The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a method of making a foam, specifically, the development of isocyanate-free foams using at least one unsaturated polyester. The at least one unsaturated polyester is a reaction product of at least one unsaturated cyclic anhydride, dicyclopentadiene, and at least one polyol. The disclosed formulation further comprises at least one reactive diluent and at least one initiator. The disclosed formulations are cured by a free radical mechanism.
C08J 9/08 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof using blowing gases generated by a previously added blowing agent by a chemical blowing agent developing carbon dioxide
C08J 9/14 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof using blowing gases generated by a previously added blowing agent by a physical blowing agent organic
C08J 9/30 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof by mixing gases into liquid compositions or plastisols, e.g. frothing with air
C08G 63/52 - Polycarboxylic acids or polyhydroxy compounds in which at least one of the two components contains aliphatic unsaturation
C08G 63/553 - Acids or hydroxy compounds containing cycloaliphatic rings, e.g. Diels-Alder adducts
C08J 9/00 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof
C08J 9/12 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof using blowing gases generated by a previously added blowing agent by a physical blowing agent
2.
POUCH WITH INTEGRATED SPOUT AND RECLOSABLE FEATURE FOR DISPENSING AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
A package and method of creating a package for dispensing a product are disclosed. The package comprises a flexible pouch comprising an elongated spout and a flowable product disposed within the pouch. A spout retainer is disposed on an exterior surface of the pouch adjacent to the spout, with opposite ends of the spout retainer attached to the exterior surface of the pouch to form two bridges, each of the bridges having a bridge width that is wider than a spout width to allow the spout to pass underneath each of the two bridges. The package may be manufactured on a vertical form-fill-seal machine where the pouch and spout retainer are formed from different supplies of film material.
B65B 61/18 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for applying or incorporating package-opening or unpacking elements, e.g. tear-strips
B65B 9/08 - Enclosing successive articles, or quantities of material, in a longitudinally-folded web, or in a web folded into a tube about the articles or quantities of material placed upon it in a web folded and sealed transversely to form pockets which are subsequently filled and then closed by sealing
B65D 85/72 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for edible or potable liquids, semiliquids, or plastic or pasty materials
The present invention is directed to a thermoplastic packaging film coated with an antimicrobial coating, a method for the preparation of the coated film and packaging articles made with the film.
The present invention relates to the use of multilayer films of certain modulus, thickness and composition for vacuum skin packaging soft products such as, for instance, minced meat and to the packages so obtained. Advantageously, the VSP packages of the invention keep hermeticity and have a pleasant appearance.
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
The present invention relates to the use of dual ovenable biaxially oriented polyester films in vacuum skin packaging applications. Furthermore, the invention relates to preferably dual ovenable skin packages, in particular to preferably dual ovenable vacuum skin food packages for cook-in applications. Due to the very high formability, the VSP packages of the present invention do not show the defects of prior VSP ovenable packages such as self-sealing of the top web or unsealed areas around the packed product.
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B65D 75/30 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding
6.
USE OF DUAL OVENABLE POLYESTER FILMS IN THERMOFORMING PACKAGING APPLICATIONS AND DUAL OVENABLE THERMOFORMED PACKAGES OBTAINED THEREFROM
The present invention relates to thermoforming food packaging methods and to dual ovenable thermoformed food packages suitable for cooking food products directly in the package in microwave, conventional and convection ovens. These packages are characterized by good hermeticity, clean peelability, self-venting, very good optics and, if shrunk, a very appealing appearance.
B65D 81/34 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents for packaging foodstuffs intended to be cooked or heated within the package
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B65D 75/32 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents
B65B 7/16 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons
7.
PACKAGE, APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR MAKING SAID PACKAGE
The present invention relates to a package (100) comprising a support (1) made of sheet material having: a central portion (2) configured for receiving one or more products (P), a perimeter band (6) that completely surrounds the central portion (2) and has a passage (4, 40) crossing the thickness of the perimeter band itself. The package also comprises: a closing film (10) hermetically fixed to the support (1) at the perimeter band (6) and defining - cooperatively with said support (1) - a fluid-tight housing compartment (5), a product (P) arranged on the central portion (2) and housed inside the housing compartment (5). The package (100) comprises a projection (3) emerging from the perimeter band (6) on the same side as the support (1) on which the product (P) is positioned; the projection (3) is arranged at the passage crossing the support (1) and abuttingly receives said closing film (10), locally lifting said film at least with respect to the perimeter band. The present invention is also directed to a process and a relative apparatus for making said package.
B65D 75/30 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding
B65B 11/52 - Enclosing articles, or quantities of material, by disposing contents between two sheets, e.g. pocketed sheets, and securing their opposed free margins one sheet being rendered plastic, e.g. by heating, and forced by fluid pressure, e.g. vacuum, into engagement with the other sheet and contents, e.g. skin-packaging
B65D 75/32 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents
B65D 81/20 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure, or in a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
8.
SUPPORT, PACKAGE, APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR MAKING SAID SUPPORT AND SAID PACKAGE
The present invention relates to a support comprising: a central portion (2) configured for receiving one or more products (P), a perimeter band (6) which completely surrounds the central portion (2), a projection (3) defined at the perimeter band and exhibiting at least one raised portion (3a) emerging with respect to the perimeter band (6) and extended away from said central portion (2). The raised portion (3a) comprises at least one through channel (4) crossing the projection and having an access opening (4a) which is completely extended at a position spaced from the perimeter band (6) and is configured for enabling gas to pass into the through channel through the projection (3); wherein at least the central portion (2) and the perimeter band are made of sheet material. The present invention is also directed towards a process for making said support as well as a package comprising said support. Also forming the object of the present invention is a process and a relative apparatus for making said package.
B65D 75/30 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding
B65B 11/52 - Enclosing articles, or quantities of material, by disposing contents between two sheets, e.g. pocketed sheets, and securing their opposed free margins one sheet being rendered plastic, e.g. by heating, and forced by fluid pressure, e.g. vacuum, into engagement with the other sheet and contents, e.g. skin-packaging
B65D 81/20 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure, or in a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
9.
PROCESS FOR PREPARING SINGLE PHASE VINYLIDENE CHLORIDE-BASED ADDITIVE BLENDS
Provided is a process for preparing a PVDC additive blend in which an additive is blended with PVDC under high shear blending to produce a highly uniform blend in which the additive is homogeneously distributed throughout the PVDC. It has been found that performing high shear blending in multiple successive stages in which the concentration of the additive in the blend is reduced in each successive stage helps in prove the uniformity of the PVDC additive blend. For example, the high shear blending may be carried out in 2 to 6 stages, and in particular, from 2 to 4 stages. Also provided is a PVDC additive blend having a uniform blend of PVDC and an additive, such as a blend of a PVDC copolymer of vinylidene chloride and methyl acrylate and a fluorescing agent, such as 2,2'(2,5-thiophenylendiyl)bis(5-tert-butylbenzoxazole).
The present invention relates to a package (100) for containing at least one product comprising a support (1) having: a supporting portion (2) configured for receiving one or more products (P), a perimetral edge (6) entirely surrounding the supporting portion (2), a gripping portion (22) of the perimetral edge (6) extending from the opposite side with respect to the supporting portion (2); a removable portion (21) of the perimetral edge (6) also extending from the opposite side with respect to the supporting portion (2). The package comprises a closing film (10) engaged with at least a portion of the perimetral edge (6) and configured for defining - in cooperation with the support (1) - a housing compartment (5) for the product (P); the closing film (10) comprises a first film portion (10a) engaged with the removable portion (21) which is configured for being separated at least partly from the support (1) together with the first film portion (10a) during a step of opening the package. The closing film (10) comprises a second film portion (10b) engaged with the gripping portion (22) of the support (1); the second film portion (10b) is configured for remaining engaged with the gripping portion (22) of the support during the step of opening the package (100). The present invention is also directed to an apparatus and a related manufacturing process of said package.
B65D 77/20 - Container closures formed after filling by applying separate lids or covers
B65D 75/32 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents
B65B 11/50 - Enclosing articles, or quantities of material, by disposing contents between two sheets, e.g. pocketed sheets, and securing their opposed free margins
The present invention relates to a method for packaging fruits and vegetables by means of a film endowed with specific permeability and light transmittance properties.
A23B 7/148 - Preserving or ripening with chemicals not covered by group or in the form of gases, e.g. fumigationCompositions or apparatus therefor in a controlled atmosphere, e.g. partial vacuum, comprising only CO2, N2, O2 or H2O
B65D 65/40 - Applications of laminates for particular packaging purposes
B65D 81/24 - Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contentsApplications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants
B65D 81/30 - Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contentsApplications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants by excluding light or other outside radiation
B65D 85/34 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for articles particularly sensitive to damage by shock or pressure for fruit, e.g. apples, oranges or tomatoes
A23B 7/00 - Preservation of fruit or vegetablesChemical ripening of fruit or vegetables
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PACKAGED PRODUCT, PACKAGING APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR MAKING SUCH A PACKAGED PRODUCT
The present invention relates to a package (100) for foodstuff, comprising: - at least one base film (1), - at least one closing film (10), - at least one food product (P) interposed between the base film (1) and closing film (10), wherein the food product (P) is disposed on an abutment area (5) of the base film (1), the closing film (10) being tightly fixed to the base film (1) at a sealing band (4) extending as a closed-loop around the abutment area (5), and wherein the food product (P) is housed in a packaging seat (6) defined between the closing film (10) and the base film (1) and delimited, at the base film (1), by said sealing band (4), wherein the base film (1) is configurable in : o at least one first operative configuration, in which the base film (1) is disposed flat, and o at least a second operative configuration, in which the base film (1) has a main sheet layer (11) disposed below the food product (P) and a plurality of auxiliary sheet layers (12) extending from said main sheet layer (11) and folded around said food product (P), wherein the base film (1) comprises at least one paper layer (2) and at least one plastic layer (3) overlapped and coupled to the paper layer (2), wherein the abutment area (5) of the food product (P) is defined on the plastic layer (3), wherein the closing film (10) is hermetically fixed to the plastic layer (3) of the base film at the sealing band (4). Also described is a process for making the package described above.
