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09-11-2020 дата публикации

Устройство для формирования полуфабрикатов из пищевой массы

Номер: RU0000200735U1
Автор: Сергей Сергеевич Еременко
Принадлежит: Сергей Сергеевич Еременко

Полезная модель относится к кулинарии, а именно к устройствам, позволяющим формировать из пищевой массы, например, из мясного, овощного, фруктового фарша, творожной массы, теста и т.д., полуфабрикаты одинаковой шайбообразной формы (котлеты, сырники, булочки и т.д.). Технический результат патентуемого решения заключается в оптимальном заполнении формовочной полости устройства пищевой массой и обеспечении полной выгрузки сформированной массы из устройства с получением ровных полуфабрикатов одинаковой формы. Устройство для формирования полуфабрикатов из пищевой массы включает цилиндрический корпус, внутри которого закреплена круглая пластина с прорезями и отверстием в виде бобышки в центре, в которое вставлен шток поршня, с одной стороны которого закреплена ручка, а с другой – толкатель, диаметр которого равен диаметру внутренней поверхности цилиндра, содержащий множество прорезей. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 200 735 U1 (51) МПК A22C 7/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A22C 7/00 (2020.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020127221, 14.08.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Еременко Сергей Сергеевич (RU) Дата регистрации: 09.11.2020 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 14.08.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 09.11.2020 Бюл. № 31 2 0 0 7 3 5 R U (54) УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ ПОЛУФАБРИКАТОВ ИЗ ПИЩЕВОЙ МАССЫ (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к кулинарии, а с получением ровных полуфабрикатов именно к устройствам, позволяющим одинаковой формы. Устройство для формировать из пищевой массы, например, из формирования полуфабрикатов из пищевой массы мясного, овощного, фруктового фарша, включает цилиндрический корпус, внутри творожной массы, теста и т.д., полуфабрикаты которого закреплена круглая пластина с одинаковой шайбообразной формы (котлеты, прорезями и отверстием в виде бобышки в центре, сырники, булочки и т.д.). Технический результат в которое вставлен ...

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Номер записи: 1
02-02-2012 дата публикации

Moulding unit for forming and cooking meat

Номер: US20120024168A1
Автор: Antonio Fava
Принадлежит: FAVA GIORGIO AXEL Srl

A moulding unit for forming and cooking meat, comprising a single recipient-shaped bottom die a concavity of which faces upwards and is destined to contain meat, and a single cover aligned with a mouth of the concavity of the bottom die, which cover is joined to the bottom die and positioned below the bottom die, such as to be destined to close a further mouth of a further concavity of a bottom die of a moulding unit which is identical and positioned below the moulding unit.

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Номер записи: 2
29-03-2012 дата публикации

Method for wrapping a floral grouping

Номер: US20120073244A1
Автор: Donald E. Weder
Принадлежит: Individual

A method for wrapping a floral grouping having a bloom end and a stem end is disclosed. A wrapper is formed from a sheet of material or bag which is wrapped about at least a portion of the stem end of the floral grouping. The wrapped floral grouping is then positioned within a receiving space of a preformed sleeve whereby the wrapper is secured in a stable position about at least a portion of the stem end of the floral grouping by the preformed sleeve. A detaching element defines the detachable upper portion and a lower portion of the preformed sleeve so that the upper portion can be removed from the lower portion.

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Номер записи: 3
17-05-2012 дата публикации

Sheets of material having a first printed pattern on an upper surface thereof and a second printed pattern on a lower surface thereof

Номер: US20120117873A1
Автор: Donald E. Weder
Принадлежит: Individual

Sheets of material having a first printed pattern disposed on or visible through an upper surface thereof and a second printed pattern disposed on or visible through a lower surface thereof are disclosed, as well as methods for producing same. Such sheets of material may be employed to provide a decorative cover for a floral grouping or a decorative cover for a flower pot; or to form a preformed flower pot cover for covering a flower pot; or to provide a sleeve for wrapping or covering a floral grouping or a flower pot; or to provide a ribbon material. The sheets of material of the presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) may be constructed of a single layer of material or multiple layers of material.

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Номер записи: 4
14-06-2012 дата публикации

Multi-layer frankfurter loading method

Номер: US20120144781A1
Автор: Michael F. Showler, William L. Harrison
Принадлежит: Individual

A method of loading a plurality of food items in multiple layers comprises collecting food items in a staging area in a first plurality of groups, each group having a plurality of food items. The first plurality of groups is displaced substantially simultaneously downwardly into an accumulating and storage area and thereby forming a plurality of first layer group. A second plurality of groups of food items is collected, each of the second plurality of groups having a plurality of food items. The second plurality of groups is displaced substantially simultaneously downwardly into the accumulating and storage area such that the second plurality of groups forms a plurality of second layer groups of food items superposed to the first layer groups, and thereby forming a plurality of two layer-groups. The plurality of two-layer groups of food items are displaced downwardly into a receptacle in a packing area.

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Номер записи: 5
28-06-2012 дата публикации

Method of covering a pot with a floral sleeve

Номер: US20120159846A1
Автор: Donald E. Weder, Joseph G. Straeter, Michael R. Klemme
Принадлежит: Individual

A floral sleeve is utilized in a method to cover a pot. The floral sleeve has an inwardly folded bottom gusset for forming a bottom in the sleeve which is concealed by the lower sidewall of the sleeve when the sleeve is opened and the pot is disposed therein. The sleeve may have a detachable upper portion for enclosing a floral grouping disposed within the pot, and may also have a skirt insert or extension attached thereto.

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Номер записи: 6
02-08-2012 дата публикации

Packaging system with sorting station

Номер: US20120192526A1
Автор: Guido Spix, Michael Lang, Tieme Jan Slomp
Принадлежит: Multivac Sepp Haggenmueller GmbH and Co KG

The disclosure relates to a packaging system comprising a product feeder and a packaging machine, wherein a monitoring unit, which is arranged upstream of or along the product feeder, detects at least one characteristic of the products and transmits it to the control unit. Depending on the category of the packed products, a downstream sorting station sorts the packagings into collecting containers provided for them or onto conveyor belts provided for them. The disclosure also relates to a corresponding method for operating a packaging system.

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Номер записи: 7
25-04-2013 дата публикации

Wrapper with decorative extension and method

Номер: US20130097926A1
Автор: Donald E. Weder
Принадлежит: Individual

A decorative cover for a flower pot is constructed of a sheet of material having at least one extension attached to a portion of the sheet of material. The sheet of material is formed about the flower pot to provide a decorative cover having the appearance of being formed of at least two separate, unattached sheets of material.

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Номер записи: 8
23-05-2013 дата публикации

Device for making textured portions of food products

Номер: US20130129851A1
Автор: Jacques Le Paih
Принадлежит: STORK FOOD SYSTEMS FRANCE

A device that makes it possible to produce end products having a textured aspect identical to that of the initial food product introduced into the pump, and particularly in the case of meat, keeping the fibrous aspect of the initial pieces of meat. The device according to the invention may be used for producing portions from any type of food product in pieces, such as meat in muscle, filleted fish, and vegetables in pieces such as carrots for example.

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Номер записи: 9
20-06-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING COMPLETELY COOKED RICE WHICH IS COMPLETELY COOKED IN STERILIZED CONDITION

Номер: US20130156909A1
Автор: Yoo Jae Ung, Youm Jae Soo, Yum Kwang Suk
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides a method of manufacturing packaged completely cooked rice or a packaged completely cooked mixed rice, comprising a steaming process of sterilizing and primarily cooking the contents in the opened container by filling the controlled steam having high pressure and high temperature in the steaming unit; a cooking process of additionally sterilizing the contents in the opened container by filling the controlled steam having high pressure and high temperature in the steaming unit, and supplying water in the contents, and then completely cooking the contents; and a sealing process of supplying clean nitrogen gas to the completely cooked contents in the sealing unit and sealing the upper end of the opened container with the lid film, wherein the steaming unit, cooking unit and the sealing unit are connected in turn in the one container so that the opened container can be input into and output from each of the units. Therefore, the contents selectively combined from various cereal crops including rice, nuts and other additives including powders of the cereal crops, the nuts or the like are provided in a completely cooked state so that a user can eat instantly without a separate heating process. 1. An apparatus for manufacturing completely cooked rice or completely cooked mixed rice , in which multiple processing units are provided in one chamber that desired high pressure and high temperature steam is supplied , comprising:a steaming unit which is filled with controlled steam having high pressure and high temperature in order to sterilize and primarily cook contents in an opened container;a cooking unit which is filled with the controlled steam having high pressure and high temperature in order to additionally sterilize the contents in an opened container and in which water is supplied to the contents and the contents is completely cooked; anda sealing unit in which clean nitrogen gas is supplied to the completely cooked contents and an upper ...

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Номер записи: 10
04-07-2013 дата публикации

Method of wrapping a floral grouping

Номер: US20130167435A1
Автор: Donald E. Weder
Принадлежит: Wanda M. Weder and William F. Straeter, not Individually but solely as Trustees of The Family

A substantially shape-sustaining sheet of material having a substantially circular shape may be formed into a substantially frusto-conical shaped bouquet holder in which a floral grouping may be disposed.

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Номер записи: 11
04-07-2013 дата публикации

PROTECTIVE PACKAGING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CURVILINEAR PRODUCE ITEMS

Номер: US20130171308A1
Автор: Suarez Christina Maria, Webster L. Scott
Принадлежит: THE FRUIT COMPANY, INC.

Packaging and method for safely transporting plural individualized bananas. The bananas are individualized, the stems trimmed, and the bananas are immersed in a cleansing solution and dried. A protective sleeve extends end-to-end over the length of each banana, and plural correspondingly-sized bananas are aligned in an arched, side-by-side arrangement atop an elongate support member within a produce-preserving overwrap. The overwrap is sealed and placed into a typically rectangular container, with the ends of each banana facing downwardly and the outer curvature facing upwardly. A pad end is loosely rolled and tucked beneath the blossom ends of the bananas, the rest of the pad extending over the bananas and tucking between the stem ends of the bananas and a sidewall of the container. An upper pad is placed atop the bananas, and the container is covered and sealed. The container can also be partitioned to receive and retain additional produce items. 1. A method for packaging plural individualized curvilinear produce items , comprising: plural serially-interconnected sidewalls, and', 'a floor coupled with one or more of the plural sidewalls, wherein the floor and the plural sidewalls collectively define a rectangular chamber therein;, 'providing a container, includingpositioning an elongate support member at the floor of the container, the support member extending lengthwise from adjacent a first one of the plural sidewalls toward an opposing second one of the plural sidewalk; and the elongate support member extends beneath an inner curvature of each of the one or more plural curvilinear produce items; and', 'the inner curvature of each of the plural produce items faces toward the floor., 'disposing plural curvilinear produce items along a length of the elongate support member in a sequential side-by-side arrangement between the first sidewall, and the second sidewall, wherein2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising;sealing one or more of the plural curvilinear ...

