УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОБРАБОТКИ МЯГКИХ ПАКЕТОВ

Изобретение относится к устройству для обработки мягких пакетов. Устройство (1) содержит транспортировочный держатель (2), который обеспечивает возможность транспортировки пакета в стоячем положении. Также в устройстве выполнены донная часть (5) и первая и вторая боковые опоры (3, 4), расположенные друг напротив друга на расстоянии, которое является регулируемым для приспособления под пакеты разных типоразмеров. Боковые опоры (3, 4) снабжены средствами (10) облегчения ввода, которые содержат кромку (10а) боковой опоры (3, 4), проходящую вверх и наружу наподобие воронки и/или проходят с наклоном наружу относительно донной части (5). Достигается одновременное облегчение ввода мягкого пакета в держатель, позиционирование и надежное удержание пакета в держателе. 8 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

Транспортная тара для наливных битумов

Полезная модель относится к упаковке наливных грузов с нестабильной вязкостью, в частности к средствам для затаривания битума с первоначальной высокой температурой, и может быть использована для размещения, хранения и транспортировки дорожного битума, битумных мастик и прочих продуктов тяжелых фракций углеводородов нефтехимической промышленности.Транспортная тара для наливных битумов выполнена в виде вставленных друг в друга прямоугольных емкостей - внутренней и наружной, выполненной в виде контейнера. Контейнер содержит четырехугольное основание с грузовой платформой и закрепленное на основании силовое контурное ограждение (см. фиг.1).Основание может быть выполнено в виде стандартной типовой конструкции, соответствующей международным стандартам, преимущественно прямоугольной формы (см. фиг. 1, 2).Внутренняя часть грузовой платформы снабжена выступами для центрового позиционирования внутренней емкости (см. фиг. 2), предназначенными для позиционирования и удержания от продольного смещения ...

VERFAHREN ZUR ANTIADHESIVBEHANDLUNG EINES SCHMELZHAFTKLEBERN MIT HAFTENDEROBERFLÄCHE

Toner powder surface structure homogenizing method for toner powder filling system, involves homogenizing surface structure by heated filling device i.e. filling nozzle, by heating effect of heating coil

The method involves homogenizing a surface structure of a toner powder by a heated filling device i.e. filling nozzle, by a heating effect of a heating coil, where the filling nozzle is double walled. The toner powder is shock-cooled after filling process, so that the surface structure is preserved in a homogenizing state. The heating coil is concentrically arranged within a double walled intermediate space, and is wound over an entire nozzle region.

WAX AND ASPHALT PACKS

... 1402005 Packaging hot wax and bitumen; bags EXXON RESEARCH & ENG CO 29 Sept 1972 [12 Nov 1971] 45103/72 Headings B8C and B8K In a process for packaging hot wax; or asphalt, an open bag ABCEK, Fig. 2b, comprising an outer layer a, Fig. 1a, of woven fibrous fabric internally coated with a thin layer of asphalt, wax, or polyethylene b, an intermediate paper layer c, and an innermost layer, or coating, of silicone, or plastics film d, is placed in an open container FGHJ and then filled with hot wax, or asphalt and closed, the container and bag then being wholly immersed in water, Fig. 5, whereby the bag floats out of the container. The bag is kept in the water until it cools to an ambient temperature, or sinks. The outer fabric a may comprise fibres like jute, sisal, or coir, and the bag is manufactured by stitching, or stapling, a laminate of sheet material to leave an opening KE the edges of which are turned in to form a lapel. The intermediate and innermost layers of the bag may be replaced ...

Food Item

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING A MATERIAL INTO A PLURALITY OF SEGMENTS

... 1375930 Hot melt adhesives H B FULLER CO 20 Dec 1972 58682/72 Heading B5A Apparatus for producing segments 98 of hot melt adhesive, e.g. polyester, polyamide, wax or animal glue, comprises a guide trough 70, (175, Figs. 8, 9), for receiving one or more streams of liquid material 45, cooling medium, e.g. water, for producing a skin on the material whilst in the guide, a cutter located downstream of the guide for pinching and cutting the partially solidified stream 45 to form segments comprising a solid envelope having pinched ends and a molten interior, and a conveyer for collecting the segments. A heated pump may pump the liquid material from a reservoir through a valve 35 and an extrusion orifice 40 to form a stream. The cooling medium may be provided by a water-bath 20 and/or spray jets 100, 102 (180, 182, Fig. 8). The cutter may comprise a rotating drain 80 provided with knives 75 that co-operate with a metal backing roller 85 provided with a plastics cushioning pads 90 or layer (131 ...

MANUFACTURING MASTIC ASPHALT BLOCKS

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREPARING AND PACKAGING FLUID THERMOPLASTIC MATERIA

Improvements concerning the conditioning or the packing of the bituminous products.

VORRICHTUNG ZUM DOSIEREN UND VERPACKEN VON IN FLUSSIGEM ZUSTAND ZUGEFUHRTEN MATERIALIEN

VERFAHREN ZUR VERPACKUNG VON SCHMELZKAESE

PROCEDURE FOR PACKAGING BITUMEN

PROCEDURE FOR PRE-TREATING, PACKING AND POST TREATING A SOUND OR WAERMEISOLIERPRO DUKTES FROM INORGANIC FIBERS AND A BONDING AGENT

PROCEDURE FOR THE PACKING OF SCHMELZKAESE

DEVICE FOR THE PACKING OF A PRODUCT PACKED BY GRANULAR OBJECTS WITH ABSORPTION CAPACITY, PACKING PROCEDURE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION

PROCEDURE FOR THE SELF SEALING SEALING OF CONTAINERS

PROCEDURE FOR PACKING FUSIBLE MATERIAL AS WELL AS CONTAINER FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE PROCEDURE

Method for packaging of hot melt adhesives

Can end

An easily openable can end (1) is disclosed including an end panel (2), a score line (3) formed in the end panel to define a prearranged opening area, a tab (10), the tab having a handle (12), tab securing means (20) for securing the tab to the end panel. In particular, the end panel of the can end is provided with at least one moveable portion (7) contactable with the lower surface of the tab at a location between the tab securing means and the end of the handle of the tab, the moveable portion being deformable upwardly under influence of pressure (p) to push against the lower surface of the tab and thereby incline () the handle of the tab away from the end panel to define a gap (d ...

Method for packaging hot melt adhesives

A production technique for blocks of hot melt adhesives

Method for packaging hot-melt adhesives

CONDITIONING BALED MATERIAL

PROCESS FOR PACKAGING PLASTIC MATERIALS LIKE HOT MELT ADHESIVES

METHOD OF PRODUCING MULTICOMPONENT LYOPHILIZED PRODUCT

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DRYING A MATERIAL

The invention relates to a method of drying a material, comprising the steps of: providing a gaseous atmosphere with superheated steam in a housing, transporting a material into the housing, drying the material in the gaseous atmosphere, transporting the dried material out of the housing, and extracting from the gaseous atmosphere volatile substances which escape from the material into the gaseous atmosphere, especially flavours as well as to an apparatus for drying the extruded material.

CONTAINER HANDLING SYSTEM

A system for processing a simplified plastic container (C) that is to be filled with a hot product includes the step of blow-molding parison to form a container body, where the container body has a neck, a base, a side surface relatively free of structural geometry that surrounds an interior of the container body and, prior to being filled with the hot product, a projection (12) extending from the container body. After the container body is filled with a hot product in a production line, the neck of the filled container body is capped with a cap and then, the container body is cooled. During the cooling operation, the hot product is contracted so that the projection extending from the container can be pushed (P) into the container body like a traditional push-up so that the resultant, filled and cooled container body is relatively free of structural geometry.

STORAGE AND TRANSPORT OF SOUND AND HEAT INSULATING FIBER MATERIAL

METHOD, DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR FILLING PHARMACEUTICAL CONTAINERS

The invention involves apparatus and method for confirming the presence/absence of closures (120) in a closure nest (100) inside an aseptic chamber (20). The apparatus comprises a topographical profiler (37, 41) disposed to monitor the closure nests. Vertical displacements in topographical maps obtained by the profiler are compared with information from a database about the nest and closure combinations. Vertical displacements falling outside predetermined upper and lower bounds are deemed absences of closures. The topographical profiler may be disposed outside the aseptic chamber. The system may be automated via a controller (51) and software. In some embodiments the nests are disposed in the monitored area by robotic articulated arms (22). In other embodiments the closure nests are moved by vacuum pickup systems (86). The system/method may also be employed to assess the suitability of a closure nest for closing in an aseptic chamber containers in a container nest (70).

DISSOLVABLE NASAL SINUS SPONGE

An implantable article comprising a dissolvable sponge derived from the mixture of chitosan, a first polysaccharide and a second polysaccharides. The polysaccharides have different number average molecular weight characteristics to enable the control of the mechanical features of the sponge.

UNIT PACKAGE CONTAINING BITUMINOUS MATERIAL AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE PACKAGE

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SEALING A MEDICAMENT WITHIN A MEDICAL DELIVERY DEVICE

Apparatus and methods for lyophilizing and sealing a medicament within a medical delivery device having an opening. The apparatus may include a stopper for sealing the opening. The stopper may have one or more elongated members extending from a base, in a direction that is parallel to a central axis of the base. One or more of the members may be set radially away from the axis and define a coaxial central well. The member or members may define a void. The elongated member or members may engage a device inner wall and support the base away from the opening. The void may provide gas exchange between a device interior and a device exterior. The gas may be a lyophilization byproduct that escapes from the device interior between the inner wall, the base and the member or members. The stopper may be advanced into the device to seal the opening.

SPRAY-DRIED POWDER COMPRISING VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE, AND INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

The present invention provides a spray-dried powder comprising vancomycin hydrochloride, and an industrial manufacturing method thereof. The industrial manufacturing method comprises: using a vancomycin hydrochloride solution with the purity of not lower than 95%, adding a stabilizing agent and a solubilizing agent in the solution to increase the stability and the concentration of the solution, concentrating the vancomycin hydrochloride composite solution to 20%-30wt.%, and performing spray drying in this concentration to obtain a vancomycin hydrochloride spray-dried powder with the impurity B of lower than 1.5%.

COMPOUNDING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SAFE MEDICAMENT TRANSPORT

An automatic or semi-automatic preparation system and process is provided for forming medicament solution from a vial containing one of a liquid and a non-liquid material.

ICE BAGGING SYSTEM INCLUDING AUXILIARY SOURCE OF BAGS

An ice bagging system and method according to which ice is automatically disposed in respective bags provided from a first source of bags, and ice is automatically disposed in respective bags provided from a second source of bags.

PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE PACKAGING

High-temperature materials which are liquid at elevated packaging temperatures of 80.degree.C or greater, are introduced in their liquid form into containers formed of polybutylene terephthalate (in film or molded form) at the elevated packaging temperature.

Verfahren zum Einfüllen von Butter in Behälter, in denen sie aufbewahrt bezw. verkauft werden soll.

Machine à emballer.

Procédé de fabrication d'articles enveloppés en matiére se ramollissant à la chaleur et appareil pour la mise en oeuvre de ce procédé.

Verfahren zum Füllen von Geschossen mit Sprengstoff

Moulding (interconnected) pockets of - melting, thermoplastic or thixotropic

Moulding and shaping materials deformable due to a change of state by introduction in a temporarily mobile state into a mould comprising a (regular) series of compartments linked by (adjustably) constricted passages and lined with flexible sheet material (plastic). Useful for packaging greases, foods, plastics, etc. in groups of sachets or bags filled under pressure or vacuum and subsequently manipulated mechanically or under vacuum into nesting shapes prior to set up. The pocket/passages may be formed before or just after filling.

Moulding (interconnected) pockets of - melting, thermoplastic or thixotropic

Moulding and shaping materials deformable due to a change of state by introduction in a temporarily mobile state into a mould comprising a (regular) series of compartments linked by (adjustably) constricted passages and lined with flexible sheet material (plastic). Useful for packaging greases, foods, plastics, etc. in groups of sachets or bags filled under pressure or vacuum and subsequently manipulated mechanically or under vacuum into nesting shapes prior to set up. The pocket/passages may be formed before or just after filling.

Verfahren zum Verpacken von schmelzbarem Material in flexiblen, gegen Wasser und gegen das geschmolzene Material widerstandsfähigen Behältern aus Kunststoffolie und Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Blöcken aus verflüssigtem Bitumen oder Schwefel und Einrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Verpacken von verflüssigbarem Material

Verfahren zum Füllen von Kunststoffbehältern, zur Ausführung des Verfahrens dienender Behälter und Anwendung des Verfahrens

Verfahren und Einrichtung zum portionsweisen Verpacken von heissflüssigem Bitumen

Vorrichtung zum Abkühlen von Verpackungsbehältern

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE RACKING BEING CALLED OF A LIQUID INTO A BOTTLE.

METHOD AND SACKING PLANT COMPOUND SEMI-SOLID.

Cooling equipment.

Procedure and device for packaging a mass in a tubular sheeting.

Automatic conveying system

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PACKAGING A COMPOUND SEMI-SOLID IN BAGS

PACKAGING METHOD OF BITUMENS HARDLY FUSES IN CONTAINERS MADE FROM A FILM OF POLYETHYLENE

PROCEDE ET DISPOSITIF DE SURGELATION DE PRODUITS LIQUIDES, SEMI-LIQUIDES OU SOLIDES FRAGMENTES

La présente invention est relative à un procédé et un dispositif de surgélation de produits liquides, semi-liquides ou solides fragmentés. Dans un procédé selon l'invention, on introduit le produit dans une enveloppe déformable tubulaire 3, on ferme ladite enveloppe en plusieurs points de sa longueur de façon à séparer les doses 5 les unes des autres et à les enfermer de façon étanche, après quoi on introduit lesdites doses dans une enceinte de surgélation 7 par immersion dans un liquide réfrigérant. Application à la surgélation de produits tels que purée d'épinards, jus de fruits, macédoine de légumes, et à leur conditionnement en doses pour une ou plusieurs personnes.

Method and device for making a pellet intended to make it possible to check that a product has been kept below a given limit temperature, and test pellet produced

PROCESS AND INSTALLATION FOR the PACKING Of a STICKING PRODUCT AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS

L'invention concerne un procédé et une installation pour l'emballage d'un produit collant et de produits similaires, le produit collant liquide étant enveloppé d'une enveloppe protectrice d'un matériau non collant. Le produit collant est en outre enveloppé de l'enveloppe protectrice par l'intermédiaire d'un procédé de co-extrusion, le produit d'extrusion ainsi formé, composé du produit collant et de l'enveloppe protectrice, étant ensuite soumis à un procédé de solidification, au moins pour l'enveloppe protectrice.

Packaging process for non-solid foods - has liq. or food solidified before packing and sealing under vacuum

Process and installation for the inviolable conditioning of products to distribute in the form of personal doses and products thus conditioned

método para mitigar a calcificação pós-implantação de um material bioprotético

Método de pasteurização de superfìcie

Production line for manufacturing nicotine pouches

The invention relates to a method and a production line (1) for producing pouches (2). The product line (1) comprises a supply unit (3), a deformation unit (4), a dosing unit (5), a sealing unit (6) and a cutting unit (7).

A METHOD OF PACKAGING AN ADHESIVE COMPOSITION AND THE COMPOSITION OF THE PACKAGING

A method and composition of packaging an adhesive composition, especially a thermoplastic or thermosetting hot melt adhesive. The method comprises the steps of providing one substantially uniform separate portion of the adhesive composition; sufficiently solidifying said portion for packaging; and substantially completely surrounding said sufficiently solidified portion with a biodegradable polymeric packaging material. The packaging material being meltable together with the adhesive composition and blendable into said molten adhesive composition, the kind and amount of said biodegradable packaging material being chosen so as not to disadvantageously affect the properties of the adhesive composition when blended into the molten adhesive and applied to a substrate.

METHOD FOR ANTI-ADHESIVE TREATMENT OF FUSIBLE ADHESIVE WITH STICKING SURFACE

The invention concerns a method for the anti-adhesive treatment of a fusible adhesive with sticking surface, characterised in that it consists of the following successive steps: preparing the adhesive in a known manner in a mixer (1) at a temperature of about 130 to 150 °C; pumping the adhesive liquid coming from this mixer (1) and transferring it into a buffer vessel (4); lowering the temperature of the adhesive to about 65 to 85 °C, at which temperature it is in the form of a paste; simultaneously, applying on the adhesive in the vessel pressure up to 180 bars so as to enable its extrusion; and transferring the extruded adhesive into a dispensing head (6, 6') then into splitting and packaging means; collecting from the outlet thereof measured out blocks of adhesive, individually packaged in sealed bags made of thermoplastic polyester, in particular of polyolefine with a melting point higher than the temperature of the adhesive, preferably about 80 to 100 °C.

METHOD FOR PACKAGING OF HOT MELT ADHESIVES

A continuous method of producing hot melt adhesive comprising the steps of: a) forming a plastics material film tube (14) with the inside coated with a non-tack substance; b) pumping or pouring molten hot melt adhesive in liquid form into the tube (14); c) cooling the tube (14) with a cooling fluid; sealing the hot melt adhesive filled tube; d) voiding the tube (14) to produce a series of cartridges (28) of adhesive with the film (10) being substantially free of adhesive between each cartridge (28) thus produced; e) allowing the hot melt adhesive to solidify; f) cutting the film (10) coating on the adhesive tube (14); and g) stripping the film (10) from the hot melt adhesive.

Semiconductor stocker systems and methods

In an embodiment, the present invention discloses cleaned storage processes and systems for high level cleanliness articles, such as extreme ultraviolet (EUV) reticle carriers. A decontamination chamber can be used to clean the stored workpieces. A purge gas system can be used to prevent contamination of the articles stored within the workpieces. A robot can be used to detect the condition of the storage compartment before delivering the workpiece. A monitor device can be used to monitor the conditions of the stocker.

Method and apparatus for packaging smeltable or fluid material

An automatic, fully continuous process and apparatus for packaging smeltable or fluid material in flexible synthetic foil containers. The foil is folded into tubular shape, fused along its longitudinal seam, sealed at its leading end and fed into a cooling bath. The material to be packaged is then introduced far below the surface of the cooling bath through the still open trailing end of the tubing, a portion of which is thereafter sealed. The same process is repeated with succeeding tube portions, which are fed seriatim through the cooling bath and, if desired, through a second cooling bath, by means of conveyor belts. At the end of the process, the individual packages are severed from one another for subsequent transport.

WAX AND ASPHALT (BITUMEN) PACKS

COMPOUNDING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SAFE MEDICAMENT TRANSPORT

An automatic or semi-automatic preparation system and process is provided for forming a medicament solution from a vial containing one of a liquid and a non-liquid material.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DRYING A MATERIAL

The invention relates to a method of drying a material, that includes the steps of: providing a gaseous atmosphere with superheated steam in a housing, transporting a material into the housing, and drying the material in the gaseous atmosphere. Thereafter, transporting the dried material out of the housing and extracting from the gaseous atmosphere volatile substances which escape from the material into the gaseous atmosphere, especially flavors. The invention is also direct to an apparatus for drying the extruded material.

Multi-layer film packaging of hot melt adhesive

Multi-layer films are used to package hot melt adhesives. The packaging film does not require removal prior to use of the adhesive. Multi-layer films wherein at least one layer has a melting point below about 100° C. is used to package low application temperature hot melt adhesives.

DEVICE FOR PACKAGING GRANULAR OBJECTS WITH ADSORBING ABILITY, PACHAGING METHOD, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING PACKAGED PRODUCT

An object of the present invention is to provide a packaging apparatus for packaging a granular object having adsorption ability, which does not spill out of the package when the package is opened. An apparatus for packaging a granular obj ect having adsorption ability comprises a heating device 12 for heating a granular object having adsorption ability, a charging device 30 for charging the granular object into a storage bag 90 having an open end, a sealing device 40 for sealing the open end of the storage bag 90 into which the granular object has been charged, and a cooling device 70 for cooling a storage bag 91 with the granular object kept to be gathered at the bottom of the storage bag 91, wherein the heating device 12 is located upstream of the sealing device 40 along the flowing direction of the granular object.