B65D 75/32 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents
B65D 81/20 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure, or in a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
B65B 11/52 - Enclosing articles, or quantities of material, by disposing contents between two sheets, e.g. pocketed sheets, and securing their opposed free margins one sheet being rendered plastic, e.g. by heating, and forced by fluid pressure, e.g. vacuum, into engagement with the other sheet and contents, e.g. skin-packaging
13.
PACKAGE FEEDBACK CONTROL SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
A method and apparatus for producing product packages comprises operating first and second feedback control loops where product package weight is averaged and used to determine one of two possible adjustments to change the product fill rate and the volume of the product. The feedback loops operate in one of a plurality of index levels. The first feedback loop seeks to improve performance by making adjustments to the fill rate and volume of the product, while incrementally moving to more stable index levels requiring tighter tolerances and package weight averages based on more product packages. The second feedback loop seeks to preserve stability by making its own adjustments to the fill rate and volume of the product if large product package weight fluctuations are sensed. The second feedback loop can move operation to less stable index levels having wider tolerances and package weight averages based on fewer product packages.
B65B 57/00 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices
B65B 1/30 - Devices or methods for controlling or determining the quantity or quality of the material fed or filled
B65B 9/20 - Enclosing successive articles or quantities of material, in preformed tubular webs, or in webs formed into tubes around filling nozzles, e.g. extruded tubular webs the webs being formed into tubes in situ around the filling nozzles
14.
INFRASTRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR THERMAL TREATMENT OF SOIL
An infrastructure for thermal treatment of soil and an apparatus for forming and deploying the infrastructure for thermal treatment of soil is provided. The infrastructure for thermal treatment of soil comprises a first film, a second film, and organic material distributed between the first film and the second film. The infrastructure is configured to be placed on top of or within soil, such that heat generated within the infrastructure and/or heat collected in the infrastructure is transferred at least partially to the soil the infrastructure is in contact with. The apparatus for forming and deploying the infrastructure comprises a first means for supplying the first film, a second means for supplying the second film, a third means for dispensing organic material, and a control unit operably coupled to the first, second, and third means and configured to control operation of the first, second, and third means. A process for thermal treatment of soil is also provided. The process comprises transferring heat generated within the infrastructure and/or heat collected in the infrastructure at least partially to the soil the infrastructure is in contact with.
The present invention refers to an apparatus and process for packaging a product wherein a plastic film is tightly applied to a support. The plastic film is positioned above the support by means of a transport system; moreover, a stop structure or plate is active on the film portion present in the packaging station for enabling to efficiently hold the same.
B65B 31/02 - Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
B65B 31/04 - Evacuating, pressurising or gasifying filled containers or wrappers by means of nozzles through which air or other gas, e.g. an inert gas, is withdrawn or supplied
B65B 43/52 - Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up stateFeeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging positionLocating containers or receptacles at the filling positionSupporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation using roller-ways or endless conveyors
B65B 51/14 - Applying or generating heat or pressure or combinations thereof by reciprocating or oscillating members
B65B 57/12 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices responsive to absence, presence, abnormal feed, or misplacement of articles or materials to be packaged and operating to control, or stop, the feed of wrapping materials, containers, or packages
B65B 61/06 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for severing webs, or for separating joined packages by cutting
B65B 7/16 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons
B65B 41/04 - Feeding sheets or wrapper blanks by grippers
The present invention refers to an apparatus and process for packaging a product wherein a plastic film is tightly applied to a support. The plastic film is positioned above the support by means of a transport system; moreover, a stop structure or plate is active on the film portion present in the packaging station for enabling to efficiently hold the same.
B65B 11/52 - Enclosing articles, or quantities of material, by disposing contents between two sheets, e.g. pocketed sheets, and securing their opposed free margins one sheet being rendered plastic, e.g. by heating, and forced by fluid pressure, e.g. vacuum, into engagement with the other sheet and contents, e.g. skin-packaging
B65B 31/02 - Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
B65B 31/04 - Evacuating, pressurising or gasifying filled containers or wrappers by means of nozzles through which air or other gas, e.g. an inert gas, is withdrawn or supplied
B65B 41/04 - Feeding sheets or wrapper blanks by grippers
B65B 57/12 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices responsive to absence, presence, abnormal feed, or misplacement of articles or materials to be packaged and operating to control, or stop, the feed of wrapping materials, containers, or packages
B65B 61/06 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for severing webs, or for separating joined packages by cutting
B65B 43/52 - Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up stateFeeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging positionLocating containers or receptacles at the filling positionSupporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation using roller-ways or endless conveyors
B65B 51/14 - Applying or generating heat or pressure or combinations thereof by reciprocating or oscillating members
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HIGH-SHRINK, HIGH-STRENGTH MULTILAYER FILM CONTAINING THREE-COMPONENT BLEND
A heat-shrinkable film comprises a blend of 35-75 wt % of an ethylene-based polymer, 10-45 wt % of an ethylene/unsaturated ester copolymer, and 5-30 wt % of a plastomer, with the blend making up at least 20 wt % of the film. The ethylene-based polymer has a peak melt point ≥ 95°C. The plastomer has a peak melt point ≤ 90°C and a melt index of ≤ 1.1 g/10min. The film comprises a cross-linked polymer network which has been strained by solid state orientation. The film has a total free shrink at 85°C of at least 90% and an energy-to-break of at least 0.70 J/mil.
A packaging article comprises a heat-shrinkable film having a total free shrink at 85°C of at least 90%. The film has an inside seal layer, an outside polyester layer, and an inner oxygen barrier layer. A portion of the film contains a crosslinked polymer network. At least one film layer comprises an incompatible polymer blend. The article has tear initiators. The package provides post-shrink, full-length tear from the tear initiators to the opposite edge of the article, for easy product removal. The film has an instrumented impact energy-to-break of at least 0.65J/mil, and/or an instrumented impact peak load strength of at least 66 Newtons/mil, and/or Truburst strength of at least 8 psi/mil.
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
A multilayer, heat-shrinkable film has a first portion containing an outer heat seal layer and a second portion containing a PVDC barrier layer and a second outer layer comprising polyester. Both film portions comprise polymer networks which are strained by solid-state orientation, but only the first portion contains a crosslinked polymer network. The film has (i) a total free shrink at 85°C of at least 90% and (ii) an instrumented impact energy-to-break of at least 0.0.65 J/mil and/or an instrumented impact peak load of at least 70 N/mil. The film is primarily made from ethylene-based polymers. Packaging articles can be made by sealing the film to itself. The film comprises no polyamide or polyamide in an amount up to 10 wt %, on a total film weight basis.
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 7/02 - Physical, chemical or physicochemical properties
B65D 75/00 - Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers
B65D 65/40 - Applications of laminates for particular packaging purposes
B65B 3/04 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles
21.
FILM, PACKAGE AND METHOD FOR CHEESE RIPENING AND PRESERVATION
The present invention relates to a method, to a biodegradable film and to a package for cheese ripening or preservation, in particular for ripening hard or semi-hard cheese, preferably rind cheese. This method, thanks to the peculiar transmission properties of the film, provides cheese more similar to naturally ripened cheese, with a minor loss of water, due to evaporation, with reduced mold and yeast growth, and without significant flavor, consistency and color deviations.
B65D 75/00 - Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers
22.
DISPENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME
A dispenser (5) comprising a body (10) and a removable magazine (11) in which a product pouch (175) is held. The body (10) and magazine (11) form an asymmetric interior volume similar to the shape of the pouch (175). The dispenser(5) includes a grip (28) and actuator (30) at an actuator end and a ratcheting drive system disposed on opposite sides of the interior volume. The drive system applies a symmetric pushing force on a squeeze pusher (32) that is slidably disposed in the interior volume. The squeeze pusher (32) applies pressure to the pouch (175) to dispense the product. The magazine (11) and pouch (175) may be ejected once the squeeze pusher (32) is ratcheted to the dispensing end. Once ejected, the squeeze pusher (32) is disengaged from the drive system. A magazine (11) with a new pouch (175) may be inserted into the body (10), which automatically positions the squeeze pusher (32) at the actuating end and reengages the drive system for further dispensing.
A47J 47/01 - Kitchen containers, stands or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclassCutting-boards, e.g. for bread with dispensing devices
B67D 1/00 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
A film for use in chub packaging, chub packages, and methods of making the film and chub packages are disclosed. The film has a first peelable layer (3), a second peelable layer (9) and at least one sealant layer (6). The first and second peelable layers (3,9) have less than 8% polybutylene. The film has a variation of the average peel initiation force of less than 50% and has an average peel initiation force that is greater than 0.5 kg-force.
B32B 7/06 - Interconnection of layers permitting easy separation
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a method of making a foam. The disclosed formulation has a first part with at least one bicarbonate dispersed in at least one acrylate and a peroxide. The formulation has a second part with at least one acid, an aromatic amine and optionally water and optionally at least one water reducible acrylate. The formulation also includes a surfactant in at least the first part or the second part. The method includes combining the first part and the second part of the formulation to create a froth with a generated gaseous blowing agent. The froth is cured by free radical polymerization to produce a foam.
C08J 9/00 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof
C08J 9/08 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof using blowing gases generated by a previously added blowing agent by a chemical blowing agent developing carbon dioxide
C08J 9/30 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof by mixing gases into liquid compositions or plastisols, e.g. frothing with air
25.
ANTIFOG SEALANT COMPOSITION AND COEXTRUDED MULTILAYER POLYESTER FILM INCLUDING THE SAME
The invention relates to a sealant antifog composition for polyester films comprising anionic and non- ionic surfactants in a mixture of amorphous and (semi)crystalline polyesters. The invention also relates to a multi-layer film comprising a sealant layer having the above composition, to the use of said films in food packaging and to the packages obtained therefrom.
C09D 167/00 - Coating compositions based on polyesters obtained by reactions forming a carboxylic ester link in the main chainCoating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers
26.
ISOCYANATE-FREE FOAM USING CARBON MICHAEL ADDITION CHEMISTRY
C08J 9/12 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof using blowing gases generated by a previously added blowing agent by a physical blowing agent
C08G 61/00 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming a carbon-to-carbon link in the main chain of the macromolecule
27.
