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WO1999032286A1
WO1999032286A1 PCT/US1998/027177 US9827177W WO9932286A1 WO 1999032286 A1 WO1999032286 A1 WO 1999032286A1 US 9827177 W US9827177 W US 9827177W WO 9932286 A1 WO9932286 A1 WO 9932286A1
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receptacle
absorbing layer
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Victor Day
Francis H. Sheehan
George Zhang
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Moore Co
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B5/00—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts
    • B32B5/18—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts characterised by features of a layer of foamed material
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B27/00—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin
    • B32B27/06—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material
    • B32B27/08—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material of synthetic resin
    • 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
    • B65D81/24—Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contents; Applications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants
    • B65D81/26—Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contents; Applications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, or removing by ventilation, fluids, e.g. exuded by contents; Applications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators
    • B65D81/264—Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contents; Applications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, or removing by ventilation, fluids, e.g. exuded by contents; Applications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators for absorbing liquids
    • 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
    • B65D81/24—Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contents; Applications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants
    • B65D81/26—Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contents; Applications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, or removing by ventilation, fluids, e.g. exuded by contents; Applications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators
    • B65D81/264—Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contents; Applications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, or removing by ventilation, fluids, e.g. exuded by contents; Applications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators for absorbing liquids
    • B65D81/265—Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contents; Applications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, or removing by ventilation, fluids, e.g. exuded by contents; Applications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators for absorbing liquids the absorbent being placed beneath a false bottom

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  • the present invention is directed to a tray intended for packaging and
  • the invention is directed to a tray or other container including a moisture
  • the present invention is also directed to methods for making and using
  • a transparent or translucent plastic film is wrapped and
  • the tray provides structural integrity and acts as a reservoir for fluids. Ideally, the
  • tray also serves as a moisture barrier.
  • One type of tray is generally constructed from compressed wood pulp.
  • Another type of tray is made from a non-absorbent
  • Suitable non-absorbent materials include thermoplastic materials, such as polyethylene,
  • thermoplastic materials polypropylene, polystyrene, and polyvinyl chloride.
  • accumulated fluids may promote the growth of bacteria.
  • Another proposed solution to the problem has been to provide a
  • the retaining surface includes drain holes extending therethrough
  • yet another object of the present invention to provide a food tray which is inexpensive, easy
  • the present invention is directed to a receptacle for containing
  • the receptacle includes a laminate which consists
  • laminate may be formed into any suitable shape to form a receptacle for food.
  • the present invention is directed to a method for producing a
  • receptacle for containing food products which tend to exude liquids comprising the steps of providing a structural support layer with a top surface and a bottom surface, where the
  • structural support layer is made from a thermoplastic material, providing an absorbing layer
  • the invention is directed to a method for absorbing fluid
  • a food receptacle which includes a structural support layer made of a thermoplastic
  • FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of one embodiment of a laminate of the
  • FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a second embodiment of a laminate of the
  • FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a food tray constructed from the laminate of
  • FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a third embodiment of the present
  • FIG. 5 is a enlarged, cross-sectional view of a perforated cover sheet.
  • the present invention relates to a receptacle or food tray constructed from a
  • laminate material including at least two layers.
  • a wicking layer 14 is applied to the upper surface of
  • Structural layer 10 serves to form and maintain the desired shape of the tray
  • thermoplastic material such as polyethylene, polypropylene,
  • Layer 10 is preferably made
  • polystyrene foam obtained from either expanded polystyrene or sheet molding.
  • Fluid absorbing layer 12 rests upon the upper surface of layer 10.
  • cell cellular materials such as natural rubber foam treated with a wetting agent or foams
  • absorbing layer 12 will generally be
  • absorbing layer 12 must be compatible with structural layer 10 such that the
  • the lamination surface of either layer 10 or 12 may be treated to enhance lamination, by for example flame treatment or corona discharge
  • layer 10 need not provide as much support.
  • the absorbing layer may optionally include a super absorbent polymer (SAP)
  • SAP refers to one or more hydrocolloid materials
  • the polymers are ethylene glycol dimethacrylate, ethylene glycol dimethacrylate, ethylene glycol dimethacrylate, ethylene glycol dimethacrylate, ethylene glycol dimethacrylate, ethylene glycol dimethacrylate, ethylene glycol dimethacrylate, ethylene glycol dimethacrylate, ethylene glycol dimethacrylate, ethylene glycol dimethacrylate, ethylene glycol dimethacrylate, leading to the formation of homopolymers, or copolymers.
  • the polymers are terpolymers
  • crosslinked polymers which confers a degree of water insolubility to otherwise water soluble
  • the superabsorbent polymers are salts of poly (acrylic acid) or
  • Additional superabsorbents include hydrophilic polymer grafts onto
  • starch or cellulose backbones crosslinked carboxylated celluloses, and the salts of maleic
  • Absorbing layer 12 is preferably a polyurethane foam made by in-situ
  • polyether polyol is PolyG8334 available from Olin
  • a suitable silicone surfactant is Dabco 5043 from Air Products and a suitable silicone surfactant
  • catalyst is Dabco 33-LV, also from Air Products.
  • the polyol mixture is then reacted with a
  • polyisocyanate such as diisocyanatophenyl methane (MDI) or toluene diisocyanate (TDI) employing a mixer at between 1000 and 5000 rpm.
  • MDI diisocyanatophenyl methane
  • TDI toluene diisocyanate
  • the polyurethane foam thus formed may be cast alone or
  • Absorbing layer 12 may include from 0 to 10 % by weight SAP and/or from 0
  • layer 12 have a thickness suitable for
  • the absorbing layer will preferably be any suitable material, e.g., from about 1/16" to 1/4".
  • the absorbing layer will preferably be any material, e.g., from about 1/16" to 1/4".
  • absorbing layer 12 may optionally be covered with food contact
  • Membrane 14 serves to wick moisture away from the food product and into
  • membrane 14 is made from a polyethylene film. The film
  • One preferred polyethylene film has a basis weight of 23
  • diameter 18 of a given perforation, facing food contact surface 16 is larger than the lower
  • membrane 14 is preferably
  • structural layer 10 directly laminated to absorbing layer 12.
  • structural layer 10 is directly laminated to absorbing layer 12, and membrane 14 is
  • Adhesive 11 may be any adhesive compatible with the two layers, and acceptable for use in a
  • Examples of such adhesives include ethylene vinyl acetate
  • EVA acrylics, urethanes, polyamides, polyesters, polyamides, etc.
  • EVA adhesive is Airflex 460, available from Air Products.
  • the finished laminate should be constructed from materials compatible with
  • Construction of the laminate of the present invention may be accomplished in
  • the absorbing material 12 may be formed, for example by casting to the
  • the foam may be cast directly onto the foam
  • structural layer 10 or cast separately for lamination to structural layer 10 in a separate step.
  • a tray may be shaped by
  • thermoforming vacuum forming, stamping, or other techniques known in the art.
  • Membrane 14 may be adhered to the upper surface of absorbing layer 12 by
  • membrane 14 is secured to the tray only at lip 24 and the membrane thus "floats" on the
  • a semi-rigid hydrophilic polyurethane foam is
  • a laminate may be constructed according to the
  • present invention for use in conjunction with an existing food tray or receptacle.
  • laminate is cut to a desired shape to fit within the food receiving area of the tray.
  • support layer 10 does not have to provide as much support as it does when the
  • layer 10 may be of a thin moisture barrier
  • layer 10 may be eliminated entirely.