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Номер записи: 12
25-07-2013 дата публикации

MACHINE FOR SHAPING PORTIONS OF FOOD PRODUCT WITH INTERLEAVING PAPER APPLYING DEVICE

Номер: US20130186569A1
Автор: Conklin Robert, Le Paih Jacques, Meggelaars Sigebertus, Spierts Léon, Van Den Nieuwelaar Adrianus
Принадлежит: MAREL FRANCE

This invention relates to a machine for shaping three-dimensional portions of food product, in particular meat, in particular for shaping portions of minced meat, provided with an interleaving paper applying device, as well as a corresponding paper applying device. The machine comprises a shaping device () with shaping cells () wherein are shaped portions (S) of food product, and a paper applying device () comprising an applying drum () provided with on its peripheral cylindrical surface () at least one paper applying system () in order to take and maintain papers () on its peripheral surface and apply them on the portions placed in the shaping cells, said machine comprising driving means in order to drive in synchronism the cells and the applying drum. 1. Shaping machine for the shaping of three-dimensional portions of food product , said machine comprising{'b': 1', '101', '2', '102, 'a shaping device (, ) comprising one or several shaping cells (, ) wherein are shaped portions (S) of food product, and'}{'b': 3', '103', '9, 'a paper applying device (, ) in order to apply an interleaving paper () on each shaped portion,'}{'b': 3', '103', '4', '104', '41', '141', '5', '105', '9', '41', '141, 'characterised in that said paper applying device (, ) comprises an applying drum (, ) provided with on its cylindrical peripheral surface (, ) at least one paper applying system (, ) in order to take and maintain papers () on its peripheral surface (, ) and apply them on the shaped portions placed in the shaping cells, said machine comprising driving means in order to drive in synchronism the shaping cells and the applying drum, in such a way that the applying drum applies a paper on each portion arranged in a shaping cell at an application station.'}2. Shaping machine according to claim 1 , characterised in that{'b': 1', '101', '10', '110', '1', '2', '11', '111', '2', '102, 'the shaping device (, ) comprises a shaping drum (, ) mounted rotatingly on a chassis around an axis (A, ...

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Номер записи: 13
08-08-2013 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING STACKS OF SLICES

Номер: US20130199132A1
Автор: Fakler Eugen
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a device for producing stacks of slices () from slices () packed individually in film, in particular cheese slices, wherein a dispensing roller () is provided between the cutting unit () and the slice feeding unit (), first dispensing the slices () packed individually in film by the cutting unit () transverse to the horizontal main conveyor direction (), and then transferring said slices to at least two slice conveyor elements () of the slice collecting and stacking unit (-) by means of two separate conveyor belts () of the slice feeding unit (). The invention further relates to a method for producing stacks of slices () from slices () packed individually in film, particularly cheese slices, wherein a plurality of slices () packed individually in film are first collected on a dispensing roller () and dispensed transverse to the horizontal main conveyor direction (), that is, in the transverse conveyor direction () after exiting the cutting device (), and are then transferred in parallel to a plurality of separate transport belts () and conveyed thereon to one each of the vertical transport and collecting chutes (). The aim of the invention is to refine a simple and inexpensive device for producing stacks of slices () from slices () packed individually in film, such that the product performance, that is, the number of slices transported through the device per unit of time, can be increased substantially. 11014214133459589111089123414215175593434. A device for producing stacks of slices () from slices () packed individually in film , in particular cheese slices , containing a cutting unit () , which cuts the slices () packed individually in film from a film belt with separated slices () located in serial sequence , and containing a slice feeding unit ( , ) for a slice collecting and stacking unit (-) , which has a vertical slice conveyor element () and a vertical slice stacking element ( ,) , at which a delivery unit () joins , which conveys ...

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Номер записи: 14
15-08-2013 дата публикации

TRAY FILLING MACHINE

Номер: US20130209207A1
Автор: LONGOBARDI BRUNO
Принадлежит: B. LONGOBARDI S.R.L.

Tray filling machine, comprising: a first conveying device (), structured so as to transport between a loading position (C) and an unloading position (S) along a direction of transport (X) a plurality of items (F) arranged in one or more distinct rows; a second conveying device (), structured so as to transport a tray (V) on a movement plane () arranged in the proximity of the unloading position of the first conveying device () beneath the first conveying device; said first and second conveying devices () being synchronized in relation to each other in a manner such that the items (F) and the tray (V) transit contemporaneously at the unloading position and the items (F) can be arranged on the tray (V). 12331223. A tray filling machine , characterized in that it comprises: a first conveying device () , structured so as to transport a plurality of items (F) arranged in one or more distinct rows , between a loading position (C) and an unloading position (S) along a direction of transport (X); a second conveying device () , structured so as to transport a tray (V) on a movement plane () arranged in the proximity of the unloading position of the first conveying device () beneath the first conveying device; said first and second conveying device ( ,) being synchronized in relation to each other in a manner such that the items (F) and the tray (V) transit contemporaneously at the unloading position and the items (F) can be arranged on the tray (V).222122. The machine according to claim 1 , wherein said first conveying device () comprises one or more mobile lanes ( claim 1 , ) claim 1 , each lane being structured so as to advance a single row of items (F).3. The machine according to claim 2 , wherein said mobile lanes extend at least along an end tract of the first conveying device claim 2 , said end tract comprising the unloading position (S).4212221212222a,b,a,b. The machine according to claim 2 , wherein each lane ( claim 2 , ) is delimited on the underside by a pair of ...

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Номер записи: 15
15-08-2013 дата публикации

SACHET FOR FRUIT AND METHOD FOR PREPARING FRUIT CUT INTO PIECES IN ORDER TO PRESERVE IT IN THE MEDIUM TERM

Номер: US20130209623A1
Автор: Beaumont Laurent
Принадлежит:

A sachet for pieces of fruit is in the form of a tubular sachet made of transparent plastic suitable for food, which has, when empty and laid flat, a rectangular shape and in which pieces of dried fruit (MF) are collected, not under vacuum. The sealed sachet, filled with pieces of fruit, is subjected to a brief microwave treatment in order to block the development of microbes and to inhibit enzymes. 110-. (canceled)11. A method for the preparation of fruit cut into pieces and ready to eat , characterized in that:the cleaned fresh fruit is cut into regular pieces,a tubular sachet of section corresponding to the section of the regular pieces of fruit is made from food-grade plastics material which is airtight and steamproof and can be subject to microwave treatment,the regular pieces of fruit are disposed without further liquid in a regular arrangement in the tubular sachet which is hermetically sealed,the sealed tubular sachet is subject to a brief microwave heat treatment sufficient to prevent microbial development and inhibit enzymes,the sachet is cooled for cold storage and transport.12. A method according to claim 11 , characterized in that the acidity of the pieces of fruit is determined and if the pH is greater than 4.5 claim 11 , the pieces of fruit are acidified by immersing them in a food acid and then draining them before placing them in the tubular sachet.13. A method according to claim 12 , characterized in that:the pieces of fruit are packaged in tubular sachets of a much greater volume than the volume of the pieces of fruit to be packaged,the sachet is sealed after substantially reducing the free internal volume of the sachet,the sachet is subject to a brief microwave heat treatment in order to prevent microbial development and inhibit enzymes,the sachet is cooled,the pieces of fruit are grouped in a portion of the sachet without opening it,the sachet is sealed by an intermediate seal above the portion of the sachet containing the pieces of fruit, ...

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Номер записи: 16
14-11-2013 дата публикации

Gas flush high pressure pasteurization packaging and associated methods

Номер: US20130299366A1
Автор: Gary DesLauriers, Paul Wolfert
Принадлежит: Columbus Manufacturing Inc

The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for packaging perishable foods. A packaging method in accordance with several embodiments of the disclosure can include, for example, mating a tray with a product. The tray can include a compartment having a generally similar shape as the shape of the product. The method can further include gas flushing an internal atmosphere around a product, and sealing the product and the internal atmosphere between a lid and the tray. Additionally, the method can include pasteurizing the product with an application of substantially uniform high pressure to a surface area of the package (e.g., high pressure pasteurization).

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Номер записи: 17
12-12-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR WRAPPING A FLORAL GROUPING

Номер: US20130326943A1
Автор: Weder Donald E.
Принадлежит: Wanda M. Weder and William F. Straeter, not Individually but solely as Trustees of The Family

A floral grouping package for a floral grouping having a bloom end and a stem end is disclosed. A wrapper is formed from a sheet of material or bag which is wrapped about at least a portion of the stem end of the floral grouping. The wrapped floral grouping is then positioned within a receiving space of a preformed sleeve whereby the wrapper is secured in a stable position about at least a portion of the stem end of the floral grouping by the preformed sleeve. A detaching element defines the detachable upper portion and a lower portion of the preformed sleeve so that the upper portion can be removed from the lower portion. 1. A floral grouping package , comprising:a floral grouping having a stem end;a wrapper having an upper end, a lower end, and a floral grouping retaining space extending therebetween, the wrapper being disposed about at least a portion of the stem end of the floral grouping whereby at least a portion of the stem end of the floral grouping is encompassed by the wrapper and at least a portion of the floral grouping is disposed within the floral grouping retaining space of the wrapper, thereby forming a wrapped floral grouping; anda preformed sleeve having a receiving space and being tapered outwardly from a lower end toward a larger diameter at an upper end thereof, the wrapped floral grouping disposed in the receiving space of the preformed sleeve whereby at least a portion of the preformed sleeve frictionally engages a portion of the wrapper and secures the wrapper in a stable position about at least a portion of the floral grouping.2. The floral grouping package of claim 1 , wherein the wrapper is constructed of a material selected from the group consisting of paper claim 1 , metal foil claim 1 , polymeric material claim 1 , cloth claim 1 , burlap claim 1 , and laminations and combinations thereof.3. The floral grouping package of claim 1 , wherein the wrapper comprises a substantially flat claim 1 , flexible sheet of material.4. The floral ...

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Номер записи: 18
23-01-2014 дата публикации

FLOWER HANDLING APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20140020334A1
Автор: MALAVENDA George
Принадлежит: Amorua Global, Inc.

A flower handling system includes loading, cutting, finishing, and boxing stations. Flowers are unloaded from dry-packed boxes at the cutting stations. Each cutting station includes a positioning arm that secures flower bundles and transports them from a first location adjacent a loading table to a second location above a conveyor. A bucket separating device deposits buckets one at a time onto the conveyor, and the buckets are filled with conditioning fluid. A cutting blade is positioned to cut flower stems as the positioning arm moves from the first to the second location. A clamping arm closes around the flowers and lifts them out of the positioning arm before lowering them into a fluid-filled bucket on the conveyor. The flower filled bucket is then transported through the finishing station to a boxing station where the bucket is deposited into a box for shipping to a wholesaler or retailer. 114-. (canceled)15. A method of handling bundles of flowers utilizing a flower handling apparatus , the method comprising:inserting stems of a plurality of flower bundles into an opening of a carrier portion of a positioning arm at a first location, the positioning arm including at least one side wall defining the opening and a base portion mounting the carrier portion to a frame, wherein the positioning arm is in communication with at least one controller configured to cause movement of said positioning arm between the first location and a second location during a processing cycle, and wherein the base portion includes a pivoting connector enabling the carrier portion to rotate with respect to said base portion;rotating the positioning arm about the pivoting connector from a first position wherein an axis extending through the opening is in a first direction, to a second position wherein the axis is in a second direction at an angle with respect to the first direction;transporting the positioning arm between the first location and the second location such that stems of the ...

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Номер записи: 19
06-03-2014 дата публикации

Packages and methods for storing and transporting perishable foods

Номер: US20140059978A1
Автор: David Nemiroff, Kevin Bolejack, Laurence D. Bell
Принадлежит: Global Fresh Foods

Provided is a unitized packaging system and individual packaging elements for storing and transporting food in a controlled atmosphere. Also provided are the methods of storing and transporting food in a controlled atmosphere.