MINIMALLY PROCESSED FRESH CUT PRODUCE WITH ENHANCED SHELF LIFE AND PROCESS OF PREPARATION THEREOF
The invention is directed to a shelf stable fresh cut produce package which includes fresh cut produce, treated with a solution consisting calcium chloride and citric acid having calcium concentration in the range of 0.1 to 3%, a gas-breathable laminate having flexible structure materials for packaging, and optionally inert gas composition. The package significantly extends the shelf life of fresh cut produce for at least 10 days at a temperature of 30°C to 50°C.
The continuity of a functional layer of a web (32, 60, 78) is assessed by forwarding the web, detecting (42, 63) the presence of the functional layer and a discontinuity and/or a thin region in the functional layer, and generating a signal in response to the discontinuity and/or thin region. The functional layer comprises a detectable component (360) in a thermoplastic composition. The detecting is carried out by a machine vision system capable of detecting the detectable component (360) in the functional layer. The detectable component (360) can be active or passive. Also included are systems for carrying out the process.
The present invention relates to a modular packaging facility having independent packaging units configured to receive one or more product loaded supports, wherein the upper tool and the lower tool of each unit are relatively movable the one with respect to the other between at least a first position, allowing placement of the supports in the respective seats of the lower tool, and a second position, allowing coupling of a film portion of said film to said one or more product loaded supports received by the lower tool; each unit has a vacuum arrangement and/or a controlled atmosphere arrangement and is configured to execute a packaging cycle wherein gas is removed and/or injected via holes in the supports and/or via nozzles placed between the support and the respective film portion. The process and the infrastructure may be used to contemporaneously process and pack supports of different types.
B65B 11/52 - Enclosing articles, or quantities of material, by disposing contents between two sheets, e.g. pocketed sheets, and securing their opposed free margins one sheet being rendered plastic, e.g. by heating, and forced by fluid pressure, e.g. vacuum, into engagement with the other sheet and contents, e.g. skin-packaging
B65B 31/02 - Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
B65B 31/04 - Evacuating, pressurising or gasifying filled containers or wrappers by means of nozzles through which air or other gas, e.g. an inert gas, is withdrawn or supplied
B65B 31/08 - Evacuating, pressurising or gasifying filled containers or wrappers by means of nozzles through which air or other gas, e.g. an inert gas, is withdrawn or supplied the nozzle being adapted to pierce the container or wrapper
B65B 31/06 - Evacuating, pressurising or gasifying filled containers or wrappers by means of nozzles through which air or other gas, e.g. an inert gas, is withdrawn or supplied the nozzle being arranged for insertion into, and withdrawal from, the mouth of a filled container and operating in conjunction with means for sealing the container mouth
B65B 43/52 - Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up stateFeeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging positionLocating containers or receptacles at the filling positionSupporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation using roller-ways or endless conveyors
B65B 43/46 - Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up stateFeeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging positionLocating containers or receptacles at the filling positionSupporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation using grippers
B07C 3/18 - Devices or arrangements for indicating destination, e.g. by code marks
B07C 5/34 - Sorting according to other particular properties
B07C 5/342 - Sorting according to other particular properties according to optical properties, e.g. colour
B65B 57/00 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices
B65B 57/08 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices responsive to absence, presence, abnormal feed, or misplacement of binding or wrapping material, containers, or packages and operating to stop, or to control the speed of, the machine as a whole
B65B 59/00 - Arrangements to enable machines to handle articles of different sizes, to produce packages of different sizes, to vary the contents of packages or to give access for cleaning or maintenance purposes
B65B 59/02 - Arrangements to enable adjustments to be made while the machine is running
B65B 59/04 - Machines constructed with readily-detachable units or assemblies, e.g. to facilitate maintenance
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
B65B 65/00 - Details peculiar to packaging machines and not otherwise provided forArrangements of such details
B65B 57/18 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices causing operation of audible or visible alarm signals
30.
MULTILAYER NON-CROSS-LINKED HEAT-SHRINKABLE PACKAGING FILMS
The present invention provides a multilayer packaging film characterized by an improved sealability even through contamination with excellent shrinkability good optics and strength without using internal layers of stiff resins and cross-linking, to flexible containers made therefrom, such as bags, pouches and the like, useful for packaging articles, in particular food items.
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
The present invention relates to a packaging system for fermented, semi-solid and ready-to-cook idli, vada, dhokala or dosa batter which maintains shelf life at ambient conditions without refrigeration. More preferably, the present invention provides a packaging system for ready-to-cook batter comprising fermented batter having a specific gravity of 0.5 to 1.5 kg/m3 and a pH of 4.5 to 6.5 and a gas-permeable laminate having flexible structure materials for packaging. The system pertains to the control of respiration dynamics of fermented batter with the help of modified film laminates and controlled batter rheology. The system provides stable, ready-to-cook fermented batter at ambient temperatures for at least 5 days, while maintaining texture, pH, smell and color of final cooked food, for example, idli.
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
The present invention refers to a packaging apparatus (1) wherein a conveyor (3) moves one or more supports (4) towards a packaging station, while a plastic film to be applied to said one or more supports is simultaneously transported to the packaging station itself. A longitudinally cutting unit longitudinally cuts the plastic film in order to form two or more film strips, and a compensating device exerts a tensioning action on one or more portions of said film strips. It is also described a packaging method wherein it is provided to longitudinally cut the plastic film into strips and a compensating step destined to suitably tautly hold the film strips during their movement.
B65B 11/52 - Enclosing articles, or quantities of material, by disposing contents between two sheets, e.g. pocketed sheets, and securing their opposed free margins one sheet being rendered plastic, e.g. by heating, and forced by fluid pressure, e.g. vacuum, into engagement with the other sheet and contents, e.g. skin-packaging
B65B 7/16 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons
33.
AUTOMATED PROCESS FOR DETERMINING AMOUNT OF MEAT REMAINING ON ANIMAL CARCASS
An automated process assesses an amount of meat remaining on a trimmed animal carcass by generating image data of the carcass and processing the image data in a computer to calculate the amount of meat remaining on the carcass. The automated process can be carried out using an equation developed by counting pixels in an area of interest in images of a plurality of reference trimmed carcasses from which the remaining meat is thereafter scraped and weighed, to produce data points used to develop the equation which is then used to calculate the amount of meat remaining on a trimmed carcass as it proceeds down a processing line.
An apparatus for heat shrinking packages, comprising means for moving having an active surface configured for receiving one or more packages and for displacing the one or more packages along a predetermined operating path, a heating fluid circuit configured to circulate a heating fluid, a control unit operative on the heating fluid circuit, the control unit being configured to control circulation of the heating fluid in the heating fluid circuit, a chamber having an opening and being configured for receiving the one or more packages positioned on the active surface and for heat shrinking the one or more packages based on circulation of the heating fluid in the heating fluid circuit, and means for forming a liquid curtain arranged at the opening and configured to define a liquid curtain along the opening, the liquid curtain separating an inner volume of the chamber from an ambient atmosphere external to the chamber. Optionally, the apparatus further comprises a cooling liquid circuit configured to circulate a cooling liquid, and the control unit is operative on the cooling liquid circuit and configured to control circulation of the cooling liquid in the cooling liquid circuit. The control unit is further optionally configured to control the cooling liquid circuit to supply the cooling liquid to the means for forming the liquid curtain. A method for heat shrinking packages is also provided.
B65B 53/04 - Shrinking wrappers, containers, container covers or container cover securing members during or after packaging by heat supplied by liquids
B65B 53/06 - Shrinking wrappers, containers, container covers or container cover securing members during or after packaging by heat supplied by gases, e.g. hot-air jets
A packaging process comprising providing an evacuation station having a first chamber, a second chamber, and a dividing wall, the dividing wall separating the first chamber from the second chamber and having a gap fluidly connecting the first chamber and the second chamber, the gap having a size, the second chamber being fluidly connected to a vacuum source configured to apply a controlled vacuum pressure to the second chamber, the evacuation station being provided with a control unit configured to control the vacuum source; providing a package containing a product to be packaged, the package being made from a film and having an open end; arranging the package in the evacuation station such that a terminal portion of the open end is positioned within the second chamber, a non-terminal portion of the open end and the product are positioned within the first chamber, and an intermediate portion of the open end passes through the gap; the intermediate portion extending between the terminal portion and the non-terminal portion of the open end, the open end putting an inner volume of the package in fluid communication with an inner volume of the second chamber; controlling, by the control unit, a pressure differential between a first internal pressure in the first chamber and a second internal pressure in the second chamber to cause aspiration of gas from the inner volume of the package. A packaging apparatus configured for performing the packaging process is also provided.
B65B 31/02 - Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
B65B 57/02 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices responsive to absence, presence, abnormal feed, or misplacement of binding or wrapping material, containers, or packages
Barrel-with-cover assembly has a barrel and a cover covering at least a portion of the barrel outside surface. Cover has at least one open end. A means for gathering the cover maintains the open end of the cover in limited contact against the outer surface of the barrel. This limited contact, alone or in combination with a liquid exit port, allows liquid that collects between the cover and the barrel to escape, reducing hoop rusting. The assembly is used in a process for aging an alcoholic beverage in the barrel. The film from which the cover is made can have a low ethanol transmission rate and a high oxygen transmission rate, producing organoleptic results similar to uncovered control barrel.
B32B 21/08 - Layered products essentially comprising wood, e.g. wood board, veneer, wood particle board comprising wood as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resinLayered products essentially comprising wood, e.g. wood board, veneer, wood particle board comprising wood as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of fibre-reinforced resin
A dispenser includes a body (10) the body including an asymmetric shape corresponding to a flattened product pouch. The body includes a row of teeth (42) extending longitudinally along the bottom of the body. A grip (28) is slidingly engaged with a bottom of the body and is coupled to a squeeze pusher (32) disposed within the interior space of the body. An actuator arm (30) is movably attached to the grip. A drive mechanism is movably attached to the actuator and is engageable with the row of teeth. For dispensing, movement of the actuator causes a corresponding movement of the drive mechanism which causes the grip and squeeze pusher to move relative to the body in a direction from the proximal end to the dispensing end, thus applying pressure to the pouch.