Packaging of low application hot melt adhesive formulations

Films having a melting point below about 100°C are used to package low temperature hot melt adhesives. The packaging film does not require removal prior to use of the adhesive. The packaged adhesive is easy to handle and units are non-blocking.

Production line for bitumen cakes

The invention relates to a production line for bitumen cakes. The production line or system comprises sequential processing stations, i.e. a station (1) whereat hot bitumen is cast into basins or pans (7), a station (2) whereat the bitumen is air cooled, a station (3) whereat the solidified bitumen cakes (26) are shaken out, a station (4) whereat the cakes (26) are packaged in a heat-shrinkable plastic material, and an optional palletization station (5). The production line is set up to accommodate a plurality of pans (7) which are carried in groups on a plurality of platforms or supporting frames (8) adapted to be cyclically passed through the casting, station, cooling station where they are piled, and shake-out station. The cake shake-out station (3) includes an extraction apparatus equipped with a pusher intended for acting on the outside of the pan bottoms to produce resilient deformation of such bottoms, and hence separation of the pan (7) from the bitumen cake contained therein.

СПОСОБ УПАКОВЫВАНИЯ ЛИПКИХ ВЕЩЕСТВ В ТЕКУЧЕЙ ФАЗЕ ПОСРЕДСТВОМ ТОНКОЙ ПЛЕНКИ

Изобретение может быть использовано, в частности, для упаковывания термоплавких адгезивов, герметиков, а также пищевых паст, моющих и косметических средств. Липкое вещество разливают в лотковую форму, предварительно покрытую пленкой из пластика, который является нелипким при температуре внутри помещения или температуре при обработке и совместимым в текучем состоянии с указанным липким веществом. На этапе а) обеспечивают множество лотковых форм, подходящих для приема разливаемого липкого вещества в расплавленном состоянии. Лотковые формы имеют множество сквозных отверстий, проходящих через, по меньшей мере, часть их стенок, и расположены в виде соседних следующих друг за другом рядов для формирования непрерывного лоткового ленточного конвейера. На этапе b) производят быстрое покрытие внутренних стенок лотковых форм одного или более лотков первой тонкой и легко формуемой пленкой из указанного нелипкого пластика при обеспечении ее полного прилипания к стенкам формы за счет соединения нижней ...

СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ТЕРМОПЛАВКОГО КЛЕЯ, ИМЕЮЩЕГО НЕЛИПКОЕ ПОКРЫТИЕ

Группа изобретений относится к способу получения термоплавкого клея, предпочтительно к способу получения термоплавкого чувствительного к приложению давления клея (ТПЧДК). Клей имеет нанесенное нелипкое покрытие. Способ получения клея включает в состав различные полимеры и дополнительные добавки. Причем термоплавкий чувствительный к приложению давления клей, имеющий покрытие, сохраняющее свойство нелипкости до 50°С.Клей может отличаться легкостью в обращении, упаковке и транспортировке к месту последующего использования. Технический результат, достигаемый при использовании группы изобретений, заключается в исключении засорения емкостей для плавления клея и обеспечения гибкости выбора материалов покрытий и их совместимости с термоплавким клеем и его характеристик плавкости. 2 н. и 7 з.п. ф-лы, 1 ил.

СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ СУШКИ МАТЕРИАЛА

... 1. Способ сушки материала, предусматривающий этапы, на которых: ! - обеспечивают газообразную среду с перегретым паром внутри оболочки (2), ! - перемещают материал внутрь оболочки (2), ! - сушат материал в газообразной среде, ! - перемещают высушенный материал из оболочки (2), и !- извлекают из газообразной среды летучие вещества, которые выходят из материала в газообразную среду, особенно ароматизирующие вещества. ! 2. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что материал высушивается до содержания воды менее 50 мас.%, 40 мас.%, 30 мас.% или 20 мас.%. ! 3. Способ по любому из предыдущих пунктов, отличающийся тем, что материал высушивается до значения AW менее 0,6, 05 или 0,4. ! 4. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что по меньшей мере в одном горизонтальном частичном слое газообразная среда находится при температуре более 100°С, 120°С, 140°С, 160°С или 180°С. ! 5. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что газообразная среда находится при нормальном давлении, при повышенном или при пониженном давлении ...

Spritzsicheres, mit Flüssigkeit, besonders Kaffeesahne, Kondensmilch oder Kaffeeweißer, befülltes Näpfchen, sowie Verfahren zu dessen Herstellung.

Mit Flüssigkeit, besonders Kaffeesahne, Kondensmilch, Kaffeeweißer befülltes Näpfchen, bei dessen Öffnen keine Flüssigkeit hinaus gespritzt wird, insbesondere Näpfchen mit Flüssigkeit wie Kaffeesahne, Kondensmilch, Kaffeeweißer o. ä., welches vor dem Versiegeln zu weniger als 90% des Gesamtvolumens befüllt wird, und mit Flüssigkeit, besonders Kaffeesahne, Kondensmilch, Kaffeeweißer befülltes Näpfchen, in dem ein Unterdruck von < 900 Hektopascal besteht.

Vorrichtung zum Abpacken einer Masse in einen Folienschlauch

Packaging of hot-melt adhesive

Packaging of hot-melt adhesive comprises filling part of a film with hot-melt adhesive, sealing off to give an adhesive-free zone, cooling, and further filling. Packaging of hot-melt adhesive comprises filling part of a film, with no surface adhesiveness at storage temperatures and particularly 50 deg C, with hot-melt adhesive, sealing off to give an adhesive-free zone, cooling, and further filling with adhesive.

KOMPRIMIERANLAGE

Food Item

MASTIC ASPHALT BLOCK

Manufacturing mastic asphalt blocks

In an installation for manufacturing mastic asphalt hot bitumen mixed with hot limestone filler and unheated grit is a mixer from which the asphalt is discharged into a plurality of moulds 52 in order to mould blocks. The filled moulds 52 are conveyed by a conveyer 54 through a cooling tower 50 in which they pass through an array 56 of spray nozzles arranged to spray water onto the moulds 52 so that at least some of the water impinging on the moulds 52 initially forms steam and thereby cools the asphalt. Inside the cooling tower 50 the moulds 52 are conveyed along a vertical zig-zag path so as to fit a relatively long cooling path into a relatively small ground area. The mastic asphalt blocks produced have at least one groove formed in their upper surface. Heat is extracted from the asphalt in the mixer and returned to the means for heating the limestone filler. A microprocessor controls the filling of the moulds 52 in order to render the weight of the moulded blocks substantially consistent ...

Container And Closure

Packaging (by encasing with a fluid composition) method and apparatus

The invention provides a method of packaging an item or items 3 comprising the steps of placing the item 3 within a cavity 2; introducing a substantially biodegradable fluid composition 6 into the cavity 2 to envelop the item 3, the fluid composition being capable of being activated to solidify; activating the fluid composition to cause it to solidify, so encasing said item or items 3; and removing the encased item 3 from the cavity 2. A drawstring (9) (figure 7 - not shown) may be provided to facilitate opening the items so packaged. The invention also provides apparatus for carrying out a packaging method by holding the surface of the item away from the internal surface of the cavity to ensure complete encasing. A sliding lid (7) (figures 4-6 - not shown) may be introduced into the cavity to minimize amount of fluid composition. The composition may be an aqueous starch based one. A polymeric binder may be added.

A container having a recessed closure for drying and storing one or more active agents

A container having a recessed closure for drying and storing one or more active agents

Mastic asphalt block

In an installation for manufacturing mastic asphalt, bitumen from a hopper (10) is kept warm so that it remains sufficiently fluid to enable it to be easily handled and is supplied to a primary mixer (16). Powdered limestone filler from a hopper (14) is heated by means of heaters (18) and is added, together with unheated grit from a hopper (12), to the mixer (16), via a weighing hopper (20). The constituent materials are mixed without further heat input and are then discharged into a secondary mixer (24) where further mixing occurs. The mixer (24) incorporates passages for the circulation of a heat exchange medium which contacts the asphalt to cool it to a temperature suitable for moulding. The heat extracted from the asphalt is returned to the heaters (18) and re-used for heating the filler for asphalt produced subsequently. Asphalt is discharged from the secondary mixer (24) into a plurality of moulds (52) through a pneumatically-actuated gate (34). The gate (34) is operated by a control ...

PROCEDURE FOR THE PACKING OF AN ADHESIVE AND THE THEN PACKED ARTICLE

PROCEDURE FOR PRE-TREATING, PACKING AND POST TREATING A SOUND OR WAERMEISOLIERPRO DUKTES FROM INORGANIC FIBERS AND A BONDING AGENT

DEVICE FOR HANDLING FLEXIBLE BAGS

PRODUCTION PLANT FOR ASPHALT BLOCKS.

DEVICE FOR THE COOLING OF PACKING

Semiconductor stocker systems and methods

In an embodiment, the present invention discloses cleaned storage processes and systems for high level cleanliness articles, such as extreme ultraviolet (EUV) reticle carriers. A decontamination chamber can be used to clean the stored workpieces. A purge gas system can be used to prevent contamination of the articles stored within the workpieces. A robot can be used to detect the condition of the storage compartment before delivering the workpiece. A monitor device can be used to monitor the conditions of the stocker.

Durable, consumable packaging system for hot melt materials and methods of making and using same

Durable consumable packaging systems for hot melt materials, and particularly asphalt. The packaging system can include an asphalt or asphalt composition contained within a durable consumable wrap or bag without the need for an outer protective container. The durable consumable wrap or bag comprises a woven or non-woven fiber based material, and particularly a spun-bonded olefin material, the olefin material comprising a high density polyethylene (HDPE) material. The durable consumable packaging system provides a simple, cost effective solution to a number of the problems associated with the prior art packaging containers and systems described above, while providing additional benefits to overcome the problems specific with the packaging and transport of asphalt.

DEVICE FOR SEALING A VESSEL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SEALED VESSEL

A device for sealing a vessel, in particular a cartridge () or a test-tube for accommodating a freeze-dried pharmaceutical product (S), wherein the vessel () comprises at its opening end () an opening edge () and an adjoining longitudinal portion () with an evenly formed inner cross section, including a front plunger () to be positioned inside the vessel () at the longitudinal portion (), is characterized in that the front plunger () is configured to be positioned in the vessel () in a sealing state, in which the front plunger () is fully inserted in the vessel (), or in an exchange state, in which the front plunger () is inserted partly in the vessel () and partly protrudes over the opening edge () of the vessel (), wherein the front plunger () comprises sealing means that are configured to seal the inside of the vessel () against the outside when the front plunger () is positioned in the sealing state, and one or more communicating grooves () that are configured to place the inside and outside of the vessel () in communication with each other when the front plunger () is positioned in the exchange state. Furthermore, a method of manufacturing a sealed vessel () is disclosed. 1. A device for sealing a vessel , in particular a cartridge or a test-tube for accommodating a freeze-dried pharmaceutical product , wherein the vessel comprises at its opening end an opening edge and an adjoining longitudinal portion with an evenly formed inner cross section , the device comprising:a front plunger to be positioned inside the vessel at the longitudinal portion, sealing means configured to seal the inside of the vessel against the outside when the front plunger is positioned in the sealing state, and', 'one or more communicating grooves configured to place the inside and outside of the vessel in communication with each other when the front plunger is positioned in the exchange state., 'wherein the front plunger is configured to be positioned in the vessel in a sealing state, ...

Ice bagging system including auxiliary source of bags

An ice bagging system and method according to which ice is automatically disposed in respective bags provided from a first source of bags, and ice is automatically disposed in respective bags provided from a second source of bags.

FAST DISSOLVING PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION

The subject invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition comprising an open matrix network carrying a pharmaceutically active ingredient, wherein the open matrix network comprises levan. 131-. (canceled)32. A pharmaceutical composition comprising an open matrix network comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient and levan , the pharmaceutical composition having a tensile strength of about 0.05-1.6 N/mmand a rapid dissolution rate such that at least 80% of the composition is dissolved in an aqueous medium or saliva within 30 seconds.33. A pharmaceutical composition according to wherein the composition dissolves in an aqueous medium or saliva within 10 seconds.34. A pharmaceutical composition according to claim 32 , in an oral dosage form.35. A pharmaceutical composition according to obtainable by sublimating solvent from a liquid preparation comprising the active ingredient and levan.36. A pharmaceutical composition according to wherein the active ingredient is desmopressin acetate.37. A pharmaceutical composition according to claim 32 , wherein the active ingredient is desmopressin.38. A pharmaceutical composition according to claim 32 , wherein the active ingredient is famotidine.39. A pharmaceutical composition according to claim 32 , wherein the active ingredient is montelukast sodium.40. A pharmaceutical composition according to claim 32 , wherein the active ingredient is ondansetron.41. A pharmaceutical composition according to wherein the active ingredient is loratidine.42. A pharmaceutical composition according to which is adapted for sublingual administration.43. A pharmaceutical composition according to claim 35 , wherein the sublimation is carried out by freeze drying the preparation.44. A process for preparing a pharmaceutical composition comprising at least a step of sublimating solvent from a liquid preparation comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient and levan.45. A process according to claim 44 , comprising: (a) introducing unit ...

Plastic Container Having A Deep-set Invertible Base and Related Methods

A plastic container comprises an upper portion including a finish defining an opening into the container, a lower portion including a base defining a standing surface, a sidewall extending between the upper portion and the lower portion, the sidewall defining a longitudinal axis, and at least one substantially transversely-oriented pressure panel located in the lower portion. The pressure panel is movable between an outwardly-inclined position and an inwardly-inclined position to compensate for a change of pressure inside the container. The standing surface defines a standing plane, and the entire pressure panel is located between the standing plane and the upper portion of the container when the pressure panel is in the outwardly-inclined position. 1. A method of compensating for vacuum pressure changes within a container , the container including a neck portion , a body portion , and a base portion , the base portion forming a bearing surface for the container and having a bottom end thereof with a hinge and a base wall , the base wall being adapted to be repositioned about the hinge from a first position extending outwardly to a second position extending inwardly , the method comprising:hot filling the container with a product;sealing the container with a closure;cooling the hot filled container; andrepositioning the base wall about the hinge from the first position to the second position, thereby reducing the negative internal pressure of the container,wherein prior to repositioning, the container is adapted to stand upright on a flat surface; andwherein the base wall includes a plurality of creases to facilitate repositioning thereof, the creases being adapted to flex during repositioning of the base wall.2. (canceled)3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the body portion includes a portion that deforms in response to vacuum pressure.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the portion includes a vacuum panel.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein said repositioning reduces ...

Method And System For Packing Bitumen

A method for packing bitumen in a continuous process is disclosed. To pack the bitumen, a tray having one or more bitumen-receiving cavities is prepared. The cavity of the tray is coated with polymer film and bituminous film consecutively. Following that, the bitumen, in liquid form, is filled into the coated cavity. Additional layer of bituminous and polymer film are then consecutively laid over the bitumen-filled cavity, encapsulating the bitumen thereto. A system to form such bitumen package is also disclosed herein. 1. A method for packing bitumen , the method comprising the steps of:providing a tray having one or more bitumen-receiving cavities;extruding a first polymer film into the tray in such way that the tray is coated with the first polymer film;extruding a first bituminous film into the tray in such a way that the tray is further coated with the first bituminous film, the first bituminous film is laid over the first polymer film;filling the cavities of the tray with the bitumen;extruding a second bituminous film for covering the filled tray;extruding a second polymer film for further covering the filled tray, the second polymer film is laid over the second bituminous film, forming a bitumen package therein;cooling down the filled tray in such a way that the bitumen package is hardened; andreleasing the hardened bitumen package from the tray.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the bitumen is pre-set as its extrudable temperature range before dispensing into the cavities of the tray.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the second bituminous film is extruded at sufficiently high temperature of 180° C. to 200° C. so that it bonds to the first bituminous film claim 2 , forming a means of packaging.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the steps of releasing the bitumen package from the tray is by tilting the filled tray upside down.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of cooling down the tray in a chilled-water bath prior to extruding any films ...

PLASTIC CONTAINER HAVING A DEEP-SET INVERTIBLE BASE AND RELATED METHODS

A plastic container comprises an upper portion including a finish defining an opening into the container, a lower portion including a base defining a standing surface, a sidewall extending between the upper portion and the lower portion, the sidewall defining a longitudinal axis, and at least one substantially transversely-oriented pressure panel located in the lower portion. The pressure panel is movable between an outwardly-inclined position and an inwardly-inclined position to compensate for a change of pressure inside the container. The standing surface defines a standing plane, and the entire pressure panel is located between the standing plane and the upper portion of the container when the pressure panel is in the outwardly-inclined position. 1. A plastic container comprising:an upper portion including a finish defining an opening into the container;a lower portion including a base defining a standing surface;a sidewall extending between the upper portion and the lower portion, the sidewall defining a longitudinal axis; andat least one substantially transversely-oriented pressure panel located in the lower portion, the pressure panel being movable between an outwardly-inclined position and an inwardly-inclined position to compensate for a change of pressure inside the container;wherein the standing surface defines a standing plane, and the entire pressure panel is located between the standing plane and the upper portion of the container when the pressure panel is in the outwardly-inclined position.2. The plastic container of claim 1 , wherein the entire pressure panel is located between the standing plane and the upper portion of the container when the pressure panel is in the inwardly-inclined position.3. The plastic container of claim 1 , wherein the pressure panel comprises an initiator portion and a control portion claim 1 , and the initiator portion is adapted to fold prior to the control portion.4. The plastic container of claim 3 , wherein when the ...

HIGH PRESSURE PASTEURIZING OF GROUND MEATS

A process for preserving fresh ground meat comprises the steps of a) packaging fresh ground meat in a sealed package; b) placing the packaged fresh ground meat in a pressurization vessel and closing the vessel; c) pressurizing the pressurization vessel containing the packaged fresh ground meat to an elevated pressure of at least about 50,000 psi pressure so that the packaged fresh ground meat is placed under the elevated pressure; d) maintaining the elevated pressure on the packaged fresh ground meat for a time of from about 1 to about 300 seconds and at a temperature of from about 30 to about 45 F; e) then reducing the pressure on the packaged fresh ground meat to ambient pressure; and f) removing the ground meat from the pressurization vessel. Pathogens are effectively killed using this process, providing manufacturing efficiencies and longer product shelf life as compared to other ground meat handling procedures. 1. A process for preserving fresh ground meat comprising the steps of:a) packaging fresh ground meat in a sealed package;b) placing the packaged fresh ground meat in a pressurization vessel and closing the vessel;c) pressurizing the pressurization vessel containing the packaged fresh ground meat to an elevated pressure of at least about 50,000 psi pressure so the packaged fresh ground meat is placed under the elevated pressure;d) maintaining the elevated pressure on the packaged fresh ground meat for a time of from about 1 to about 300 seconds and at a temperature of from about 30° to about 45° F.;e) then reducing the pressure on the packaged fresh ground meat to ambient pressure; andf) removing the fresh ground meat from the pressurization vessel.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the elevated pressure is from about 50 claim 1 ,000 psi to about 130 claim 1 ,500 psi.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein the elevated pressure is from about 60 claim 1 ,000 psi to about 115 claim 1 ,000 psi.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein the elevated pressure is from ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DEEP VACUUM PACKAGING OF A FOOD PRODUCT WITHOUT COVERING LIQUID

A method for deep vacuum packaging of a food product and a system for implementing this method. The food product and at least one additive are placed in a mixing device. The mixing device is evacuated and its contents are mixed to ensure a penetration of the additive(s) in the food product and to outgas the mixture until an absolute pressure is less than or equal to 30 mbar. The temperature of the food product is less than the boiling temperature of the liquid and the additives contained therein at a particular pressure. At least a portion of the mixture cold blanched is packaged in a tight container. The container is optionally pasteurised/sterilized in a short time by controlling the pressure and temperature conditions such that the container does not open or become crushed under the effect of a pressure difference between the inside of the container and the autoclave. 115-. (canceled)16. Method for packaging of a food product , comprising the following successive steps:placing the food product and one or more additives in a mixing device;evacuating the mixing device and mixing its contents to ensure a penetration of the additive(s) in the food product and to outgas a mixture, until an absolute pressure of less than or equal to 30 mbars is reached;vacuum packaging at least a portion of the mixture cold blanched in at least one container, the mixture being at a temperature less than the boiling temperature of water at a pressure used for vacuum packaging of the mixture;after introducing an equal portion of the mixture into a plurality of rigid containers to define a batch, introducing one or more first measurement sensor into at least one of said rigid containers to define a control container, each first measurement sensor comprises a transmitter to transmit measurements performed in the form of communication signals; andafter placing said batch in an enclosure, introducing one or more second measurement sensors into the enclosure, the enclosure is connected to a ...