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Номер записи: 20
27-03-2014 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR WRAPPING FOOD PRODUCTS

Номер: US20140083055A1
Автор: Gomes Jose Antonio Azevedo, Rodrigues Solon Filho
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Apparatus and methods are provided for forming a sealed package about a food product, such as a confectionary including a bonbon. A sheet of film having a pre-applied adhesive is wrapped around the food product. The adhesive is positioned on the film so that a fin seal is formed between leading and trailing edge portions of the film in the course of forming a tube about the food product. Adhesive is also positioned on the film so that during the twisting of the open ends of the tube to enclose the food product a seal is formed at each end. 1. A method of wrapping a food product , the method comprising:positioning a sheet of film over the food product, the film having leading and trailing edge portions;lifting the food product and the film;folding the leading and trailing edge portions of the film about the food product using a leading folding bar and a trailing folding bar during the step of lifting the food product and the film; andmoving a sealing bar against the leading folding bar to seal the leading and trailing edge portions of the film about the food product, wherein the step of moving the sealing bar against the leading folding bar includes biasing the sealing bar relative to a support for the sealing bar to accommodate variations in the size and orientation of the food product during sealing of the leading and trailing edge portions of the film about the food product.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of lifting the food product and the film includes supporting the bottom of the food product to lift both the food product and the film.3. The method of claim 2 , further including the step of supporting the sides of the food product prior to the step of moving the sealing bar against the leading folding bar to seal the leading and trailing edge portions of the film about the food product.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the step of moving the sealing bar against the leading folding bar to seal the leading and trailing edge portions of the film about ...

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Номер записи: 21
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Tool System for A Packaging Device

Номер: US20210002012A1
Автор: Sdahl Michael
Принадлежит: Stampac GmbH

The invention relates to a tool system for use in a packaging device for packaging food products, particularly hollow chocolate articles, with film packaging, wherein said packaging device comprises a plurality of processing units for processing the film packaging, having at least three tool parts, specifically a tool middle part as well as a tool bottom part and a tool top part, which can interact during operation such that processing may take place. The function of the tool middle part is to receive at least one film semi-finished product of the film packaging being processed and convey it between individual processing units of said packaging device, wherein the tool middle part is capable of interacting with at least one further tool part of the tool system respectively, and each of said further tool parts is a tool part of one of the processing units serving to process the film semi-finished product from reception thereof on the tool middle part to completion thereof as film packaging. The tool middle part has at least one interface which allows it to be compatible with at least one tool part of each of said processing units. 1. A tool system for use in a packaging device for packaging foodstuff products , in particular hollow chocolate bodies , by means of a film packaging , wherein the packaging device for processing the film packaging has a plurality of processing units comprising at least three tool parts , specifically a tool central part as well as a tool lower part and a tool upper part which when in operation are capable of interacting in a processing manner , wherein the tool central part serves for receiving and conveying at least one semi-finished film product of the film packaging to be processed between individual processing units of the packaging device wherein the tool central part is capable of interacting in each case with at least one further tool part of the tool system , wherein the further tool part is in each case a tool part of one of the ...

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Номер записи: 22
03-02-2022 дата публикации

PACKAGED FOOD PRODUCT AND PROCESS AND PACKAGING THEREFOR

Номер: US20220033120A1
Автор: Bandoh Kwaku, Chard Lauren, Maurtua Monica, Nowak Allison, Pollard Michelle Cozo, Wiese Jonathan
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A formed tray for baking and transporting a food product is provided herein. In some embodiments, the formed tray includes two cavities surrounded by a peripheral flange. In addition, the formed tray also may include a rigid bridge extending between the cavities and recessed below the peripheral flange. The peripheral flange of the formed tray may include beveled corners and two concave sections. A pre-cooked food product may be disposed in the cavities and sealed within the formed tray by a flexible film. Also provided herein is a process for baking and sealing a food product within the formed tray to provide a pre-cooked packaged food product that may be stored and transported. 1. A process for preparing a food product packaged in a formed tray , the formed tray comprising at least one cavity and an upper peripheral flange , the process comprising:blending a raw egg mixture;applying a coating of oil to a base of a formed tray having at least one cavity with an upper peripheral flange, wherein the base is disposed a distance below the upper peripheral flange;depositing the blended, raw egg mixture into the at least one cavity of the formed tray;heat treating the blended, raw egg mixture disposed in the formed tray;transferring the heat-treated egg mixture in the formed tray to a clean room, the clean room having a positive air pressure and an air filtration system, the positive air pressure and air filtration system being;within the clean room, cooling the heat-treated egg mixture; andhermetically sealing the cooled heat-treated egg mixture in the formed tray under vacuum to provide a modified atmosphere package, wherein a flexible film is sealed to the upper peripheral flange by applying heat and pressure.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the process further includes adding at least one of a seasoning claim 1 , food safety ingredient claim 1 , and inclusion to the blended claim 1 , raw egg mixture.3. The process of wherein the process includes adding the ...

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Номер записи: 23
22-01-2015 дата публикации

Handheld Bouquet Container

Номер: US20150020446A1
Автор: Zand Farnaz
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An assembly for displaying a flower bouquet that includes a container for holding the flower bouquet and a stand for supporting the container in a substantially upright position. The container is composed of three parts. A tube holds the stem of the flowers with the base of the tube providing hydration to the cut flower stems for a long-lasting bouquet. The top of the tube has a plurality of uniquely shaped, bouquet supporting segments of varying flower design that complements the fresh flowers that are placed in the vase. 1. An assembly for displaying a flower bouquet comprising a container for holding the flower bouquet , said container comprising :(a) a generally cylindrically shaped body having an internal chamber, an upper portion having a flower stem receiving opening and a lower portion;(b) a plurality of circumferentially spaced, upwardly and outwardly extending bouquet supporting segments connected to said upper portion of said body portion, each said segment comprising a lower portion, a upwardly curved, tapered central portion and a downwardly curved, tapered upper portion; and(c) a lower assembly connected to said lower portion of said body, said lower assembly including a sponge extending into said internal chamber of said body portion of said assembly.2. The assembly as defined in further including a stand for supporting said container in a substantially upright position.3. The assembly as defined in in which said lower portion of said body of said container has an opening and in which said lower assembly closes said opening in said lower portion.4. The assembly as defined in in which said lower portion of said body of said container is threaded.5. The assembly as defined in in which said lower assembly of said container is threaded and is removably connected to said lower portion of said body of said container.6. An assembly for displaying a flower bouquet comprising: (i) a generally cylindrically shaped body having an internal chamber, an upper ...

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Номер записи: 24
28-01-2016 дата публикации

UNREELING DEVICE FOR AN INTERLEAVER REEL, AND SYSTEM CONSISTING OF A SLITTING DEVICE AND THE UNREELING DEVICE

Номер: US20160023370A1
Автор: Müller Ralf-Peter
Принадлежит: GEA Food Solutions Germany GmbH

The present invention relates to an unreeling device, by way of which an interleaver strip is unreeled from an interleaver reel. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a system consisting of a slitting device and the unreeling device. 1. An unreeling device comprising:a multiplicity of cartridges; andan interleaver reel rotatably mounted in each cartridge,wherein the interleaver reel in each cartridge rotates as an interleaver is unreeled therefrom, andwherein the interleaver reels are braked automatically as necessary.2. The unreeling device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the interleaver reel in each cartridge has a core that rotates on a rigid shaft claim 1 ,wherein the core is a paper core and the shaft is an aluminum shaft.3. The unreeling device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each of the cartridges has a braking means that is activated individually.4. The unreeling device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein a torque of the braking means is a function of a weight of the interleaver reel in a corresponding cartridge.5. The unreeling device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the unreeling device is free of a drive for the interleaver reels.6. A system comprising;i. a cutting device including a knife that severs slices of food from a block of food, the slices are arranged so that the slices at least partly overlap to form a portion of a plurality of the slices of food,wherein an interleaver is provided between two of the slices of food, and one or more cartridges;', 'an interleaver reel rotatably mounted in each of the one the interleaver reel includes an interleaver,', 'wherein the interleaver reel is automatically braked with a braking means when there is no need for the interleaver., 'ii. an unreeling device comprising7. The system as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the system includes a means that drives the braking means claim 6 , which is provided on the cutting device.8. The system as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the system has a sensor that determines a ...

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Номер записи: 25
23-01-2020 дата публикации

METHOD FOR WRAPPING HYDROSCOPIC FOOD PRODUCTS

Номер: US20200024016A1
Автор: SCRIVANI Massimo
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A method for wrapping hygroscopic products includes feeding a succession of products and wrapping each product in wrapping material to define a wrapper for the product. The wrapping including 1) folding a sheet of wrapping material into a U-shape around at least part of a respective product and sealing to each other at least two edges of the sheet of wrapping material along a first, longitudinal sealing line defining a tubular body in which the product is disposed and having a first and a second open end; 2) sealing at least two portions of the tubular body along a second and a third sealing line transverse to the first longitudinal sealing line, thereby enclosing the product in the wrapper; and 3) creating a vacuum in the tubular body before the sealing the portions of the tubular body along at least one between the second and the third sealing line. 1. A method for wrapping hygroscopic products comprising a step of feeding a succession of products and a step of wrapping each product of the succession in a respective sheet of wrapping material defining a wrapper for the product;the wrapping step comprises folding a sheet of wrapping material around at least part of a respective product, in particular the sheet of wrapping material being folded into a U shape around the respective product, and sealing to each other at least two edges of the sheet of wrapping material along a first, longitudinal sealing line defining a tubular body in which the product is disposed and having a first and a second open end;the wrapping step comprises sealing at least two portions of the tubular body along a second and a third sealing line transverse to the first longitudinal sealing line, thereby enclosing the product in the wrapper;the method whereinthe wrapping step comprises a step of creating a vacuum in the tubular body before the step of sealing the portions of the tubular body along at least one between the second and the third sealing line;the step of creating a vacuum in the ...

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Номер записи: 26
04-02-2016 дата публикации

PREPARATION OF COFFEE-BASED EXTRACTS AND POWDERS

Номер: US20160030350A1
Автор: Muller Mark L.
Принадлежит: KONA CHERRY COMPANY, INC.

Processes for preparing antioxidant-rich compositions, for example from coffee cherries, are disclosed. These processes can involve promptly contacting de-beaned coffee cherries with a preservative coating, and optionally storing under refrigerated conditions, prior to the preparation of an extract or powder. 1. A process for preparing an antioxidant-rich powder , comprising the steps of:providing de-beaned coffee cherries;promptly contacting the de-beaned coffee cherries with a coating comprising citric acid and ascorbic acid to produce a coated de-beaned coffee cherry; anddehydrating the coated de-beaned coffee cherries under substantially oxygen-free conditions.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the de-beaned coffee cherries are contacted with the coating within one minute after the coffee cherries are de-beaned.3. The process of claim 1 , further comprising a step of promptly storing the coated de-beaned coffee cherries under substantially oxygen-free and refrigerated conditions prior to dehydrating them.4. The process of claim 3 , wherein storing the coated de-beaned coffee cherries under substantially oxygen-free conditions comprises:placing the coated de-beaned coffee cherries in a container to produce a filled container promptly after the coffee cherries are de-beaned;removing oxygen from the filled container; andsealing the filled container.5. The process of claim 3 , wherein the container is sealed within five minutes after the coffee cherries are coated.6. The process of claim 3 , wherein refrigerated conditions comprise temperatures below about 32° F.7. The process of claim 1 , further comprising the step of blanching the coated de-beaned coffee cherries.8. The process of claim 7 , wherein blanching comprises exposing the coated de-beaned coffee cherries to water at a temperature of about 190° F. for about 45 seconds.9. The process of claim 1 , further comprising the step of contacting the coated de-beaned coffee cherries with a solution comprising ...

