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WO2025160532A1 - Capuchon rfid pour emballage de produit alimentaire sous pression - Google Patents

Capuchon rfid pour emballage de produit alimentaire sous pression

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WO2025160532A1
WO2025160532A1 PCT/US2025/013161 US2025013161W WO2025160532A1 WO 2025160532 A1 WO2025160532 A1 WO 2025160532A1 US 2025013161 W US2025013161 W US 2025013161W WO 2025160532 A1 WO2025160532 A1 WO 2025160532A1
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rfid
cap
food product
set forth
pressurized
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Kevin Robert Martz
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Clayton Corp
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Clayton Corp
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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
    • B65D51/00—Closures not otherwise provided for
    • B65D51/24—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06K—GRAPHICAL DATA READING; PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS
    • G06K19/00—Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings
    • G06K19/06—Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
    • G06K19/067—Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards also with resonating or responding marks without active components
    • G06K19/07—Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards also with resonating or responding marks without active components with integrated circuit chips
    • G06K19/077—Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
    • G06K19/07749—Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier the record carrier being capable of non-contact communication, e.g. constructional details of the antenna of a non-contact smart card
    • G06K19/07758—Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier the record carrier being capable of non-contact communication, e.g. constructional details of the antenna of a non-contact smart card arrangements for adhering the record carrier to further objects or living beings, functioning as an identification tag
    • 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
    • B65D2203/00—Decoration means, markings, information elements, contents indicators
    • B65D2203/10—Transponders

Definitions

  • the present disclosure generally relates to an RFID cap for pressurized food product packaging, and a pressurized food product including the RFID cap.
  • Radio-frequency identification is a technology that uses radio waves to transmit data wirelessly for the identification and tracking of objects, animals, or people.
  • RFID tags are small electronic devices that consist of a microchip and an antenna. These tags can be attached to or embedded in various items, allowing them to be uniquely identified and tracked using RFID readers.
  • RFID Tags There are three main types of RFID Tags: active RFID tags which have their own power source (battery) and can transmit signals over longer distances; passive RFID tag which do not have their own power source and rely on the energy transmitted by RFID readers to send data; and semi-passive (Battery-assisted) RFID tags which combine features of both active and passive tags, using a small battery to extend the communication range.
  • active RFID tags which have their own power source (battery) and can transmit signals over longer distances
  • passive RFID tag which do not have their own power source and rely on the energy transmitted by RFID readers to send data
  • semi-passive (Battery-assisted) RFID tags which combine features of both active and passive tags, using a small battery to extend the communication range.
  • RFID tags operates at different frequency bands, including Low Frequency (LF), High Frequency (HF), and Ultra High Frequency (UHF).
  • LF Low Frequency
  • HF High Frequency
  • UHF Ultra High Frequency
  • RFID tags may be used in supply chain management to track the movement of goods in the supply chain, improving efficiency and reducing errors, and inventory tracking by retailers for real-time inventory management, reducing stockouts and overstock situations.
  • RFID tags may be used for contactless and "grab and go" retail shopping, such as in grocery stores or other food marketplaces.
  • a pressurized food product generally comprises a container containing flowable food.
  • An RFID cap includes a cap body coupled to the container, and an RFID inlay coupled to the cap body.
  • an RFID cap for pressurized food product packaging generally comprises a cap body configured to be coupled to a container containing flowable food.
  • An RFID inlay is coupled to the cap body.
  • a method of making an RFID cap for pressurized food product packaging generally comprises molding a cap body of the RFID cap; and coupling an RFID inlay to the cap body.
  • FIG. l is a perspective of an embodiment of an RFID cap for food product packaging including an RFID inlay.
  • FIG. 2 is a front view of a pressurized food product showing the RFID cap removed from a pressurized can of food product.
  • FIG. 3 is an RFID tag including the RFID inlay.
  • FIG. 4 is a cross section of the RFID cap.
  • FIG. 5 is a cross section of another embodiment of an RFID cap.
  • FIG. 6 is a cross section of yet another embodiment of an RFID cap.
  • the present disclosure is generally directed to an RFID cover or cap for pressurized food product packaging, and a pressurized food product including the RFID cap.
  • the RFID cap includes a cap body and a radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlay coupled to the cap body.
  • the RFID inlay may be a component of an RFID tag coupled to the cap body, or the RFID inlay may be directly coupled to the cap body.
  • the "RFID inlay” comprises or consists of a microchip that contains a unique identifier and may include additional information, an antenna that facilitates communication by transmitting and receiving radio signals, and a substrate which is a thin layer that holds the antenna and chip together.
  • RFID tags” and RFID labels are devices that include an RFID inlay and other components used with the RFID inlay, including a substrate, covering, attachment component, etc.
  • the present invention includes an RFID inlay, which may or may not be part of an RFID tag.
  • the RFID inlay is coupled to an upper portion of the cap body.
  • the RFID inlay is hidden and not viewable by a customer at the point of sale, such as at a retailer (e.g., grocery store or other marketplace). This is intended to inhibit tampering and/or removal of the RFID inlay.
  • the cap body is tamper-evident and secured to a container of the packaging by a tamper-evident seal. This further inhibits tampering and/or removal of the RFID inlay/tag.
  • the RFID inlay may be securely coupled to the cap body in ways to further inhibit tampering and/or removal at the point of sale and other locations in the supply chain.
  • an RFID cap for pressurized food product packaging is generally indicated at reference numeral 10.
  • the RFID cap includes a cap body 12 configured to be coupled to a pressurized container of the pressurized food product, and an RFID inlay 14 coupled to the cap body. (Suitable embodiments of the pressurized container and the pressurized food product in general are shown in FIG. 2 and described in more detail below.)
  • the RFID inlay 14 consists of a microchip 18 that contains a unique identifier and may include additional information, an antenna 20 that facilitates communication by transmitting and receiving radio signals, and a substrate 22 which is a thin layer that holds the antenna and chip together.
  • the illustrated RFID inlay 14 is a passive RFID inlay which does not have its own power source and relies on the energy transmitted by an RFID reader to operate. In another example, the RFID inlay may be semi-passive battery-assisted.
  • the RFID inlay 14 is part of an RFID tag 24.
  • the illustrated RFID tag 24 includes an encasement 28 that covers and/or encases the inlay. The encasement may be made of paper, plastic or similar materials to protect the RFID inlay 14.
  • the RFID tag 24 may include other or additional components.
  • the RFID inlay 14 (e.g., tag 24) is insert molded in the cap body 12, such as during molding of the cap body. As shown in FIG. 4, in the illustrated embodiment the entirety of the tag 24 is within the upper portion of the cap body 12. In general, the insert molded tag 24 is may be considered to be disposed within an interior recess, where the tag can be completed surrounded by or partially surrounded by the material of the cap body 12.
  • the RFID inlay 14 (e.g., tag 24) is snap-fit to the cap body 12 or otherwise mechanically connected to the cap body.
  • the tag 24 is received in an interior recess or cavity within the interior of the cap body 12. Snap-fit arms hold the tag 24 within the recess.
  • the RFID inlay 14 (e.g., tag 24) is adhered to the cap body 12.
  • an adhesive sheet 32 may adhere an upper surface of the tag 24 to an upper surface defining an interior recess or cavity within the interior of the cap body 12.
  • the cap body 12 includes a lower annular section including a removable tamper-evident annular portion 40 and a non-removable snap-fit portion 42.
  • the tamper-evident portion 40 includes cleats 45 that engage a lip 46 of a pressurized food container 48 (FIG. 2).
  • the non-removable snap-fit portion 42 includes detents (not shown) that remain on the cap body 12 after removal of the tamper-evident portion 44 to enable removable snap- fit connection of the cap body on the lip 46 of the aerosol container 48.
  • a suitable cap body is described in U.S. Serial No. 11/540475, filed September 29, 2006, the entirety of which is hereby incorporated by reference.
  • the pressurized food product is generally indicated at reference numeral 50.
  • the pressurized food product 50 may be an aerosol whipped-cream product, a pressurized cheese spread product, or other pressurized, flowable food product dispensable from a pressurized container 48.
  • the illustrated pressurized food packaging includes the pressurized container 48 and a valve assembly 54 coupled to the pressurized container and configured to enable dispensing of the food product from the container.
  • FIG. 2 only an actuator or decorating tip is viewable, with other components of the valve assembly being hidden.
  • components of a valve assembly for such food products are generally known.