METHOD FOR PACKAGING LIQUID PRODUCTS UNDER PRESSURE IN PLASTIC BOTTLES OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS

A method for packaging liquid products under pressure in thermoplastic containers includes blow-molding a container from a sterilized preform, exposing an exterior of the container to a mixture that includes liquid coolant and either a sterilizing agent or a disinfectant, pressure-filling the container with liquid product, and sealing the filled container. 110-. (canceled)11. A method for packaging liquid products under pressure in thermoplastic containers , said method comprising blow-molding a container from a sterilized preform , exposing an exterior of said container to a mixture , pressure-filling said container with liquid product , and sealing said filled container , wherein said mixture comprises a first substance and a second substance , wherein said first substance is a liquid coolant used to cool containers , and wherein said second substance is selected from the group consisting of a sterilizing agent and a disinfectant.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein said second substance comprises chlorine dioxide.13. The method of claim 11 , wherein said second substance comprises chlorine dioxide claim 11 , and wherein said chlorine dioxide is contained in said liquid coolant at a concentration of 0.5-10 ppm.14. The method of claim 11 , wherein said second substance comprises chlorine dioxide claim 11 , and wherein said chlorine dioxide is contained in said liquid coolant at a concentration of 0.5-3 ppm.15. The method of claim 11 , wherein said mixture further comprises an additive to reduce surface tension of said liquid coolant.16. The method of claim 11 , wherein said mixture further comprises a surfactant.17. The method of claim 11 , wherein said mixture further comprises an additive to promote drying of cooled and disinfected containers prior to filling thereof.18. The method of claim 11 , wherein said mixture further comprises alcohol.19. The method of claim 11 , wherein said liquid coolant comprises demineralized sterile water.20. The method of claim 11 , ...

METHOD OF PREPARING A FOOD PRODUCT

The present invention relates to a method of preparing a food product for commercial distribution and consumption by consumers. The method involves placing one or more raw food products into a vacuum pack bag and vacuum packing it. The vacuum pack bag is placed into a circulator that has an insulated tank, a pump, a heated coil, and a thermostat. The raw food product is cooked to a predetermined temperature and then removed and stabilized while still in the vacuum pack bag. The now cooked food product is then prepared for sale to a consumer. Though in some embodiments the cooked food product is prepared at a second location, such as by a caterer that reheats the product to a desired temperature. The same vacuum pack bag is used throughout the inventive method. 1. A method of preparing a food product for commercial distribution and consumption by consumers comprising:providing a circulator having an insulated tank, a pump, a heated coil, and a thermostat;obtaining a raw food product and vacuum packing it in a vacuum pack bag;placing the raw food product within the vacuum pack bag into a body of water of the insulated tank;cooking the raw food product within the vacuum pack bag to a predetermined temperature, such that a cooked food product is formed within the vacuum pack bag; andselling the cooked food product within the vacuum pack bag to a consumer.2. The method of further comprising the step of flavoring the raw food product.3. The method of wherein the insulated tank holds at least fifty gallons of water.4. The method of wherein the insulated tank holds at least one hundred gallons of water.5. The method of further comprising the step of stabilizing the cooked food product within the vacuum pack bag.6. The method of further comprising the step of freezing the cooked food product within the vacuum pack bag.7. The method of further comprising the step of labeling the vacuum pack bag prior to placing the raw food product inside the vacuum pack bag.8. The method of ...

AUTOMATED FILLING OF CARTRIDGE ARRAY WITH VISCOUS LIQUID UTILIZING ANNULAR NOZZLES

A system to automate the filling of electronic vape cartridges with viscous liquid. The system includes an enclosure sealed with removable panels for maintenance access, compartments to interface cartridges and liquids with the internal mechanisms, and an external human machine interface. The internal mechanisms utilize thermally insulative annular nozzles and a thermal control system to diminish the internal friction of the liquid to facilitate consistent transfer of liquid between a reservoir, heated by a heated bed, syringe assembly, comprising a heating element along a raceway, and empty cartridges inserted into the system. This system is capable of filling approximately 100 cartridges per minute, and may interface with cartridges of various configurations and formulations of varying composition and characteristics. 1. A system for filling cartridges with viscous liquid , the system comprising: a threaded base;', 'a shoulder to seal the nozzle with a gasket;', 'a polyhedron center body; and', 'an annular cross section having a tip., 'a plurality of annular nozzles each comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the tip has a hydraulic diameter greater than 1.0.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the polyhedron center body is made from thermally insulative material.4. The system of further comprisinga top plunger assembly; anda bottom syringe assembly, wherein the plurality of annular nozzles are coupled to the bottom block assembly.5. The system of claim 2 , wherein the top plunger assembly comprises:a metallic block with mounting locations;a gantry for positioning the metallic block vertically within the system; andstanchions along which the gantry traverses.6. The system of claim 2 , wherein the bottom syringe assembly comprises:a metal block with an array of bores;a raceway and heating element to facilitate heating;a plurality of thermistors for temperature sensing; andthreaded mounting locations for attachment of the annular nozzles.7. The system of further ...

FREEZE DRIED ORAL SMOKELESS TOBACCO SNUFF OR NON-TOBACCO SNUFF PRODUCT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THEREOF

A freeze dried oral smokeless tobacco snuff or non-tobacco snuff product and a method of manufacturing the freeze dried oral smokeless tobacco snuff or non-tobacco snuff product.

THERMAL INSULATION DUNNAGE PRODUCT

A method for making an insulating dunnage product includes the steps of (a) permanently deforming at least one non-planar interior layer that includes a paper sheet to form a plurality of air pockets; (b) surrounding the at least one interior layer on all four sides and over the top and bottom sides of the at least one interior layer with at least one outer layer of sheet material; and (c) peripherally sealing the at least one outer layer to capture the at least one interior layer therein such that the interior layer has major portions that are free to shift relative to adjacent portions of the at least one outer layer. 1. An insulating dunnage product , comprising:at least one non-planar interior layer of a paper sheet permanently deformed to form a plurality of air pockets, the deformed sheet having peripheral edges and top and bottom sides; andat least one outer layer of sheet material surrounding the at least one interior layer and peripherally sealed to capture the at least one interior layer therebetween on all four sides and over the top and bottom sides of the at least one interior layer;where the at least one interior layer has major portions that are free to shift relative to adjacent portions of the at least one outer layer; andwhere the at least one outer layer of sheet material includes paper.2. (canceled)3. An insulating dunnage product as set forth in claim 1 , where the at least one outer layer includes an upper outer layer and a lower outer layer with peripheral portions sealed to bound the at least one interior layer.4. An insulating dunnage product as set forth in claim 1 , where the at least one outer layer is formed by a single sheet that wraps around one side of the interior layer and is sealed on the periphery of the other three sides of the interior layer.5. An insulating dunnage product as set forth in claim 1 , comprising one or more fold lines in the at least one outer layer claim 1 , where the interior layer includes discontinuous ...

Thermal insulation dunnage and method

A method for making an insulating dunnage product ( 10 ) includes the steps of (a) permanently deforming at least one non-planar interior layer ( 12 ) that includes a paper sheet to form a plurality of air pockets ( 14 ), (b) surrounding the at least one interior layer ( 12 ) on all four sides and over the top and bottom sides of the at least one interior layer ( 12 ) with at least one outer layer ( 16 ) of sheet material and (c) peripherally sealing the at least one outer layer ( 16 ) to capture the at least one interior layer ( 12 ) therein such that the interior layer ( 12 ) has major portions that are free to shift relative to adjacent portions of the at least one outer layer ( 16 ).

PACKAGE FOR FROZEN NUTRIENT PILL

A package has a plurality of seamless compartments coupled together. A different one of the plurality compartments each includes a different respective one of a plurality of respective void spaces and a different respective one of a plurality of respective void space delimiting surfaces. A different one of a plurality of fill entries each forms a fluent entry into a different respective compartment's void space. At least one fill entry of said plurality is in an elastomeric portion of said package, and the at least one fill entry has a largest cross sectional area which is equal to or less than 25% of a largest cross sectional area of the compartment having the respective void space for which the fill entry forms the fluent entry. Each void space delimiting surface follows an outline of a separate 3D pill shape. 01). A method of packaging a nutrient comprising:providing a plurality of compartments coupled together; a different one of said plurality of compartments each include a different respective one of a plurality of respective void spaces and each include a different respective one of a plurality of respective void space delimiting surfaces; a plurality of fill entries, a different compartment of said plurality each having a different one of said plurality of fill entries; a different one of said fill entries each form a fluent entry into a different one of said compartment's void spaces; wherein at least one fill entry of said plurality is in an elastomeric portion of said packaging and said at least one fill entry has a width measured along its minor axis or a diameter which is less than the width of the compartment for which the fill entry forms the fluent entry into the compartment's void space; wherein each compartment has a volume from 0.7 ml to 4 ml; and wherein each void space delimiting surface follows an outline of a separate 3D pill shape;flowing fluent into each of said plurality of compartments through the compartment's respective fill entry.02). ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING HIGH PURITY VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE

A method is provided for preparing spray dried powder containing vancomycin hydrochloride. The method comprises providing a vancomycin hydrochloride solution with a chromatographic purity of at least 95%, adding an excipient to the vancomycin hydrochloride solution to form a mixture solution of the vancomycin hydrochloride solution and the excipient, concentrating the mixed solution of the vancomycin hydrochloride solution and the excipient to form a 20% to 30% vancomycin concentrate, filtering the vancomycin concentrate to form a final filtrate and spray crying the final filtrate to form a spray dried vancomycin hydrochloride powder with EP impurity B level of not more than 1.5%. 121-. (canceled)22. Spray dried powder of vancomycin hydrochloride , comprising an EP impurity B level of not more than 1.5%.23. The spray dried powder of further comprising trehalose.24. The spray dried powder of in a sealed vial.25. The spray dried powder of wherein the vial is sealed under vacuum and nitrogen gas.26. The spray dried powder of wherein the powder is sterile.27. The spray dried powder of wherein the vial comprises a dose selected from the group consisting of about 0.25 g claim 24 , about 0.5 g claim 24 , about 0.75 g claim 24 , about 1.0 g claim 24 , about 2 g claim 24 , about 5 g claim 24 , about 10 g and about 20 g.28. The spray dried powder of claim 22 , wherein the water content is below 3%.29. A spray dried powder of vancomycin hydrochloride comprising an EP impurity B level of not more than 1.5% prepared using a mixture comprising a vancomycin hydrochloride solution and at least one of a stabilizer and a solubilizer claim 22 , wherein:(a) the vancomycin hydrochloride solution has a chromatographic purity of at least 95%;(b) the stabilizer is selected from the group consisting of saccharides and polyols, wherein the saccharides are present in an amount of about 5-35% by weight of dry vancomycin hydrochloride, and the polyols are present in an amount of about 10-50% by ...

Sterilization of Food in Microwave Interactive Packages

An apparatus and method to heat food in a sealed-closed package without having the package open during heating involves disposing a package in a chamber with fluid above atmospheric pressure to engage an exterior of the package with sufficient force to prevent the package from becoming unsealed. The package can include at least a portion that includes a microwave interactive material that interacts with the food during microwave energy exposure and can include areas that substantially reflect microwave energy at areas of the food susceptible to overheating or crisping. The fluid can be a gas, such as air.

ANTIPERSPIRANT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME

A consumer product comprising packaging including a product chamber and an outer jacket at least partially surrounding the product chamber; and an antiperspirant composition disposed within the product chamber, wherein the composition exhibits an average standard deviation of less than or equal to about 5 of penetration peak force measurements taken in accordance with a penetration test method as defined herein. 113.-. (canceled)14. A consumer product , comprising:packaging comprising a product chamber and an outer jacket at least partially surrounding the product chamber, wherein the outer jacket is non-rotatable relative to the product chamber; anda solid antiperspirant composition disposed within the product chamber, wherein the composition defines a uniformity and crystallization that exhibits an average standard deviation of less than or equal to about 5 of penetration peak force measurements taken in accordance with a penetration test method as defined herein.15. The consumer product of claim 14 , wherein at least some of the outer jacket is transparent or translucent.16. The consumer product of claim 15 , wherein the product chamber further comprises a circumferentially extending groove.17. The consumer product of claim 16 , wherein the outer jacket further comprises a tongue and the circumferentially extending groove is configured to receive the tongue.18. The consumer product of claim 15 , wherein the outer jacket is in contact with the product chamber.19. The consumer product of claim 14 , wherein the solid antiperspirant composition comprises one or more waxes.20. The consumer product of claim 19 , wherein the one or more waxes comprise stearyl alcohol and hydrogenated castor oil.21. The consumer product of claim 14 , wherein the product chamber is coupled to the outer jacket.22. The consumer product of claim 14 , wherein an air pocket is disposed between the product chamber and the outer jacket. The present invention is directed to antiperspirant and ...

Apparatus and methods for sealing a medicament within a medical delivery device

Apparatus and methods for lyophilizing and sealing a medicament within a medical delivery device having an opening. The apparatus may include a stopper for sealing the opening. The stopper may have one or more elongated members extending from a base, in a direction that is parallel to a central axis of the base. One or more of the members may be set radially away from the axis and define a coaxial central well. The member or members may define a void. The elongated member or members may engage a device inner wall and support the base away from the opening. The void may provide gas exchange between a device interior and a device exterior. The gas may be a lyophilization byproduct that escapes from the device interior between the inner wall, the base and the member or members. The stopper may be advanced into the device to seal the opening.

Method for Processing a Food Product and Corresponding Processing Apparatus

A method for processing food products is disclosed that comprises a step of preparing a food product during which one or more raw materials, which constitute the food product to be obtained, are worked, a cooking step during which the food product previously processed during the preparation step is cooked in vacuum mode, a cold pasteurization step during which the food product is subjected to a pressure of at least 3,000 bar, a packing step during which the food product is put in a pack, and a step of preserving the food products at a temperature comprised between 0 and 4° C. 1. A method for processing food products comprising:a step of preparing a food product during which one or more raw materials. which constitute the food product to be obtained, are worked;a cooking step during which the food product previously processed during the preparation step is cooked in vacuum mode;a cold pasteurization step during which the food product is subjected to a pressure of at least 3,000 bar;a packing step during which the food product is put in a pack; anda step of preserving the food products at a temperature comprised between 0 and 4° C.2. The method as in claim 1 , wherein before said cooking step it provides an operation of putting the food into a container claim 1 ,3. The method as in claim 1 , wherein said cooking step comprises a cooking operation made in at least one of either a convection steam oven or a Roner.4. The method as in claim 1 , wherein during the cooking step the food product is kept in a vacuum condition comprised between 0.2 bar and 0.5 bar.5. The method as in claim 1 , wherein during the cold pasteurization step it provides that the food product does not exceed a temperature close to room temperature.6. The method as in claim 1 , wherein the packing step is carried out before the cooking step.7. The method as in claim 1 , wherein the packing step is carried out before the cold pasteurization step and after the cooking step.8. The method as in claim 1 , ...

METHOD AND PACKAGE FOR A FROZEN FOOD PRODUCT

A package for ice cream, and a process of packaging the food product are disclosed. Particularly, a first structural layer has a cavity and a flexible second layer is inserted therein. A food product such as ice cream is then introduced into the flexible second layer, and in one modification the food product may be covered with a flexible third layer, before freezing the food product. The freezing process fractures the first structural layer while the second and third layers are preferably sealed about a perimeter. 1. A process of packaging a frozen food product comprising:providing a first structural layer having a cavity;inserting a flexible second layer in the first structural layer cavity so that a portion thereof generally conforms thereto;filling the flexible second layer with a food product; andfreezing the food product.2. The process of further comprising removing the first structural layer after the freezing step.3. The process of further comprising providing an external package after the removing step.4. The process of further comprising forming the first structural layer from a material that fractures during the freezing step.5. The process of further comprising forming the first structural layer from a food grade material.6. The process of wherein the first structural layer is a polystyrene.7. The process of further comprising forming the second layer from a food grade material.8. The process of wherein the second layer is a polyethylene.9. The process of further comprising forming a third layer from a food grade material.10. The process of wherein the third layer is a polyethylene.11. The process of wherein the first structural layer is received at least in part in a mold cavity.12. The process of further comprising applying a negative pressure to the first structural layer to adopt a configuration of the mold cavity.13. The process of further comprising blowing the second layer into the first structural layer.14. The process of wherein the first ...

Cooling Holes for Film Wrapped Articles

Holes in the film can be formed after film wrapping the bundle. Slits are formed in the heat shrink film prior to film wrapping the bundle. While the bundle moves through a heat shrink tunnel on a conveyor, the slits can be opened by increasing the shrinkage of the film surrounding the slit. This can be accomplished by directing high speed jets of hot air on the slits. Although slits are preferred the hot air can be used on any opening to increase the size of the opening. 1. A process for arranging an article or a bundle of articles wrapped with heat shrink film so that cool air can circulate through the bundle comprising ,forming a slit in the film,locating the slit so the slit is positioned on the vertical sides of the bundle during film wrapping, film wrapping the bundle,transporting the wrapped bundle to a heat shrink tunnel, heat shrinking the bundle, andincreasing the opening of the slit during heat shrinking by increasing the heat shrinkage of the film surrounding the slit.2. A process according to including cooling the film wrapped article to prevent spoilage.3. A process according to including multiple vertical slits located on opposing vertical sides of the bundle.4. A process according to wherein high speed jets of hot air are directed on the slit during heat shrinking of the film.5. An apparatus for arranging an article or a bundle of articles wrapped with heat shrink film so that cool air can circulate through the bundle comprising claim 1 ,means for forming a slit in the film,means for locating the slit so that the slit is positioned on the vertical sides of the bundle during film wrapping,means for film wrapping the bundle,means for transporting the wrapped bundle to a heat shrink tunnel,means for heat shrinking the bundle, andmeans for increasing the opening of the slit by increasing the heat shrinkage of the film surrounding the slit.6. An apparatus according to including means for cooling the film wrapped article to prevent spoilage.7. An apparatus ...

TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED PRODUCT SHIPPER

A temperature-controlled product shipper includes a phase change material bladder which can be filled at the point of packaging. The shipper includes an internal product box and an outer box where the product box is received within the outer box. The phase change material bladder is received within a cavity defined between the outer surface of the product box and the inner surface of the outer box. The shipper may also include an insulated liner which is received between the product box and the bladder. 1. A temperature-controlled shipper for shipping temperature sensitive products , said temperature controlled shipper comprising:a product box;an outer box, said product box being received within said outer box;a phase change material bladder received within a cavity defined between an outer surface of said product box and an inner surface of said outer box,said bladder being configured and arranged to receive a flowable phase change material preconditioned at a predetermined temperature.2. The shipper of wherein said bladder comprises a first bladder chamber having a first filling port.3. The shipper of wherein said bladder further comprises a second bladder chamber having a second filling port.4. The shipper of wherein said first bladder chamber receives a phase change material preconditioned at a first temperature claim 3 , and said second bladder chamber receives a phase change material preconditioned at a second temperature.5. The shipper of wherein said first and second bladder chambers overlay each other in substantially coextensive adjacent relation.6. The shipper of wherein said first and second bladder chambers are each configured and arranged to have a substantially uniform thickness when filled with said flowable phase change material whereby said bladder provides a substantially uniform thermal profile.7. The shipper of wherein said bladder is formed in the shape of a cross having a central body portion and opposed appendage portions extending outwardly ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING COSMETIC PRODUCT CAPSULES, SPECIFICALLY LIPSTICKS, AND RELATING MANUFACTURING MACHINE

Method and machine () for producing capsules of cosmetic products, preferably lipsticks. The method includes a step of introducing () a base volume of a cosmetic product into a melting and preparing the machine to melt and prepare cosmetic products, and a subsequent step of injecting () a predetermined and melted portion of the base volume of cosmetic product by injecting elements () of the machine () into a containment capsule () of the predetermined portion of the base volume of cosmetic product; the containment capsule and the predetermined portion of cosmetic product making up a semifinished product of the cosmetic product designed to be subjected to subsequent steps of working and morphological processing before its final use by an user. 1. Method for producing capsules of cosmetic products , preferably lipsticks , said method comprising the steps of:{'b': '2000', 'introducing () a base volume of a cosmetic product into a melting and preparing machine to melt and prepare cosmetic products,'}{'b': '200', 'providing at least one containment capsule (), comprising at least one open cavity adapted to contain a predetermined amount of cosmetic product of less than 20 g and provided with at least one thermally conductive portion;'}melting at least one portion of said base volume of the cosmetic product;{'b': 2020', '200, 'injecting () said predetermined amount of said molten cosmetic product into said containment capsule ();'}{'b': 200', '200, 'sealing said containment capsule () containing said predetermined amount of cosmetic product; said containment capsule () and said predetermined amount of cosmetic product making up a semifinished product of said final cosmetic product adapted to be used by a user;'}said semifinished product being intended to undergo subsequent steps of working and shape transformation in order to become a final cosmetic product, before being finally used by a user.22050200210. Method according to claim 1 , wherein said sealing step () ...