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Номер записи: 27
29-01-2015 дата публикации

FOOD PACKAGE, FOOD PACKAGING SYSTEM AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20150030727A1
Автор: Wollmann Ralf
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The present invention relates to a food package and food packaging system that minimizes the handling of food during preparation and cooking. In particular, the invention relates to a system for packaging to form a rolled food package. 1. A food package containing elongated slices of a food product , comprising:a flexible substrate supporting at least one row of a plurality of elongated food slices in a side by side arrangement, the flexible substrate having a length and a width; andwherein the elongated food slices are arranged substantially parallel to the length of the elongated sheet and wherein the flexible substrate supporting the elongated food slices is rolled about a roll axis substantially transverse to the length of the elongated food slices to form a substantially tubular package.2. The food package as in wherein the flexible substrate is selected from the group consisting of wax paper claim 1 , parchment paper and aluminum foil.3. The food package as in wherein the flexible substrate is parchment paper.4. The food package as in wherein the flexible substrate is parchment paper having a high wet-strength.5. The food package as in wherein the elongated food slices do not overlap an adjacent elongated food slice.6. The food package as in further comprising a second flexible substrate placed over top of the elongated food slices prior to rolling.7. The food package as in wherein the second flexible substrate has a length marginally shorter than the flexible substrate.8. The food package as in wherein the flexible substrate includes at least one perforation located between elongated food slices when rolled allowing the separation of a portion of the tubular package from the tubular package.9. The food package as in further comprising a second flexible substrate placed over top of the elongated food slices prior to rolling and wherein the flexible substrates each include at least one generally co-planar perforation located between elongated food slices when ...

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Номер записи: 28
31-01-2019 дата публикации

PROVIDING A CUTTING AREA WITH WEB-LIKE INTERLEAVER MATERIAL

Номер: US20190030743A1
Автор: Einloft-Velte Tobias, Nispel Thomas, Ritzen Noël
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The invention relates to an apparatus for a multitrack provision of web-like interleaved sheet material at a cutting region in which products supplied on multiple tracks are simultaneously cut into slices and interleaved sheets are introduced which are cut off from the provided interleaved sheet material in the cutting region, having a material store which comprises a rotatably supported material roll for each track; and having a removal device which is configured for a rolling off of material webs individually per track from the material rolls. 131.-. (canceled)32. An apparatus for a multitrack provision of web-like interleaved sheet material at a cutting region in which products supplied on multiple tracks are simultaneously cut into slices and interleaved sheets are introduced which are cut off from the provided interleaved sheet material in the cutting region ,having a material store which comprises a rotatably supported material roll for each track; andhaving a removal device which is configured for a rolling off of material webs individually per track from the material rolls.33. An apparatus in accordance with claim 32 , wherein the removal device comprises a roll-off drive for each track claim 32 , said roll-off drive being in form-fitted engagement or force-transmitting engagement with the material roll or with the wound material web in an active state.34. An apparatus in accordance with claim 33 , wherein the roll-off drives are each configured as friction drives which are in frictional engagement with the wound material web in an active state.35. An apparatus in accordance with claim 34 , wherein the friction drives are controllable such that they remain in frictional engagement with the wound material web after a transition from a driving state into a non-driving state.36. An apparatus in accordance with claim 34 , wherein the friction drive comprises a friction wheel claim 34 , an arrangement of a plurality of friction wheels or at least one revolving ...

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Номер записи: 29
04-02-2021 дата публикации

DOMED CONTAINER WITH NITROGEN WELL AND CLOSURE MECHANISM

Номер: US20210031973A1
Автор: Ross John R., Whitmore Jonathan
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Embodiments of the present invention relate to domed metal containers, and more specifically to pressurized metallic food containers with liquid nitrogen wells and various closure mechanisms. In some embodiments, the metallic food containers are thin-walled aluminum and are pressurized using liquid nitrogen to maintain strength and integrity. The container can have a nitrogen well to receive liquid nitrogen and keep the liquid nitrogen away from the food stuff packaged in the container. In various embodiments, the metallic food container comprises a domed bottom portion shaped and sized to nest with a food stuff packaged in the container. In some embodiments, the container is sealed with a tear away lid, a screw-on lid, or a metallic end closure double seamed to the container. 1. A metallic food container comprising:a cylindrical sidewall with an upper end and a lower end;an opening proximate the upper end; a dome-shaped portion; and', 'a well extending downward from the dome-shaped portion and extending around a circumference of the container, the well configured to receive a liquid., 'a bottom portion interconnected to the lower end of the cylindrical sidewall, wherein the bottom portion comprises2. The metallic food container of claim 1 , wherein the well is directly interconnected to the cylindrical sidewall such that cylindrical sidewall is substantially vertical and terminates in the well formed by a radius of curvature.3. The metallic food container of claim 2 , wherein the well comprises an inner well wall extending inward toward a center of the container from the well radius of curvature claim 2 , wherein the well inner wall interconnects to the dome-shaped portion.4. The metallic food container of claim 1 , wherein the metallic food container is a thin-walled metallic food container and the cylindrical sidewall has a thickness between about 0.003 inches and about 0.005 inches.5. The metallic food container of claim 1 , further comprising:a peripheral curl ...

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Номер записи: 30
06-02-2020 дата публикации

HOLDING DEVICE FOR FOODS

Номер: US20200039090A1
Автор: Bando Kenji, HIRATA Kazunori
Принадлежит: KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A holding device for foods is configured to hold self-standable foods each having a front surface and a rear surface parallel to the front surface. The holding device for the foods includes a holding part configured to hold the foods in a standing state where the front surfaces face in a first direction and in a state where the foods are lined up in the first direction. The holding part includes a plurality of pairs of holding members each configured to pinch each of the foods from both sides in the first direction, and actuator members each configured to independently operate each of the pairs of holding members. 1. A holding device for foods configured to hold self-standable foods each having a front surface and a rear surface parallel to the front surface , comprising:a holding part configured to hold the foods in a standing state where the front surfaces face in a first direction and in a state where the foods are lined up in the first direction, the holding part including a plurality of pairs of holding members each configured to pinch each of the foods from both sides in the first direction, and actuator members each configured to independently operate each of the pairs of holding member.2. The holding device of claim 1 , further comprising:a base; anda robotic arm configured to be movable with respect to the base, and provided at a tip end thereof with the holding part,wherein the holding device holds the foods in the state where the foods are lined up in the first direction by repeating, in a workspace of the robotic arm, a holding operation by each of the pairs of holding members to the each of the foods lined up in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction in the standing state where the front surfaces face in the first direction. The present disclosure relates to a holding device for foods.Conventionally, devices which pack foods into a container, such as a tray (see Patent Documents 1 to 3) are known. A container packing device for foods ...

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Номер записи: 31
16-02-2017 дата публикации

CONTAINER, ASSEMBLY, SET, AND KIT OF PARTS

Номер: US20170043941A1
Автор: de Pagter Janus Adriaan Willem, VAN DEN HEIJKANT Ruud
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The invention relates to a nestable cut flower container, comprising a container body which at an upper region is provided with a channel-shaped sleeve holder for holding a protective sleeve arranged to protect cut flowers. Said channel-shaped sleeve holder is open at its top. Further, the channel-shaped sleeve holder has an outer channel wall and at least one anti-interlocking flange extending downwardly from the outer channel wall. The anti-interlocking flange, or at least a bottom section of said anti-interlocking flange, is staggered with respect to the outer channel wall, or at least a top section of said outer channel wall. 1. A nestable cut flower container , comprising a container body which at an upper region is provided with a channel-shaped sleeve holder , which is open at its top , and which sleeve holder is for holding a protective sleeve arranged to protect cut flowers , wherein the channel-shaped sleeve holder has an outer channel wall and at least one anti-interlocking flange extending downwardly from the outer channel wall , characterised in that the anti-interlocking flange , or at least a bottom section of said anti-interlocking flange , is staggered with respect to the outer channel wall , or at least a top section of said outer channel wall.2. The nestable cut flower container according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in a substantially horizontal imaginary plane claim 1 , the container and/or the container body has a substantially polygonal cross-section claim 1 , such as for instance a substantially rectangular cross-section.3. The nestable cut flower container according to claim 2 , wherein at or near at least one corner of the substantially polygonal cut flower container claim 2 , the channel-shaped sleeve holder is provided with an anti-interlocking claim 2 , flange or an anti-interlocking flange portion claim 2 , which is extending downwardly from the outer channel wall claim 2 , wherein said flange or flange portion claim 2 , or at least a ...

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Номер записи: 32
14-02-2019 дата публикации

SHEET INTERLEAVER FOR SLICING MACHINE

Номер: US20190047168A1
Автор: Bialy Jürgen
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In one aspect, a sheet interleaver for a slicing machine having a slicing station for slicing a food product is provided. The sheet interleaver includes a feed device for providing a sheet material between slices of the food product and an electrostatic charging system configured to generate an electrostatic charge. The electrostatic charge generates a force urging the sheet material to move in a direction toward the food product. In one aspect, a method for coupling a sheet material to a food product configured to be sliced by a slicing machine is provided. The method includes feeding a sheet material for positioning between slices of the food product and generating an electrostatic charge to generate a force urging the sheet material to move in a direction toward the food product. 1. A sheet interleaver for a slicing machine having a slicing station for slicing a food product , the sheet interleaver comprising:a feed device for providing a sheet material between slices of the food product; andan electrostatic charging system configured to generate an electrostatic charge, wherein the electrostatic charge generates a force urging the sheet material to move in a direction toward the food product.2. The sheet interleaver of claim 1 , wherein the electrostatic charge generates a force urging the sheet material to move in a direction toward a previously cut slice of the food product or a slice to be cut of the food product.3. The sheet interleaver of claim 1 , wherein the electrostatic charge generates one of an attractive force or a repulsive force urging the sheet material to move in a direction toward the food product.4. The sheet interleaver of claim 1 , wherein the force urges the sheet material to engage the food product.5. The sheet interleaver of claim 1 , wherein the force urges the sheet material to couple with the food product.6. The sheet interleaver of claim 5 , wherein the sheet material is coupled with the food product by the electrostatic charge.7. The ...

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Номер записи: 33
26-02-2015 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR SLICING FOOD PRODUCTS AND METHOD OF PROVIDING INTERMEDIATE SHEETS

Номер: US20150053057A1
Автор: Dreier Jonas, WEISS Hans Christian
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An apparatus for slicing food products, in particular a high-performance slicer, comprises a product feed by means of which products can be supplied to a cutting plane in a plurality of tracks running in parallel next to one another in which at least one cutting blade is moved, in particular in a rotating and/or circulating manner, and an interleaver which has a conveying device for each track by means of which a front end region of an interleaved sheet material web can be conveyed through the cutting plane in each track to provide the front end region in the respective track as an interleaved sheet between cut-off product layers, in particular between individual slices and/or between portions formed by a plurality of slices, wherein the interleaver is operable individually per track and each conveying device is configured such that it carries out the conveying process of the respective front end region of the respective interleaved sheet material web through the cutting plane individually per track in dependence on an angular position of the cutting blade on its orbit. 119-. (canceled)20. An apparatus for the slicing of food products , comprising:{'b': 5', '3', '1', '2', '3', '7, 'a product feed () by means of which products () can be supplied in a plurality of tracks (S, S, S) running next to one another to a cutting plane (S) in which at least one cutting blade () moves; and'}{'b': 17', '19', '1', '2', '3', '27', '21', '1', '2', '3', '27', '13', '1', '2', '3, 'an interleaver () which has a conveying device () for each track (S, S, S) by means of which a front end region () of an interleaved sheet material web () can be conveyed in the respective track (S, S, S) through the cutting plane (S) to provide the front end region () as an interleaved sheet between cut-off product layers () in the respective tracks (S, S, S),'}{'b': 17', '19', '27', '21', '7, 'wherein the interleaver () is operable individually per track and each conveying device () is configured such ...