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La présente invention porte sur un réceptacle (16) prévu pour contenir des produits alimentaires ayant tendance à exsuder des liquides. Ce réceptacle comprend une couche (10) support structurale et une couche (12) d'absorption du liquide laminée sur la couche (10) support. La présente invention porte également sur un procédé de production d'un réceptacle (16) destiné à contenir des produits alimentaires ayant tendance à exsuder des liquides, et sur un procédé d'absorption des fluides exsudés d'un produit alimentaire, ces procédés consistant à placer le produit alimentaire dans le réceptacle (16) de l'invention.
PCT/US1998/027177 1997-12-19 1998-12-17 Plateau de nourriture integral Ceased WO1999032286A1 (fr)

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US8383549B2 (en) 2007-07-20 2013-02-26 Bayer Cropscience Lp Methods of increasing crop yield and controlling the growth of weeds using a polymer composite film
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EP2824041A1 (fr) * 2013-07-11 2015-01-14 Manfred Zimmer Emballage pour produits alimentaires tels que par exemple du poisson
GB2560718A (en) * 2017-03-20 2018-09-26 Havi Global Solutions Europe Ltd Food packaging container
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ITBA20120018A1 (it) * 2012-03-12 2013-09-13 Plastics Srl Poliuretano espanso a basso peso specifico e ad altissima traspirabilita',per l'utilizzo nell'imballaggio ortofrutticolo e nel confezionamento post-raccolta, che consente di ridurre la formazione di muffe e/o funghi all'interno delle confezioni in pl
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