The present invention relates to an apparatus for packaging (1) a product (P) arranged on a support (4), said apparatus (1) comprising: a frame (2), a conveyor (3), a packaging station (5). The packaging station being configured for: receiving a support (4) at a respective positioning seat (5a), receiving a portion of a film (6) above the support so that, between said support and said film portion, a reception volume is defined for the product (P), sealingly constraining the film portion (6) to said support (4). The packaging station (5) comprises at least one penetrating tool (8) having a first through opening and a second through opening distinct and separate from each other; the penetrating tool (8) being configured to be arranged in an advanced position in which a part of the tool (8) crosses the support arranged in the positioning seat, accessing said reception volume. At the advanced position, the penetrating tool (8) has: the first through opening arranged at least partly in the reception volume, beyond said base wall or beyond said lateral wall; the second through opening arranged astride said base wall or said lateral wall. The present invention is also directed towards a packaging method.
B65B 31/08 - Evacuating, pressurising or gasifying filled containers or wrappers by means of nozzles through which air or other gas, e.g. an inert gas, is withdrawn or supplied the nozzle being adapted to pierce the container or wrapper
B65B 55/18 - Sterilising contents prior to, or during, packaging by liquids or gases
B65D 75/30 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding
B65D 81/20 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure, or in a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
B65B 11/52 - Enclosing articles, or quantities of material, by disposing contents between two sheets, e.g. pocketed sheets, and securing their opposed free margins one sheet being rendered plastic, e.g. by heating, and forced by fluid pressure, e.g. vacuum, into engagement with the other sheet and contents, e.g. skin-packaging
B29C 65/18 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using heated tool
39.
PACKAGING FILM FOR ORGANOLEPTIC SENSITIVE PRODUCT, AND PROCESS, PACKAGING ARTICLE, AND PACKAGED PRODUCT THEREOF
A multilayer film for use in packaging organoleptic sensitive products has the structure seal/bulk/tie#1/core/tie#2/tie#3/odor barrier, in which the seal layer contains a homogeneous ethylene/α-olefin copolymer having a density of at least 0.906 g/cc. The odor barrier contains a polyester, amorphous polyamide, polycarbonate, polyvinylalcohol, and/or cyclic olefin copolymer. The 7-layer film above, and variants thereof, can be produced by coextrusion, extrusion coating, lamination (via adhesive, heat, etc). Packaging articles include pouches. Packaged products have the organoleptic sensitive product in the pouch made from the film, or made from a film without the odor barrier layer, with the pouch being sealed inside a separate bag containing the odor barrier layer.
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 27/18 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives
B32B 27/28 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising copolymers of synthetic resins not wholly covered by any one of the following subgroups
A multi-chamber IV bag having two or more chambers for securely holding in a substantially unspoiled manner the same and/or different solutions. The chambers of the multi-layer IV bag are, at least in part, defined by frangible seals that are subjected to breaking allowing the solutions of each of the chambers to become mixed and administered to a patient. The manufacture of such a multi-chamber IV bag generally includes the steps of bringing two webs together along a vertically-oriented manufacturing line for the multi-chamber IV bag; inserting a port between the two webs at a first edge of the manufacturing line; sealing the two webs at the port; providing end seals at or near the first edge and diametrically opposed second edge of the two webs; forming one or more frangible seals between the end seals; introducing liquid between the two partially-sealed webs via two or more filling tubes that straddle the one or more frangible seals; and adding side seals and bag separation cuts at a second end of the manufacturing line. The use of such a multi-chamber IV bag includes the step of breaking at least one of frangible seals that at least in part define the chambers of the IV bag causing each solution to form a mixed solution followed by dispensing the mixed solution through a port.
The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a method of reducing microbes on a food surface and a hard surface. The disclosed antimicrobial composition comprises two cationic surfactants and one of the cationic surfactants is a quaternary ammonium cation. An additional disclosed antimicrobial composition may have a second cationic surfactant, a lantibiotic, and an aminopolycarboxylic acid.
A01N 43/40 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having rings with one nitrogen atom as the only ring hetero atom six-membered rings
A01N 43/90 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having two or more relevant hetero rings, condensed among themselves or with a common carbocyclic ring system
A01N 25/30 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests characterised by the surfactants
An apparatus and process for packaging a product (P) arranged on a support (2) or on a support portion (2') of a continuous support using a packaging assembly (11) configured for tightly fixing a film portion (22) of a plastic film to said support or support portion; a conveyor (3) extends through or in correspondence of the packaging assembly (11) and is configured to move the supports (2) or the support portions (2') inside the packaging assembly (11); a vacuum arrangement (26) is controlled to extract - through the conveyor (3) and through holes in the support or support portion - gas present in the packaging assembly (11) between the film portion (22) and the underlying support or support portion for then forming a vacuum skin packaged product (P).
B65B 7/16 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons
B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
B65B 11/52 - Enclosing articles, or quantities of material, by disposing contents between two sheets, e.g. pocketed sheets, and securing their opposed free margins one sheet being rendered plastic, e.g. by heating, and forced by fluid pressure, e.g. vacuum, into engagement with the other sheet and contents, e.g. skin-packaging
B65B 31/02 - Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
B65B 43/52 - Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up stateFeeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging positionLocating containers or receptacles at the filling positionSupporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation using roller-ways or endless conveyors
B65B 43/54 - Means for supporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation
B65B 57/04 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices responsive to absence, presence, abnormal feed, or misplacement of binding or wrapping material, containers, or packages and operating to control, or to stop, the feed of such material, containers, or packages
B65B 61/28 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for discharging completed packages from machines
B65B 43/44 - Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up stateFeeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging positionLocating containers or receptacles at the filling positionSupporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation from supply magazines
B65G 47/28 - Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors arranging the articles, e.g. varying spacing between individual articles during transit by a single conveyor
B65G 47/29 - Devices influencing the relative position or the attitude of articles during transit by conveyors arranging the articles, e.g. varying spacing between individual articles during transit by a single conveyor by temporarily stopping movement
B65B 35/12 - Feeding, e.g. conveying, single articles by gravity
B65B 61/00 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages
B65B 61/02 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for perforating, scoring, or applying code or date marks on material prior to packaging
B65B 61/06 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for severing webs, or for separating joined packages by cutting
43.
FLEXIBLE PACKAGING COMPOSITE FOR THERMALLY PROCESSED, SHELF STABLE, HIGH ACID FOODS
A multilayer film is provided having barrier protection for high acid foods. The film generally comprises an inorganic core layer comprising a substrate layer upon which an inorganic barrier layer is disposed and at least one outer barrier layer. The outer barrier layer has a core layer that may consist of a barrier layer surrounded by two outer sealant layers. The composite maintains excellent barrier properties at higher temperatures and humidities in order to maintain shelf stable package after it is aseptically or hot filled. The barrier properties of the composite is not significantly affected upon flexing of the film.
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
The present invention refers to a versatile gas-barrier multilayer heat-shrinkable thermoplastic film that, by minimal variations in its manufacturing process, becomes suitable for the manufacture of packages, called "Flowpack", on horizontal form-fill-seal (HFFS) machines, of tray-lidded packages or of shrinkable packaging bags. This film comprises a first outer sealant layer, a second outer polyester layer, an inner barrier layer, no polyamide or polyester inner layer(s), no polyolefin layers positioned between the barrier layer and the sealant layer and at least a polyolefin bulk layer of specific relative thickness placed between the inner barrier layer and the outer polyester layer.
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
A zeolite formulation has been identified that is to be included in an arrangement of barrier layers allowing for the entrapment of volatile organoleptic compound (VOCs), in particular, odor causing VOCs, between the barrier layers in order to contain the release of these compounds. The entrapment technique allows for extended time to adsorb, absorb or react such VOCs before they can be absorbed by the product surrounded by the packaging. A zeolite formulation of an odor scavenger layer not having any VOC barrier layers within the film is also disclosed having the capability to contain the release of hydrogen sulfide over a period of at least 20 days.
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 27/18 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives
B65D 65/40 - Applications of laminates for particular packaging purposes
B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
A packaged product has a product surrounded by a vacuum skin package. The vacuum skin package has a support member and an implosion-resistant thermoplastic top web. The top web conforms with both the upper surface of the product, and an uncovered portion of the upper surface of the support member. The thermoplastic top web comprises an ethylene/α-olefin copolymer in an amount of from 55 wt % to 85 wt %, based on total weight of top web, and/or a blend of ethylene/α-olefin copolymer and cyclic olefin copolymer. Also disclosed is a vacuum skin package containing the implosion-resistant top web.
B65D 75/30 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding
The present invention relates to a thermoplastic film, suitable for use as a top film in vacuum skin packaging, which comprises at least an outer sealant layer a), comprising at least a sealable polymer and a second layer a') adhered thereto, wherein the outer sealant layer a) or the outer sealant layer a) together with the second layer a') adhered thereto, comprise greater than 0.10% by weight of a slip agent. Advantageously, the film and the vacuum skin packaging using the film, require lower temperatures for an effective sealing of the top to the bottom and thus prevent the deformation of the bottom support.
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B65D 65/40 - Applications of laminates for particular packaging purposes
A heat-shrinkable packaging article comprises a heat-shrinkable film tubing having an inside heat seal layer sealed to itself, with the heat seal layer having a thickness of at least 0.1 mil and made from a polymeric composition with a density < 0.92 g/cc, the seal layer comprising ≥2000 ppm antiblock particulates of average particle size ≥3μ, fast-blooming release agent, slow- blooming release agent, and an outside layer. The packaging article can be dustless, and it passes a Standard Openability Test. Also disclosed is a dustless packaging article having a low peak or instantaneous coefficient of friction, an assembly comprising an imbricated set of packaging articles adhered to tapes, and a rotary chamber packaging process using the packaging articles. The packaging article can be dustless.
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 27/18 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives
B65D 33/00 - Details of, or accessories for, sacks or bags
B65D 71/00 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material
B65D 75/00 - Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
Goods & Services
Articles for food packaging; plastic bags, pouches, casings and films for food products; Plastic bags, pouches and casings for food products including fresh red meat, pork, lamb, poultry and cheese for use by the food service industry; plastic film for wrapping; plastic film for packaging.
50.