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Номер записи: 34
14-02-2019 дата публикации

INTEGRATED BANANA PACKING, TRANSPORTATION, AND COMMERCIALIZATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20190047779A1
Автор: Fernandez Raul Ubaldo
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A packaging and container system addresses the different needs for packaging bananas, transporting the bananas, and displaying the bananas for sale, all in the same container. The system uses a box or box frame, and at least one perimeter wall that is an independent piece. A film (e.g. plastic sheet) is used to suspend the bananas inside the box during transport to prevent or reduce friction or rubbing between bananas and between the bananas and the sides of the container. In packaging, the box or box frame can be laid on its side, and the bananas can be loaded or arranged on one perimeter wall in a “down” orientation. A detached perimeter wall, over which the film is also placed, can be inverted over the loaded bananas, and the bananas and perimeter wall are loaded together in the box or box frame. Once packed, the box can rotated to its transport position where the bananas are suspended within the film inside the container. Once at the retail location, the container can again be laid on a side and a perimeter wall removed to expose and display the bananas. 1. An integrated packing , transportation , and commercialization system comprising: a top wall;', 'a first side wall opposite a second side wall, the first and second side walls coupled to the top wall;', 'a perimeter wall spanning from the first side wall to the second side wall and coupled to the top wall; and', 'a covering coupled to the top wall and spanning the perimeter wall, the covering operably configured to create a seal around a plurality of bananas stored within the container; and, 'a container havingan opening defined by the container and opposite the perimeter wall, the opening sized and shaped to receive the plurality of bananas.2. The integrated packing claim 1 , transportation claim 1 , and commercialization system of claim 1 , wherein the covering is a film tube that suspends the plurality of bananas inside the container when the container is in an upright position.3. The integrated packing ...

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Номер записи: 35
26-02-2015 дата публикации

Package With Ridged Dome And Methods Of Making And Using The Same

Номер: US20150056342A1
Автор: Childress Blaine, Connor Howard Dean, Moore Keith, Owensby Joseph E., Ross Don
Принадлежит: CRYOVAC, INC.

The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a package that allows substantially the entire surface of a product (such as fresh red meat) to be in contact with a desired internal gas concentration. In addition, the disclosed package ensures that large amounts of the product surface are not in contact with the packaging materials to prevent discolored product areas. Particularly, the disclosed package comprises a support member, a thermoformed lidding film, and an oxygen-sensitive product. The lidding film includes one or more ridges that prevent direct contact with the product. As a result, uniform product color is maintained and the product appearance is preserved. 2. The package of claim 1 , further comprising an oxygen-sensitive product positioned on the support member and within the lidding film cavity claim 1 , wherein all contact between the lidding film and the product occurs at the ridges.3. The package of claim 2 , wherein the product is fresh red meat.4. The package of claim 2 , further comprising a permeable member positioned between the product and the lidding film.5. The package of claim 1 , wherein the support member further comprises at least one depression configured to receive a product.6. The package of claim 1 , wherein the support member and the lidding film are oxygen impermeable claim 1 , and the package further comprises at least one opening in the support member or the lidding film claim 1 , wherein the opening is covered by a removable member.7. The package of claim 1 , wherein the support member and the lidding film are oxygen permeable claim 1 , and the package is surrounded by a barrier overwrap or a gas barrier container.8. The package of claim 1 , wherein the enclosed space contains a modified atmosphere comprising:a. less than about 0.5 weight percent oxygen; orb. at least about 50 weight percent oxygen.9. The package of claim 1 , wherein the support member further comprises at least one inwardly-facing ridge.11. The method of ...

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Номер записи: 36
10-03-2022 дата публикации

PORTIONING DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR PACKAGING OF FOOD PRODUCTS

Номер: US20220072714A1
Автор: STENBOM Sverre
Принадлежит: ROBOT GRADER AKTIEBOLAG

The invention relates to a portioning device for packaging of food products () in a portion carrier, comprising positioning device and gripping device (), which gripping device comprises first and second articulating jaws () having first and second ends that together with a belt or table () for a food product () define an opening between said jaws () arranged to grip the food product laying on the belt or table (), wherein said first and second jaws () are articulately arranged in order to be movable between at least two relative positions, one holding position and one open position, wherein the portioning device also comprises a cutting device () arranged at said first and/or second ends of said first and second articulating jaws (), and wherein said cutting device () is arranged to use the belt/table () as support for cutting. The invention also relates to a method for packaging of food products by use of the portioning device. 13. A portioning device for packaging of food products () in a portion carrier , comprising;{'b': 1', '12', '12', '5', '3', '12', '12', '5', '12', '12, 'i': a', 'b', 'a', 'b', 'a', 'b, 'a positioning and gripping device (), wherein the gripping device comprises first and second jaws (, ) having first and second ends that together with a belt or table () for a food product () define an opening between said jaws (, ) arranged to grip the food product laying on the belt or table (), wherein said first and second jaws (, ) are arranged in order to be movable between at least two relative positions, one holding position and one open position; and'}{'b': 2', '12', '12', '2', '5', '120', '121', '122', '12', '12, 'i': a', 'b', 'a', 'b, 'a cutting device () arranged at said first and/or second ends of said first and second jaws (, ), and wherein said cutting device () is arranged to use the belt/table () as support for cutting and to pass along an edge (, , ) of the first and second jaws (, ) to perform a cut.'}221. The portioning device according ...

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Номер записи: 37
10-03-2022 дата публикации

Container for comestible products

Номер: US20220073264A1
Автор: Jacqueline Grimm, Kristopher Frank Corbin, Robert Blake Leftwich
Принадлежит: Wonder Brands Inc

A container for storing a plurality of food items having a base portion with a peripheral edge at a base peripheral edge plane. The base portion can include a plurality of cavities with each cavity having an interior wall surface extending up a first axis from a cavity base wall. At least a first portion of the interior wall surface terminates at a cavity rim formed where the first portion of the interior wall surface intersects with the peripheral edge surface, wherein an exterior cavity rim portion can be formed by the plurality of cavities. An interior support member formed within the base portion can extend up from the base portion to a first plane above the peripheral edge plane. A lid support member can extend down from the top surface of the lid portion and contact the top surface of the interior support member.

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Номер записи: 38
01-03-2018 дата публикации

ABSORBENT PADS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME

Номер: US20180057242A1
Автор: Calvert John, Kannankeril Charles, Maurer Scott, Moyer Grant, Vaughn Frank
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The present disclosure provides high-performance absorbent pads for use with food products, for example for inclusion with packaged meat. The present disclosure also provides food packages, packaged food products, and methods of packaging a food product using a high-performance absorbent pad as disclosed herein. The food product may be poultry or seafood or other food product that releases a liquid that the seller desires to control. 1. An absorbent pad comprising:a first layer for contacting a food product;a second layer substantially opposite the first layer; andan absorbent material disposed between the first layer and the second layer, the absorbent material forming part of at least one absorbent region of the absorbent pad disposed adjacent to at least one non-absorbent region of the absorbent pad arranged for placement beneath at least a portion of the food product.2. The absorbent pad of claim 1 , wherein the at least one absorbent region forms a border around the at least one non-absorbent region.3. The absorbent pad of claim 1 , wherein the at least one absorbent region and the at least one non-absorbent region comprises a plurality of rows of absorbent regions separated by a plurality of rows of non-absorbent regions.4. The absorbent pad of claim 1 , wherein the at least one absorbent region comprises two strips claim 1 , and the at least one non-absorbent region comprises a strip that is flanked by the two strips of the at least one absorbent region.5. The absorbent pad of claim 1 , wherein the at least one absorbent region comprises a plurality of discrete zones claim 1 , and each discrete zone is surrounded by the at least one non-absorbent region.6. The absorbent pad of claim 1 , wherein the at least one non-absorbent region defines at least one channel or void that facilitates flow of fluid along the absorbent pad.7. The absorbent pad of claim 6 , wherein the at least one channel or void is formed in the second layer.8. The absorbent pad of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 39
05-03-2015 дата публикации

Process for processing animal protein product into cooked, sliced form

Номер: US20150064322A1
Автор: Jean-Pierre Guillaud
Принадлежит: Cuisine Solutions Inc

A process for processing animal protein product involves cutting an unpasteurized piece of the product into slices, vacuum sealing the sliced unpasteurized product in a pouch with the slices stacked tightly together, cooking the vacuum sealed product to at least its pasteurization temperature while vacuum sealed within the pouch, and refrigerating or freezing the pasteurized product still sealed in the pouch.

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Номер записи: 40
09-03-2017 дата публикации

BACTERIOPHAGE TREATMENT FOR REDUCING AND PREVENTING BACTERIAL CONTAMINATION

Номер: US20170064972A1
Автор: Burnett Scott L., Cords Bruce R., Gutzmann Timothy A.
Принадлежит:

A system and method for reducing or preventing bacterial contamination in food includes application of a bacteriophage treatment to any type of food product at any stage of processing the food product. The bacteriophage treatment may also be applied to non-food surfaces and water systems, which may be susceptible to bacterial contamination and subsequent spread of bacteria. The bacteriophage treatment comprises at least one bacteriophage in a concentration sufficient to reduce or prevent bacterial contamination from pathogenic bacteria and/or spoilage bacteria. In some embodiments, the bacteriophage is able to reduce or eliminate bacteria introduced to a food product after the bacteriophage treatment was applied to the food product. In some embodiments, the bacteriophage treatment includes a buffering agent to maintain the bacteriophage at a pH level that sustains the bacteriophage. In some embodiments, the bacteriophage treatment includes a surfactant and/or a thickener to aid in applying the bacteriophage. Additional adjuvants and enhancers may be used in some embodiments to stabilize the bacteriophage or enhance its performance as an antibacterial agent. 137-. (canceled)38. A method of treating and preventing bacterial contamination in a meat food product , the method comprising: at least one bacteriophage in a concentration sufficient to reduce or eliminate bacteria selected from the group consisting of pathogenic bacteria, spoilage bacteria, and combinations thereof;', 'a buffering agent to maintain the bacteriophage treatment at a pH between approximately 4 and 9;', 'from about 25 ppm to about 2.0 weight percent of a foaming surfactant selected from the group consisting of alcohol ethoxylates, alcohol ethoxylate carboxylate, amine oxides, alkyl sulfates, alkyl ether sulfate, sulfonates, quaternary ammonium compounds, alkyl sarcosines, betaines, alkyl amides and mixtures thereof; and', 'an adjuvant comprising one or more of calcium, magnesium, a competitive ...

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Номер записи: 41
09-03-2017 дата публикации

ROBOTIC DEVICE FOR SLEEVING POTTED PLANTS AND A METHOD FOR SLEEVING POTTED PLANTS WITH THE ROBOTIC SLEEVING DEVICE

Номер: US20170066544A1
Автор: VAN DER LAAN Paul
Принадлежит:

A robotic device for sleeving potted plants. The robotic device includes a vertical shaft, at least two upper arms arranged on the vertical shaft, each one of the at least two upper arms having a gripping unit for gripping and releasing potted plants, a first picking area located at a first position radially outwards from the vertical shaft, a sleeving area located at a second position radially outwards from the vertical shaft, and a sleeving unit arranged at the sleeving area. The at least two upper arms are rotatable between the first and the second position about the vertical shaft, wherein the at least two upper arms are arranged to be movable along the vertical shaft. 2. A robotic sleeving device according to claim 1 , wherein said gripping units are arranged to grip a potted plant at said first picking area and release said potted plant to said sleeving unit.4. A robotic sleeving device according to claim 3 , wherein said at least two lower arms are extendable.5. A robotic sleeving device according to claim 3 , wherein said at least two lower arms are arranged to move independently of each other along said vertical shaft.6. A robotic sleeving device according to claim 3 , wherein said sleeving unit comprises a through hole claim 3 , wherein a potted plant may be transferred from said sleeving area to said second picking area claim 3 , through said sleeving unit.7. A robotic sleeving device according to claim 3 , wherein said at least two upper arms and/or said at least two lower arms are attached to said vertical shaft such that said at least two upper arms and/or said at least two lower arms rotate as said vertical shaft rotates about a central axis of said vertical shaft.8. A robotic sleeving device according to claim 3 , wherein said at least two upper arms are diametrically opposed with respect to said vertical shaft and/or said at least two lower arms are diametrically opposed with respect to said vertical shaft.9. A robotic sleeving device according to ...