PRESERVING MIRACLE FRUIT BERRIES

Provided are methods of preserving and/or storing berry, which may involve separating a pulp of the berry into two or more parts; and freeze drying the berry with the separated pulp. 1Synsepalum dulcificum,. A method of preserving comprising:{'i': 'Synsepalum dulcificum', 'a) obtaining a fresh berry;'}b) separating a pulp of the berry into two or more parts; andc) freeze drying the berry with the separated pulp.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprisingd) deseeding the freeze dried berry; ande) storing the deseeded berry in an environment with a reduced oxygen content.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the separating comprises slicing the pulp of the berry into two or more parts.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the berry is separated into two parts.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the two parts are substantially equal in size.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the freeze drying is performed at a temperature ranging from −50° C. to −90° C.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the freeze drying is performed at a pressure 0.3 mbar to 10 mbar.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the freeze drying is performed for a time ranging from 1 hour to 50 hours.9. The method of claim 2 , wherein said storing comprises storing the deseeded berry in an oxygen barrier packaging.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the oxygen barrier packaging is a biaxially oriented polyethylene terephtalate packaging.11. The method of claim 2 , wherein said storing comprises storing the deseeded berry with an oxygen absorber.12. The method of claim 2 , wherein said storing lasts at least one month and the stored berry preserves an effective amount of miraculin.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein said storing lasts at least six months and the stored berry preserves an effective amount of miraculin.14. The method of claim 13 , wherein said storing lasts at least twelve months and the stored berry preserves an effective amount of miraculin.15. The method of claim 2 , wherein said storing does not ...

SHELF-STABLE POUCH FOR FRESH-PACKED FRUITS OR VEGETABLES

An assembly may include a shelf-stable pouch for fruits or vegetables. The assembly may comprise a pouch having a closed condition and an open configuration. The closed configuration may be configured to seal portions of at least one of the fruits and vegetables and brine prior to heating the pouch for pasteurization. The open condition may allow for the removal and serving of the portions after pasteurization from heating. 1. A method for a shelf-stable pouch for fresh fruits or vegetables , the method comprising:subdividing at least one of a fresh fruit and a vegetable into portions;combining at least a subset of the portions and a brine in a pouch;removing oxygen from the pouch;sealing the pouch to form a sealed pouch;heating the sealed pouch for pasteurization; andcooling the sealed pouch after pasteurization from the heating.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising positioning an injector into at least a portion of the pouch while the portions and brine are in the pouch.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the injector includes a tube with a passage.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising passing an inert gas into the pouch while the portions and brine are in the pouch.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein removing oxygen includes pushing the oxygen out of the pouch and away from the portions.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein pickles are formed after pasteurizing the sealed pouch. The method of claim 4 , wherein the portions include cucumbers.8. A shelf-stable pouch assembly comprising:a plurality of fresh cucumber portions;a brine; anda pouch having a closed condition and an open configuration, wherein the closed configuration is configured seal the cucumber portions and brine prior to heating the pouch for pasteurization and the open condition allows the removal of the cucumber portions after pasteurization from heating.9. The assembly of claim 8 , wherein the pouch is configured to receive an injector into at least a portion of the pouch while the ...

DEVICE FOR ACCOMMODATING A FREEZE-DRIED PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SEALED VESSEL ACCOMMODATING A FREEZE-DRIED PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT

A device for accommodating a freeze-dried pharmaceutical product (S) for reconstitution, comprising: a vessel () having at its opening end () an opening edge () and an adjoining longitudinal portion () with an evenly formed inner cross section, a front plunger () to be positioned inside the vessel () at the longitudinal portion (), wherein the front plunger () is configured to be positioned inside the vessel () in a sealing state, in which the front plunger () is fully inserted in the vessel (), or in an exchange state, in which the front plunger () is inserted partly in the vessel () and partly protrudes over the opening edge () of the vessel (), and wherein the front plunger () comprises sealing means that are configured to seal the inside of the vessel () against the outside when the front plunger () is positioned in the sealing state, and one or more communicating grooves () that are configured to place the inside and outside of the vessel () in communication with each other when the front plunger () is positioned in the exchange state, is characterized in that the sealing means are dimensioned and/or structured in such a way that the front plunger (), when an underpressure of predefined strength is applied to the outer environment of the vessel (), is caused to move inside the vessel () toward its opening end (). Furthermore, a method of manufacturing a sealed vessel () accommodating a freeze-dried pharmaceutical product (S) is disclosed. 1. A device for accommodating a freeze-dried pharmaceutical product (S) for reconstitution , comprising:{'b': 1', '3', '4', '5, 'a vessel () having at its opening end () an opening edge () and an adjoining longitudinal portion () with an evenly formed inner cross section, and'}{'b': 2', '1', '5, 'a front plunger () to be positioned inside the vessel () at the longitudinal portion (),'}{'b': 2', '1', '2', '1', '2', '1', '4', '1, 'wherein the front plunger () is configured to be positioned inside the vessel () in a sealing state ...

Prosthetic heart valve cooling

Methods of compressing a stented prosthetic heart valve are disclosed. The method including inserting a stented prosthetic heart valve having a self-expandable stent frame into a container, initiating a cooling element in the container, transferring heat through a thermal conductor to cool an interior of the container, reducing a temperature of the self-expandable stent frame while located within the container to a critical temperature of not greater than 8° C., and compressing an outer diameter of the stented prosthetic heart valve while the stented prosthetic heart valve is at the critical temperature.

Portioning and storing foods

A mass of divisible food in a sealed bag is placed between a first part of a frame having a plurality of walls depending from a common plane and forming a plurality of cavities and a second part of the frame having cavities that correspond with and confront the cavities of the first part. The second part is forced toward the first part to pressurize the divisible food in the bag and force the bag to occupy the cavities. Then, the frame, bag and contents are placed in a freezer. 1. The method of apportioning a mass of divisible food comprising the steps of placing the mass through an opening in an air tight bag , thereafter closing and sealing the opening to isolate the atmosphere within the bag from the ambient atmosphere , placing the bag centrally on a first part of a generally horizontally disposed frame having a plurality of walls depending from a common plane , the walls forming a plurality of substantially identical cavities , each of the cavities being disposed on the opposite side of a wall from at least one other cavity , placing a second part of the frame on the side of the bag opposite the first frame , the second part of the frame having cavities that correspond with and confront the cavities of the first part of the frame , forcing the second part of the frame toward the first part of the frame to pressurize the divisible food in the bag and force the bag to occupy the cavities , whereby the pressure applied to the food is about equal in all cavities , thereafter secure the second part of the frame on the first part of the frame , and thereafter placing the frame , bag and contents in a freezer and maintain freezing condition for a sufficient period of time to freeze the contents of the bag and shape thereof.2. The method of apportioning a mass of divisible food comprising the steps of wherein the bag is constructed of resilient plastic material claim 1 , and thereafter removing the bag and contents in frozen condition claim 1 , opening the bag and ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING HIGH PURITY VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE

A method is provided for preparing spray dried powder containing vancomycin hydrochloride. The method comprises providing a vancomycin hydrochloride solution with a chromatographic purity of at least 95%, adding an excipient to the vancomycin hydrochloride solution to form a mixture solution of the vancomycin hydrochloride solution and the excipient, concentrating the mixed solution of the vancomycin hydrochloride solution and the excipient to form a 20% to 30% vancomycin concentrate, filtering the vancomycin concentrate to form a final filtrate, and spray drying the final filtrate to form a spray dried vancomycin hydrochloride powder with EP impurity B level of not more than 1.5%. 121-. (canceled)22. A spray dried powder of vancomycin hydrochloride with an EP impurity B level of not more than 1.5% prepared using a mixture comprising a vancomycin hydrochloride solution and at least one of a stabilizer and a solubilizer , wherein:(a) the vancomycin hydrochloride solution has a chromatographic purity of at least 95%,(b) the stabilizer is selected from the group consisting of saccharaides and polyols, wherein the saccharides are present in an amount of about 5-35% by weight of dry vancomycin hydrochloride, and the polyols are present in an amount of about 10-50% by weight of dry vancomycin hydrochloride,(c) the solubilizer is selected from the group consisting of PEG-400 and surfactants, wherein PEG-400 is present in an amount of about 10-50% by weight of dry vancomycin hydrochloride, and the surfactants are present in an amount of about 0.005-0.05% by weight of dry vancomycin hydrochloride, and(d) the mixture is concentrated to form from about 20% to about 30% vancomycin concentrate.23. The spray dried powder of vancomycin hydrochloride of claim 22 , wherein(a) the saccharides are selected from the group consisting of trehalose, fructose, sorbose, lactose and glucose, and(b) the polyol is mannitol.24. The spray dried powder of vancomycin hydrochloride of claim 23 , ...

MULTI-COMPARTMENT INSULATED CONTAINER SYSTEMS

Multi-compartment insulated container systems and methods of using the same are described. In one embodiment, a container system includes a frame. The frame may include perimeter walls and interior walls interconnecting the perimeter walls, thereby forming a plurality of container sections having openings. At least one interior wall may be configured to facilitate heat transfer between neighboring container sections via heat conducting material. The system may include a plurality of access hatches covering at least some of the openings. The plurality of access hatches may be configured to retard heat transfer between the exterior of the frame and the interior via heat insulating material. In some embodiments, the frame may be configured to be housed within an exterior container. The exterior container may be thermally insulated. 1. A system comprising: perimeter walls;', 'interior walls interconnecting the perimeter walls, thereby forming a plurality of container sections having openings;', 'wherein at least one interior wall is configured to facilitate heat transfer between neighboring container sections via heat conducting material; and, 'a frame configured to be housed within an exterior container, the frame comprisinga plurality of access hatches covering at least some of the openings, wherein the plurality of access hatches are configured to retard heat transfer between the exterior of the frame and the interior via heat insulating material.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the perimeter walls are configured to retard heat transfer between the exterior of the frame and the interior via heat insulating material.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein at least one interior wall is at least partially hollow.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein at least one interior wall is configured to retard heat transfer between neighboring container sections via heat insulating material.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the interior walls are configured to facilitate a thermal ...

AUTOMATED MACHINE FOR ASSEMBLING ORAL MEDICAMENT DISPENSERS

An automated machine for assembling an oral medicament dispenser comprising a combination of special items such as: a programmable logic controller, compressed air, position sensors, actuators or mini carriages, valves, automatic vibratory feeders, said machine avoids handling of all and each one of the components by a large number of operators and reduces the impact on the operating times and production costs, applying a set of processes that are necessary for assembling the oral medication dispenser, for the compliance of the processes starting by the vibratory feeders wherein each component travel through tracks in line and curve to support the flow of the product as it moves through its parts and even with the support of air jets and supports, wherein the components arrive to the tables having two rotating plates each having cavities conveyor plates in said plates are located eight stations in which are performed a set of processes such as loading components, torching, siliconizing, flaming, partial insertion and full insertion of all and each one of the components until obtain the desired oral medication dispenser, which is discharged to a conveyor belt that transport said dispenser to the finished product container. 1. A modular automated machine for assembling oral medicament dispensers conformed by: a component A (Syringe with pivot); a component B (Plunger or piston); a component C (adapter or Invested); and a component D (hosing or hood having a bullet or flat shape) , wherein said machine comprises: a pair of central tables , each table having a rotating plate for receiving separately the components of the oral medicament dispenser , by means of a plurality of vibratory feeders arranged in a modular or planetary manner around said pair of central tables , said vibratory feeders , comprising a track in line and curve , for feeding a respective component of the oral medicament dispenser to the corresponding table; each rotating plate comprises a plurality ...

PLASTIC CONTAINER HAVING A DEEP-SET INVERTIBLE BASE AND RELATED METHODS

A plastic container comprises an upper portion including a finish defining an opening into the container, a lower portion including a base defining a standing surface, a sidewall extending between the upper portion and the lower portion, the sidewall defining a longitudinal axis, and at least one substantially transversely-oriented pressure panel located in the lower portion. The pressure panel is movable between an outwardly-inclined position and an inwardly-inclined position to compensate for a change of pressure inside the container. The standing surface defines a standing plane, and the entire pressure panel is located between the standing plane and the upper portion of the container when the pressure panel is in the outwardly-inclined position. 1. A method of compensating for vacuum pressure changes within a container , comprising:hot filling the container with a product;sealing the container with a closure;cooling the hot filled container; andrepositioning a base wall adjoining a hinge from an outward extending position to an inward extending position, thereby reducing the internal pressure of the container,wherein prior to repositioning, the container is adapted to stand upright on a flat surface.2120-. (canceled) The present application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/964,127, filed Dec. 9, 2010, which is a division of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/249,342, filed Oct. 14, 2005, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,900,425.The present application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/415,831 (the '831 application).The '831 application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/704,368 (the '368 application and published as US2008/0047964). The '368 application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/529,198, filed on Dec. 15, 2005, which is the U.S. National Phase of International Application No. PCT/NZ2003/000220, filed on Sep. 30, 2003, which claims priority of ...

METHOD FOR HANDLING AND DRYING CARDBOARD TUBES

A method for handling and drying cardboard tubes is provided. The method involves using the skids for supporting cardboard tubes during the drying, wrapping and transport of the cardboard tubes, in order to reduce handling of the tubes while maintaining a low moisture level in the tubes. 1. A method of handling and drying cardboard tubes , comprising:receiving the cardboard tubes in a horizontal orientation at the exit of a conveyor, the cardboard tubes being wet from a previous winding and gluing process, and having a given moisture level;stacking the cardboard tubes vertically on a skid to form a stack, said skid having a top face supporting the stack and bottom face facing the ground, the skid being traversed by channels or openings extending from the top to the bottom face allowing air to circulate therethrough, the stack having bottom, top and lateral sides;placing the skid supporting the stack into a dryer, the air flow circulating through the skid and cardboard tubes, and drying the stack by circulating air in the dryer for a predetermined period of time, lowering the moisture level of the cardboard tubes; andsealing at least the bottom, top and lateral sides of the stack at the exit of the dryer by wrapping the stack with a plastic film while keeping the stack on the same skid used for drying the stack.2. The method as of claim 1 , wherein the skid is nestable with other similar skids claim 1 , wherein said skid is a first skid claim 1 , the method further comprising nesting the first skid into a second skid claim 1 , the plastic film being used to wrap at least the lateral and top sides of the stack claim 1 , thereby preventing the dried cardboard tubes from absorbing ambient humidity from the bottom claim 1 , lateral and top side of the stack.3. The method as of claim 2 , further comprising placing the plastic on the top face of a second skid claim 2 , before nesting the first skid into the second skid claim 2 , thereby trapping a portion of the plastic ...

Method and System for Storing Food Preparations

A method and system for storing food using a plurality of containment units ( 200 ) that can be held in a storage tray ( 210 ) for temporary storage and transferred to a storage container ( 220 ) with a cap ( 222 ) attachable to the storage container ( 220 ) for an airtight seal for longer term storage on a rack ( 250 ) in a freezer. The containment unit ( 200 ) and/or the storage container ( 220 ) can be vacuum sealed. The storage container ( 220 ) and cap ( 222 ) may have windows.

Treatment of Bioprosthetic Tissues to Mitigate Post Implantation Calcification

Bioprosthetic tissues are treated by immersing or otherwise contacting fixed, unfixed or partially fixed tissue with a glutaraldehyde solution that has previously been heat-treated or pH adjusted prior to its contact with the tissue. The prior heat treating or pH adjustment of the glutaraldehyde solution causes its free aldehyde concentration to decrease by about 25% or more, preferably by as much as 50%, and allows a “stabilized” glutaraldehyde solution to be obtained at the desired concentration and pH for an optimal fixation of the tissue at high or low temperature. This treatment results in a decrease in the tissue's propensity to calcify after being implanted within the body of a human or animal patient. 1. A method for mitigating post-implantation calcification of a bioprosthetic implant material comprising:heating a glutaraldehyde solution to a temperature of about 60° -80° C.;immersing a biological tissue in the glutaraldehyde solution;assembling an implantable bioprosthesis using the biological tissue after the immersing;packaging the implantable bioprosthesis in a sealed package; andsubjecting the packaged implantable bioprosthesis to a terminal sterilization process.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the biological tissue is unfixed prior to being immersed in the glutaraldehyde solution.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the biological tissue is fixed or partially-fixed before being immersed in the glutaraldehyde solution.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the glutaraldehyde solution is heated to approximately 70±5° C.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the glutaraldehyde solution is heated for approximately 1 day to 2 months.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the glutaraldehyde solution is heated until a free aldehyde concentration of the glutaraldehyde solution decreases by at least 25%.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the glutaraldehyde solution is heated until a pH of the glutaraldehyde solution is approximately 6.0.8. The method of claim 1 , further ...

SEMICONDUCTOR STOCKER SYSTEMS AND METHODS

In an embodiment, the present invention discloses cleaned storage processes and systems for high level cleanliness articles, such as extreme ultraviolet (EUV) reticle carriers. A decontamination chamber can be used to clean the stored workpieces. A purge gas system can be used to prevent contamination of the articles stored within the workpieces. A robot can be used to detect the condition of the storage compartment before delivering the workpiece. A monitor device can be used to monitor the conditions of the stocker. 1. A method for decontaminating a workpiece , wherein the workpiece comprises a first container for storing an article , wherein the first container is stored within a second container , the method comprisingtransferring the workpiece to a first station, wherein the first station is configured to decontaminate the workpiece;establishing a vacuum ambient within the first station;pumping volume between the first container and the second container;monitoring an outgassing of the workpiece, wherein the outgassing is caused by the vacuum ambient and by the pumping;flowing an inactive gas to the first station;flowing an active gas to the volume between the first container and the second container;transferring the workpiece out of the first station.2. A method as in claim 1 , further comprising opening the first container.3. A method as in claim 1 , further comprising opening the second container.4. A method as in claim 1 , further comprising transferring the workpiece from a load port to the first station.5. A method as in claim 1 , further comprising transferring the workpiece from a storage chamber to the first station.6. A method as in claim 1 , further comprising transferring the workpiece from the first station to an unload port.7. A method as in claim 1 , further comprising transferring the workpiece from the first station to a storage chamber.8. A method for storing a multi-compartment workpiece claim 1 , wherein the multi-compartment workpiece ...

