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| 426118000 | Packaging structure cooperating with food generated gas | 34 |
| 20080254170 | MULTI-COMPARTMENT PRODUCE CONTAINER WITH CONTROLLED GAS PERMEATION - A multi-component produce container providing controlled gas transmission to a produce product stored within is disclosed. A base stores the produce therein and is sealed with an oxygen permeable film layer. A lid comprising multiple compartments for storing food ingredients therein for addition to the produce product has a barrier film layer over openings in the compartments. The lid further comprises air channels positioned through a rim of the lid. While the container is in the closed configuration, an air cavity is present between the base and lid. The air channels together with the air cavity allow air to exchange from outside the closed container, into the air cavity between the base and lid, and thus into the base through the oxygen permeable film. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080299266 | Containers - Respiring biological materials can be stored in a sealed container having (i) an interior surface at least partly composed of a hydrophilic polymer composition and (ii) an auxiliary component through which oxygen and carbon dioxide can enter or leave the packaging atmosphere within the container. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090022860 | Packaging Process for Fresh Meat Products, Fresh Meat Package Obtainable Thereby and Twin Lidding Film Suitable Therefor - A method of packaging a fresh meat product on a support member ( | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090104317 | Combinations of Atmosphere Control Members - Combinations of atmosphere control members are used to control the atmosphere within a sealed container which contains a respiring biological material. The combination makes use of a first ACM having a first R ratio (the ratio of carbon dioxide permeability to oxygen permeability) and a second ACM having a second R ratio, the first R ratio being substantially greater than 1.0, and the second R ratio being less than the first R ratio. This combination ( | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090181135 | Dough and dough product packaging configurations - Described are dough products that include a packaged refrigerator-stable, raw, dough compositions, and related methods, including but not limited to dough products that include a package having specific venting, specific opening mechanisms, and other specific package structures. | 07-16-2009 |
| 20090232947 | Packaging system to provide fresh packed coffee - A packaging system useful for roast and ground coffee, having a container with a bottom, a top, and a body enclosing a perimeter between the bottom and the top. A flexible closure is removably attached and sealed to the protuberance so that the closure seals the interior volume of the container. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090324782 | Packaging of Respiring Biological Materials - Packaging of respiring biological materials, particularly bananas and other fruits, in sealed containers. The containers preferably include a gas-permeable membrane comprising (1) a microporous film, and (2) a polymeric coating on the microporous film. Using appropriate containers and appropriate controlled atmospheres around the container, the respiring materials can be stored and/or ripened under controlled conditions. Bananas can be ripened while they are being transported, or in conventional ripening rooms without opening the containers in which they have been transported. The ripe bananas are less dehydrated and remain in a satisfactory ripened state for longer periods of time. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100021591 | DOUGH PRODUCT AND VENTED PACKAGE - Described are dough packages and packaged dough products, wherein the package includes microvents. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100068354 | INFANT FORMULA PREPARATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - An infant formula dispensing apparatus has a receptacle for receiving a sealed pod containing an amount of infant formula powder sufficient for a single feeding of a predetermined size. When the pod is placed in the receptacle, a fixture of the apparatus pierces the pod and forces warm water through the pod. The water mixes with the infant formula powder in the pod and exits the pod though a spout, where it is received in a receptacle, such as a lidless baby bottle. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100092623 | Method of packaging wine or a similar beverage, products obtained by the method, and apparatus for implementing the method - The present invention relates to a method of packaging wine or a similar beverage, to products obtained by the method, and to apparatus for implementing the method. The present invention provides a method of packaging wine or a similar beverage in a receptacle in the form of a drinking glass ( | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100159084 | Tree Fruit Postharvest Chemical Sensor - An electrochemical sensor for organic molecules such as ethylene includes an electrochemical cell, gas sample inlet means and means for detecting current produced by the oxidation of the organic molecule at the anode of the cell. The sensor is capable of sensing multiple organic molecules in some embodiments. A voltage is applied to the anode of the cell to provide energy to drive the oxidation reaction and produce a corresponding current. The sensor of the invention can be made as a small, hand-held unit that is capable of real-time detection of various organic species. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100159085 | Method of extending color life of modified atmosphere packaged fresh red meat using labiatae plant extracts - The color life of modified atmosphere packaged fresh red meat is extended by contacting the fresh red meat with an extract of a | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100183777 | Packaged Roast and Ground Coffee - There is provided a packaged roast and ground coffee product comprising a lightweight, thin-walled reclosable container made of laminated plastic material comprising a moisture barrier and an oxygen barrier, and a quantity of roast and ground coffee disposed within the container. The container comprises a finish that includes a top surface and one or more snap beads positioned below the top surface. A plurality of snap bead segments may be circumferentially spaced from one another. A sealing member may be sealed to the top surface. The sealing member may include a one-way valve permitting venting of CO | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100196557 | BEVERAGE PACKED IN CONTAINER CONTAINING VEGETABLE JUICE AND/OR FRUIT JUICE - The present invention relates to a packaged beverage containing a vegetable juice and/or a fruit juice, which provides a good feeling upon drinking and is excellent in desorption of precipitates from the container and re-dispersibility of them. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20110081460 | Suspension packaging with on-demand oxygen exposure - The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to an article that enables on-demand blooming of an oxygen-sensitive product packaged within the interior of the article. Specifically, the product can be packaged between two films, wherein at least one of the films is oxygen-permeable. The edges of the films can be attached to one or more suspension frames, such that the product is suspended between the two frames. The oxygen-impermeable film is covered in with an oxygen-impermeable material that can be removed on demand to promote blooming. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110151070 | PERISHABLE FOOD STORAGE UNITS - 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. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110200717 | PACKAGES AND METHODS OF PACKAGING FOOD PRODUCTS - A package for food products including a first portion, a second portion, and at least one indicator. The first portion has a first closed end, at least one first side wall surrounding the first closed end, and a first open end opposite the first closed end. The second portion has a second closed end, at least one second side wall surrounding said second closed end, and a second open end opposite the second closed end. The first portion and second portion are movably connected at their respective open ends. The at least one indicator is placed in communication with the package such that when the package is expanded to a desired inner volume the indicator is activated. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110217430 | THERMOPLASTIC AND BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER FOAMS CONTAINING OXYGEN SCAVENGER - The invention relates to an oxygen scavenging material comprising an oxygen scavenger disbursed in a low density foam, wherein the oxygen scavenger has a particle size of less than 25 μm. In another embodiment the invention relates to a product package comprising a foam tray, product in the tray, and a polymer cover surrounding the meat and tray, wherein the foam tray comprises an oxygen scavenging material, wherein the oxygen scavenging material comprises an oxygen scavenger disbursed in the foam and wherein the oxygen scavenger has a particle size of less than 25 μm. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110244085 | OXYGEN, WATER VAPOR, AND CARBON DIOXIDE ABSORPTION IN A SINGLE USE CONTAINER - The invention provides for an extended shelf life single portion package including a container having therein a material for mammal ingestion that degrades by exposure to oxygen, water vapor, or carbon dioxide, an absorber selected from at least one of a carbon dioxide absorber, water vapor absorber, and oxygen scavenger wherein the container is substantially impervious to oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water vapor. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110280998 | COMPARTMENT CONTAINER INCLUDING A SECONDARY RESERVOIR PACKAGE - The present invention relates to a compartment container that includes one or more secondary reservoir package(s). More specifically, the present invention relates to a tubular containers, such as containers made of composite material (e.g. paperboard) with end caps for packaging refrigerated dough products. The tubular containers house one or more reservoir package(s) that are formed from one or more flexible materials (e.g. polymeric films) and are used to retain condiments, fruits, icings, spices, nuts, candies or any other ancillary ingredient(s). | 11-17-2011 |
| 20120258211 | COMPARTMENT CONTAINER INCLUDING A SECONDARY RESERVOIR PACKAGE - The present invention relates to a compartment container that includes one or more secondary reservoir package(s). More specifically, the present invention relates to a tubular containers, such as containers made of composite material (e.g. paperboard) with end caps for packaging refrigerated dough products. The tubular containers house one or more reservoir package(s) that are formed from one or more flexible materials (e.g. polymeric films) and are used to retain condiments, fruits, icings, spices, nuts, candies or any other ancillary ingredient(s). | 10-11-2012 |
| 20120258212 | Packaged Roast and Ground Coffee - A packaged roast and ground coffee product comprising a lightweight, thin-walled reclosable container comprising a moisture barrier and an oxygen barrier, and a quantity of roast and ground coffee disposed within the container. The container comprises a finish having a top surface and one or more snap beads positioned below the top surface. A sealing member may be sealed to the top surface and may include a one-way valve permitting venting of CO | 10-11-2012 |