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Номер записи: 42
12-03-2015 дата публикации

METHOD AND MACHINE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PORTIONS, INCLUDING MEANS FOR EJECTING SAID PORTIONS

Номер: US20150072056A1
Автор: Le Paih Jacques, Meggelaars Sigebertus, Pierre Yohann, Van Den Nieuwelaar Adrianus
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a method and a device for the production of portions from at least one continuous strand of a food product, in particular for the production of meatballs. The machine comprises: an extrusion device which can deliver a continuous strand in a vertical direction, and a portioning device including at least one cutting system. The cutting system comprises cutting elements () which can be moved transversely to the vertical direction between an open position, in which the strand passes between the cutting elements, and a closed position for cutting the strand and forming portions of the food product. In addition, each cutting system comprises ejection means () for ejecting the portions downwards from the cutting elements. 1. Machine for the production of portions of a food product , in particular meatballs , comprising:{'b': '1', 'an extrusion device () suitable for delivering, preferably continuously, a continuous strand in a vertical direction,'}{'b': 3', '103', '30', '130', '5', '105, 'claim-text': {'b': 5', '105, 'characterised in that the ejection means comprise at least one lower channel (, ) suitable for fluidic connection with a compressed fluid, for injecting compressed fluid.'}, 'a portioning device comprising at least one cutting system (, ), said cutting system comprising cutting elements (, ) suitable for being moved transversally to said vertical direction between an open position wherein the strand passes between said cutting elements and a closed position for cutting the strand and forming portions (P) of the food product, each cutting system further comprising ejection means (, ) suitable for ejecting the portions (P) downwards from said cutting elements,'}25105301305115132132aa. Machine according to claim 1 , characterised in that the ejection means comprise at least one lower channel ( claim 1 , ) formed in the body of a cutting element ( claim 1 , ) claim 1 , said channel opening via a lower orifice ( claim 1 , ) onto a lower ...

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Номер записи: 43
07-03-2019 дата публикации

FOOD PACKAGING

Номер: US20190071200A1
Автор: GOIHMAN Alexey, TUNCHEL Ivo, Ward Gary
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a layered packaging film for fresh produce. The film provides a water vapour transmission rate of at least 30 g mper day, and includes a polymer layer with a sealing temperature of 205° C. or less. The present invention also provides a comprising fresh produce enclosed by a packaging film, wherein the packaging film is sealed by an elongate seal extending along the underside of the package, and wherein the elongate seal has a sealing strength such that when the packaging film is lifted from the upper side of the fresh produce package the seal breaks permitting the packaging film to be removed from the fresh produce in a single lifting action. 2. A layered packaging film according to having a water vapour transmission rate of at least 30 g mper day.3. A layered packaging film according to wherein the first layer of polymer film comprises polycaprolactam.4. A layered packaging film according to wherein the first layer of polymer film comprises two or more sub-layers.5. A layered packaging film according to wherein the second layer of polymer film has a sealing temperature of 200° C. or less.6. A layered packaging film according to wherein the second layer of polymer film comprises:(i) a copolyamide, such as PA6/66, PA6/12, optionally in combination with a multipolyamide such as PA66/69/610/6I;(ii) a blend of two or more polyamides (homo-, co- or multi-polyamides, for example selected from the group consisting of PA6 (polycaprolactam), PA66 (Polyhexamethylene adipamide), PA12 (Polydodecanolactam), PA69 (Polyhexamethylene azelaamide), PA610 (hexamethylene sebacamide), PA11 (Poly(11-aminoundecanoamide), PA612 Poly(hexamethylene dodecanoamide), PA6/66, PA6/12, and PA66/69/610/6I;(iii) one or more styrene copolymers, optionally blended with PS (polystyrene) or HIPS (high impact polystyrene), for example one or more styrene copolymers selected from the group consisting of SBS (styrene butadiene styrene copolymer), SBC (styrene butadiene ...

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Номер записи: 44
16-03-2017 дата публикации

FOOD PRODUCTION LINE

Номер: US20170073104A1
Автор: Van Gerwen Hendrikus Petrus Gerardus
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a food production line () with a forming apparatus () that comprises a rotating drum (), which is utilized to form a product () from a food mass and a packaging machine (), which packages the products in a packaging (). The present invention further relates to a process for forming a product, whereas several products are formed and subsequently dropped simultaneously from a drum on an accumulation belt. 18-. (canceled)9. Process for forming a product from a food mass and packaging the product , comprising:forming several products and subsequently dropping the products simultaneously from a drum on an accumulation belt as one sequence,stacking and/or shingling two or more products on the accumulation belt,wherein in one packaging, food products from two sequences are filled.10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. The process according to claim 9 , wherein the method comprises placing an interleaver under and/or between two products.14. The process according to claim 9 , wherein the drum rotates continuously at the same or different velocities and or intermittently.15. The process according to claim 9 , wherein a drum includes a multitude of cavities around its circumference claim 9 , which is utilized to form the product claim 9 , andwherein the cavities are at least partially made from a porous material, through which an is injected to remove the product from the cavities.16. The process according to claim 9 , wherein an interleaver storage and an interleaver carriage are provided to place an interleaver under and/or between two products.17. The process according to claim 9 , wherein the packaging is located on a transportation belt claim 9 ,wherein a height of the transportation belt is adjustable, andwherein a position of the transportation belt is horizontally adjustable relative to a drum.18. The process according to claim 17 , wherein the packaging is moved parallel to an axis of rotation of the drum.19. The process ...

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Номер записи: 45
16-03-2017 дата публикации

A Container For Packaging Products, In Particular Food Products Such As Fresh Meat Products, As Well As A Method For Packaging Such Products

Номер: US20170073141A1
Автор: VAN DEN BROEK Lucas Karel Johannes, Vandendriessche Luc, Willemsen Louis Rinze Henricus Adrianus
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The invention relates to a container for packaging products, in particular fresh products such as meat products. The container comprises a container body with a product space for accommodating a product and a receiving space at least for receiving liquid, preferably liquid from the product. The container body according to the invention comprises partition means that separate the product space and the receiving space from each other. The partition means comprise at least one outlet opening configured to at least discharge liquid from the product space to the receiving space. The container is further provided with at least one resistance element extending into the receiving space, which resistance element surrounds the outlet opening in such a manner that the resistance element prevents the transport of liquid from the receiving space to the product space. 1. A container for packaging products , comprising a container body with a product space for accommodating a product and a receiving space at least for receiving liquid , preferably liquid from the product , wherein the container body comprises partition means that separate the product space and the receiving space from each other , which partition means comprise at least one outlet opening configured to at least discharge liquid from the product space to the receiving space , wherein the container is provided with at least one resistance element extending into the receiving space , which resistance element surrounds the outlet opening in such a manner that the resistance element prevents the transport of liquid from the receiving space to the product space , characterised in that the container body and the partition means form an integral unit.2. A container according to claim 1 , wherein the receiving space is closed by a sealing element.3. A container according to claim 1 , wherein the sealing element is a sealing film.4. A container according to claim 2 , wherein the at least one outlet opening and the ...

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Номер записи: 46
18-03-2021 дата публикации

Hamburger press patty express

Номер: US20210076690A1
Автор: Angela Marie Hotz
Принадлежит: Individual

The purpose of this invention is to take a given food product such as loose hamburger meat and form it into multiple patty shapes with the use of a compacter within a container and a cutter. The patties should be formed without the user having any direct contact with raw meat.

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Номер записи: 47
22-03-2018 дата публикации

Time accelerated enhanced-tenderness cooking process

Номер: US20180077956A1
Автор: Harold Harkema
Принадлежит: Individual

Apparatus and associated methods relate to producing jerky by marinating and cooking a sliced piece of meat in a period of time less than 1 hour. In an illustrative example, the sliced piece of meat may marinate for a time between 3 minutes to 5 minutes. The sliced piece of meat may then cook for 30 minutes, for example, at a temperature of about 350-degrees Fahrenheit. The sliced piece of meat may include a dimension between about 1/7 and about 1/9 of an inch. Advantageously, a user may fully prepare a sliced piece of tender jerky in less than 1 hour.

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Номер записи: 48
22-03-2018 дата публикации

Sterilization of contact lenses

Номер: US20180078669A1
Автор: Otts Daniel
Принадлежит:

An eye-mountable device includes a hydrogel material. By drying the hydrogel material of the eye-mountable device, ethylene oxide may be used to sterilize the eye-mountable device. Such a sterilization method can be employed to sterilize the eye-mountable device when the eye-mountable device includes electronics, sensors, actuated lenses, or other components that may be damaged by heat, pressure, radiation, or other conditions used for sterilization. The eye-mountable device may be stored, dry, within a sealed sterile volume of a packaging material. The packaging material may be permeable to ethylene oxide such that the dried eye-mountable device may be sterilized by ethylene oxide after being sealed within the packaging material. The eye-mountable device could take the form of a contact lens, the form of a device configured to be placed against a sclera of an eye beneath an eyelid of the eye, or could take some other form. 1. A method comprising:drying an eye-mountable device, wherein the eye-mountable device comprises electronics and a hydrogel material having a water content, and wherein drying the eye-mountable device comprises drying the hydrogel material to remove a portion of the water content;placing the eye-mountable device within a gas-permeable enclosure; andsterilizing the dried eye-mountable device in the gas-permeable enclosure, wherein sterilizing the dried eye-mountable device comprises exposing the dried eye-mountable device to ethylene oxide gas.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the gas-permeable enclosure comprises a porous membrane that allows ethylene oxide gas to permeate through the porous membrane while preventing liquids from permeating through the porous membrane.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the eye-mountable device is dried before being placed within the gas-permeable enclosure.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the eye-mountable device is dried after being placed within the gas-permeable enclosure.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 49
12-03-2020 дата публикации

PAPER INTERLEAVER

Номер: US20200077668A1
Автор: PAYNE RCHARD
Принадлежит:

A paper interleaver that is separate from the food patty molding machine for inserting a sheet of paper underneath a meat patty. 1. A paper interleaver for a food patty molding machine comprising:at least one hopper where paper is loaded, where bottom of said at least one hopper is open;a device for releasing said paper one sheet at a time;a shuttle plate that reciprocates under said at least one hopper;a conveyor for delivering said patty to said interleaver;said at least one hopper attached to a baseplate.2. The paper interleaver of wherein underneath said hopper is a guide plate that is a guide for fingers and holds said at least one hopper in place.3. The paper interleaver of wherein said at least one hopper has fingers that are either in an extended or retracted position claim 1 , having vacuum coming through openings in said fingers to hold said paper once it is released from said at least one hopper claim 1 , said fingers part of a finger mounting bracket; said finger mounting bracket and said fingers move out and back from below said at least one hopper.4. The paper interleaver of wherein said finger mounting bracket comprises lightning holes that lessen weight of finger mounting bracket so servo drive motor moves said finger mounting bracket faster due to less weight.5. The paper interleaver of wherein all said fingers move together at the same time.6. The paper interleaver of wherein said fingers are not connected to said finger mounting bracket and said fingers separately move.7. The paper interleaver of wherein a paper pusher holds said paper down in said at least one hopper.8. The paper interleaver of wherein said device for releasing said paper comprises a tear pin design.9. The paper interleaver of wherein said shuttle plate contains one or more holes or ports which draw air into said ports creating a suction or vacuum to hold said paper in place.10. The paper interleaver of wherein said paper is transported to a location that is determined by a ...