MULTILAYER FILM FOR VACUUM SKIN PACKAGING, METHOD OF PACKAGING AND PACKAGES OBTAINED THEREWITH
The present invention relates to packaging films, more specifically to cross-linked packaging films useful in vacuum skin packaging applications characterized by versatile sealing properties, especially by unexpected versatile sealability on polyester and on different substrates, to a method of packaging by using said films and to packages obtained therewith. Said packages show high drip retention, easy openability and good performance in microwave applications.
B65B 11/52 - Enclosing articles, or quantities of material, by disposing contents between two sheets, e.g. pocketed sheets, and securing their opposed free margins one sheet being rendered plastic, e.g. by heating, and forced by fluid pressure, e.g. vacuum, into engagement with the other sheet and contents, e.g. skin-packaging
B65D 75/30 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding
B32B 7/06 - Interconnection of layers permitting easy separation
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
The present invention relates to cross-linked vacuum skin packaging (VSP) films used as top webs for VSP packages endowed with easy opening features and to VSP packages obtained therefrom. The films of the invention comprise at least one layer of a frangible blend of incompatible polymers. The easy-to-open VSP packages obtained therefrom may advantageously include very simple and cheap supports.
B32B 7/06 - Interconnection of layers permitting easy separation
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 15/08 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
B32B 15/20 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising aluminium or copper
B32B 27/10 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of paper or cardboard
The present invention refers to a tray for containing a product (P), said tray (1) comprising: a base (2), a lateral wall (3) emerging from the base (2) to define a containing seat adapted to receive the product (P). The lateral wall (3) comprises at least one movable portion (7) configurable between a first stable position, wherein the movable portion (7) is placed in continuity with respect to the lateral wall (3), and a second stable position, wherein the movable portion (7) protrudes from the lateral wall (3) and defines an access (8) passing through the lateral wall (3) itself. Moreover, the present invention refers to a process and an associated apparatus of making said tray (1). Further, the present invention refers to a vacuum package using the above described tray and to a plastic film sealingly applied on the tray and closing the access (8), and also to a process and a packaging apparatus for making said package.
B65D 75/30 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding
B65B 31/04 - Evacuating, pressurising or gasifying filled containers or wrappers by means of nozzles through which air or other gas, e.g. an inert gas, is withdrawn or supplied
B65D 81/20 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure, or in a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
53.
APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR VACUUM SKIN PACKAGING OF A PRODUCT AND A VACUUM SKIN PACKAGE
It is disclosed a process and apparatus for vacuum skin packaging of product (P) arranged on a support (7) comprising providing a film portion (33) above said support (7) with the product (P) being arranged between the support and the film portion; air tightly fixing the film portion (33) to the support (7); removing at least a portion of air from a volume underneath said film portion (33) through said at one nozzle (80) inserted in an interspace between the film portion and the support. It is also disclosed a packaged product obtainable with the mentioned process and apparatus.
B65B 11/52 - Enclosing articles, or quantities of material, by disposing contents between two sheets, e.g. pocketed sheets, and securing their opposed free margins one sheet being rendered plastic, e.g. by heating, and forced by fluid pressure, e.g. vacuum, into engagement with the other sheet and contents, e.g. skin-packaging
B65B 31/04 - Evacuating, pressurising or gasifying filled containers or wrappers by means of nozzles through which air or other gas, e.g. an inert gas, is withdrawn or supplied
B65B 31/06 - Evacuating, pressurising or gasifying filled containers or wrappers by means of nozzles through which air or other gas, e.g. an inert gas, is withdrawn or supplied the nozzle being arranged for insertion into, and withdrawal from, the mouth of a filled container and operating in conjunction with means for sealing the container mouth
B65B 43/52 - Feeding or positioning bags, boxes, or cartons in the distended, opened, or set-up stateFeeding preformed rigid containers, e.g. tins, capsules, glass tubes, glasses, to the packaging positionLocating containers or receptacles at the filling positionSupporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation using roller-ways or endless conveyors
B65B 41/06 - Feeding sheets or wrapper blanks by grippers by suction-operated grippers
B65B 51/14 - Applying or generating heat or pressure or combinations thereof by reciprocating or oscillating members
B65B 31/02 - Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
54.
HEATING HEAD FOR PACKAGING ASSEMBLY, PACKAGING APPARATUS AND PROCESS, MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR MAKING A HEATING HEAD
Packaging apparatus (1) comprises a packaging assembly (8) which has a supply unit (300) configured to supply electric energy to a conductive element of a heating head by causing an electric current flow through this conductive element; the conductive element defining a heating surface configured to heat seal one or more parts of said film. The electric conductive element comprising: a supporting substrate (206), at least a conductive structure engaged on the supporting substrate (206), at least one protective layer (208) covering the conductive structure as this latter is engaged between the supporting substrate (206) and the protective layer (208). The conductive element comprising at least one first and one second contacting tabs each integral with said conductive structure; each of said contacting tabs protruding transversally from a prevalent development surface of the conductive structure towards the supporting substrate (206) for defining a terminal contacting end. The heating head (700) comprising a first and second electric terminals respectively engaged with said first and second contacting tabs; each of said electric terminal is configured for stably constraining opposite faces of the respective contacting tab which define the thickness of said tab.
B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
B65B 51/10 - Applying or generating heat or pressure or combinations thereof
The present invention includes a dispensing system for dispensing a packaged product, e.g. a condiment, including a pouch (60) having the product therein cooperates with a dispensing gun (30) to dispense a dose of product. In various aspects the invention includes a packaging system that includes a container (40) and a flexible package (50) with a frangible seal (70), and a flexible pouch (60); a dispensing assembly (100) for dispensing a product from the package; a dispensing gun system; a method of making a package; and a method of dispensing a product. The packaging system includes a container such as a rigid sleeve, and a flexible pouch positioned within the container interior, and also includes a valve that enables the product to exit the pouch interior and be dispensed. An optional diffuser coordinates with the valve to dispense product from one or more product outlets.
B05C 17/005 - Hand tools or apparatus using hand-held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces for discharging material through an outlet orifice by pressure
B05C 17/01 - Hand tools or apparatus using hand-held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces for discharging material through an outlet orifice by pressure with mechanically or electrically actuated piston or the like
B65B 51/02 - Applying adhesives or sealing liquids
B65B 51/30 - Devices, e.g. jaws, for applying pressure and heat successively, e.g. for subdividing filled tubes
B65D 75/52 - Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers Details
B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
B65B 51/10 - Applying or generating heat or pressure or combinations thereof
B65B 9/20 - Enclosing successive articles or quantities of material, in preformed tubular webs, or in webs formed into tubes around filling nozzles, e.g. extruded tubular webs the webs being formed into tubes in situ around the filling nozzles
The present invention relates to anti-odour packaging films and to packages made therefrom. In particular, the present invention relates to anti-odour multilayer gas barrier films including specific anti-odour compounds in at least in one inner layer. These anti-odour films are particularly suitable for food packaging, especially poultry packaging.
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
The presently disclosed subject matter is directed generally to multilayer films suitable for use in forming pouches, such as (but not limited to) bioprocessing pouches. When used in the formation of solution pouches, the disclosed films help prevent or reduce the number of seal failures, such as during transportation or use. The disclosed films comprise first and second vibration dampening layers and first and second barrier layers.
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
A device (1) for evacuating gas from a package (50) in a packaging apparatus, the package (50) having an open end (55), the open end (55) having a terminal portion (54), a non-terminal portion (52), and an intermediate portion (53) located between the terminal portion (54) and the non-terminal portion (52) of the open end (55), the device (1) comprising a vacuum chamber (10) having an elongated opening (14) extending along a longitudinal axis of the vacuum chamber (10), an evacuation means configured for providing the vacuum chamber (10) with an internal vacuum pressure that is lower than an ambient pressure outside the vacuum chamber (10), means for moving (30) a package (50) relative to the vacuum chamber (10), and a control unit (60) programmed for controlling the means for moving (30) to relatively move a package (50) to be evacuated with respect to the vacuum chamber (10), the package (50) and the means for moving (30) each being arranged with respect to the vacuum chamber (10) so that a main movement direction (40) of packages (50) placed on the means for moving (30) and the longitudinal axis of the vacuum chamber (10) are substantially parallel to one another, the package (50) to be evacuated being positioned so that, during the relative movement of the package (50) with respect to the vacuum chamber (10), a terminal portion (54) of the open end (55) of the package (50) relatively moves within the vacuum chamber (10) and a non-terminal portion (52) of the open end (55) relatively moves outside the vacuum chamber (10), an intermediate portion (53) of the open end (55) passing through and relatively moving along the opening (14), and activating the evacuation means to provide the vacuum chamber (10) with the internal vacuum pressure. A packaging process using the gas evacuation device and a packaging apparatus including the device are also disclosed.
B65B 31/04 - Evacuating, pressurising or gasifying filled containers or wrappers by means of nozzles through which air or other gas, e.g. an inert gas, is withdrawn or supplied
B65B 51/14 - Applying or generating heat or pressure or combinations thereof by reciprocating or oscillating members
B65B 51/16 - Applying or generating heat or pressure or combinations thereof by rotary members
61.
ELECTRONIC DISPENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME
Embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for dispensing and tracking products, such as condiments. The product dispenser includes an electronic actuator. A pouch filled with a product to be dispensed is disposed within the interior of the dispenser. The electronic actuator may comprise sensor and control circuitry including at least one sensor capable of reading an identifier tag associated with the pouch. The sensor and control circuitry may be configured to sense actuations of a user-operated actuator element and, based in part on the identifier tag, the sensor and control circuitry activates the motor to increase pressure on the pouch and to dispense the product from the dispenser. Data associated with a volume of product dispensed from the pouches can be used to track product use for inventory control.
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
B65D 83/00 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
A47G 19/18 - Containers for delivering jam, mustard, or the like
62.
DISPENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME
A dispenser (5) for dispensing a packaged product, and methods of making and using the dispenser which includes a container, a flexible pouch comprising a frangible seal, an outer cylinder (10), an inner cylinder 15), a pusher disc (20), a cover (30) at one end of the cylinders and an actuator (25) at the opposite end. The outer cylinder includes a helical groove (50) and the inner cylinder includes slots extending along its length. The pusher disc fits into the inner cylinder and include protrusions extending through respective slots and into the helical groove. The actuator is able to rotate the inner cylinder, which in turn rotates the pusher disc, thereby moving the protrusions through the helical groove to translate the pusher disc axially through the cylinders.
