IE63130B1 - A packaging structure - Google Patents
A packaging structureInfo
- Publication number
- IE63130B1 IE63130B1 IE152389A IE152389A IE63130B1 IE 63130 B1 IE63130 B1 IE 63130B1 IE 152389 A IE152389 A IE 152389A IE 152389 A IE152389 A IE 152389A IE 63130 B1 IE63130 B1 IE 63130B1
- Authority
- IE
- Ireland
- Prior art keywords
- support
- packaging
- card
- support body
- food product
- Prior art date
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- 238000004806 packaging method and process Methods 0.000 title claims abstract description 42
- 235000013305 food Nutrition 0.000 claims abstract description 27
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 12
- 241000972773 Aulopiformes Species 0.000 claims abstract description 5
- 239000004698 Polyethylene Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 5
- 239000004793 Polystyrene Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 5
- 241000277331 Salmonidae Species 0.000 claims abstract description 5
- -1 polyethylene Polymers 0.000 claims abstract description 5
- 229920000573 polyethylene Polymers 0.000 claims abstract description 5
- 229920002223 polystyrene Polymers 0.000 claims abstract description 5
- 235000019515 salmon Nutrition 0.000 claims abstract description 5
- 241000251468 Actinopterygii Species 0.000 claims description 9
- 235000019688 fish Nutrition 0.000 claims description 9
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 claims description 5
- 239000004033 plastic Substances 0.000 claims description 3
- 229920003023 plastic Polymers 0.000 claims description 3
- 239000000853 adhesive Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 230000001070 adhesive effect Effects 0.000 claims description 2
- 235000021485 packed food Nutrition 0.000 claims 4
- 239000006261 foam material Substances 0.000 claims 1
- 238000005034 decoration Methods 0.000 abstract description 2
- 239000006260 foam Substances 0.000 abstract description 2
- 238000010276 construction Methods 0.000 description 3
- 239000004794 expanded polystyrene Substances 0.000 description 1
- 235000015169 fillet of fish Nutrition 0.000 description 1
- 239000011888 foil Substances 0.000 description 1
- PCHJSUWPFVWCPO-UHFFFAOYSA-N gold Chemical compound [Au] PCHJSUWPFVWCPO-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 229910052737 gold Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 239000010931 gold Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000009413 insulation Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000004321 preservation Methods 0.000 description 1
- 229910052709 silver Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 239000004332 silver Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000009461 vacuum packaging Methods 0.000 description 1
Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D77/00—Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containers, e.g. boxes, cartons, sacks or bags
- B65D77/22—Details
- B65D77/24—Inserts or accessories added or incorporated during filling of containers
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D81/00—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
- B65D81/18—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
- B65D81/20—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
- B65D81/2007—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 under vacuum
- B65D81/2023—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 under vacuum in a flexible container
- B65D81/203—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 under vacuum in a flexible container with one or several rigid inserts
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Packages (AREA)
- Packging For Living Organisms, Food Or Medicinal Products That Are Sensitive To Environmental Conditiond (AREA)
Abstract
A substantially rigid packaging support has a central support body 5 of expanded foam polystyrene, and an upper card 6 and a lower card 7 both of food grade material adhesively bonded to the front and rear faces of the support body 5. The body 5 and the cards 6, 7 are covered by an outer polyethylene film 10 on which food such as a side or fillet of smoked or marinated salmon or trout 2 is placed and then packed in a vacuum bag 3. At least the exposed surfaces of the cards 6, 7 are printed with indica, decorations or the like. Alternatively the packaging support comprising the body 5 and printed cards 6, 7 may form part of at least one side wall of a mailing box 20.
Description
A Packaging Structure
The invention relates to a packaging support for use for packaging food products, particularly but not exclusively for packaging fish.
In particular the invention relates to a packaging structure for use in packaging smoked or marinated sides or fillets of salmon, trout, or other fish.
At present, sides of salmon or trout are generally packaged for preservation and presentation inside a vacuum packed bag. Frequently the side of fish is placed onto a backing board prior to vacuum packaging. Such backing boards generally comprise a flat rectangular sheet of food grade card which is typically between 500 and 1500 microns in thickness and which fills the interior of the vacuum pouch. This card may be any one of the following three types:
a. laminated on one or both sides with a thin foil (which is either gold or silver in colour);
b. the food grade card having indicia printed thereon, the product being protected from the ink and the card waterproofed by the application of a polyethylene film around the card; or
c. a backing board comprising a cut or moulded sheet of polystyrene on which the fish is either laid directly or onto which a lightweight food grade card is laid onto which the fish is placed;
All of these packaging structures suffer from considerable disadvantages as they provide a packed product which is not generally aesthetically pleasing and consequently does not have customer appeal.