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Номер записи: 50
12-03-2020 дата публикации

INTERLEAVE FOR FOOD SLICES

Номер: US20200079581A1
Автор: Karp Jeff, Purkey Todd
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A cheese package has at least three individual slices of cheese in a stack. The cheese package includes a separator between each adjacent pair of slices such that adjacent slices do not contact one another. Each separator has a body and a tab extending beyond the stack, the body having sufficient rigidity for a user to lift any one of the separators using the tab from the stack to remove at least one slice while maintaining the integrity of the removed at least one slice. The cheese package also includes packaging surrounding the stack. 1. A cheese package comprising:at least three individual slices of cheese in a stack;a separator between each adjacent pair of slices such that adjacent slices do not contact one another, each separator having a body and having a tab extending beyond the stack, the body having sufficient rigidity for a user to lift any one of the separators using the tab from the stack to remove at least one slice while maintaining the integrity of the removed at least one slice; andpackaging surrounding the stack.2. The cheese package of claim 1 , wherein each slice has a shape and wherein all slices have the same shape.3. The cheese package of claim 2 , wherein the shape is generally square.4. The cheese package of claim 2 , wherein the shape is generally rectangular.5. The cheese package of claim 1 , wherein the at least three individual slices is greater than eight individual slices.6. The cheese package of claim 1 , wherein the stack is a straight stack.7. The cheese package of claim 1 , wherein the stack is a stagger stack.8. The cheese package of claim 1 , wherein the stack is a shingle stack.9. The cheese package of claim 1 , wherein the body and the slice are generally the same shape.10. The cheese package of claim 1 , wherein the tab is generally semi-circular.11. The cheese package of claim 1 , wherein the tab is generally rectangular.12. The cheese package of claim 1 , wherein the tab is positioned generally in the middle of a side of the ...

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Номер записи: 51
29-03-2018 дата публикации

Modified Atmospheric Packaging System And Method Of Use

Номер: US20180086535A1
Автор: Eni Louis J., Schoenfellinger John M.
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A perishable food product packaging system in which a number of individual packages are initially unsealed and placed into the interior of a master package. The atmosphere within the interior of the master package is then modified, which modifies the atmosphere within the individual packages. The master package is then shipped to a retail location where the master package is opened, at which time the interior of the master package and the individual packages are exposed to conventional atmosphere. The individual packages are then sealed and prepared for retail sale, which typically will include weighing, pricing and labeling each individual package. The individual packages are then displayed in a “grab-and-go” refrigerated case, where a consumer can select one or more of the individual packages without having to be waited on by store personnel. 1. A sealed package , comprising:a first packaging component defining an internal cavity;an air tight seal about the internal cavity of the first packaging component;an inert gas disposed within the internal cavity of the first packaging component;a plurality of unsealed, sealable or unsealable receptacles disposed within the internal cavity of the first packaging component; andthe one or more sealable or unsealable receptacles having an interior within which a food product is contained; wherein the interior of each receptacle is in fluid communication with the internal cavity of the first packaging component.2. The sealed package of claim 1 , wherein the first packaging component comprises a package formed of a pair of sealed webs of packaging material.3. The sealed package of claim 1 , wherein the first packaging component comprises a pouch formed of a web of packaging.4. The sealed package of claim 1 , wherein the first packaging component comprises a preformed tray and wherein a web of packaging material is sealed to the preformed tray form the air tight seal about the internal cavity of the preformed tray.5. The sealed ...

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Номер записи: 52
31-03-2016 дата публикации

CONTAINER AND METHOD FOR STORAGE AND TRANSPORT OF SUPPORTED CONTENTS

Номер: US20160090231A1
Автор: Jamison George, Rutstrom Lawrence L.
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A container for transporting an item is provided having an outer case member and a pair of partition members. The container is erectable from a collapsed configuration, in which the container is substantially flat, to an erected configuration in which the partition members form a support structure within an interior cavity of the outer case member to support a portion of the item to be transported. Methods of packaging and transporting an item in a container are also provided. 1. A container for transporting an item , the container comprising:an outer case member having a plurality of sidewall panels and a plurality of base panels, the outer case member erectable from a collapsed configuration, in which the container is substantially flat, to an erected configuration, in which the plurality of sidewall panels and the plurality of base panels collectively define an interior cavity to receive the item to be transported; anda pair of partition members, each partition member having a foot panel, a side panel and a support panel, the foot panel of each partition member fixedly coupled to a respective one of the plurality of base panels of the outer case member, the side panel of each partition member fixedly coupled to a respective one of the plurality of sidewall panels of the outer case member, and the support panel of each partition member provided between the foot panel and the side panel of each respective partition member to collectively partition the interior cavity of the outer case member into opposing regions and to support a portion of the item to be transported when the outer case member is erected.2. The container of wherein each partition member further includes a supplemental support panel foldably coupled to the support panel claim 1 , the supplemental support panels of the partition members collectively defining a V-shaped trough on which to support the portion of the item to be transported when the outer case member is in the erected configuration.3. ...

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Номер записи: 53
09-04-2015 дата публикации

Container

Номер: US20150099044A1
Автор: Bowa Sheena W.
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A container includes an outer container that has an outer container base and outer container walls extending from the outer container base. The outer container walls have a rim forming a closed geometric shape. A ledge is formed on an inside surface of the outer container walls below the rim. An inner container has an inner container base and inner container walls. The inner container walls extend from the inner container base. The inner container has at least one aperture for conducting fluid from within the inner container to outside the inner container, preferably in the inner container base. The inner container walls have a lip. The inner container fits within the outer container and the lip engages with the ledge, holding the inner container base distal from the outer container base and forming a gap between the inner container base and the outer container base for collection of fluids. 1. A container comprising:an outer container having an outer container base and outer container walls extending from the outer container base, the outer container walls having a rim, the rim forming a closed geometric shape, a ledge formed on an inside surface of the outer container walls, the ledge below the rim, the ledge being closer to the rim than to the outer container base;an inner container having an inner container base and inner container walls, the inner container walls extending from the inner container base, the inner container having at least one aperture for conducting fluid from within the inner container to outside the inner container, and the inner container walls having a lip;whereas the inner container fits within the outer container and the lip engages with the ledge, holding the inner container base distal from the outer container base forming a gap between the inner container base and the outer container base.2. The container of claim 1 , further comprising a lid claim 1 , the lid engaging with the rim.3. The container of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , when ...

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Номер записи: 54
12-05-2022 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PACKAGING PRODUCTS

Номер: US20220144464A1
Автор: DUCEZ Christian, Dupont Laurent, SENECHAL Sébastien
Принадлежит: BONDUELLE

A method for packaging products, in particular oxygen-sensitive ones, in containers, each of the containers having an opening. The set-up of the controlled atmosphere is carried out in a transfer cabinet inside which the open containers progress in the direction of the closure cabinet, by the following combined actions: an action a) of injecting a process gas flow into the closure cabinet downstream of the transfer cabinet according to the progress direction of the open containers, and an action b) of vacuumising the open containers present inside the transfer cabinet. 131-. (canceled)33. The method according to claim 32 , wherein said action a) of injecting a process gas flow further comprises claim 32 , in addition to the injection of a gaseous stream claim 32 , the injection of an amount of liquefied gas claim 32 , with the vaporisation of the liquefied gas after closure of the container so as to increase the pressure inside the container above the pressure prevailing in the closure cabinet.34. The method according to claim 32 , wherein the pressure P inside the closure cabinet is higher than the atmospheric pressure Po comprised between 1024 millibars absolute and 1224 millibars absolute claim 32 , for example between 1024 millibars absolute and 1074 millibars absolute claim 32 , and else for example claim 32 , between 1024 millibars absolute and 1054 millibars absolute.35. The method according to claim 32 , wherein the vacuum created in the transfer cabinet is comprised between 600 millibars absolute and 900 millibars absolute claim 32 , at the middle of the transfer cabinet.36. The method according to claim 32 , wherein the flow rate of gas injection into the closure cabinet is comprised between 100 m/h and 500 m/h claim 32 , and for example between 200 m/h and 300 m/h.37. The method according to claim 32 , wherein the progress of the open containers in said transfer cabinet is ensured by a conveyor with an air-lock function claim 32 , which comprises shutters ...

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Номер записи: 55
12-05-2022 дата публикации

Apparatus for the track individual provision of sheet material for placing underneath

Номер: US20220144465A1
Автор: Gerhardt Markus, Knöppel Heiko, Nolte Julian, Reitz Florian, Schäfer Marvin, Schneider Thorsten
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The invention relates to an output unit for a provision individually per track of sheet material for placing beneath products fed on two or multiple tracks, in particular beneath food portions, said output unit comprising a draw-in device that is configured to draw in individually per track a respective one material web of the sheet material per track and that in particular has at least one driven draw-in shaft and at least one draw-in pressure unit; a separation device that is configured to separate the sheet material from the material webs; and an ejection device that is configured to discharge sheet material on two or multiple tracks and that comprises a driven ejection roller and an ejection counter-unit that forms an ejection gap for the sheet material together with the ejection roller, wherein the ejection roller is jointly associated with at least two tracks. 120.-. (canceled)21. An output unit for a provision individually per track of sheet material for placing beneath products fed on two or multiple tracks ,said output unit comprising a draw-in device that is configured to draw in individually per track a respective one material web of the sheet material per track;a separation device that is configured to separate the sheet material from the material webs; andan ejection device that is configured to discharge sheet material on two or multiple tracks and that comprises a driven ejection roller and an ejection counter-unit that forms an ejection gap for the sheet material together with the ejection roller,wherein the ejection roller is jointly associated with at least two tracks.22. The output unit in accordance with claim 21 , wherein the ejection gap and a draw-in gap claim 21 , which is formed by the at least one draw-in shaft and the at least one draw-in pressure unit claim 21 , are disposed in a plane that is arranged at least substantially perpendicular in a position of use of the output unit.23. The output unit in accordance with claim 21 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 56
28-03-2019 дата публикации

Cardboard container for active packaging of fresh fruit and vegetables and production method of same

Номер: US20190092550A1
Автор: Antonio Lopez Gomez
Принадлежит: UNIVERSIDAD POLITECNICA DE CARTAGENA

This invention is, in general, related to the technological field of packaging of vegetable products, such as whole fresh fruits and vegetables that tend to have certain surface microbial load. Specifically, this invention relates to a new cardboard packaging which is characterised by having an antimicrobial active coating based on a polymeric compound in combination with essential oils forming inclusion complexes with cyclodextrins. Vapours of essential oils are emitted from the cardboard as sufficiently high relative humidities are reached in the vicinity of this coating which is next to the packed product, and these vapours have an antimicrobial action against fungi, yeasts and bacteria, which both spoil product quality and are pathogenic for consumers. This new packaging significantly achieves increasing food safety and the shelf life of foods packed therein.