PRE-COOKED INSTANT FOOD PRODUCT AND PROCESS FOR PREPARING IT

Examples of a pre-cooked instant food products and a process for preparing such pre-cooked instant food products are described. The process comprises the steps of i) steaming the food product for pre-determined time; ii) immersing the steamed food product in a high concentration cooled brine solution for about 5 to 15 minutes; iii) removing excess water from the surface of the food product for up to about 10 minutes; iv) packing a pre-determined amount of the food product into a container and sealing such container, and v) storing the containers of pre-cooked instant food products at temperatures of 2° C. or lower. The container is made of a material safe for keeping food products and is able to withstand temperatures higher than 90° C. The surface of the food product is coated with the salt from the brine solution to preserve it. In one example, the pre-cooked instant food product is a freshly made pasta. 1. A process for making a pre-cooked instant food product comprising the steps of:i) steaming the food product for a pre-determine time;ii) immersing the steamed food product in a high concentration cooled brine solution for about 5 to 15 minutes;iii) removing excess water from the surface of the food product for about 3 to 15 minutes; andiv) packing a pre-determined amount of the food product into a container and sealing such container, the container being made of a material safe for keeping food products therein and is able to withstand temperatures higher than 90° C. without leaking.2. The process of further comprising a step of storing the containers filled with the pre-cooked food product at temperatures of 2° C. or lower.3. The process of further comprising a step of wrapping the pre-cooked food product in a liner.4. The process of further comprising a step of evacuating air out of the sealed container.5. A pre-cooked instant food product prepared by a process of claim 1 , wherein the step of immersing into the brine solution provides a salt to adhere to a ...

CONTAINER SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE

A container system useful for holding prepared foodstuffs in a refrigerator in an organized and convenient manner, having a frame, a plurality of containers with removable lids, and a retention means for holding the containers in fixed position relative to the frame when placed therein, and a method for using same. 1. A method for using a container system for retaining and storing containers , said method comprising the following steps: a plurality of containers, each container having an opening and an interior volume, with each container having associated with it a removable lid that is capable of completely covering the opening of said container,', 'a frame, said frame defining a plurality of apertures, each said aperture being configured to receive within it at least one of the plurality of containers, such that all of the plurality of containers may be placed into the apertures of the frame, one container per aperture, and', 'a retention means suitably adapted to maintain the positional relationship of a container to the frame when said container is placed into an aperture of the frame, said retention means having three or more support structures, said support structures extending downward from the bottom surface of the frame in a substantially perpendicular orientation to the frame, with each of the support structures having a length such that when placed onto a surface said support structures maintain the frame in a substantially horizontal orientation to the surface;', 'wherein the frame is oriented substantially horizontally, having a top surface and a bottom surface, and each of the plurality of containers is oriented such that its opening is oriented upward, whereby when a container is placed into an aperture of the frame an upper portion of the container is located above the top surface of the frame and a lower portion of the container is located below the bottom surface of the frame;, 'Step A: obtain said container system, wherein said container system ...

PACKAGE FOR FROZEN NUTRIENT PILL

A package has a plurality of seamless compartments coupled together. A different one of the plurality compartments each includes a different respective one of a plurality of respective void spaces and a different respective one of a plurality of respective void space delimiting surfaces. A different one of a plurality of fill entries each forms a fluent entry into a different respective compartment's void space. At least one fill entry of said plurality is in an elastomeric portion of said package, and the at least one fill entry has a largest cross sectional area which is equal to or less than 25% of a largest cross sectional area of the compartment having the respective void space for which the fill entry forms the fluent entry. Each void space delimiting surface follows an outline of a separate 3D pill shape. 1. A package comprising:a plurality of seamless compartments coupled together;a different one of said plurality compartments each including a different respective one of a plurality of respective void spaces and each including a different respective one of one of a plurality of respective void space delimiting surfaces;a plurality of fill entries, a different one of each said fill entries of said plurality forms a fluent entry into a different one of each of said compartment's respective void space;wherein at least one fill entry of said plurality forming the fluent entry in one of said compartment's void spaces is in an elastomeric portion of said package, and said at least one fill entry has a width measured along its minor axis or a diameter which is less than the width of the of the compartment having the at least one fill entry forming the fluent entry into the compartment's void space, wherein the width of the compartment is measured along the compartments minor axis;wherein each compartment of said plurality has a volume from 0.7 ml to 4 ml; andwherein each void space delimiting surface of said plurality follows an outline of a separate 3D pill shape. ...

Crystallized hydroquinone and methods of making

Crystallized hydroquinone particles and methods for making the same are provided. Cooling profiles applied during crystallization of the hydroquinone from solution may be optimized to provide crystallized particles having suitable properties and that exhibit reduced agglomeration tendencies, even after long periods of time and/or transportation over long distances.

Method Of Processing A Plastic Container Including A Multi-Functional Base

A container can have a body with an integrally formed base attached to the body. The base includes a concave annular wall extending from the container sidewall to a standing surface, and an inner wall extending from the standing surface to a substantially flat inner annular wall. The inner annular wall is recessed in the base and is substantially perpendicular to the container sidewall. The inner annular wall includes a centrally located dimple. The dimple includes a plurality of spaced apart and radially extending indented ribs. One or more of the ribs extend radially into a brace that tapers to meet the inner annular wall. 1. A method comprising: a concave annular wall extending from a sidewall of the container to a standing surface;', 'an inner wall extending from the standing surface to a substantially flat inner annular wall that is substantially perpendicular to the sidewall; and', 'a dimple centrally located within said inner annular wall and comprising a plurality of spaced apart radially extending indented ribs, each of said ribs comprising a brace extending radially from said dimple and tapering toward said inner annular wall, the tapering braces each including a wide portion and a narrow portion narrower than the wide portion, the wide portion being arranged at a junction with the inner annular wall,', 'wherein said inner annular wall of said base has a position to which it flexes upwardly and has another position to which it flexes downwardly in response to variations in pressures within the container, when filled and sealed, without undergoing unwanted permanent deformation;, 'providing a container comprising a body having an integrally formed base attached thereto, said base includingfilling the container;sealing the container; andupwardly and downwardly flexing the inner annular wall of the filled container above a standing ring, the flexing being in response to variations in pressures within the container, when filled and sealed.2. A method of ...

FACILITY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CONTAINER LOADED WITH A BIOPHARMACEUTICAL FLUID

A facility () for producing a container loaded with a biopharmaceutical fluid, includes: a container () wherein a biopharmaceutical fluid is placed (B); a control module () for controlling the filling of gas into the container (); and an analysis module () for estimating a parameter for controlling the gas filling; and a pumping device () for generating a depression in the inner filling space (Vg). 117-. (canceled)18. Facility for the preparation of a container loaded with a biopharmaceutical fluid , wherein the facility comprises:a fluidtight container in which is placed a biopharmaceutical fluid and a gas which occupies an inner filling space, the container comprising a gas passage opening and being adapted to be filled with gas to an initial level of positive pressure in the inner filling space;a control module for controlling the filling of the container with gas;an analysis module for estimating a gas filling control parameter; anda pumping means for generating a negative pressure in the inner filling space by forcing the gas to flow out of the container via the gas passage opening, the control module and the pumping means being coordinated to adjust the duration of the forced flow on the basis of the control parameter determined by the analysis module.1912. Facility according to claim 18 , wherein the control module is adapted to selectively control a flow of released gas through the gas passage opening of the container claim 18 , so as to reduce the pressure level in the inner filling space claim 18 , and the gas filling control parameter is representative of said inner filling space claim 18 , the analysis module being configured to estimate said control parameter by monitoring the flow of released gas between a first level of positive pressure OP and a second level of positive pressure OP in the inner filling space.2012. Facility according to claim 19 , wherein the analysis module comprises or is connected to a timer adapted to determine the duration of the ...

Gel, leaking stoppage method using the same and well kill leaking stoppage method using the same

The present invention relates to the field of well drilling, and particularly to a gel, a plugging method using the same, and a well killing and plugging method using the same. The gel is a water soluble hydrophobic associated polymer copolymerized by hydrophobic monomer and nonionic monomer, or a water soluble hydrophobic associated polymer copolymerized by hydrophobic monomer, nonionic monomer, and alkene salt monomer. The copolymerization method thereof may be a copolymerization post-hydrolysis method or a copolymerization co-hydrolysis method. The leaking stoppage method using the gel comprises: adding 8-18 g of gel to 1 kg of water, and feeding the mixture to a leakage layer; and then feeding a spacer fluid. Based on the plugging method using the gel, the well killing and plugging method using the gel further comprises: feeding heavy mud to a well to kill the well cyclically. The present invention provides a gel, which has better pressure resisting performance compared with existing plugging materials, and can be used to solve cave-type vicious well leakage caused by formation fractures, and blowout of a high-pressure gas layer and leakage of a leakage layer that occur in a same well bore.

Plastic container having a deep-set invertible base and related methods

A plastic container comprises an upper portion including a finish defining an opening into the container, a lower portion including a base defining a standing surface, a sidewall extending between the upper portion and the lower portion, the sidewall defining a longitudinal axis, and at least one substantially transversely-oriented pressure panel located in the lower portion. The pressure panel is movable between an outwardly-inclined position and an inwardly-inclined position to compensate for a change of pressure inside the container. The standing surface defines a standing plane, and the entire pressure panel is located between the standing plane and the upper portion of the container when the pressure panel is in the outwardly-inclined position.

SOLID AGAVE SYRUP COMPOSITIONS

The present invention relates to a syrup product having a low water content. The syrup product retains the physical and palatable properties of untreated syrup while having a prolonged shelf-life. It can be advantageously used to sweeten beverages (such as hot beverages) and in the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions (such as throat lozenges) and/or confectionary. 121-. (canceled)22agaveagaveagaveagave. An composition having a moisture content equal to or less than about 0.5% (w/w) , the composition comprising (i) a solid syrup product consisting essentially of an syrup and (ii) at least one additive.23agave. The composition of claim 22 , wherein the moisture content is equal to or less than about 0.3%.24agave. The composition of claim 22 , wherein the moisture content is equal to or less then about 0.1%.25agave. The composition of claim 22 , wherein the moisture content is equal to or less than about 0.05%.26agave. The composition of claim 22 , wherein the moisture content is equal to or less than about 0.01%.27agaveagave. The composition of claim 22 , wherein sugars of the composition are in an uncrystallized form.28agave. The composition of being translucent.29agave. The composition of claim 22 , wherein the at least one additive comprises a flavor.30agaveeucalyptus. The composition of claim 29 , wherein the flavor is selected from the group consisting of spearmint claim 29 , claim 29 , menthol claim 29 , and lemon.31agaveeucalyptus. The composition of claim 29 , wherein the flavor is a combination of and menthol.32agave. The composition of claim 22 , wherein the at least one additive comprises a preservative.33agave. The composition of claim 32 , wherein the preservative is a sugar alcohol.34agave. The composition of being a sweetener.35agave. The composition of being a confectionary.36agave. The composition of being a pharmaceutical composition.37agave. The composition of claim 36 , wherein the pharmaceutical composition is a throat lozenge. This ...

Packaged Antiperspirant Compositions

A packaged antiperspirant product is provided. The packaged antiperspirant product includes an anhydrous antiperspirant composition having from 40% to 60%, by weight of the anhydrous antiperspirant composition, of solids. The solids include an antiperspirant active, one or more waxes, and one or more fillers having a total concentration from about 15% to about 35% by weight of the anhydrous antiperspirant composition. The antiperspirant composition also has from about 35% to about 60%, by weight of the composition, of one or more carriers other than water, wherein the one or more carriers comprises a non-volatile silicone fluid. The package includes a container body having an interior chamber storing the anhydrous antiperspirant composition, a dome closing one end of the container body and having a plurality of apertures extending through the thickness of the dome. An elevator and feed screw are disposed within the container body. 1. A packaged antiperspirant product , comprising: [ a) an antiperspirant active,', 'b) one or more waxes, and', 'c) one or more fillers having a total concentration from about 15% to about 35% by weight of the anhydrous antiperspirant composition; and, 'from about 40% to about 60%, by weight of the anhydrous antiperspirant composition, of solids comprising, 'from about 35% to about 60% by weight of the composition, of one or more carriers, wherein the one or more carriers comprises a non-volatile silicone liquid; and, 'an anhydrous antiperspirant composition, comprisinga package comprising a container body having an interior chamber with the anhydrous antiperspirant composition stored therein, a dome closing one end of the container body and comprising a plurality of apertures extending through the thickness of the dome, an elevator disposed within the container body for pushing the anhydrous antiperspirant composition toward the dome and a feed screw threadably engaging the elevator for advancing the elevator toward the dome.2. The ...

Method of Making an Asphalt Container

A method of making a one piece, leak proof container for holding and transporting hot melt asphalt. The container is made from a sheet of heavy duty cardboard which is coated on one side, folded and glued to create a leak proof container. The sheet has a series of pre-scored fold lines to allow the sheet to be folded into a container with a leak proof bottom. A series of reinforcing sheets are added to the bottom of the container to provide reinforcement, and to create the leak proof base. 1. A method of making a single piece leak proof container for asphalt , comprising the steps of:providing a heavy duty cardboard;coating one side of said cardboard with a specialty coating, but leaving an uncoated glue strip, wherein said coated side is the inside surface of the container;cutting said cardboard into a sheets of specified size;scoring an outside surface of said sheet with embossed fold lines;folding said sheets in half, applying an adhesive to said uncoated strip and adhering said uncoated strip to a portion of said outside surface of said sheet to create a flat sleeve with the coating on the inside;opening said flat sleeve to form a rectangular tube by folding along one set of fold lines;placing said rectangular tube on a form;folding two bottom sides down onto said form to leave two raised flaps and to create a first flat bottom, wherein said two bottom sides overlap to fully enclose a bottom of said container;applying an adhesive to first flat bottom;attaching a first reinforcing sheet onto said first flat bottom to create a leak proof bottom for the container;applying an adhesive to said first flat bottom;folding the two raised flaps down onto said first flat bottom to create a second flat bottom;providing a second reinforcing sheet;applying an adhesive to a bottom of said second reinforcing sheet;attaching said second reinforcing sheet onto said second flat bottom to create a base for the container;compressing and heating said based against said form to cure ...

CONTAINER FOR A SOLUTION OF HUMAN PLASMA PROTEINS AND METHOD FOR OBTAINING THEREOF

A container for a solution of human plasma proteins has a primary inner bag made up of a first multilayer polymer film with two outer layers of polyethylene (PE) and an intermediate layer of ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) copolymer, and a secondary outer bag made up of a second multilayer film with layers of polyethylene terephthalate (PET)-silicon oxides (SiOx), oriented polyamide (OPA), polypropylene (PP)-silicon oxides (SiOx) and polypropylene (PP), referred to as multilayer PP-SiOx. 113. -. (canceled).14. A container for a solution of human plasma proteins , comprising:a) a primary inner bag comprising a first multilayer polymer film, wherein the first multilayer polymer film comprises two outer layers of polyethylene (PE) and an intermediate layer of ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) copolymer, andb) a secondary outer bag comprising a second multilayer film, wherein the second multilayer polymer film comprises layers of polyethylene terephthalate (PET)-silicon oxides (SiOx), oriented polyamide (OPA), polypropylene (PP)-silicon oxides (SiOx) and polypropylene (PP).15. The container according to claim 1 , wherein the primary bag comprises an inlet cap comprising two closure positions claim 1 , wherein a first closure position comprises a reversible hermetic closure and a second closure position comprises an irreversible hermetic closure by welding.162. The container according to claim claim 1 , wherein the welding is produced by ultrasound.172. The container according claim claim 1 , wherein a welding between a connector and the sheets of the bag is produced by heat contact.18. The container according to claim 1 , wherein the primary bag comprises an inlet comprising two small wings to facilitate the heating and welding of said inlet to the sheets of the primary bag.19. The container according to claim 1 , wherein an inside of an inlet cap of the primary bag comprises a toric protrusion which provides a hermetic seal around a perforation introduced through a valve ...

Heating means for a flow wrapper

The invention relates to improvements of a heating means particularly in a vertical flow-wrapper. 1. Heating means comprising:a heating element; anda tube through which a medium to be heated is configured to flow; wherein the tube is incorporated into a block of a solid-state thermos-conductive material.2. Heating means according to claim 1 , wherein the block forms sidewalls of the tube.3. Heating means according to claim 1 , wherein the heating means comprises a multitude of outlets claim 1 , which are incorporated into the block.4. Heating means according to claim 3 , wherein the outlets comprise a nozzle incorporated in the block.5. Heating means according to claim 1 , wherein the block is a 3D-print.6. Heating means according to claim 1 , wherein the tube comprises a spiral-shaped part.7. Heating means according to claim 6 , wherein a counter flow of the medium is provided by the spiral-shaped part.8. Heating means according to claim 6 , wherein a closed loop pressure chamber is provided downstream of the spiral-shaped part.9. Heating means according to claim 8 , wherein each outlet is connected to a pressure chamber.10. Heating means according to claim 1 , planes.11. Heating means according to claim 10 , wherein a minimum inner angle of the two planes is 90 degrees.12. Heating means according to claim 1 , wherein a number of nozzles claim 1 , a shape of the nozzles and/or a distribution along a height of the block adapted to a specific application.13. Heating means according to claim 1 , wherein a temperature and/or a humidity of an ejected gas is altered by mixing a cold gas into a hot gas.14. Packaging machine comprising the heating means according to .15. Packaging machine according to claim 14 , wherein the heating means is provided upstream from a sealing means.16. Packaging machine according to claim 14 , wherein the packaging machine a vertical flow wrapper. The invention relates to improvements of a heating means particularly in a vertical flow-wrapper ...

SEALANT PACKAGING AND METHOD

An improved sealant packaging and method for use with sealing joints and cracks in pavement and parking lots is provided. Liquid sealant material is poured by volume into a container draped with a sheet. Container is cooled so that the sealant becomes a solid block, with the sheet adhered to the sides of the sealant block such that the sheet forms a container for the sealant. The sheet also acts a release liner for easily removing the sealant block from the container. Two or more contained blocks are stacked together, forming a package of two or more blocks self-sealed by sheets. When the package is placed in a melting kettle, heat migrates through the spaces between the individual sealant blocks and allows the smaller sealant blocks to melt quickly and evenly. Sheet and film melt with sealant material and are incorporated therein to form the final sealant product. 110-. (canceled)11. A method of producing a melted sealant product , comprising: a first mostly encased sealant block comprising a sealant material for concrete or asphaltic pavement, the first mostly encased sealant block including a first sheet of material adhered thereto, the first sheet of material enclosing all sides of the first mostly encased sealant block except for an exposed portion of a top surface of the first mostly encased sealant block; and', 'a second mostly encased sealant block comprising the sealant material, the second mostly encased sealant block including a second sheet of material adhered thereto, the second sheet of material enclosing all sides of the second mostly encased sealant block except for an exposed portion of a top surface of the second mostly encased sealant block,', 'wherein the second mostly encased sealant block is positioned on top of the first mostly encased sealant block; the exposed portion of the second mostly encased sealant block is positioned on the exposed portion of the first mostly encased sealant block to define a self-sealed stack of sealant blocks; the ...

Beverage packaging apparatus

A beverage packaging apparatus comprises a Refrigeration Assembly that keeps the beverage cold all the way to the fill head. The Refrigeration Assembly also allows manufacturers to fill off smaller beverage containers like kegs or larger storage tanks. The apparatus includes an integrated Container Loading Chute, and a Container Depalletizer having a scoop to depalletize containers. The Container Depalletizer integrates with the Container Loading Chute to provide for seamless flow for the Fill Head Assemblies and Seaming Assembly. The apparatus includes a unique integrated UV-C Sanitizing Station. The apparatus includes a conveyor with three fill head assemblies automated by smooth pneumatic actuation. Each fill head assembly has an integrated flow meter to provide precise fluid control. The apparatus includes a single pneumatic, rotary rack and pinion actuation that provides highly repeatable sealing of the container in a very small footprint without requiring sophisticated software to control the seaming operation. Finally, the apparatus includes rinse and dry assembly for the container and an innovative, integrated Accumulation Assembly to hold the completed beverage containers or packages. 1. A beverage packaging apparatus , comprising:a refrigeration assembly that holds bulk beverage containers, thereby cooling carbonated beverage in the bulk beverage containers;a sanitization station that uses ultraviolet light to sanitize beverage containers prior to fill; anda flow meter at a fill head assembly to measure a volume of the carbonated beverage provided to fill the beverage containers.2. The beverage packaging apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising an attachment to an external beverage storage tank.3. The beverage packaging apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising an empty container loading assembly for unloading empty beverage containers from a pallet and loading the empty beverage containers into the beverage packaging apparatus.4. The beverage packaging ...