An apparatus (10) for vacuumizing and sealing a package (322) includes a plurality of platens (12) and vacuum chambers (14), each chamber (14) adapted to mate with a dedicated one of the platens (12); a conveying system (16) for conveying the platens (12) and chambers (14) along a generally angular path having a single axis of rotation (18); an automated loading assembly (20) having a linear component (22c) and configured to load a package (322) onto each of the platens (12); an automated unloading assembly (26) having a linear portion and configured to unload a vacuumized, sealed package (322) from each loaded platen (12) onto an outfeed conveyor (30); and a vacuumizing/sealing system configured to cause relative movement of each chamber (14) /platen (12) pair, along a portion of the angular path, to form therebetween an air-tight enclosure accommodating the package (322) and effect vacuumization and sealing of the package (322).
B65B 7/02 - Closing containers or receptacles deformed by, or taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. bags, sacks
B65B 31/02 - Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
B65B 51/14 - Applying or generating heat or pressure or combinations thereof by reciprocating or oscillating members
B65B 59/02 - Arrangements to enable adjustments to be made while the machine is running
B65B 61/28 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for discharging completed packages from machines
F16K 51/02 - Other details not peculiar to particular types of valves or cut-off apparatus specially adapted for high-vacuum installations
F16K 3/02 - Gate valves or sliding valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closing members having a sliding movement along the seat for opening and closing with flat sealing facesPackings therefor
F16K 3/18 - Gate valves or sliding valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closing members having a sliding movement along the seat for opening and closing with flat sealing facesPackings therefor with special arrangements for separating the sealing faces or for pressing them together by movement of the closure members
64.
PROCESS AND MACHINE FOR MAKING CLIPLESS CHUB PACKAGE CONTANING VISCOUS PRODUCT
A cyclic packaging process, such as VFFS or HFFS, packages a product with a viscosity of ≥100,000 centipoise without leaving substantial air pockets in the package, by utilizing a means (38) for restricting upstream flow of viscous product in the strand of tubing (24). The result is that packages of uniform weight of the viscous product can be made without substantial air pockets therein, and without having to use metal clips. An apparatus (10) for carrying out the process is disclosed.
B65B 3/10 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles by application of pressure to material
B65B 51/14 - Applying or generating heat or pressure or combinations thereof by reciprocating or oscillating members
B65B 51/30 - Devices, e.g. jaws, for applying pressure and heat successively, e.g. for subdividing filled tubes
B65B 61/06 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for severing webs, or for separating joined packages by cutting
B65B 25/06 - Packaging slices or specially-shaped pieces of meat, cheese, or other plastic or tacky products
B65B 9/12 - Subdividing filled tubes to form two or more packages by sealing or securing involving displacement of contents
B65B 9/213 - Enclosing successive articles or quantities of material, in preformed tubular webs, or in webs formed into tubes around filling nozzles, e.g. extruded tubular webs the webs being formed into tubes in situ around the filling nozzles the web having intermittent motion
It is described an apparatus (1) for packaging a product (P) comprising: a forming station (2) configured for receiving a base film (3) and for forming with it a precursor body (4) having a plurality of tray-shaped elements (5) adjacent to each other, and a packaging station (8) configured for receiving said precursor body (4) and a closing film (9), the packaging station (8) being configured for attaching the closing film (9) to the precursor body (4) at least at an upper opening (5a) of a predetermined number of said tray-shaped elements (5) for forming packages (C) flanked to each other. A movement device (13) is configured for moving at least one of said forming (2) and packaging stations (8), for conferring to the precursor body (4) a step-by-step discontinuous movement along a predetermined advancement path (T). It is also described a packaging process using the apparatus (1).
B65B 9/04 - Enclosing successive articles, or quantities of material, between opposed webs one or both webs being formed with pockets for the reception of the articles, or of the quantities of material
B65B 31/02 - Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a dual port assembly for a container, such as an IV bag, wherein each port can function as an access port or an administration port. The port assembly includes a housing, a gasket, and a cover that cooperate to enable dispensing of a product housed within a container.
A process and apparatus (1) for packaging a product (P) arranged on a tray (4) is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a packaging assembly (8) configured for tightly fixing one or more film sheets to one or more trays. The packaging assembly includes a lower tool (22) defining a prefixed number of seats (23) for receiving the trays and an upper tool (21) facing the lower tool and cooperating with the upper tool to define a packaging chamber (24). The packaging assembly (8) is configured to operate at least in a first operating condition, where said packaging chamber (24) is open, and in a second operating condition, where said packaging chamber (24) is hermetically closed. First injection apertures (90) are positioned in corner regions of the seat and are configured to inject streams of gas in a direction substantially parallel to and above the flange (4c) of a tray (4) positioned in said seat. The process includes the step of activating injection of a plurality of streams of gas through said first apertures (90) in order to form a controlled atmosphere inside the tray before closing the tray with the film.
B65B 31/02 - Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
B65B 7/16 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons
B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
B65B 3/02 - Machines characterised by the incorporation of means for making the containers or receptacles
B65B 5/02 - Machines characterised by incorporation of means for making the containers or receptacles
The invention discloses oxygen scavenging films having at least one oxygen scavenging layer comprising a blend of ethylene/methyl acrylate/cyclohexene methyl acrylate copolymer (EMCM) as oxygen scavenger resin and a catalyst in a carrier resin, and an outer substrate layer having a thickness greater than 5% with respect to the total thickness of the film. The invention also relates to a process for the manufacturing of such films, to the use of said films in food packaging and to the packages obtained therefrom.
B32B 7/00 - Layered products characterised by the relation between layers Layered products characterised by the relative orientation of features between layers, or by the relative values of a measurable parameter between layers, i.e. products comprising layers having different physical, chemical or physicochemical properties Layered products characterised by the interconnection of layers
B32B 7/02 - Physical, chemical or physicochemical properties
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 27/06 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 27/18 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives
B32B 27/28 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising copolymers of synthetic resins not wholly covered by any one of the following subgroups
A package with a flexible spout includes a pouch including a first and second panel, a first and second end, a first and second side edge, a pouch interior, a first and second transverse seal, a skirt extending from the first transverse seal to the first end of the pouch, a longitudinal seal extending from the first transverse seal to the second transverse seal, and a flexible spout disposed within the skirt, and attached to the first transverse seal, the flexible spout comprising an interior channel in communication with the pouch interior; and a product disposed in the pouch. A method of making a package with a flexible spout in a vertical form/fill/seal process, and a method of making a plurality of flexible spouts, are also disclosed.
An easy-open/reclosable vacuum skin package includes a bottom web, a product, and a top web; the bottom web includes a laminate having a shaped die-cut, and a label overlying the die-cut, and adhered to the laminate, such that when the label is peeled back, a portion of the laminate is peeled back, opening the package, and the package can be reclosed by returning the label to its original position on the laminate. A method of making an easy-open/reclosable vacuum skin package includes providing a bottom web; disposing a product on the bottom web; providing a thermoformable top web; and advancing the product through a VSP process to make a package in which the top web is in contact with and conformed to the product; the bottom web including a laminate having a die-cut, and a label overlying the die-cut, and adhered to the laminate.
B32B 7/06 - Interconnection of layers permitting easy separation
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 3/26 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
B65D 17/00 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions
B65D 77/20 - Container closures formed after filling by applying separate lids or covers
B65D 81/20 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure, or in a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
B65B 11/52 - Enclosing articles, or quantities of material, by disposing contents between two sheets, e.g. pocketed sheets, and securing their opposed free margins one sheet being rendered plastic, e.g. by heating, and forced by fluid pressure, e.g. vacuum, into engagement with the other sheet and contents, e.g. skin-packaging
The presently disclosed subject matter is directed a method of cleaning a container said method comprising: a. providing a container; b. cleaning the container with an acidic detergent composition at 30-60°C for 1-15 minutes, wherein the detergent composition having, based on the total weight of the composition about 1-60 weight percent of an acid, about 1-60 weight percent of a solvent, and and about 1-10 weight percent of a nonionic surfactant; c. rinsing the container with water; d. cleaning the container with caustic solution at 30-60°C for 0.5-15 minutes; and e. rinsing the container with potable water. The method is used to clean and/or disinfect a wide variety of products (such as bottles) in the food, dairy, beverage, brewery, and soft drink industries.
The present invention relates to multilayer coextruded heat shrinkable barrier foamed films and to flexible shrinkable sealable barrier lightweight containers made therefrom, such as bags, pouches and the like, which preserve the temperature of refrigerated or frozen meat or fish or drugs or thermolabile products.In alternative, the present packages may be used to preserve the temperature of warm products.
B32B 5/32 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous both layers being foamed or specifically porous
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 27/06 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
A package (10) includes a chamber portion (12), a hollow frame (14) adjacent to the chamber portion, and a frangible chamber closure zone (22) between the chamber portion and the frame. A method of releasing at least one agent into a chamber portion (12) of a package includes rupturing a frangible closure (22) between the chamber portion (12) and a hollow frame (14) to release the at least one agent contained in the hollow frame into the chamber portion. A process of packaging includes providing a base web; placing a product (16) on the base web (40); positioning over the product a lid web (38); fixing the lid web to the base web to form a chamber portion (12) enclosing the product; fixing the lid web (38) to the base web (40) to form a hollow frame (14) adjacent to the chamber portion (12); and including an agent in the frame (14).
B65D 81/20 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure, or in a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
B65D 81/32 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents for packaging two or more different materials which must be maintained separate prior to use in admixture
B65B 29/10 - Packaging two or more different substances isolated from one another in the package but capable of being mixed without opening the package, e.g. forming packages containing a resin and hardener isolated by a frangible partition
B65B 31/02 - Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
A packaging apparatus (1) comprising a control unit (50), a loading station configured to position a tubular film (21) around a product (20) to be packaged, a sealing station (3) coupled to the control unit (50), the control unit being configured to control the sealing station (3) to create one or more seals on the tubular film (21), an evacuation assembly (6) coupled to the control unit (50), the evacuation assembly (6) including a first member (60a) and a second member (60b) arranged opposite the first member (60a), the first member (60a) including a deformable portion (68), the first and second members (60a, b) being relatively movable between: a first configuration, in which the first (60a) and second (60b) members are spaced apart from one another, a second configuration, in which the deformable portion (68) contacts at least part of the second member (60b) and/or part of the tubular film (21) which in use is resting against the second member (60b), and a third configuration in which the deformable portion (68) is compressed in a compression direction towards the second member (60b); and a means (30) for moving the product (20) relative to and from the evacuation assembly (6). A packaging process is also disclosed.