The construction of backing board in all known arrangements is also relatively weak. Picking up the side of the packaged fish by the end of the board or in one hand can cause the product to bend or otherwise deform. Potential damage to the contained product is considerable since deformation of the board can cause deformation of the product and rupturing of the package. Given the perceived quality and price of the products generally contained in such packages the packaging is of generally poor appearance and quality. This is both because of the weak structure and poor decorative appearance and coordination of the components of the package.
This invention is directed towards providing an improved packaging support for food products to overcome at least some of these difficulties.
According to the invention there is provided a substantially rigid packaging for a food product, comprising:
an elongate central support body; and a good grade card adhesively bonded to each face of the support body, at least one of the cards having indicia printed on the outwardly facing surface thereof.
In a preferred embodiment of the invention the exposed surfaces of the support body and card are encased by an outer transparent lamina.
In one embodiment of the invention the food grade card is constructed to have a grain extending longitudinally to strengthen the support in the longitudinal direction.
In a preferred embodiment of the invention the central support body is of expanded foam, preferably polystyrene material.
Preferably the outer lamina is of plastics film, preferably polyethylene material.
The invention also provides a method of producing a packaging support of the invention, the method comprising the steps of laying down a sheet of food grade card with the printed side lowermost, applying an adhesive to the back of the card, laying the central support body down on the card to bond one face of the support body to the card, and adhesively applying another sheet of food grade card to the other face of the support body.
In another aspect of the invention provides a box having sidewalls, any or all of which comprise a packaging support according to the invention.
The invention further provides a packaging food product comprising a packaging support of the invention, a food product such as a side of fish, mounted on the support and an outer transparent packaging provided around the food product and the support.
Preferably in this case the outer packaging is a vacuum packaged bag or the like.
The invention will be more clearly understood from the following description thereof given by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
Fig. 1 is a diagrammatic perspective view of a packaging support according to the invention, in use,
Fig. 2 is a diagrammatic cross sectional view of the packaging support of Fig. 1,
Fig. 3 is an enlarged cross sectional view of part of the packaging support,
Fig. 4 is a perspective view of a mailing box according to the invention, and
Fig. 5 is a perspective view of another mailing box according to the invention.
Referring to the drawings and initially to Figs. 1 to 3 thereof there is illustrated a substantially rigid packaging support according to the invention indicated generally by the reference numeral 1 which is illustrated in this case for use in packaging a side or fillet of smoked or marinated salmon or trout 2 in a vacuum packed bag 3 .
The packaging support 1 is in this case a sandwich structure having a central support body 5 of expanded polystyrene material, an upper card 6 of food grade material and a lower card 7 also of food grade card material. In this case the cards 6, 7 are adhesively bonded to the front and rear faces of the support body 5. The support body 5 and cards 6, 7 are covered in this case by an outer lamina comprising a film 10 of a material which is both waterproof and food grade such as polyethylene plastics film material. A fillet of fish 2 to be packaged is placed on the upper face of the card 6 and is then vacuum packed in a vacuum bag 3 in a conventional manner.
At least the exposed surface of the upper card 6 and preferably also the lower card 7 are printed with indicia, decorations, trade marks or the like to provide an aesthetically pleasing and marketable packaged product. The cards 6, 7 are preferably constructed so that the grain of, the cards extend longitudinally for added structural support in the packaging.
It will be appreciated and in some cases an outer lamina film 10 may not be essential. In cases where it is provided it may be provided on only the upper food supporting face of the packaging structure.
It will also be appreciated that the cards may extend completely around the support body 5 to form a box-like support structure.
Referring to Figs. 4 and 5 there are illustrated two alternative constructions of mailing box 20, 21 respectively formed using the packaging structure 1 described above with reference to Figs. 1 and 2. Sides or fillets of fish 2 are placed in the package for mailing. The package may be of any suitable shape and configuration and is shown in both cases with particular arrangements of closure flaps 26, 27, however, it will be appreciated that any suitable arrangement for opening and closing the box may be provided. In both cases, preferably the food grade cards 6, 7 are printed on their outside surface to provide a box having consumer appeal. In both cases the printed design is coordinated on the backing board with the design of the exterior box surface. The presence of polystyrene or similar material in the structure lends strength, protection and insulation to the overall package for added structural strength.