Method, device and system for filling pharmaceutical containers

The present invention involves both an apparatus and an associated method for confirming the presence or absence of closures in a closure nest inside an aseptic chamber. The apparatus comprises a topographical profiler disposed to monitor the closure nests. Vertical displacements in topographical maps obtained by the profiler are compared with information from a database about the nest and closure combinations. Vertical displacements falling outside predetermined upper and lower bounds are deemed absences of closures. The topographical profiler may be disposed outside the aseptic chamber. The system may be automated via a controller and suitable software. In some embodiments the nests and disposed in the monitored area by robotic articulated arms. In other embodiments the closure nests are moved by vacuum pickup systems. The system and method may also be employed to assess the suitability of a closure nest for closing in an aseptic chamber containers in a container nest.

SMOKELESS TOBACCO COMPOSITION

The invention provides a process for preparing a tobacco composition suitable for use as a smokeless tobacco composition, the process including: providing a slurry comprising water and a tobacco material, the slurry comprising at least about 75% by weight water, based on the total weight of the slurry; heating the slurry to a temperature of at least about 60° C. for a time sufficient to pasteurize the tobacco material; adding an amount of a base to the slurry sufficient to raise the pH of the slurry to at least about 8.5, thereby forming a pH-adjusted slurry; and continuing to heat the pH-adjusted slurry to a temperature of at least about 60° C. for a time sufficient for the pH of the slurry to drop at least about 0.5 pH unit following the adding step. 1. A process for preparing a tobacco composition suitable for use as a smokeless tobacco composition , comprising:providing a slurry comprising water and a tobacco material;heating the slurry to a temperature of at least about 60° C. for a time sufficient to pasteurize the tobacco material;adding an amount of a base to the slurry sufficient to raise the pH of the slurry to at least about 8.5, thereby forming a pH-adjusted slurry; andcontinuing to heat the pH-adjusted slurry to a temperature of at least about 60° C. for a time sufficient for the pH of the slurry to drop at least about 0.5 pH unit following said adding step.2. The process of claim 1 , further comprising the step of adding a salt to the slurry prior to said heating step.3. The process of claim 2 , wherein said salt addition step comprises adding about 1 to about 5% by weight of sodium chloride claim 2 , based on the dry weight of the tobacco material.4. The process of claim 1 , further comprising cooling the slurry to a temperature of less than about 35° C.5. The process of claim 4 , further comprising the step of adding a humectant during or following said cooling step.6. The process of claim 1 , further comprising the step of drying the slurry to a ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HANDLING PLASTIC CONTAINERS HAVING A DEEP-SET INVERTIBLE BASE

A plastic container comprises an upper portion including a finish defining an opening into the container, a lower portion including a base defining a standing surface, a sidewall extending between the upper portion and the lower portion, the sidewall defining a longitudinal axis, and at least one substantially transversely-oriented pressure panel located in the lower portion. The pressure panel is movable between an outwardly-inclined position and an inwardly-inclined position to compensate for a change of pressure inside the container. The standing surface defines a standing plane, and the entire pressure panel is located between the standing plane and the upper portion of the container when the pressure panel is in the outwardly-inclined position. 1. A method of compensating for vacuum pressure changes within a container , the container including a neck portion , a body portion , and a base portion , the base portion forming a bearing surface for the container and having a bottom end thereof with a hinge and a base wall , the base wall being adapted to be repositioned about the hinge from a first position extending outwardly to a second position extending inwardly , the method comprising:hot filling the container with a product;sealing the container with a closure;cooling the hot filled container; andrepositioning the base wall about the hinge from the first position to the second position, thereby reducing the negative internal pressure of the container,wherein prior to repositioning, the container is adapted to stand upright on a flat surface; andwherein the base wall includes a plurality of creases to facilitate repositioning thereof, the creases being adapted to flex during repositioning of the base wall.2. (canceled)3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the body portion includes a portion that deforms in response to vacuum pressure.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the portion includes a vacuum panel.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein said repositioning reduces ...

METHOD FOR FORMING A PACKAGING FROM A CONTAINER, COMPRISING A THERMAL MONITORING PHASE

Method for forming a packaging () from a container () that has a body (), a neck (), and a bottom (), the container () having a deformable zone () with an extended configuration in which the zone () projects toward the outside of the container (), with a retracted configuration in which the zone () projects toward the inside of the container (), with this method including the following operations: 2. Method according to claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , if the measured temperature exceeds the threshold value claim 1 , an operation that consists in generating a warning signal.32222. Method according to claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , if the measured temperature exceeds the threshold value claim 1 , an operation that consists in keeping the pusher () in its retracted position during a preset time delay claim 1 , and then an operation that consists in moving the pusher () toward its deployed position.41. Method according to claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , if the measured temperature exceeds the threshold value claim 1 , an operation for forced cooling of the container ().5. Method according to claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , if the measured temperature exceeds the threshold value claim 1 , an operation for shifting the container toward a buffer stock.6. Method according to claim 1 , further comprising an operation for comparison of the measured temperature to a target value that is lower than the threshold value.7221522. Method according to claim 6 , further comprising claim 6 , if the measured temperature is between the threshold value and the target value claim 6 , an operation for increasing the force applied by the pusher () to the deformable zone () and/or an operation for increasing the speed of motion of the pusher ().8221522. Method according to claim 6 , further comprising claim 6 , if the measured temperature is lower than the target value claim 6 , an operation for reducing the force applied by the pusher () in the deformable zone ...

System for Forming Packages From Film Material

An apparatus for forming sealed pouches includes a rotatable base forming drum having a plurality of base tooling recesses in its outer surface, a base stock supply mechanism feeds a base stock web of material along a base stock path extending in part along the outer surface of the base forming drum, and a material feed mechanism feeds at least one material into the base tooling recesses. A lid stock supply mechanism feeds a lid stock web of material along a lid stock path that intersects with the base stock path downstream of the material feed mechanism, a hardenable material feed mechanism feeds a hardenable material along the base stock path or the lid stock path, and mechanism brings the base stock web and the lid stock web into contact under pressure. In one form a cooling system provides cooling to assist in cooling the hardenable material. 1. An apparatus for forming sealed pouches comprising:a rotatable base forming drum having an outer surface with a plurality of base tooling recesses in the outer surface;a base stock supply mechanism for feeding a base stock web of material along a base stock path, a portion of the base stock path extending along the outer surface of the base forming drum;a system for displacing the base stock web into the base tooling recesses to form a pocket of base stock material within each base tooling recess;a material feed mechanism for feeding at least one material into each said Docket of said base stock web,a rotatable lid forming drum having an outer surface with a plurality of lid tooling recesses in the outer surface;a lid stock supply mechanism for feeding a lid stock web of material along a lid stock path, a portion of the lid stock path extending along the outer surface of the lid forming drum;a system for displacing the lid stock web into the lid tooling recesses to form a lid recess of lid stock material within each lid tooling recess;a hardenable material feed mechanism for feeding a hardenable material into each said ...

TRAY MEALS WITH HEAT STAKED LIDDING FILM

Frozen food packages and methods of producing and using the same is disclosed. The food package can include a bag or tray which is freezable, ovenable and/or microwaveable. A frozen food assembly within the bag or tray can include uncooked, cooked, or partially cooked food. The food assembly can include a meat, a fruit or vegetable, and a flavoring liquid such as a broth or stock, and may include infused oil or a dairy product. The food can be embedded in the frozen liquid which can facilitate handling and shipping. The method can include sealing the frozen food in the tray using a heat staked lidding film or vacuum wrapping and cooking the food in the tray where steam is generated from the frozen liquid when heated. The resulting dish is a substantial improvement over the well-known precooked frozen meals. 1. A method of making a food package comprising a frozen molded food form contained in a sealed tray , said method comprising:providing a tray having a cavity;placing liquid and food in the cavity;placing the tray in a freezer, wherein the liquid and food freeze to form a frozen molded food form in the cavity; andremoving the tray from the freezer,wherein the tray is sealed with a heat staked film prior to placing the tray in the freezer or after removing the tray from the freezer.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of placing liquid and food in the cavity further comprises providing liquid that covers at least a portion of a bottom wall of the cavity and extends therefrom along one or more walls of the cavity claim 1 , wherein after freezing claim 1 , the frozen liquid surrounds the food claim 1 , along a perimeter of the frozen molded food form.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of placing liquid and food in the cavity further comprises placing cooked or partially cooked food in the cavity.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the step of placing liquid and food in the cavity further comprises placing cooked or partially cooked food in the cavity. ...

Containers and Processes for Filling Containers

A process includes filling a bottle with a liquid at a warm-fill temperature and adding a dose of liquid nitrogen to the liquid in the bottle. The dose of liquid nitrogen is selected to generate an initial pressure. The method further includes capping the bottle with a closure, inverting the bottle, and cooling the bottle after a holding time. The bottle has portion with a non-circular cross-section. 1. A process , comprising:filling a bottle with a liquid, wherein the liquid is initially at a temperature between about seventy degrees Celsius and seventy seven degrees Celsius.adding a dose of liquid nitrogen to the liquid in the bottle, wherein the dose of liquid nitrogen is selected to generate an initial pressure to expand a portion of the bottle having a non-circular cross-section, wherein the portion has a portion length that is at least thirty five percent of a total length of the bottle;capping the bottle with a closure;inverting the bottle for a minimum inverting time; andcooling the bottle after a minimum holding time.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the temperature of the liquid is between about seventy two degrees Celsius and seventy four degrees Celsius.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein the dose of liquid nitrogen is selected to generate an initial pressure between six pounds per square inch and twenty pounds per square inch.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein the dose of liquid nitrogen is selected to generate an initial pressure between six pounds per square inch and seven pounds per square inch.5. The process of claim 1 , wherein the minimum inverting time is twenty seconds and the minimum holding time is three hundred seconds.6. The process of claim 1 , wherein the non-circular cross-section is oval-shaped claim 1 , square-shaped claim 1 , or triangle-shaped.7. The process of claim 1 , wherein the portion is configured to expand after the capping step.8. The process of claim 7 , wherein the portion is configured to contract during the holding ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FREEZE-DRYING AND PACKAGING

A system and method for protecting biological or other material from contamination through the steps of filling, freeze-drying, packaging, storing and use are disclosed. A system can include a flexible container, a membrane configured to transmit air or solvent vapor out of the flexible container, and a membrane frame supporting the membrane and engaged with at least one column member. The at least one column member can be configured to maintain the membrane and the membrane frame a spaced distance from one or more contents received within the flexible container. Upon application of a downward force, the at least one column member can assume a collapsed configuration. A method can include inserting a biological material, for example, into a flexible container, freeze-drying the biological material, moving the freeze-dried biological material to a portion of the flexible container that includes at least one port, and sealing the biological material within the portion. 1. A method , comprising:inserting a biological material into a flexible container in which a first container side includes a gas-permeable membrane;freeze-drying the biological material in the flexible container, including allowing air or solvent vapor to escape the flexible container through the membrane;moving the freeze-dried biological material to a portion of the flexible container spaced from the membrane; andsealing the biological material within the portion of the flexible container spaced from the membrane.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising preventing the membrane from contacting the biological material.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein preventing the membrane from contacting the biological material includes supporting the membrane at a spaced distance from a second container side using a membrane frame and at least one column member.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising claim 3 , prior to sealing the biological material within the portion of the flexible container spaced ...

Apparatus and Method for a Structurally Resilient Package

A method and apparatus for making a structurally resilient package having a substantially box-shaped configuration is disclosed. A pillow pouch package is received onto a flighted conveyor. The pillow pouch package has a first squared end and an angular end located opposite to the first squared end. The pillow pouch package is received so that the first squared end rests on the flighted conveyor. Thereafter the pillow pouch package is conditioned at least in part by tamping the angular end with a tamping plate. The angular end of the package is subsequently heat treated to form a second squared end. A set of cooling plates is then applied to the second squared end to set the final shape and form the structurally resilient package having a substantially box-shaped configuration. 1. A method for making a structurally resilient package , the method comprising:receiving a pillow pouch package onto a flighted conveyor, wherein the pillow pouch package has a first squared end and an angular end located opposite to the first squared end, and wherein the pillow pouch package is received so that the first squared end rests on the flighted conveyor;conditioning the pillow pouch package, wherein conditioning further comprises tamping the angular end with a tamping plate;heat treating the angular end to transform the angular end to a second squared end; andcooling the second squared end.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the receiving step further comprises:receiving the pillow pouch package from a vertical form, fill, and seal machine, wherein the pillow pouch package is received into one of a plurality of receiving compartments formed at least partially from a pair of fins oriented perpendicularly to a surface of the flighted conveyor.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the conditioning step further comprises:rocking the pillow pouch package in a front to back motion relative to the direction of travel on the flighted conveyor.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the heat ...

METHOD OF PACKING A TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE PRODUCT

A method of packing a temperature sensitive product utilizes a temperature controlled product shipper that includes a phase change material bladder which can be filled at the point of packaging. The temperature sensitive product is contained within an product box or master case, which is in turn packed inside an insulated liner and an outer box. The PCM bladder fits between the master case and the insulated liner and is filled with a preconditioned flowable PCM at the point of packing just before closing the box for shipment. 1. A method of packing a temperature sensitive product which is contained in a product box for shipment , said method comprising the steps of:arranging a phase change material (PCM) bladder within an outer box wherein the PCM bladder is configured and arranged to receive and hold a flowable phase change material;arranging the product box within the PCM liner; andfilling the phase change material bladder with a flowable phase change material at the point of packing.2. The method of wherein the step of filling the PCM bladder comprises the steps of:removing a stopper received in a filling bung of a filling port on the PCM bladder;filling the PCM bladder through the filling port; andreplacing the stopper.3. The method of wherein the steps of removing the stopper claim 2 , filling the PCM bladder and replacing the stopper are completed with an automated filling head configured and arranged to engage the filling bung.4. The method of wherein the step of filling the PCM bladder further comprises the step of pumping the flowable phase change material from an on-site source to a filling head configured and arranged to engage the filling bung.5. The method of wherein the step of filling the PCM bladder further comprises the step of pumping the flowable phase change material from an on-site source to said automated filling head.6. The method of wherein the step of pumping the flowable phase change material comprises the steps of:producing the flowable ...

Method for packaging and delivering shea butter and cocoa butter

The invention is a method for processing bulk form shea butter and cocoa butter for individual home use, by preparing molds of recyclable or non-recyclable, grease proof and leak proof paper, where the paper can be used in a microwave or conventional oven, or directly without modification, and when filled the mold will have a weight of between two ounces and five pounds, that can then be packaged.

SOLID AGAVE SYRUP COMPOSITIONS

The present invention relates to a agave syrup product having a low water content. The agave syrup product retains the physical and palatable properties of untreated agave syrup while having a prolonged shelf-life. It can be advantageously used to sweeten beverages (such as hot beverages) and in the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions (such as throat lozenges) and/or confectionary. 1. A solid agave syrup product consisting essentially of an agave syrup having a moisture content equal to or less than about 0.5% (w/w).2. The solid agave syrup product of claim 1 , wherein the moisture content is equal to or less than about 0.3%.3. The solid agave syrup product of claim 1 , wherein the moisture content is equal to or less then about 0.1%.4. The solid agave syrup product of claim 1 , wherein the moisture content is equal to or less than about 0.05%.5. The solid agave syrup product of claim 1 , wherein the moisture content is equal to or less than about 0.01%.6. The solid agave syrup product of claim 1 , wherein the sugars of the solid agave syrup product are in an uncrystallized form.7. The solid agave syrup product of claim 1 , wherein the solid agave syrup product is translucent.8. The solid agave syrup product of produced by a process comprising submitting a liquid agave syrup to a vacuum of at least 28 inHg claim 1 , to a raise in temperature from room temperature to 90° C. and for a period of time of at least 70 minutes to obtain a dehydrated agave syrup product.9. The solid agave syrup of claim 8 , wherein the process further comprises cooling the dehydrated agave syrup to room temperature.10. The solid agave syrup product according to claim 9 , wherein the process further comprises processing the solid agave syrup in a powder.11. The solid agave product according to claim 8 , wherein the process further comprises placing the solid agave product in a water-impermeable package.12. (canceled)13. An agave composition comprising the solid agave syrup product of ...

Asphalt Patch Kit

A kit and method for preparing asphalt for small-scale paving applications. The kit includes a brick of asphalt, an oven bag, and a microwavable container. The method includes placing the brick of asphalt into the oven bag, sealing the oven bag in an airtight manner to prevent the escape of toxic fumes, placing the oven bag into the container, sealing the container, placing the container into a microwave oven, and heating the brick of asphalt in the microwave oven to a temperature sufficient for paving applications. 1. An asphalt patch kit , comprising:a first container, a second container, and a brick of asphalt, wherein the brick of asphalt is adapted to be placed in the second container, the second container is adapted to be placed in the first container, and the first container is adapted to be placed in an oven for heating the brick of asphalt to a temperature sufficient for paving applications.2. The asphalt patch kit of claim 1 , wherein the oven is a microwave oven.3. The asphalt patch kit of claim 1 , wherein the first container comprises a rigid structure.4. The asphalt patch kit of claim 3 , wherein the first container further comprises a lid for sealing the first container.5. The asphalt patch kit of claim 3 , wherein the lid further comprises at least one handle.6. The asphalt patch kit of claim 3 , wherein the first container is formed of cardboard.7. The asphalt patch kit of claim 3 , wherein the first container is formed of a ceramic material.8. The asphalt patch kit of claim 3 , wherein the first container further comprises at least one handle.9. The asphalt patch kit of claim 1 , wherein the second container comprises a flexible structure.10. The asphalt patch kit of claim 1 , further comprising a sealing member for sealing the second container.11. The asphalt patch kit of claim 9 , wherein the second container is formed of a material selected from a group consisting of kenylon claim 9 , nylon claim 9 , polyester claim 9 , and polypropylene.12. The ...

E-cigarette vaporizer cartridge filling method and apparatus

An e-cigarette vaporizer cartridge filling method and apparatus. The apparatus includes a liquid reservoir having an outlet end, the liquid reservoir for containing the liquid, a heater for heating the liquid in the liquid reservoir, and a liquid injection mechanism configured to draw portions of the heated liquid from an outlet end of the liquid reservoir and dispense the portions from an output end of the liquid injection mechanism. The method may allow for a human operator to control the time for filling the liquid injection mechanism with liquid based on visual observation of bubble formation and collapse therein.

METHOD FOR FILLING PHARMACEUTICAL CONTAINERS

In one general aspect, a method for filling multiple containers with a pharmaceutical product is disclosed, which comprises decontaminating sealed nested materials in a transfer chamber, removing from the sealed nested materials one or both of a container nest holding the multiple containers and a closure nest holding multiple closures, transferring from the transfer chamber to a controlled environment enclosure the removed nest, aseptically filling the containers with the pharmaceutical product, and closing the containers with the multiple closures. The nests are configured to allow multiple closures and containers to be simultaneously aligned concentrically, and closed simultaneously. Spring-loaded retaining structures on the closure nest allow it to releasably retain multiple closures above the corresponding multiple containers. In some embodiments the spring-loaded features are monolithically integrated with the closure nest. The product may be lyophilized in partially sealed containers while the sealing closures are releasably retained by the closure nest. 1. A method for aseptically filling a first plurality of containers with a pharmaceutical product in a first controlled environment enclosure , the method comprising:decontaminating at least one of first and second sealed nested materials in a first transfer chamber;placing the first controlled environment enclosure in spatial communication with the first transfer chamber;aseptically gripping the at least one of first and second sealed nested materials;transferring the at least one of first and second sealed nested materials to the controlled environment enclosure;removing from one of the first and second sealed nested materials a container nest holding the first plurality of containers and removing from the other of the first and second sealed nested materials a closure nest releasably retaining a plurality of closures;filling the first plurality of containers with the pharmaceutical product in the first ...