| 20120294987 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAINTAINING PERISHABLE FOODS - 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 employee a high headspace and flexible architecture and may use a fuel cell to maintain a reduced oxygen level in a high carbon dioxide environment surrounding the foodstuff. Also disclosed are methods useful in extending the storage-life of foodstuff such as fresh fish. The methods can be used to transport or store the foodstuff for an extended period of time. The methods preferably use a low oxygen gas source to maintain a reduced oxygen level in the environment surrounding the foodstuff. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20130302479 | REMOVING SULFUR DIOXIDE FROM PACKAGING - A sulfur dioxide reducing composition includes an adsorber and an absorber on the adsorber. The adsorber attracts and holds sulfur dioxide and the absorber reacts irreversibly with the sulfur dioxide. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20140004232 | NANOIRON-BASED OXYGEN SCAVENGERS | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140030391 | Atmosphere Control Around Respiring Biological Materials - Packaging of respiring biological materials, particularly bananas and other fruits, in sealed containers. The containers preferably include a gas-permeable membrane comprising (1) a microporous film, and (2) a polymeric coating on the microporous film. Using appropriate containers and appropriate controlled atmospheres around the container, the respiring materials can be stored and/or ripened under controlled conditions. Bananas can be ripened while they are being transported, or in conventional ripening rooms without opening the containers in which they have been transported. The ripe bananas are less dehydrated and remain in a satisfactory ripened state for longer periods of time. The gas-permeable membrane can preferably take the form of either a “curtain” or “cartridge” and the R ratio of the membrane may be optimized by adjusting the differential pressure across the membrane. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140154370 | CONTROLLED RELEASE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USING - Cyclodextrin compositions, including a hydrophobic carrier and a cyclodextrin complex, are formed and disposed on a variety of substrates using conditions that avoid substantial loss of the complexed compound from the cyclodextrin complex, even where the complexed compound is a gas a common ambient temperatures (e.g. 20° C.). Flexographic printing is particularly useful for disposing the cyclodextrin compositions on one or more substrates. Substrates treated with the cyclodextrin complexes are useful for subsequent release of the complexed compound. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140308408 | REGRIGERATED CHEMICALLY LEAVENED DOUGH IN PRESSURIZED CONTAINER - Described are refrigerator-stable, chemically-leavened dough compositions, packaged dough products, and methods for preparing the same, wherein the dough compositions can be packaged and stored in a pressurized package. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140308409 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING ATMOSPHERIC GAS COMPOSITION WITHIN A CONTAINER - A method of controlling gas composition within a container containing respiring produce is described. The container includes at least one gas outlet and at least one gas inlet and the method includes the steps of: drawing gas from within the container through a selective membrane element under selected control conditions through the at least one gas outlet; introducing ambient air from outside die container into the container through the at least one gas inlet under selected control conditions to control the relative composition of gases inside the container. Apparatus for containing the goods and for controlling the atmosphere in the container according to the method are also described. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140377416 | Packaging and Methods of Use For Respiring Biological Materials - Packaging of fruits in containers. The containers preferably have designed permeabilities to oxygen, carbon dioxide, and ethylene and 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 fruits under controlled conditions. Using the new containers, fruits can be ripened while they are being transported, or in conventional ripening rooms without opening the bags in which they have been transported. In addition, fruits can be preserved in a satisfactory ripened state for longer periods of time. Methods of treating fruits with insecticides, fungicides and mold-inhibiting compounds are also disclosed. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150344209 | IMPROVEMENTS IN CONTROL OF GAS COMPOSITION WITHIN A CONTAINER - A method of controlling gas composition within a container containing respiring produce is described. The container includes at least one gas outlet and at least one gas inlet and the method includes the steps of; drawing a selected gas from within the container through a selective membrane element and through the at least one gas outlet; detecting ambient pressure inside the container; and introducing ambient air under selected control conditions from outside the container into the container through the at least one gas inlet in response to the detected ambient pressure to control the relative composition of gases inside the container. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20160015046 | METHODS AND PACKAGING FOR WET AGING MEAT - Methods, packaging, and packets for wet aging meat are described herein. For example, in one or more embodiments of the present disclosure a package for wet aging meat includes a cut of meat having a fat layer portion and an edible meat portion, an adsorptive material to adsorb gases emitted from the cut of meat wherein the adsorptive material is positioned on the fat layer portion, a salt material positioned on the adsorptive material or on the fat layer portion with the adsorptive material, and wherein the cut of meat with the adsorptive material and salt material is sealed in a packaging material to form the package. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160021922 | METHODS AND PACKAGING FOR WET AGING MEAT - Methods, packaging, and packets for wet aging meat are described herein. For example, in one or more embodiments of the present disclosure a package for wet aging meat includes a cut of meat having a fat layer portion and an edible meat portion, a smoked salt material to adsorb gases emitted from the cut of meat wherein the smoked salt material is positioned on the fat layer portion, and wherein the cut of meat with the smoked salt material is sealed in a packaging material to form the package. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160249630 | Atmosphere Control Around Respiring Biological Materials | 09-01-2016 |
