; a sealable, flexible plastic container; placing the comminuted raw vegetables and the preservative solution in the container, and sealing the plastic container. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140308404 | REUSEABLE FOOD PACKAGE - A reusable food product package that is initially provided with a polymeric, gas-impermeable film overwrapping that seals the seam of engagement and sufficient portions of the top surface of the lid and the outer surface of the compartment so as to remain in place during shipping. The film may form a two-piece container around the lid and compartment. In particular, respiring foods may be packaged with an oxygen absorber and/or a CO | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140308405 | OXYGEN-ABSORBING RESIN COMPOSITION AND OXYGEN-ABSORBING MOLDED ARTICLE USING SAME AND MULTILAYER BODY, CONTAINER, INJECTION-MOLDED ARTICLE AND MEDICAL CONTAINER USING THESE - A novel oxygen-absorbing resin composition is not responsive to a metal detector, produces no odor after absorption of oxygen and has excellent oxygen-absorbing performance, and an oxygen-absorbing molded article, and a multilayer body, container, injection-molded article and medical container. Further provided are an oxygen-absorbing resin composition etc. having excellent oxygen-absorbing performance in a wide range of humidity conditions from low to high humidity. The oxygen-absorbing resin composition is an oxygen-absorbing resin composition containing a polyester compound and a transition metal catalyst, in which the polyester compound has at least one constituent unit having a tetralin ring. Furthermore, the oxygen-absorbing molded article of the present invention is formed by molding the oxygen-absorbing resin composition into a film form or a sheet form. Moreover, the multilayer body, container, injection-molded article, medical container, etc. of the present invention are obtained by using the oxygen-absorbing resin composition of the present invention. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140322395 | HYDROPHOBIC PAPER, CARDBOARD, AND PACKAGING - A process for the manufacture of hydrophobic paper using a pulp comprising a slurry of cellulosic fibers in an aqueous medium comprising an alkoxysilane. A paper or cardboard packaging product comprising cellulosic fibers having a silane residue substantially uniformly distributed throughout the paper or cardboard and bonded to the cellulosic fibers predominantly through Si—O— bonds. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140335233 | ASPARAGUS CONTAINERS AND RELATED METHODS - Asparagus spears may be stored and displayed for sale, and sold, in individual containers having a reservoir containing a volume of water, with a group of asparagus spears arranged in the container such that their white tips are in contact with the volume of water. This allows the asparagus spears to be moved from a retail display, to a shopping cart, to a shopping bag, and eventually to a customer's home, without having to remove the white tips of the asparagus from contact with the water. One exemplary container has a waist between the first end and the second end of the container and tapers inwardly from the waist toward the first end and toward the second end. This tapering shape permits air to flow between adjacent containers when the containers are packed together for shipping. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140335234 | CONTAINER CLOSURE DEVICE CAPABLE OF DISPENSING METERED AMOUNTS OF LIQUID - The present invention relates to a closure device capable of dispensing a metered amount of liquid into a container during a closing action and capable of doing so during several closing actions. The closure device comprises a cap wall, a reservoir ( | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140342055 | LAYERED STRUCTURES AND ARTICLES PREPARED THEREFROM - The invention provides a layered structure comprising at least two layers: A) a first layer A, formed from a composition A, comprising a polyurethane; and B) a second layer B, formed from a composition B, comprising at least one functionalized polymer B comprising the following: i) at least one polymerized monomeric unit comprising a functional group selected from the group consisting of the following: a) an acid group, b) an anhydride group, c) a primary or secondary amine group, and d) combinations thereof; or ii) at least one reacted functionalization agent comprising a functional group selected from the group consisting of the following: e) an acid group, f) an anhydride group, g) a primary or secondary amine group, and h) combinations thereof; or iii) combinations thereof; and wherein the functionalized polymer B has a number-average molecular weight greater than 1,000 g/mole, and/or a melt index (I | 11-20-2014 |
| 20140342056 | CLOSURE LID - The invention relates to a closure lid ( | 11-20-2014 |
| 20140363544 | FILM PRODUCT FOR PACKAGING PRODUCTS IN SEALED FILM PACKAGES - The invention relates to a film product ( | 12-11-2014 |
| 20150024094 | Antimicrobial Packaging Material - A packaging material includes an antimicrobial agent adhered to a substrate. The antimicrobial agent can include copper, and the packaging material can include cellulose. The substrate can be paperboard, and the copper can be a copper salt, such as copper sulfate. The packaging material may be provided by causing adherence between the substrate and the antimicrobial agent, such as by coating the substrate with the antimicrobial agent. Then, the packaging material may be cut into sheets. The sheets may be formed into cartons or other suitable packages. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150024095 | PACKAGING SYSTEM - The invention relates to a packaging system for foodstuffs, having a container extending from a container base via a container casing, which itself extends around a container axis and preferably widens approximately in the manner of a truncated cone-shape, in the direction towards an upper container edge which extends around a container opening, and having a chamber containing the foodstuff, wherein the chamber has a chamber casing extending from the upper container edge in the direction towards the container base, disposed within the container casing and at least over apart of the axial chamber height at a radial distance from the container casing and extending around the container axis, and has a chamber base preferably disposed at an axial distance above the container base. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150079239 | PLASTIC FLANGED CONTAINERS AND FOOD PRODUCT PACK COMPRISING SUCH CONTAINERS - The flanged container for a dairy product or similar food composition is provided with a hollow body and a generally planar annular flange connected to the top of the body, the flange having outer straight side edges and an inner edge defining a circular upper opening of the container. The body has a planar bottom and a lower portion tapering from a generally cylindrical upper portion toward the bottom in a curved manner. The lower portion has a height h1 in some embodiments not less than 14 mm and the ratio h1/H is less than 2:5 where H is the height of the container. The side wall of the body has a thickness profile such that the average thickness of the lower portion is more than the average thickness of the upper portion. Several identical containers can be grouped in a pack with breakable junctions at the outer straight side edges. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150118366 | Closure Liner Composition With Improved Oxygen Reduction - Disclosed is a closure liner composition comprising a mixture (or blend) of a thermoplastic polymer, an oxygen barrier polymer, and a particulate oxygen scavenging material. The oxygen barrier polymer preferably comprises polyisobutylene. The particulate oxygen scavenging material preferably is selected from the group consisting of an alkali metal salt of sulfite, ascorbate, isoascorbate, and a mixture of two or more of these materials. The closure liner composition may be used to fabricate a liner for a closure (e.g., a metal crown used to cap a bottle) that provides superior oxygen reduction properties and improved shelf life. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150125574 | Flexible Containers For Use With Short Shelf-Life Products, and Methods For Accelerating Distribution of Flexible Containers - A flexible container formed of first and second flexible materials, which may be laminates. The flexible materials can include a gas barrier layer. The gas barrier properties may be selected so as to be adequate for short shelf-life products or fluent products having low susceptibility to dissolving or water loss. Association of destination indicia with at least one flexible material of which a flexible container is to be assembled, prior to, during, or subsequent to assembly and/or filling of a product volume of the flexible container facilitates timely sorting and delivery of the flexible container to an intended destination. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150125575 | SELF-LUBRICATING SURFACES FOR FOOD PACKAGING AND FOOD PROCESSINGEQUIPMENT - In certain embodiments, the invention relates to an article having a liquid-impregnated surface. The surface includes a matrix of solid features (e.g., non-toxic and/or edible features) spaced sufficiently close to stably contain a liquid therebetween or therewithin, wherein the liquid is non-toxic and/or edible. The article may contain, for example, a food or other consumer product, such as ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150296835 | NUTRIENT-DENSE MEAT STRUCTURED PROTEIN PRODUCTS - Provided are nutrient-dense meat structured protein products providing complete sources of protein and essential nutrients. Also provided are methods and processes for producing such nutrient-dense meat structured protein products. Also provided are nutrient-dense condiments that can be packaged with meat structured protein products or nutrient-dense meat structured protein products. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150298883 | CONTAINER WITH SCOOP TRAY - A package for a powdered nutritional product includes a container defining a powder compartment for receiving the nutritional product, having a base and a peripheral wall. A scoop tray defining a scoop recess containing an elongate scoop is provided within the container. A circumferential rim for connection to the container defines a wide access opening. A lid is hingedly attached to the rim for reclosing the access opening and covering the scoop tray. The powder and scoop are sealed at their respective locations by at least one foil arranged to seal the container prior to use by independently sealing the powder compartment and the scoop tray. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150342416 | PLASTIC CANISTER WITH IMPROVED STRENGTH AND A PACKAGE SYSTEM COMPRISING THE SAME - The invention provides a canister used for food product such as coffee and a packaging system comprising the same. At least 50% of the surface area of the canister sidewall is flat except it is deviated with 1-4 concaved grooves. The canister is made of a polymeric material at a usage of no more than 1.0 grams per cubic inch of the volume of the canister. When sealed, the canister can maintain its shape under a top load of at least 2.0 pounds per cubic inch of its volume and a vacuum pressure of at least 18 kPa caused by higher external pressure compared to internal pressure. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150351419 | PRESERVATIVE COMPOSITION AND SOLUTION - A preservative composition includes a source of ascorbate or erythorbate ions, or a mixture thereof, a source of calcium ions and one or more food grade sequestrants, wherein the molar ratio of ascorbate or erythorbate ions, or a mixture thereof, to calcium ions is of from 0.5:1 to 1.4:1. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150353261 | Two-step processing method for preparing starch based food products - A method for preparing a shelf-stable starch based food product. The method includes introducing a quantity of a starch based ingredient and other ingredients including water, as required by a recipe, in a container. The method further includes sealing the container with a volume of one or more gases present therein such that the volume of one or more gases is based on the quantity of the ingredients. The method also includes processing the container, at a first temperature and a first pressure, for substantially cooking the ingredients, and further processing the container, at a second temperature and a second pressure, for substantially sterilizing the contents, including the ingredients and gases, inside the container. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150367982 | PACKAGED FOOD PRODUCT - There is provided a packaged food product that provides improved visibility in a retail setting by having the capability to stably support itself in an upright position, i.e., to be self-standable. In some embodiments, the packaged food product comprises a lightweight, rigid first wall capable of being stably supported on edge on a horizontal surface, having a pair of generally vertical end edges at opposite ends thereof, and curved top and bottom edges extending therebetween; a second wall having a peripheral portion engaging the first wall, and at least one interior portion defining at least one product-containing region; and at least one quantity of food product disposed within the at least one product-containing region. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160000099 | MONOLAYER FOOD PRODUCT AND METHODS - Embodiments of the invention include food products and related methods. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method for producing a food product. The method can include arranging one or more discrete pieces of a food material into a monolayer inside a pouch, sealing the pouch, and exposing the sealed pouch to a sterilization or pasteurization cycle effective to reduce the number of viable microorganisms and/or their spores in the food product. The food product can include a pouch comprising a front wall and a back wall, the front wall and the back wall attached to one another and defining an interior volume. The food product can further include a food material disposed within the interior volume, the food material comprising one or more discrete pieces of a food material, the discrete pieces arranged in a monolayer between the front wall and the back wall. The discrete pieces can have a thickness, wherein the thickness is greater than or equal to 0.25 inches and less than or equal to 1.25 inches. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160001946 | PACKAGING COMPRISING A FOOD PRODUCT - Packaging comprising a container having an open top and comprising a food product selected from vegetables, fruits and mushrooms, a film closing the open top of the container and being tightened over the food product to secure the food product in the container and so having contact areas with the food product. The film has a moisture vapour transmission rate (MVTR according to ISO 12572:2001, condition B at 1 bar, 38° C. and 50% relative humidity) of at least 350 g/m | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160023836 | MICROWAVABLE PREPACKAGED DRINK CONTAINER - A microwavable prepackaged drink container includes a base container having an interior housing and an open top. The base container is made from a microwavable safe material. At least one liquid contained within the interior housing of the base container. A lid may removably attach to the base. The microwavable prepackaged drink container may be stored and then ready for heating and consumption. The microwavable prepackaged drink container may be stored in a refrigerator based off of the liquids that are contained within the base container. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160031588 | Snack Food Container - A snack food container having a square base, side walls substantially consisting of four right triangular panels and two isosceles triangular panels, and a flat, two dimensional end seal. The container is opened by use of a tear feature just below the end seal. The container is of paperboard construction with a barrier lining. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160031635 | METHOD AND PACKAGE FOR A FROZEN FOOD PRODUCT - A package for ice cream, and a process of packaging the food product are disclosed. Particularly, a first structural layer has a cavity and a flexible second layer is inserted therein. A food product such as ice cream is then introduced into the flexible second layer, and in one modification the food product may be covered with a flexible third layer, before freezing the food product. The freezing process fractures the first structural layer while the second and third layers are preferably sealed about a perimeter. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160107815 | COMBINED WINE GLASS AND WINE BOTTLE PACKAGE - A combined wine glass and wine bottle package includes a wine glass constructed from molded plastic with an upper shell-shaped body defining an upwardly narrowing tapered flume of generally uniform thickness and a contoured lower base defining an annular moat surrounding a central punt. A wine bottle is sized to fit substantially into the wine glass in an inverted orientation with a removable bottle cap nested within the central punt, and with an upper rim of the wine bottle snap-fitted into a shallow groove formed in the wine bottle near a lower end thereof. This entire package is sterile-wrapped in a sealed shrink-wrap plastic or the like. The package can be opened when desired to permit removal of the wine bottle from the wine glass, following by bottle opening and pouring of the contents into the wine glass. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160114557 | MULTILAYERED COEXTRUDED THERMOPLASTIC FOOD CASING - Provided is a multilayered coextruded thermoplastic food casing comprising a porous inner layer capable of absorbing, retaining, desorbing and transferring at least one functional additive to food encased in said casing; a layer having a barrier effect for water vapor; and an adhesive layer, wherein the porosity of said porous inner layer is generated by (co)extruding a composition comprising a polymer and a supercritical pore-forming agent, and a method for producing said multilayered coextruded thermoplastic food casing. | 04-28-2016 |
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| 20160185479 | TRAY - The present invention relates to a tray for foodstuffs, comprising, in this order: a first inner polymer layer, a second polymer layer and an outer aluminium layer, wherein the tray has a sealing region on the upper peripheral rim formed at least by the first polymer layer, wherein the tray can be sealed with a lid. | 06-30-2016 |
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