B65B 25/00 - Packaging other articles presenting special problems
B65B 25/06 - Packaging slices or specially-shaped pieces of meat, cheese, or other plastic or tacky products
B65B 31/02 - Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
B65B 31/04 - Evacuating, pressurising or gasifying filled containers or wrappers by means of nozzles through which air or other gas, e.g. an inert gas, is withdrawn or supplied
B65B 51/30 - Devices, e.g. jaws, for applying pressure and heat successively, e.g. for subdividing filled tubes
B65B 53/02 - Shrinking wrappers, containers, container covers or container cover securing members during or after packaging by heat
B65B 9/06 - Enclosing successive articles, or quantities of material, in a longitudinally-folded web, or in a web folded into a tube about the articles or quantities of material placed upon it
76.
DISPENSING SYSTEM, PACKAGING SYSTEM, PACKAGE, DISPENSING ASSEMBLY, DISPENSING GUN SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF DISPENSING A PRODUCT
The invention includes a dispensing system for dispensing a packaged product, e.g. a condiment, onto one or more areas. A package including a pouch having the product therein cooperates with a dispensing gun to dispense a dose of product. The invention includes a packaging system that includes a container such as a rigid sleeve, and a flexible package with an aperture, and an internal fitment disposed in the aperture, the internal fitment comprising a pierceable or frangible membrane, the package including a flexible pouch; a dispensing assembly for dispensing a product from the package, including a valve and optionally a piercing component configured to pierce the membrane; and a method of dispensing a product.
B05C 17/005 - Hand tools or apparatus using hand-held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces for discharging material through an outlet orifice by pressure
B05C 17/01 - Hand tools or apparatus using hand-held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces for discharging material through an outlet orifice by pressure with mechanically or electrically actuated piston or the like
77.
PACKAGING FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, PROCESS OF MAKING SAID PACKAGING AND APPARATUS FOR PACKAGING BARRELS
Package (1) for beverages having an alcoholic contents (B) comprising: a wood barrel (2) configured for containing a predetermined quantity of an alcoholic beverage (B), at least one jacket (4) made of a plastic material film engaged outside the barrel (2) for covering at least a preponderant part of a lateral wall (2c) of the barrel itself, the jacket (4) comprises an elastically deformable tubular element (5) fitted at least partially around the lateral wall (2c) and exhibiting at least one elastically deformed portion intimately adhering to the barrel (2) lateral wall (2c); further an apparatus and process for making the package (1) by applying on the barrel (2) the jacket (4) having the shape of a first and second shells (7, 10) opposite to each other, are described.
C12H 1/22 - Ageing or ripening by storing, e.g. lagering of beer
B65B 35/00 - Supplying, feeding, arranging or orientating articles to be packaged
B65D 8/00 - Containers having a curved cross-section formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of metal, plastics, wood or substitutes therefor
B65D 81/38 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation
An expandable film includes a core layer and first and second non-expandable outer layers. The core layer includes expandable microspheres dispersed in a matrix having at least 40% of one or more matrix polymers selected from (i) ethylene/unsaturated ester copolymer having an unsaturated ester comonomer content of from 20% to 60%, (ii) ethylene/alpha-olefm copolymer having a density of less than 0.915 g/cc, and (iii) combinations thereof. The melting point of the one or more matrix polymers is at least 15°C below the activation temperature of the expandable microspheres. The first and second non- expandable outer layers each independently include one or more thermoplastic polymers having a melting point at least 15°C below the activation temperature of the expandable microspheres.
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 27/06 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 3/26 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
The invention discloses bi-axially oriented coated polyester films having high tear initiation resistance and comprising a polyester base film and a heat sealable coating, said heat sealable coating comprising one or more amorphous copolyester(s) comprising units of terephthalic acid, naphthalene dicarboxylic acid and at least one diol. The films are heat-sealable and peelable to polyester and aluminium containers. The invention also relates to a process for the manufacturing of such films, to the use of said films in food packaging and to the packages obtained therefrom.
B05D 7/04 - Processes, other than flocking, specially adapted for applying liquids or other fluent materials to particular surfaces or for applying particular liquids or other fluent materials to macromolecular substances, e.g. rubber to surfaces of films or sheets
B65D 81/34 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents for packaging foodstuffs intended to be cooked or heated within the package
C09D 167/00 - Coating compositions based on polyesters obtained by reactions forming a carboxylic ester link in the main chainCoating compositions based on derivatives of such polymers
80.
PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR GAS EXTRACTION IN PACKAGING
A packaging process comprising the steps of providing a semi-sealed package (23) containing a product (20) to be packaged, providing a vacuum chamber (353), adjusting a spacing between a first (351) and a second (352) member of the vacuum chamber (353) to open the vacuum chamber(353), relatively positioning the semi-sealed package (23) and the vacuum chamber (353) such that a terminal portion (236) of an end of the package (23) is positioned within the vacuum chamber (353) and a non-terminal portion (232) of the end is positioned outside the vacuum chamber (353), an intermediate portion (234) of the end passing through the opening (354), adjusting the spacing to bring the first (351) and second (352) members, except for the opening(354), substantially sealingly in contact with one another, the intermediate portion (234) being received in the opening (354), creating, within the vacuum chamber (353), an internal vacuum pressure such as to determine a gas flow through the opening (354) causing opposing layers of the film (21) at the second end to maintain a substantially spaced-apart configuration, and to aspirate both gas from inside the semi-sealed package (23) and gas from an ambient atmosphere through the opening (354). A gas extraction device and a packaging apparatus (1) including the device are also disclosed.
B65B 31/02 - Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
The presently disclosed subject matter provides a system and method for sterilizing a wide variety of products. Specifically, in some embodiments, the presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a package that is capable of self-sterilizing by initiating sterilizing conditions inside the package interior without the necessity of being treated with an externally-supplied sterilizing medium. Particularly, the disclosed package includes at least one dual-layer lid that comprises inner and outer layers and an interstitial space that houses a sterilizing gas-producing component.
B65D 81/20 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure, or in a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
B65D 51/24 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
B65D 51/28 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials
B65B 55/18 - Sterilising contents prior to, or during, packaging by liquids or gases
A process for packaging a product (P) arranged on a support (4) comprising unrolling a film (18), moving the film (18) to a packaging assembly (8) defining at its inside a packaging chamber (24), progressively moving a number of supports (4) inside the packaging chamber (24) of the packaging assembly (8), closing the packaging chamber (24) with the film sheets held above the respective support (4), optionally causing one or both of: a gas withdrawal from the hermetically closed packaging chamber (24) and gas injection of a gas mixture of controlled composition, heat sealing the film (18) to said support (4), wherein the heat sealing uses one or more heaters having heating surfaces which are heated for discrete and short time periods only. An apparatus (1) for performing the above process is also disclosed.
B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
B65B 51/10 - Applying or generating heat or pressure or combinations thereof
A process for packaging a product (P) arranged on a support (4) comprising unrolling a film (18), moving the film (18) to a packaging assembly (8) defining at its inside a packaging chamber (24), progressively moving a number of supports (4) inside the packaging chamber (24) of the packaging assembly (8), closing the packaging chamber (24) with the film sheets held above the respective support (4), optionally causing one or both of: a gas withdrawal from the hermetically closed packaging chamber (24) and gas injection of a gas mixture of controlled composition, heat sealing the film (18) to said support (4), wherein the heat sealing uses one or more heaters having heating surfaces which are heated for discrete and short time periods only. An apparatus (1) for performing the above process is also disclosed.
B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
B65B 51/10 - Applying or generating heat or pressure or combinations thereof
The presently disclosed subject matter provides a system and method for dispensing a product onto one or more areas simultaneously. Particularly, the disclosed system cooperates with a dispensing device (such as a dispensing gun) to dispense a metered dose of product. The disclosed system comprises an outer container and a pouch positioned within the container interior. The pouch comprises a rigid or semi-rigid film fitment that enables dispensing of the packaged product.
B65D 83/00 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
B05C 17/01 - Hand tools or apparatus using hand-held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces for discharging material through an outlet orifice by pressure with mechanically or electrically actuated piston or the like
85.
DISPENSING SYSTEM, PACKAGING SYSTEM, PACKAGE, CLOSURE SYSTEM, DISPENSING GUN SYSTEM, METHOD OF MAKING A PACKAGE, AND METHOD OF DISPENSING A PRODUCT
The present invention includes a dispensing system for dispensing a packaged product, e.g. a condiment, including a pouch (60) having the product therein cooperates with a dispensing gun (30) to dispense a dose of product. In various aspects the invention includes a packaging system that includes a container (40) and a flexible package (50) with a frangible seal (70), and a flexible pouch (60); a dispensing assembly (100) for dispensing a product from the package; a dispensing gun system; a method of making a package; and a method of dispensing a product. The packaging system includes a container such as a rigid sleeve, and a flexible pouch positioned within the container interior, and also includes a valve that enables the product to exit the pouch interior and be dispensed. An optional diffuser coordinates with the valve to dispense product from one or more product outlets.
B05C 17/01 - Hand tools or apparatus using hand-held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces for discharging material through an outlet orifice by pressure with mechanically or electrically actuated piston or the like
B65B 61/00 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages
B65D 33/00 - Details of, or accessories for, sacks or bags
B65D 47/10 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having frangible closures
B65D 75/00 - Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers
B65D 83/00 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
86.