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  • Computer Hardware Design (AREA)
  • Microelectronics & Electronic Packaging (AREA)
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  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
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Abstract

Un capuchon RFID comprend un corps de capuchon couplé au récipient, et un insert RFID couplé au corps de capuchon. Le capuchon RFID peut faire partie d'un produit alimentaire sous pression comprenant un récipient contenant des aliments fluides. Le corps de capuchon RFID peut être moulé.
PCT/US2025/013161 2024-01-25 2025-01-27 Capuchon rfid pour emballage de produit alimentaire sous pression Pending WO2025160532A1 (fr)

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US20080149584A1 (en) * 2006-12-21 2008-06-26 Martinelli Lawrence G Secure product packaging
US20080314900A1 (en) * 2007-06-14 2008-12-25 Drug Plastics & Glass Company, Inc. Enclosure having an automatic identification device
US20100102967A1 (en) * 2008-10-27 2010-04-29 Sang Mok Lee Container lid with a rfid tag
US20100219252A1 (en) * 2006-02-22 2010-09-02 Toyo Seikan Kaisha, Ltd. Rfid Tag Substrate For Metal Component
US20140284239A1 (en) * 2013-03-19 2014-09-25 Jeffrey S. Melcher Method for perishable food or item in a container with a container storage technology

Patent Citations (6)

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US20060180650A1 (en) * 2003-12-12 2006-08-17 Claessens Francis M Apparatus for electronically determining whether a tax for a product has been paid
US20100219252A1 (en) * 2006-02-22 2010-09-02 Toyo Seikan Kaisha, Ltd. Rfid Tag Substrate For Metal Component
US20080149584A1 (en) * 2006-12-21 2008-06-26 Martinelli Lawrence G Secure product packaging
US20080314900A1 (en) * 2007-06-14 2008-12-25 Drug Plastics & Glass Company, Inc. Enclosure having an automatic identification device
US20100102967A1 (en) * 2008-10-27 2010-04-29 Sang Mok Lee Container lid with a rfid tag
US20140284239A1 (en) * 2013-03-19 2014-09-25 Jeffrey S. Melcher Method for perishable food or item in a container with a container storage technology

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