OVEN CANNING METHOD

A method for reducing and canning a food product through oven canning may include overfilling a canning container with a food product; and heating the canning container to reduce the food product into a reduced food product, wherein the volume of the food product to be reduced is larger than a volume of the canning container. Overfilling the canning container may be achieved by inserting a funnel into the canning container and filling both the canning container and at least a portion of the funnel with the food product to be reduced. 1. A method for reducing and canning a food product through oven canning , the method comprising:overfilling a canning container with a food product; and 'the volume of the food product to be reduced is larger than a volume of the canning container.', 'heating the canning container to reduce the food product into a reduced food product, wherein2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:overfilling the canning container comprises inserting a funnel into a mouth of the canning container and filling both the canning container and at least a portion of the funnel with the food product to be reduced; andthe canning container and the funnel are both subjected to heating.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the canning container is subjected to heating without a lid covering the canning container.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the canning container is heated to a temperature of from about 140° F. to about 500° F.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the canning container is heated for a time period of from about 10 min to about 6 hours.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein an air humidity level during the heating is less than 100%.7. A method for reducing and canning a food product through oven canning claim 1 , the method comprising:inserting a funnel into a mouth of a canning container;overfilling the canning container by adding enough food product to fill an entire internal volume of the canning container and at least a portion the funnel;leaving the ...

Prosthetic heart valve cooling

Devices for, and methods of, compressing a stented prosthetic heart valve are disclosed. The method including inserting a stented prosthetic heart valve having a self-expandable stent frame into a container, initiating a cooling element in the container, transferring heat through a thermal conductor to cool an interior of the container, reducing a temperature of the self-expandable stent frame while located within the container to a critical temperature of not greater than 8° C., and compressing an outer diameter of the stented prosthetic heart valve while the stented prosthetic heart valve is at the critical temperature.

Temperature Controlled Cargo Containers

Temperature controlled cargo containers may include thermal masses conditioned to temperatures above and/or below a target temperature. Example thermal masses may include plates including phase change materials, such as eutectic materials. One or more fans may be selectively operated to circulate air in the cargo container across one or more of the thermal masses to maintain the temperature within the cargo container within a prescribed temperature band. Some example temperature controlled cargo containers may include refrigeration units and/or heaters for regenerating the thermal masses when receiving power from an external power source and/or may include one or more rechargeable batteries for providing power during transport or storage independent of external power sources.

Temperature Controlled Cargo Containers

Temperature controlled cargo containers may include thermal masses conditioned to temperatures above and/or below a target temperature. Example thermal masses may include plates including phase change materials, such as eutectic materials. One or more fans may be selectively operated to circulate air in the cargo container across one or more of the thermal masses to maintain the temperature within the cargo container within a prescribed temperature band. Some example temperature controlled cargo containers may include refrigeration units and/or heaters for regenerating the thermal masses when receiving power from an external power source and/or may include one or more rechargeable batteries for providing power during transport or storage independent of external power sources. 152-. (canceled)53. A method of operating a temperature-controlled cargo container , the method comprising:conditioning a cold phase change plate disposed within an insulated enclosure using a refrigeration system comprising at least one evaporator coil extending through an interior of the cold phase change plate adapted to circulate a chilled fluid through the evaporator coil, wherein the enclosure is a component of a temperature-controlled cargo container, and wherein the cold phase change plate comprises a cold phase change solution external to the evaporator coil and in direct contact with the evaporator coil, the cold phase change solution having a cold phase change solution melting point, the cold phase change solution adapted to be cooled by the chilled fluid circulating through the evaporator coil;conditioning a warm phase change plate disposed within the insulated enclosure using a heater in thermal contact with the warm phase change plate, wherein an insulated divider wall interposes the cold phase change plate and the warm phase change plate, and wherein the warm phase change plate comprises a warm phase change solution having a warm phase change solution melting point, and wherein ...

INTEGRAL HOT MELT ADHESIVE PACKAGING FILMS AND USE THEREOF

Propylene polymer based packaging films for encapsulating hot melt adhesives are disclosed. The packaging films are readily miscible with the various hot melt adhesive chemistries during the melting stage without deleteriously affecting the adhesive properties, making the packaging film particularly well suited for packaging hot melt adhesives in a pillow, cylinder, pouch, block, cartridge and like forms. 1. A method of forming an integral hot melt adhesive package comprising the steps of:1. preparing the packaging film as an encapsulating vessel;2. pumping or pouring the hot melt adhesive in a molten state into the packaging film, wherein the packaging film is in direct contact with a heat sink;3. sealing the packaging film; and4. cooling the sealed package; and{'sup': 6', '8, 'wherein the packaging film comprises a polymer blend comprising at least 70 wt % of propylene and up to 15 wt % of ethylene content; and the packaging film has (a) a viscosity range of about 200,000 to 3,000,000 cps at 200° C.; (b) a peak melting temperature range of about 90 to 140° C.; (c) a Tm offset temperature below 149° C.; and (d) a storage modulus (G′) range of about 1×10to about 1×10Pascal at 100° C.;'}wherein the hot melt adhesive selected is from the group consisting of poly-alpha-olefins, rubbers, styrenic block-copolymers, ethylene-vinyl acetates, ethylene-butyl acetates, and mixtures thereof; andwherein the cooled sealed package is non-tacky.2. The method of forming an integral hot melt adhesive package of wherein pumping or pouring the hot melt adhesive in a molten state is conducted at temperatures of about 150° C. or below.3. The method of forming an integral hot melt adhesive package of wherein the heat sink is water. The present invention relates to packaging films for encapsulating hot melt adhesives. The packaging films are readily miscible with the hot melt adhesive during the adhesive melting stage without deleteriously affecting the adhesive properties, making the ...

PACKAGING FORMULATION FOR PREVENTING THE INSOLUBILITY OF CHITOSAN-CONTAINING COMPOSITIONS

Formulations, methods, and products for preventing or decreasing insolubilization of chitosan-containing compositions are provided. By employing embodiments discussed herein, the ability of a chitosan-containing composition to properly solubilize at a desired time may be preserved. 1. A method of preventing or decreasing insolubilization of a chitosan-containing composition , the method comprising: placing a desiccant in a moisture-resistant container with a chitosan-containing composition ,wherein the chitosan-containing composition is chosen from:a chitosan salt;a blend of (1) a solid chitosan that may be partially protonated but is greater than 80% insoluble when added to water and in a dry, free-flowing, particulate form, and (2) a solid acid or a solid agent that generates a proton in situ in the presence of water; anda chitosan derivative, andwherein the amount of desiccant is sufficient to prevent or decrease insolubilization of the chitosan-containing composition.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the moisture-resistant container comprises mylar.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the desiccant is one or more desiccants selected from the group consisting of molecular sieves claim 1 , silica gel claim 1 , montmorillonite clay claim 1 , indicating silica gel claim 1 , calcium oxide claim 1 , calcium sulfate claim 1 , and activated alumina.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising sealing the moisture-resistant container.5. A method of solubilizing a chitosan-containing composition claim 1 , comprising:(a) opening a sealed moisture-resistant container comprising a desiccant and a formulation comprising the chitosan-containing composition,wherein the chitosan-containing composition is chosen from:a chitosan salt;a blend of (1) a solid chitosan that may be partially protonated but is greater than 80% insoluble when added to water and in a dry, free-flowing, particulate form, and (2) a solid acid or a solid agent that generates a proton in situ in the presence ...

Process and Device for Filling a Unit Container From a Capsule, and Capsule Usable for that Purpose

The invention proposes a process for filling a unit container with a cosmetic product from a capsule containing a dose of said cosmetic product, where said capsule comprises a tube filled with said dose of cosmetic product, where said tube extends between a first end closed by a piston slidably mounted in a cylinder and a second end forming an initially closed outlet nozzle, and where said process comprises at least a preparatory step during which the outlet nozzle of the capsule is opened and at least one step of casting in which said cosmetic product is cast into the cosmetic product container. 1. A process for filling a unit container with a cosmetic product from a capsule comprising a dose of said cosmetic product , where said capsule comprises a tube filled with said dose of cosmetic product , where said tube extends between a first end closed by a piston slidably mounted in the tube and a second end forming an initially closed outlet nozzle and where said process comprises at least the following steps;a step of opening the outlet nozzle of the capsule;a step of casting in which said cosmetic product is cast into a unit container by actuating the piston of the capsule in order to expel said cosmetic product by the outlet nozzle;and, a step according to which said cosmetic product is fluidified in the capsule by heating.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the heating of the cosmetic product in the capsule is done at a temperature included substantially between 80 and 100° C. claim 1 , and which is preferably substantially 90° C.3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the heating is done for a time substantially included between one and five minutes claim 1 , preferably for about four minutes.4. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the step of opening said outlet nozzle of said capsule can be done by cutting-off a separable head that said capsule comprises.5. The process according to claim 1 , claim 1 , additionally comprising claim 1 , ...

DISSOLVABLE NASAL SINUS SPONGE

An implantable article comprising a dissolvable sponge derived from the mixture of chitosan, a first polysaccharide and a second polysaccharides. The polysaccharides have different number average molecular weight characteristics to enable the control of the mechanical features of the sponge. 1. An article comprising a dissolvable sponge derived from a mixture of chitosan , a first polysaccharide , and a second polysaccharide , wherein the first polysaccharide and the second polysaccharide are distinct from chitosan , and the first polysaccharide and the second polysaccharide have different number average molecular weight characteristics such that the dissolvable sponge exhibits a wet compression strength or a dry compression strength of at least 20 grams according to the Compression Test , and a dissolution rate of greater than or equal to 1 day according to the Dissolution Test.2. An article according to claim 1 , wherein the dissolvable sponge when partially hydrated is mucoadhesive.3. An article according to claim 2 , wherein the dissolvable sponge exhibits a mucoadhesive force of 20 grams or greater according to the Adhesive Force Test.4. An article according to claim 1 , wherein the dissolvable sponge begins to dissolve upon hydration.5. An article according to claim 1 , wherein the dissolvable sponge exhibits one or more of a wet compression strength or a dry compression strength of at least 100 grams according to the Compression Test claim 1 , or a dissolution rate of greater than or equal to 1 day according to the Dissolution Test.6. An article according to claim 1 , wherein the dissolvable sponge when partially hydrated possesses an antibacterial effectiveness from time 24 hours through 14 days of at least a log reduction of 4 according to the Log Reduction Test.7. An article according to claim 1 , wherein the first polysaccharide claim 1 , the second polysaccharide claim 1 , or both comprise cellulose claim 1 , agar claim 1 , alginate claim 1 , carrageenan ...

Method for filling pharmaceutical containers

In one general aspect, a method for filling multiple containers with a pharmaceutical product is disclosed, which comprises decontaminating sealed nested materials in a transfer chamber, removing from the sealed nested materials one or both of a container nest holding the multiple containers and a closure nest holding multiple closures, transferring from the transfer chamber to a controlled environment enclosure the removed nest, aseptically filling the containers with the pharmaceutical product, and closing the containers with the multiple closures. The nests are configured to allow multiple closures and containers to be simultaneously aligned concentrically, and closed simultaneously. Spring-loaded retaining structures on the closure nest allow it to releasably retain multiple closures above the corresponding multiple containers. In some embodiments the spring-loaded features are monolithically integrated with the closure nest. The product may be lyophilized in partially sealed containers while the sealing closures are releasably retained by the closure nest.

FREEZE-DRIED PREPARATION CONTAINING HIGH-PURITY PTH AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

[Problem] Provided is a freeze-dried preparation containing high-purity PTH peptide and a method for the production thereof. Also provided is a test method for PTH analogs to confirm the purity of a freeze-dried preparation containing PTH peptide, and the like. 149-. (canceled)52. The method of claim 51 , wherein the one or more human PTH(1-34) analogs are: j) analog 7′; k) analog 8′; and one or more human PTH(1-34) analogs selected from the group consisting of a) analog 1′ claim 51 , b) analog 2′ claim 51 , c) analog 3′ claim 51 , d) analog 4′ claim 51 , e) analog 5′ claim 51 , f) analog 6′ claim 51 , g) analog 9′ claim 51 , h) analog 10′ claim 51 , and i) analog 11′.53. The method of claim 51 , wherein the freeze-dried preparation comprises the human PTH(1-34) claim 51 , human PTH(1-34) analog j) analog 7′ claim 51 , human PTH(1-34) analog k) analog 8′ claim 51 , and one or more human PTH(1-34) analogs selected from the group consisting of a) analog 1′ claim 51 , b) analog 2′ claim 51 , c) analog 3′ claim 51 , d) analog 4′ claim 51 , e) analog 5′ claim 51 , f) analog 6′ claim 51 , g) analog 9′ claim 51 , h) analog 10′ claim 51 , and i) analog 11′ claim 51 , wherein the human PTH(1-34) is high-purity human PTH(1-34) claim 51 , wherein high-purity means both that an amount of each of the one or more human PTH(1-34) analogs versus the sum of an amount of the human PTH(1-34) and the total amount of the human PTH(1-34) analogs in the preparation is 1.0% or less claim 51 , and that the total amount of human PTH(1-34) analogs versus the sum of the amount of the human PTH(1-34) and the total amount of human PTH(1-34) analogs is 5.0% or less.54. The method of claim 50 , wherein controlling exposure of the solution containing the human PTH(1-34) and the one or more analogs thereof to air environments within the pharmaceutical production facility comprises controlling exposure to air environments during sealing the containers after freeze drying.55. The method of claim 50 , ...

CORTICOSTERIOD CONTAINING FOAM COMPOSITIONS

The present invention provides a method of manufacturing foamable, corticosteroid containing compositions as well as methods for treating various skin diseases. 1. A foamable pharmaceutical composition comprising:a) a corticosteroid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or solvate thereof;b) an aliphatic alcohol;c) at least one foam structuring agent comprising one or more fatty alcohols, non-ionic surfactants, or combinations thereof;d) a polyol;e) a can corrosion inhibitor; ande) water; andf) a propellant, wherein the composition is void of a buffer.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the corticosteroid is selected from the group consisting of methylprednisolone claim 1 , hydrocortisone claim 1 , prednisolone claim 1 , clobetasone claim 1 , hydrocortisone butyrate claim 1 , flumetasone claim 1 , fluocortin claim 1 , fluperolone claim 1 , fluorometholone claim 1 , fluprednidene claim 1 , desonide claim 1 , triamcinolone claim 1 , alclometasone claim 1 , hydrocortisone buteprate claim 1 , dexamethasone claim 1 , clocortolone claim 1 , betamethasone claim 1 , fluclorolone claim 1 , desoximetasone claim 1 , fluocinolone acetonide claim 1 , fluocortolone claim 1 , diflucortolone claim 1 , fludroxycortide claim 1 , fluocinonide claim 1 , budesonide claim 1 , diflorasone claim 1 , amcinonide claim 1 , halometasone claim 1 , mometasone furoate claim 1 , methylprednisolone aceponate claim 1 , beclomethasone claim 1 , hydrocortisone aceponate claim 1 , fluticasone claim 1 , prednicarbate claim 1 , difluprednate claim 1 , halobetasol claim 1 , resocortol butyrate claim 1 , clobetasol and halcinonide.3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the corticosteroid is halobetasol.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the aliphatic alcohol is methyl claim 1 , ethyl claim 1 , isopropyl or butyl alcohol claim 1 , or a combination thereof.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the aliphatic alcohol is ethyl alcohol.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the fatty alcohol ...

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING CORTICOSTERIOD CONTAINING FOAM COMPOSITIONS

The present invention provides a method of manufacturing foamable, corticosteroid containing compositions as well as methods for treating various skin diseases. 1. A method for single-stream manufacture of a foamable composition including a corticosteroid , the method comprising:a) forming a homogenous solution comprising: i) an aliphatic alcohol; ii) a can corrosion inhibitor; iii) a polyol; iv) at least one foam structuring agent comprising one or more fatty alcohols, non-ionic surfactants, or combinations thereof; and v) water, wherein the solution is formed in a single batch vessel at a temperature of between about 55° to 75° C. while minimizing the evaporative losses;b) cooling the homogenous solution of step (a) to a temperature of between about 40° to 55° C.;c) adding a corticosteroid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or solvate thereof, to the cooled solution of step (b) and forming a homogenous solution while maintaining a temperature of between about 40° to 55° C.;d) filling an aerosol canister with the solution of step (c) while the solution is maintained at a temperature of between about 40° to 50° C.; ande) charging the canister with a propellant thereby forming a single-phase foamable composition.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the aliphatic alcohol and can corrosion inhibitor are combined before adding the polyol claim 1 , one or more foam structuring agents and water.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the can corrosion inhibitor is added to the aliphatic alcohol which is heated to at least about 55° C. before addition of the can corrosion inhibitor.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the solution of step (a) is maintained at a temperature of between about 65° to 70° C.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the solution of step (a) is cooled to a temperature of between about 45° to 50° C. before step (c).6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the homogenous solution of step (c) is formed while maintaining a temperature of between about 45° to ...

ORODISPERSIBLE FILMS HAVING QUICK DISSOLUTION TIMES FOR THERAPEUTIC AND FOOD USE

The present invention concerns an orodispersible self-supporting film free from hydrocolloids comprising: 1. An orodispersible self-supporting film free from hydrocolloids comprising:a) a film-forming substance consisting of a maltodextrin in an amount between 40 and 80% by weight;b) one or more plasticizer in a total amount comprised between 15 and 55% by weight;e) one or more surfactant system in an amount comprised between 0.5 and 6% by weight;d) an active ingredient for food or therapeutic use in an amount between 0.05 and 30% by weight,said orodispersible self-supporting film free from hydrocolloids further containing a homopolymer or a copolymer of vinyl acetate in a quantity comprised between 1 and 20% by weight, where the percentages are calculated on the total weight of said film.2. The orodispersible self-supporting film according to wherein the homopolymer or colpolymer of vinyl acetate is polyvinyl acetate or polyvinylpyrrolidone-vinyl acetate.3. The orodispersible self-supporting film according to wherein polyvinyl acetate or polyvinylpyrrolidone-vinyl acetate is present in a quantity comprised between 2 and 10% by weight.4. The orodispersible self-supporting film according to wherein the active ingredient is selected from an inhibitor of type V phosphodiesterase or a hormone.5. The orodispersible self-supporting film according to wherein the active ingredient is an inhibitor of type V phosphodiesterase selected from claim 4 , sildenafil citrate and tadalafil.6. The orodispersible self-supporting film according to wherein the active ingredient is a hormone selected from progesterone and testosterone.7. The orodispersible self-supporting film according to claim 1 , wherein the vinylacetate homopolymer or copolymer is contained in an amount comprised between 2 and 10% by weight based on the film total weight.8. The orodispersible self-supporting film according to claim 1 , wherein the maltodextrin has a dextrose content claim 1 , expressed in equivalents ...

SEMICONDUCTOR STOCKER SYSTEMS AND METHODS

In an embodiment, the present invention discloses cleaned storage processes and systems for high level cleanliness articles, such as extreme ultraviolet (EUV) reticle carriers. A decontamination chamber can be used to clean the stored workpieces. A purge gas system can be used to prevent contamination of the articles stored within the workpieces. A robot can be used to detect the condition of the storage compartment before delivering the workpiece. A monitor device can be used to monitor the conditions of the stocker. 1. A device for monitor conditions of a stocker , wherein the stocker is configured to store a plurality of workpieces , the device comprising one or more sensors coupled to the outside surface or the inside of the device , wherein the device comprises similar size and shape of a workpiece;a memory coupled to the one or more sensors for storing data collected by the one or more sensors;a battery coupled to the memory to power the memory.2. A device as in claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more sensors is configured to detect a gas flow.3. A device as in claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more sensors is configured to detect a quality of a gas flow.4. A device as in claim 1 , wherein a quality of a gas flow comprises at least one of a composition of the gas flow claim 1 , and a level of particles in the gas flow.5. A device as in claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more sensors is configured to detect a characteristic of the ambient.6. A device as in claim 1 , wherein the characteristic comprises at least one of temperature claim 1 , cleanliness claim 1 , and level of particulates.7. A device as in claim 1 , wherein the at least one of the one or more sensors collect data as a function of time.8. A device as in claim 1 , further comprising a controller to operate the one or more sensors and the memory.9. A device as in claim 1 , further comprising an interface for the one or more sensors to communicate with a data processing ...