Many variations on the specific embodiments of the invention described will be readily apparent and accordingly the invention is not limited to the embodiments hereinbefore described which may be varied in both construction and detail.
Claims (17)
1. A substantially rigid packaging support for a food product, comprising: an elongate central support body; and a food grade card adhesively bonded to each face of the support body, at least one of the cards having indicia printed on the outwardly facing surface thereof.
2. A packaging support as claimed in claim 1, wherein the exposed surfaces of the support body and card are encased by an outer transparent lamina.
3. A packaging support as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the food grade card is constructed to have a grain extending longitudinally to strengthen the support in the longitudinal direction.
4. A packaging support as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the central support body is of expanded foam material.
5. A packaging support as claimed in claim 4, wherein the central support body is of polystyrene material.
6. A packaging support as claimed in any of claims 2 to 5, wherein the outer lamina is of a plastics film material.
7. A packaging support as claimed in claim 6, wherein the lamina is of polyethylene film material.
8. A packaging support substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to Figs. 1 to 3 of the accompanying drawings .
9. A method of producing a packaging support as claimed in any preceding claim, comprising the steps of laying down a sheet of food grade card with the printed side lowermost, applying an adhesive to the back of the card, laying the central support body down on the card to bond one face of the support body to the card, and adhesively applying another sheet of food grade card to the other face of the support body.
10. A packaging support whenever produced by the method of claim 9.
11. A box having sidewalls, any or all of the sidewalls comprising a packaging support as claimed in any of claims 1 to 8.
12. A box as claimed in claim 11, substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to Fig. 4 or 5 of the accompanying drawings .
13. A packaged food product comprising a packaging support as claimed in any of claims 1 to 8, a food product mounted on the support and an outer transparent packaging provided around the food product and the support.
14. A packaged food product as claimed in claim 13, wherein the outer packaging is a vacuum packaged bag or the like.
15. A packaged food product as claimed in claims 13 or 14, wherein the food product is fish such as a side of smoked or marinated salmon, trout or the like.
16. A method substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
17. A packaged food product substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying 5 drawings.
Priority Applications (3)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| IE152389A IE63130B1 (en) | 1989-05-10 | 1989-05-10 | A packaging structure |
| BE9000492A BE1002275A6 (en) | 1989-05-10 | 1990-05-10 | PACKAGING SUPPORT. |
| GB9010513A GB2231322B (en) | 1989-05-10 | 1990-05-10 | A packaging structure |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| IE152389A IE63130B1 (en) | 1989-05-10 | 1989-05-10 | A packaging structure |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| IE63130B1 true IE63130B1 (en) | 1995-03-22 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| IE152389A IE63130B1 (en) | 1989-05-10 | 1989-05-10 | A packaging structure |
Country Status (3)
| Country | Link |
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| BE (1) | BE1002275A6 (en) |
| GB (1) | GB2231322B (en) |
| IE (1) | IE63130B1 (en) |
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| NO303976B1 (en) * | 1992-06-15 | 1998-10-05 | Steen Larsen | Backing plate and method for making it |
| US5817353A (en) * | 1996-04-25 | 1998-10-06 | Carnival Brand Seafood Company | Flat pack vacuum packed seafood package and process |
| US6713104B1 (en) * | 2000-11-07 | 2004-03-30 | William R. Kowalski | Process and device for preserving the physical characteristics of cut seafood during handling and transportation |
| WO2005005270A1 (en) * | 2003-07-04 | 2005-01-20 | Cfs Weert B.V. | Package with a tray and method |
| WO2005087613A1 (en) * | 2004-03-11 | 2005-09-22 | E.I. Dupont De Nemours And Company | Vacuum skin packaging |
| HUP0500808A2 (en) * | 2005-08-30 | 2007-11-28 | Sylvain Husipari Kft | Wrapped meat-product and process for production it |
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| US4452356A (en) * | 1982-12-03 | 1984-06-05 | Dahl Robert S | Packaging for bakery items |
| GB2181399B (en) * | 1985-10-12 | 1989-09-13 | Donald Charles Alfred Ives | Vacuum skin packaging |
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- 1989-05-10 IE IE152389A patent/IE63130B1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
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- 1990-05-10 GB GB9010513A patent/GB2231322B/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1990-05-10 BE BE9000492A patent/BE1002275A6/en not_active IP Right Cessation
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| GB9010513D0 (en) | 1990-07-04 |
| GB2231322A (en) | 1990-11-14 |
| BE1002275A6 (en) | 1990-11-13 |
| GB2231322B (en) | 1993-09-29 |
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