DISPENSING SYSTEM, PACKAGING SYSTEM, PACKAGE, CLOSURE SYSTEM, DISPENSING GUN SYSTEM, METHOD OF MAKING A PACKAGE, AND METHOD OF DISPENSING A PRODUCT
The present invention includes a dispensing system for dispensing a packaged product, e.g. a condiment, including a pouch (60) having the product therein cooperates with a dispensing gun (30) to dispense a dose of product. In various aspects the invention includes a packaging system that includes a container (40) and a flexible package (50) with a frangible seal (70), and a flexible pouch (60); a dispensing assembly (100) for dispensing a product from the package; a dispensing gun system; a method of making a package; and a method of dispensing a product. The packaging system includes a container such as a rigid sleeve, and a flexible pouch positioned within the container interior, and also includes a valve that enables the product to exit the pouch interior and be dispensed. An optional diffuser coordinates with the valve to dispense product from one or more product outlets.
B31B 1/00 - Box, carton, envelope or bag making machinery characterised by performing specific operations
B65B 61/00 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages
B65D 75/00 - Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers
B65D 33/00 - Details of, or accessories for, sacks or bags
B65D 83/00 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
B65D 47/10 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having frangible closures
B05C 17/005 - Hand tools or apparatus using hand-held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces for discharging material through an outlet orifice by pressure
B05C 17/01 - Hand tools or apparatus using hand-held tools, for applying liquids or other fluent materials to, for spreading applied liquids or other fluent materials on, or for partially removing applied liquids or other fluent materials from, surfaces for discharging material through an outlet orifice by pressure with mechanically or electrically actuated piston or the like
A package for a product comprising inner and outer seals defining a control chamber in fluid communication with an indicator portion, wherein the indicator portion has at least a first configuration and a second configuration different from the first configuration and is configured to change from the first configuration to the second configuration if (a) the inner seal fails to seal the inner volume of the package from the control chamber, and/or (b) the outer seal fails to hermetically seal the control chamber from the ambient atmosphere. A process for manufacturing of the package is also provided.
An easy-open/reclosable gusseted package (5) includes a reclosure mechanism including a first and second interlocking strip (10, 13); a die cut (21) in a first panel and in a first and optionally a second gusset. The die cut (21) defines a die cut segment (56) spaced from the first and second ends of the package that can be displaced to open the package and access a contained product between the interlocking strips (10, 13), the interlocking surfaces being at least partially exposed. The package (5) can be reclosed, after removing the die cut segment (56), by engaging the interlocking surface of a second portion of the first interlocking strip with itself in the first gusset (19), and optionally a third portion of the first interlocking strip with itself in the second gusset (20), folding the package, and engaging the interlocking surface of the second interlocking strip with the interlocking surface of the first portion of the first interlocking strip.
Modified atmosphere dual ovenable polyester based packages for perishable food products, particularly fish, advantageous for the prolonged shelf life and direct cooking in mw or conventional oven, packaging processes for their manufacture and cooking methods are disclosed.
B65D 81/20 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure, or in a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
The present invention relates to a polymer blend and to multilayer heat shrinkable films containing at least a layer made of said polymer blend, to flexible containers made of said film, such as bags, pouches and the like, useful for packaging articles, in particular food items. The invention also relates to a process for the manufacturing of such multilayer heat shrinkable films.
B65D 75/00 - Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
Packaging machinery; food packaging equipment; parts, accessories and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Packaging materials; plastic materials for packaging; flexible plastic wrapping materials; plastic wrapping materials; packaging materials made of plastic; packaging materials in the form of films, bags, sacks or pouches; pouches of plastic for wrapping. Packaging containers made of plastic.
92.
PACKAGE ASSEMBLY AND PROCESS FOR PACKAGING PRODUCTS
It is described a food package assembly comprising a first container hosting at least one first food product, a second container hosting at least one second food product, and a connecting device configured for forming a communication channel between the first container and the second container. Use of the packaging assembly is also disclosed together with a process for making the packaging assembly.
B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
B65D 81/32 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents for packaging two or more different materials which must be maintained separate prior to use in admixture
93.
HIGH MOISTURE BARRIER COEXTRUDED BLOWN FILM AND LAMINATE AND PACKAGE MADE THEREFROM
A coextruded multilayer blown film includes a core layer including a blend of ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer and an active oxygen barrier composition including a blend of a thermoplastic resin having carbon-carbon double bonds substantially in its main chain, a transition metal salt, and an oxygen barrier polymer; two intermediate layers each including polyamide; a first outer layer including high density polyethylene; a second outer layer including olefinic polymer; and two tie layers each adhering an intermediate layer to the first and second outer layers respectively; wherein from 20% to 65% by weight of the coextruded multilayer blown film is made up of high density polyethylene. A package includes a food product in a hermetic pouch made from the coextruded film, optionally adhered to a PET film, such as a printed, or trap-printed PET film, to form a laminate, the pouch having a longitudinal seal and transverse heat seals.
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
An process and apparatus for packaging a product arranged on a support is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a packaging assembly (8) configured for tightly fixing one or more film sheets (18) to one or more supports (4). The packaging assembly includes a lower tool (22) comprising at least an inner wall (23)n defining a prefixed number of seats (23b) for receiving the supports (4), and an upper tool (21) facing the lower tool (22) and comprising a film holding plate (36) configured for holding the one or more film sheets, the film holding plate (36) having a respective active surface (37) configured for receiving the one or more film sheets (18), at least the upper and lower tools (21; 22) cooperating to define a packaging chamber (24). The packaging assembly (8) is configured to operate at least in a first operating condition, where said packaging chamber (24) is open to receive the one or more film sheets (18), and in a second operating condition, where said packaging chamber (24) is hermetically closed. The film holding plate (36) has a lateral surface extending substantially perpendicular to a plane defined by the active surface (37), the film holding plate (36) comprising a plurality of ejectors (36c) arranged in the lateral surface, each of the plurality of ejectors (36c) being configured for ejecting a stream of gas (31b) in a direction substantially parallel to said plane and substantially away from a center of the active surface (37). The process includes the step of activating ejection of a plurality of streams of gas around a perimeter of the film holder and over a peripheral portion of cut film sheets in a direction substantially parallel to a plane defined by the cut film sheet and away from a center of the cut film sheet, in order to position and/ or maintain the peripheral portion substantially within the plane of the cut film sheet.
B65B 31/02 - Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
B65B 7/16 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons
95.
PACKAGE FOR A PRODUCT AND APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR PACKAGING A PRODUCT
A packaging assembly, a packaging apparatus, and a process for packaging are disclosed which are configured to obtain a package where a tray (4) hosting the product (P) receives a plastic film sheet (18), comprising heat sealable material; the film sheet (18) is heat bonded to the tray top rim (4c) by at least by a seal (90) circumferentially extending between the peripheral portion (18b) and the top rim (4c) of the tray (4); at least one portion of the film sheet corner flap (93), overlapping the top rim (4c) of the tray (4) is not heat sealed to the same top rim.
B65B 31/02 - Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
B65B 61/18 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on sheets, blanks, webs, binding material, containers or packages for applying or incorporating package-opening or unpacking elements, e.g. tear-strips
B65D 77/20 - Container closures formed after filling by applying separate lids or covers
B65B 7/16 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons
B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
B29C 65/08 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using ultrasonic vibrations
Multilayer barrier heat shrinkable films and flexible containers made therefrom, such as bags, pouches and the like, useful for packaging articles, in particular food items are described. These films are characterized by particular shrinking properties, which provide for tight packages reducing the drip loss from the product packaged therein. Moreover, the bags obtained from such films are endowed with very good optical properties and high abuse resistance.
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
A process for packaging a product (P) arranged in a support (4) comprising unrolling a film (10a), progressively moving a number of supports (4) inside the packaging chamber (24) of a packaging assembly (8), keeping the packaging chamber (24) open for a time sufficient for a number of supports (4) and for the film (10a) or for film sheets (18) to properly position inside said packaging chamber (24), causing the film sheets or film portions to adapt to the shape of a cavity formed in the upper tool (21) of the packaging assembly (8) and sealing the film sheets or film portions to respective supports. An apparatus (1) for performing the above process is also disclosed.
B65B 11/52 - Enclosing articles, or quantities of material, by disposing contents between two sheets, e.g. pocketed sheets, and securing their opposed free margins one sheet being rendered plastic, e.g. by heating, and forced by fluid pressure, e.g. vacuum, into engagement with the other sheet and contents, e.g. skin-packaging
B29C 65/78 - Means for handling the parts to be joined, e.g. for making containers or hollow articles
B65B 31/02 - Filling, closing, or filling and closing, containers in chambers maintained under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure or containing a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
B65B 47/10 - Apparatus or devices for forming pockets or receptacles in or from sheets, blanks, or webs, comprising essentially a die into which the material is pressed or a folding die through which the material is moved by application of fluid pressure by vacuum
98.
DELAMINATION-RESISTANT HEAT-SHRINKABLE MULTILAYER OXYGEN BARRIER FILM CONTAINING POLYESTER
A first multilayer shrink film has an outer polyester layer, an inner 02-barrier layer, and a tie layer between the polyester layer and the barrier layer. A second multilayer film an outer polyester layer, an inner polyamide layer, and a tie layer between the polyester and polyamide layers. The tie layer comprises a styrene-based polymer, and the tie layer in the second film comprises an anhydride functional styrene based copolymer. Included are a packaging article comprising the film, a packaging process utilizing the film, a process for making the film, and a packaged product comprising a packaging article made the film, with a product inside the package.
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
A first multilayer shrink film has an outer polyester layer, an inner 02-barrier layer, and a tie layer between the polyester layer and the barrier layer. A second multilayer film an outer polyester layer, an inner polyamide layer, and a tie layer between the polyester and polyamide layers. The tie layer comprises a styrene-based polymer, and the tie layer in the second film comprises an anhydride functional styrene based copolymer. Included are a packaging article comprising the film, a packaging process utilizing the film, a process for making the film, and a packaged product comprising a packaging article made the film, with a product inside the package.
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
Visual recognition system includes a video camera (e.g., CMOS or CCD array), a physical visual distortion system between the camera and incoming light, a mathematical characterization of the physical distortion device, a facial recognition or other biometric recognition algorithm, and a coupling of the analyzed images to an individual's identity. The distortion system provides a singular or paired effect of occluding, blurring, segmenting, multiplying, color filtering, lensing, mirroring, or other distortive effect that render the resulting distorted image unrecognizable to an observer. The identity of the individual from which the distorted image is generated is thereafter determined by electronic comparison of the distorted image against a catalog of stored distorted images obtained from identified individuals.