SILICONE FOOD STORAGE CAN

A reusable silicone food storage container includes a silicone canister having a base and at least one side extending from an outer periphery of the base such that the base and the at least one side define a compartment that has a proximal end near the base and a distal end away from the base. The distal end of the compartment includes a mating feature. A lid is removably coupled with the silicone canister configured to engage with the mating feature and to cover the storage compartment. The lid, when engaged with the mating feature, is configured to vacuum seal the silicone canister when the silicone food storage container is cooled after being heated to boil at least a portion of a food product within the storage compartment. The canister or the lid defines an opening configured to receive a utensil for prying the lid from the vacuum sealed canister. 1. A reusable silicone food storage container , comprising:a silicone canister comprising a base and at least one side extending from an outer periphery of the base such that the base and the at least one side define a storage compartment, the storage compartment having a proximal end near the base and a distal end away from the base, wherein the distal end of the storage compartment comprises a mating feature; the lid, when engaged with the mating feature, is configured to vacuum seal the silicone canister when the silicone food storage container is cooled after being heated to boil at least a portion of a food product within the storage compartment; and', 'at least one of the silicone canister or the lid defines an opening configured to receive at least a portion of a utensil for prying the lid from the vacuum sealed silicone canister., 'a lid removably coupled with the silicone canister configured to engage with the mating feature and to cover the storage compartment, wherein2. The reusable silicone food storage container of claim 1 , wherein:the canister comprises a cylindrical shape.3. The reusable silicone food ...

COMPOUNDING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SAFE MEDICAMENT TRANSPORT

An automatic or semi-automatic preparation system and process is provided for forming a medicament solution from a vial containing one of a liquid and a non-liquid material. 1. An automatic or semi-automatic preparation system for forming a medicament solution from a vial containing one of a liquid and a non-liquid material , the preparation system comprising: at least one first rail defining a first axis;', 'at least one second rail defining a second axis, the second axis being oriented orthogonal to the first axis;', 'at least one third rail defining a third axis, the third axis being oriented orthogonal to the each of the first axis and the second axis;', 'a first gear belt movably supported on at least one of the first rails, the second rails or the third rails, wherein the first gear belt, the first gear belt is movably supported on a series of sprockets; and', 'a second gear belt movably supported on at least one of the first rails, the second rails or the third rails, wherein the second gear belt, the first gear belt is movably supported on a series of sprockets; the first gear belt and the second gear belt being spaced apart from one another and being arranged in parallel with one another., 'a carousel configured to provide three axes of motion, the carousel including a manipulator having2. The preparation system according to claim 1 , wherein the carousel further comprises:at least one component holder supported on at least one of the first gearbelt and the second gear belt, each component holder being configured to selectively hold a syringe, a vial, a syringe adapter or a vial adapter; andat least one of a rotation station, a transfer station, and a weigh station disposed about the carousel;wherein the rotation station is configured for inverting and reverting a syringe and vial assembly;wherein the transfer station is configured for transferring material from a vial to a syringe; andwherein the weigh station is configured for weighing at least one of the ...

Supporting structure for concurrently supporting a plurality of vials, use thereof and process for the treatment of such vials

A supporting structure for concurrently supporting a plurality of vials is provided. The supporting structure includes a carrier having apertures or receptacles, into which the vials can be inserted to be supported therein on the carrier. The vials have a bottom that forms a base, a cylindrical side wall, and an annular transition region between the base and the cylindrical side wall. The carrier has a retaining protrusion at a lower end of the aperture or receptacle that extends into the respective aperture or receptacle inward in radial direction. The retaining protrusion supports the vial in cooperation with the transition region outside the base in such a manner that the bottoms or bases of the vials jut out of the apertures or receptacles of the carrier and are freely accessible from the lower side of the carrier.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FREEZE-DRYING AND PACKAGING

A system and method for protecting biological or other material from contamination through the steps of filling, freeze-drying, packaging, storing and use are disclosed. A system can include a flexible container, a membrane configured to transmit air or solvent vapor out of the flexible container, and a membrane frame supporting the membrane and engaged with at least one column member. The at least one column member can be configured to maintain the membrane and the membrane frame a spaced distance from one or more contents received within the flexible container. Upon application of a downward force, the at least one column member can assume a collapsed configuration. A method can include inserting a biological material, for example, into a flexible container, freeze-drying the biological material, moving the freeze-dried biological material to a portion of the flexible container that includes at least one port, and sealing the biological material within the portion. 1. A system , comprising:a flexible container defined by a height of a first dimension and a width of a second dimension,the height having an intermediate location separating the flexible container into a first portion and a second portion;a membrane, located within the first portion, configured to transmit air or solvent vapor out of, and resist liquid or contaminant passage into, the flexible container; anda membrane frame, coupled to both the membrane around its perimeter and a portion of the flexible container and engaged with at least one column member,the at least one column member configured to support the membrane and the membrane frame a spaced distance from one or more contents receivable within the flexible container.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one column member includes a plurality of column members configured to change shape or position claim 1 , relative to the membrane frame claim 1 , upon application of a downward force to the membrane frame.3. The system of claim 2 , ...

Dissolvable nasal sinus sponge

An implantable article comprising a dissolvable sponge derived from the mixture of chitosan, a first polysaccharide and a second polysaccharides. The polysaccharides have different number average molecular weight characteristics to enable the control of the mechanical features of the sponge.

Semiconductor stocker systems and methods

In an embodiment, the present invention discloses cleaned storage processes and systems for high level cleanliness articles, such as extreme ultraviolet (EUV) reticle carriers. A decontamination chamber can be used to clean the stored workpieces. A purge gas system can be used to prevent contamination of the articles stored within the workpieces. A robot can be used to detect the condition of the storage compartment before delivering the workpiece. A monitor device can be used to monitor the conditions of the stocker.

CORTICOSTERIOD CONTAINING FOAM COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF

The present invention provides a method of manufacturing foamable, corticosteroid containing compositions as well as methods for treating various skin diseases. 1. A method for single-stream manufacture of a foamable composition including a corticosteroid , the method comprising:a) forming a homogenous solution comprising: i) an aliphatic alcohol; ii) a can corrosion inhibitor; iii) a polyol; iv) at least one foam structuring agent comprising one or more fatty alcohols, non-ionic surfactants, or combinations thereof; and v) water, wherein the solution is formed in a single batch vessel at a temperature of between about 55° to 75° C. while minimizing the evaporative losses;b) cooling the homogenous solution of step (a) to a temperature of between about 40° to 55° C.;c) adding a corticosteroid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or solvate thereof, to the cooled solution of step (b) and forming a homogenous solution while maintaining a temperature of between about 40° to 55° C.;d) filling an aerosol canister with the solution of step (c) while the solution is maintained at a temperature of between about 40° to 50° C.; ande) charging the canister with a propellant thereby forming a single-phase foamable composition.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the aliphatic alcohol and can corrosion inhibitor are combined before adding the polyol claim 1 , one or more foam structuring agents and water.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the can corrosion inhibitor is added to the aliphatic alcohol which is heated to at least about 55° C. before addition of the can corrosion inhibitor.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the solution of step (a) is maintained at a temperature of between about 65° to 70° C.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the solution of step (a) is cooled to a temperature of between about 45° to 50° C. before step (c).6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the homogenous solution of step (c) is formed while maintaining a temperature of between about 45° to ...

Method for Loading a Monomer to a Bulk Container

This application is directed to a method for minimizing oxidative discoloration of a chemical compound such as a monomer during shipping, storing, and/or aging. 122-. (canceled)23. A method for off-loading an air-sensitive monomer susceptible to discoloration from a bulk shipping container , comprising:(a) providing a positive pressure of an inert gas to the interior of the bulk shipping container;(b) adjusting the temperature of the bulk shipping container to maintain the flowability of the monomer; and(c) transferring the monomer to a receiving container under a positive pressure of the non-oxidative gas.24. The method of claim 23 , wherein the monomer comprises 2 claim 23 ,6-xylenol25. The method of claim 23 , wherein the 2 claim 23 ,6-xylenol is off-loaded from the bulk shipping container to the receiving container at a temperature that is greater than the melting temperature of 2 claim 23 ,6-xylenol.26. The method of claim 23 , wherein the 2 claim 23 ,6-xylenol is off-loaded at a temperature of from about 50-90° C.27. The method of claim 23 , wherein a positive pressure of the non-oxidative gas is maintained in the shipping container during loading.28. A container with an interior that is pressurized with a non-oxidative gas that contains a monomer susceptible to oxidative discoloration and an optional antioxidant.29. The container of claim 28 , wherein the non-oxidative gas is selected from the group consisting of argon claim 28 , neon claim 28 , and nitrogen claim 28 , or mixtures thereof.30. The container of claim 28 , wherein the inert gas is nitrogen.31. The container of claim 28 , wherein the positive pressure in the interior is 5-20 psig nitrogen.32. The container of claim 28 , further comprising a pressure gauge and an oxygen gas (O) detector.33. The container of claim 28 , further comprising a pressure gauge and an oxygen gas (O) detector.34. The container of claim 28 , wherein the monomer comprises 2 claim 28 ,6-xylenol.3546-. (canceled)47. A method ...

Temperature gradient system and method

A temperature gradient system includes an insulated container and heat pumps. Temperature sensing devices measure temperature and a controller controls heat pumps to different temperatures at different positions of the insulated container to produce a temperature gradient. A temperature gradient method includes insulating a sample and controlling temperature to maintain a temperature gradient lengthwise along the sample. The sample is an ice core, in a particular embodiment, and different temperatures are maintained at opposite ends of the insulated container. The sample is a portion of a body, in another embodiment, and the system is configured to accommodate a particular portion of the body for controlled cooling and heating. 1. A temperature gradient system , comprising:an insulated container configured to hold one or more samples;a first heat pump located at a first end of the insulated container;a second heat pump located at a second end of the insulated container, wherein the second end is opposite the first end; anda controller for controlling the first heat pump to maintain a first temperature and the second heat pump to maintain a second temperature, wherein the first and second temperatures are different, thereby maintaining a temperature gradient within the one or more samples.2. The system of claim 1 , the insulated container comprising an inner low emissivity layer claim 1 , a middle fiberglass layer surrounding the inner layer claim 1 , and an outer cover surrounding the middle layer claim 1 , thereby opposing heat transfer to substantially maintain a temperature gradient.3. The system of claim 2 , the outer cover comprising structural support for transporting the one or more samples without damage.4. The system of claim 2 , the outer cover comprising a substantially sealed enclosure thereby preventing external airflow for maintaining a heat transfer barrier.5. The system of claim 1 , the heat pumps comprising a thermal conductor for thermally ...

CARTRIDGE FOR CONTAINING AND DISPENSING A MEDICAMENT

A cartridge for containing and dispensing a medicament, the cartridge including a cartridge body having an interior cavity therein, a stopper movably disposed within the interior cavity, and a septum disposed at an opposite end of the interior cavity from the stopper, for containing the medicament within the interior cavity. The cartridge also includes a connection thread integrally formed as a unitary construction of the cartridge body, the thread being disposed at a first end of the cartridge body for connecting a pen needle directly to the cartridge body to pierce the septum and provide communication between the medicament and a patient end of the pen needle. 1. A method of manufacturing a cartridge for containing and dispensing a medicament , the method comprising: forming one of a protrusion and a receiving groove at a first end of the cartridge body; and', 'forming a slot recessed from a surface of the interior cavity at a second end of the cartridge, 'forming a cartridge body having an interior cavity therein, wherein the forming the cartridge body comprisesforming connection threads on the first end of the cartridge body for connecting a pen needle directly to the cartridge body;partially inserting a stopper into the interior cavity to a position for venting the interior of the cartridge via the slot;forming a connector on the cartridge body for connecting the cartridge body directly to a dosing mechanism for moving the stopper toward the septum to dispense the medicament;forming a septum having the remaining one of a protrusion and a receiving groove; andinserting the septum into the first end of the cartridge body until the protrusion seats in the receiving groove to retain the septum in the cartridge body.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising molding a septum onto the cartridge body.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the forming the cartridge body comprises forming one end of the interior cavity to have a shape corresponding to ...

Process and apparatus for the treatment or processing of containers for substances for medical, pharmaceutical or cosmetic applications

Disclosed is a process for the treatment or processing of containers that serve for storing, or contain, substances for medical, pharmaceutical or cosmetic applications, wherein the containers are conveyed automatically, by a conveyor, past at least one processing station or pass it for the treatment or processing. In the process, a plurality of containers is conveyed by the conveyor while being held by a carrier in a regular arrangement. The containers held on the carrier are raised to a raised position for the treatment or processing at or in the respective processing station and are lowered after the treatment or processing, to be held again on the carrier in the regular arrangement. The carrier is configured such that the containers can be held on the carrier during the entire process. A negative pressure acts on the bottoms of the containers in order to lower them.

PASTEURISATION OF FINE CUT TOBACCO

There is provided a method of making a product containing pasteurised fme cut tobacco for combustible use. The method comprises arranging fme cut tobacco () comprising elongate strips of tobacco having a cut width of less than 0.5 mm and a moisture content of at least 18 percent by weight, and heating the fme cut tobacco () such that the tobacco is pasteurised. Further, there is provided a product containing pasteurised fme cut tobacco () for combustible use. The product comprises a closed package (); and pasteurised fme cut tobacco () within the closed package (), the pasteurised fme cut tobacco () having a cut width of less than 0.5 mm and a moisture content of at least 18 percent by weight, and a colony forming unit (CFU) value of less than 2 log lo colony forming units per gram. 1. A method of making a product containing pasteurised fine cut tobacco for combustible use , the method comprising:arranging fine cut tobacco comprising elongate strips of tobacco having a cut width of less than 0.5 mm and a moisture content of at least 18 percent by weight, andheating the fine cut tobacco such that the tobacco is pasteurised.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the fine cut tobacco has a moisture content of between 20 and 25 percent by weight.3. A method according to claim 12 , wherein the fine cut tobacco has a moisture content of between 20 and 23 percent by weight.4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the fine cut tobacco has a water activity level of between 0.7 Aw and 0.8 Aw after the fine cut tobacco has been pasteurised.5. A method according to claim 1 , wherein during the heating step claim 1 , the fine cut tobacco is heated to a pasteurisation temperature of between 75 and 95 degrees Celsius.6. A method according to claim 5 , wherein during the heating step claim 5 , the fine cut tobacco is heated to a pasteurisation temperature of between 80 and 90 degrees Celsius.7. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the heating step is carried out such that ...

METHOD, DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR FILLING PHARMACEUTICAL CONTAINERS

In one general aspect, a method for filling multiple containers with a pharmaceutical product is disclosed, which comprises decontaminating sealed nested materials in a transfer chamber, removing from the sealed nested materials one or both of a container nest holding the multiple containers and a closure nest holding multiple closures, transferring from the transfer chamber to a controlled environment enclosure the removed nest, aseptically filling the containers with the pharmaceutical product, and closing the containers with the multiple closures. The nests are configured to allow multiple closures and containers to be simultaneously aligined concentrically, and closed simultaneously. Spring-loaded retaining structures on the closure nest allow it to releasably retain multiple closures above the corresponding multiple containers. In some embodiments the spring-loaded features are monolithically integrated with the closure nest. The product may be lyophilized in partially sealed containers while the sealing closures are releasably retained by the closure nest. 1. A method for aseptically filling a first plurality of containers with a pharmaceutical product in a first controlled environment enclosure , the method comprising:decontaminating at least one of first and second sealed nested materials in a first transfer chamber;placing the first controlled environment enclosure in spatial communication with the first transfer chamber;aseptically gripping the at least one of first and second sealed nested materials;transferring the at least one of first and second sealed nested materials to the controlled environment enclosure;removing from one of the first and second sealed nested materials a container nest holding the first plurality of containers and removing from the other of the first and second sealed nested materials a closure nest releasably retaining a plurality of closures;filling the first plurality of containers with the pharmaceutical product in the first ...

PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE COOLING

Methods of compressing a stented prosthetic heart valve are disclosed. The method including inserting a stented prosthetic heart valve having a self-expandable stent frame into a container, initiating a cooling element in the container, transferring heat through a thermal conductor to cool an interior of the container, reducing a temperature of the self-expandable stent frame while located within the container to a critical temperature of not greater than ° C., and compressing an outer diameter of the stented prosthetic heart valve while the stented prosthetic heart valve is at the critical temperature. 1. A method of compressing a stented prosthetic heart valve , comprising:inserting a stented prosthetic heart valve having a self-expandable stent frame into a container;initiating a cooling element in the container;transferring heat through a thermal conductor to cool an interior of the container;reducing a temperature of the self-expandable stent frame while located within the container to a critical temperature; andcompressing an outer diameter of the stented prosthetic heart valve while the stented prosthetic heart valve is at the critical temperature.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the container includes a first chamber and a second chamber encircling the first chamber.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:enclosing an interior of the first chamber after the step of inserting the stented prosthetic heart valve.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the stented prosthetic heart valve is maintained in a dry state during an entirety of the step of reducing a temperature.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of initiating a cooling element includes:mixing reagents of the cooling element to cause an endothermic reaction.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the step of initiating a cooling element further includes:breaking a temporary barrier between the reagents.7. The method of claim 2 , wherein the step of breaking a temporary barrier includes: ...

CONTINUOUS PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR THE PASTEURIZATION OR STERILIZATION OF FOODSTUFFS IN A RIGID CONTAINER FOLLOWED BY THE DEEP-VACUUM SEALING THEREOF BY ROTARY STEAM INJECTION AND HOMOGENEOUS RAPID COOLING

A method and a system of devices for continuous sterilization or pasteurization of foodstuffs contained in specific rigid containers, followed by continuous deep-vacuum sealing of the containers. The evacuation is obtained by rotary steam injection between the lids and the receptacles followed by sealing of the containers and cold showering that brings about condensation of the steam inside the container and consequently a deep vacuum. This results in a long-lasting deep-vacuum preservation of the food under organoleptic and nutritional quality conditions with a drastic reduction in the cooling time of the containers after sterilization or pasteurization, The reduction in cooling time is obtained by a low-temperature boiling under vacuum, which boiling is homogeneously distributed throughout the whole of the container. It is particularly suitable for pasty or liquid products or products in chunks included in a liquid or pasty mixture. 16-. (canceled)7. A process for a continuous deep-vacuum pasteurization or sterilization of food products in a rigid container , sealing of a receptacle portion of the container carried out by a metal lid of the rigid container free of a fastener and provided with an elastic seal to ensure a bond between a receptacle of the rigid container and the metal lid by a vacuum , comprising the steps of:degassing of a ready-to-be-packaged food product;pasteurization or sterilization of the food product;cooling the food product to a filling temperature;sterilization and degassing of receptacles, a first injection of a superheated steam in each receptacle, transferring the receptacles into a first chamber, with no break in sterility or introduction of non-condensable gases;introducing the food product into the receptacles in the first chamber by measuring out and filling said each receptacle with the food product until a last centimetre of said each receptacle is reached, to leave a space having a sufficient volume so that a target vacuum is ...

PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR THE TREATMENT OR PROCESSING OF CONTAINERS FOR SUBSTANCES FOR MEDICAL, PHARMACEUTICAL OR COSMETIC APPLICATIONS

Disclosed is a process for the treatment or processing of containers that serve for storing, or contain, substances for medical, pharmaceutical or cosmetic applications, wherein the containers are conveyed automatically, by a conveyor, past at least one processing station or pass it for the treatment or processing. In the process, a plurality of containers is conveyed by the conveyor while being held by a carrier in a regular arrangement. The containers held on the carrier are raised to a raised position for the treatment or processing at or in the respective processing station and are lowered after the treatment or processing, to be held again on the carrier in the regular arrangement. The carrier is configured such that the containers can be held on the carrier during the entire process. A negative pressure acts on the bottoms of the containers in order to lower them. 1. A process for sealing containers that contain substances for medical , pharmaceutical or cosmetic applications , comprising:conveying the containers, by a conveyor, past at least one processing station while the containers are held by a carrier in a regular arrangement,filling the containers with the substance while being held by the carrier,pushing caps onto upper rims of the containers while being held by the carrier, anddisplacing the caps and the containers in axial direction relative to each other to press down the caps onto the containers while bottoms of the containers are supported on a supporting surface to seal the containers with the caps.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the containers have internal volumes that communicate with the environment via the caps positioned on the upper rims claim 1 , the containers being filled with the substance via the caps positioned on the upper rims and the containers being sealed after pushing down the caps.3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the caps are pushed onto the upper rims after the step of filling such that internal ...