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Номер записи: 57
26-03-2020 дата публикации

PACKAGING

Номер: US20200095014A1
Автор: REANEY Daniel, Reed David, Topfer Kevin
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There is disclosed packaging () for edible product comprising a base component () and a separate lid component (). The base component () is formed from a folded blank () and has an opening () which provides access to a hollow interior () for storing edible product. The lid component () is bonded to the base component () so as to close the opening () and inhibit access to the interior (). The lid component comprises an access panel () which can be moved with respect to the base component () to open the packaging () and provide access to the interior () through the opening (). There is—inter alia—also disclosed a method for manufacturing a packaged product. 1. Packaging for edible product , comprising:a base component formed from a folded blank, wherein the base component has an opening which provides access to a hollow interior for storing edible product;a lid component bonded to the base component over the opening so as to close the opening and inhibit access to the interior, wherein the lid component comprises an access panel which can be moved with respect to the base component to open the packaging and provide access to the interior through the opening;wherein the base component and the lid component are separate components.2. Packaging according to claim 1 , wherein the opening is a cut-out.3. Packaging according to claim 1 , wherein the lid component comprises a fixed portion which is bonded to the base component claim 1 , and wherein the access panel can be moved with respect to the fixed portion so as to open the packaging.4. Packaging according to claim 3 , wherein at least one weakened region is provided between the fixed portion and the access panel so as to allow the access panel to be moved with respect to the fixed portion.5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. Packaging according to claim 1 , wherein the lid component is formed from a folded blank.8. Packaging according to claim 1 , wherein the base component comprises a base face claim 1 , at least one side ...

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Номер записи: 58
12-04-2018 дата публикации

METHOD OF POSITIONING AND SEALING A BAG IN A VACUUM CHAMBER, BAG POSITIONING APPARATUS, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A PATCH BAG

Номер: US20180099769A1
Автор: IOCCO JEFFREY R, McDONALD GREGORY E, PAINTER MAX C, PRUITT JULIAN L
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A method of positioning and sealing a bag in a vacuum chamber, includes detecting a trailing edge of a product in the bag, detecting a trailing edge of a patch adhered to the bag, controlling advancement of the bag, and closing the bag. A bag positioning apparatus includes an infrared sensing apparatus, a fluorescence sensing apparatus, and a controller. A method of manufacturing a patch bag includes adhering a first patch to film stock, detecting a position of the first patch, aligning a second patch with the first patch, and adhering the second patch to the film stock. A method of manufacturing a patch bag includes detecting an edge of a patch adhered to film stock, forming a seal across the film stock adjacent to the edge of the patch, and severing the film stock adjacent to the edge of the patch. 1. A method of positioning and sealing a bag in a vacuum chamber , the method comprising:loading the bag by placing a product in the bag to produce a loaded bag, the bag including an upstream end including a bag mouth, the bag further including a patch adhered thereto, the patch including a fluorescent material, the bag and the patch both being transparent to infrared radiation;placing the loaded bag on an infeed conveyor;advancing the loaded bag, on the infeed conveyor, to an infrared sensing apparatus including an infrared detector and a first radiation source, the infrared detector being disposed on an opposite side of the infeed conveyor from the first radiation source;detecting a trailing edge of the product inside the loaded bag by interrogating, through the loaded bag, infrared radiation emitted from the first radiation source, using the infrared sensing apparatus;advancing the loaded bag to a fluorescence sensing apparatus including a fluorescence detector and a second radiation source;detecting a trailing edge of the patch by interrogating fluorescence emitted by the patch using the fluorescence sensing apparatus, wherein radiation emitted by the second ...

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Номер записи: 59
21-04-2016 дата публикации

IMPROVED APPARATUS FOR FILLING CONTAINERS WITH HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS AND RELATIVE METHOD

Номер: US20160107777A1
Автор: Benedetti Luca
Принадлежит: UNITEC S.P.A.

Apparatus for filling containers with horticultural products, built and operating in such a manner as to utilize at least one horizontal transporting conveyor, a moving structure arranged at the output edge of said conveyor and provided with displacement and engagement means to incline said containers, through a partial rotation, from a first inclined position with respect to the horizontal plane, in which the mouth of the container remains contiguous with the output edge of the conveyor, and subsequent working positions in which the same container moves progressively through less inclined positions until it returns to the normal horizontal position. Said mobile structure includes a U-shaped oscillating frame whose open side is designed to position itself in front of said output edge of the transporting conveyor, and blocking means, typically shaped jaws, supported by said oscillating frame and suitable to selectively engage and disengage the outer perimeter of the container, so as to initially cause the container to rotate to a predetermined inclination, and subsequently return in reverse rotation to the normal position, in which the container is released and removed. 1. Apparatus for the filling with horti-fructural loose products of each of a plurality in series of containers or small boxes , and comprising:at least one transporting conveyor moving on an horizontal plane with a motion on a closed path,at least a moving structure arranged at the output edge of said conveyor, and provided with displacement and engaging means able of oscillating in an articulated way said container from:a first raised position wherein the plane of the loading aperture of said container is inclined, at a maximum pre-defined n angle, with respect to the plane of said conveyor, said loading aperture maintained contiguous to said output edge of said transporting conveyor,to successive working positions wherein said container takes progressively less inclined positions, until the ...

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Номер записи: 60
02-04-2020 дата публикации

PAPER INTERLEAVER

Номер: US20200100512A1
Автор: PAYNE Richard
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A paper interleaver that is separate from the food patty molding machine for inserting a sheet of paper underneath a meat patty. 1. A method for placing a sheet of paper under a meat patty comprising:forming a patty by a patty forming machine;dropping said patty via knock out cups that push said patty out of a mold plate on to a conveyor;moving said patty away from said forming machine;conveying said patty to move between a series of blades top and bottom of a cuber;cubing or perforating top and bottom of said meat patty;conveying said patties to an interleaver infeed belt;triggering an activation switch by movement of said patties on conveyor belt which starts paper assembly process, including use of vacuum to hold said paper until vacuum is turned off so paper is moved into position so patty is conveyed onto paper;moving said patty and paper onto exit conveyor.2. The method of wherein velocity of an infeed belt is same or greater than velocity of a cuber belt.3. The method of wherein vacuum holds said paper onto bars with ports with an elastomer seal between said paper and said bars.4. The method of further comprising rolling out a homestyle patty claim 1 , and then centering it on said paper.5. The method of wherein said forming machine comprises a double row mold plate.6. The method of wherein said forming machine comprises a rotary former.7. A method for placing a sheet of paper under a meat patty comprising:forming a patty by a patty forming machine;dropping said patty via knock out cups that push said patty out of a mold plate on to a conveyor;moving said patty away from said forming machine;conveying said patties to an interleaver infeed belt;triggering an activation switch by movement of said patties on conveyor belt which starts paper assembly process, including use of vacuum to hold said paper until vacuum is turned off so said paper is moved into position so said patty is conveyed onto said paper;moving said patty and said paper onto exit conveyor.8. The ...

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Номер записи: 61
11-04-2019 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR TRANSPORTING ELONGATE SAUSAGES WHICH HAVE A CURVATURE

Номер: US20190104746A1
Автор: KOLLER Dieter, SINGER Manfred
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A device for the transportation of elongate sausages exhibiting a curvature, the device having a first conveying device including two circulating conveyor belts or belt conveyors spaced apart from one another laterally, each having studs for randomly receiving the sausages. An end portion of a sausage can be received in two adjacent studs in each case. A free space is provided beneath the conveying belts or belt conveyors at least sectionally along the conveying path, in order to facilitate a swing-through of the sausages mounted on the conveyor belts or belt conveyors in the peripheral region so that they hang in the free space with the curvature facing downwards, said device has a lead component into which a sagging sausage runs, by which it is pivoted up in the direction of the conveying plane, and having a second conveying device for receiving the upwardly pivoted sausage. 1. A device for the transportation of elongate sausages exhibiting a curvature , said device having a first conveying device comprising two circulating conveyor belts or belt conveyors spaced apart from one another laterally , each having studs for randomly receiving the sausages , wherein an end portion of a sausage can be received in two adjacent studs in each case , wherein a free space is provided beneath the conveying belts or belt conveyors at least sectionally along the conveying path , in order to facilitate a swing-through of the sausages mounted on the conveyor belts or belt conveyors in the peripheral region in such a manner that they hang in the free space with the curvature facing downwards , said device having a lead component into which a sagging sausage runs , by means of which it is pivoted up in the direction of the conveying plane , and having a second conveying device for receiving the upwardly pivoted sausage.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein a further circulating conveying device is provided upstream of the free space between the conveyor belts or belt ...

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Номер записи: 62
29-04-2021 дата публикации

PACKAGED FOOD PRODUCT AND PROCESS AND PACKAGING THEREFOR

Номер: US20210122509A1
Автор: Bandoh Kwaku, Chard Lauren, Maurtua Monica, Nowak Allison, Pollard Michelle Cozo, Wiese Jonathan
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A formed tray for baking and transporting a food product is provided herein. In some embodiments, the formed tray includes two cavities surrounded by a peripheral flange. In addition, the formed tray also may include a rigid bridge extending between the cavities and recessed below the peripheral flange. The peripheral flange of the formed tray may include beveled corners and two concave sections. A pre-cooked food product may be disposed in the cavities and sealed within the formed tray by a flexible film. Also provided herein is a process for baking and sealing a food product within the formed tray to provide a pre-cooked packaged food product that may be stored and transported. 1. A process for preparing a food product packaged in a formed tray , the formed tray comprising at least one cavity and an upper peripheral flange , the process comprising:blending a raw egg mixture;applying a coating of oil to a base of a formed tray having at least one cavity with an upper peripheral flange, wherein the base is disposed a distance below the upper peripheral flange, which has beveled corners;depositing the blended, raw egg mixture into the at least one cavity of the formed tray;heat treating the blended, raw egg mixture disposed in the formed tray;transferring the heat-treated egg mixture in the formed tray to a clean room, the clean room having a positive air pressure and an air filtration system, the positive air pressure and air filtration system being effective to prevent the formation of condensation on the formed tray;within the clean room, cooling the heat-treated egg mixture; andhermetically sealing the cooled heat-treated egg mixture in the formed tray under vacuum with a nitrogen atmosphere, wherein a flexible film is sealed to the upper peripheral flange by applying heat and pressure.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the process further includes:adding at least one of a seasoning, food safety ingredient, and inclusion to the blended, raw egg mixture.3. The ...

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Номер записи: 63
10-07-2014 дата публикации

PLANT FOR MANUAL PACKAGING OF PRODUCTS, IN PARTICULAR FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PRODUCTS

Номер: US20140190123A1
Автор: Benedetti Luca
Принадлежит: UNITEC S.P.A.

Plant for manual packaging of crates with fruit and vegetable products includes a first mobile horizontal belt conveyor on which products are placed, and which moves with a controllable motion and a second mobile conveyor on which is placed a plurality of crates. The two conveyors are arranged on parallel and horizontal but planes. The upper surface of the second conveyor is arranged at least partially overlying the position of the first conveyor. A return conveyor is arranged on the same horizontal plane as the first mobile conveyor, and moving in a direction opposite to the same. A third mobile conveyor may be provided, similar to the first conveyor, oriented and provided with a movement like the first conveyor and arranged, with respect to a median vertical plane of the upper belt of said return conveyor, in a position opposite and preferably symmetrical to said first conveyor. 1. Hand packaging work table for manual packaging of crates , particularly but not exclusively for fruit and vegetable products , comprising:a support structure of elongate shape supported on a plane; whose upper mobile surface is arranged on a horizontal plane;', 'has a flat substantially elongate upper surface;', 'travels with a closed-loop path;', 'is supported by said structure and is suitable to support and transfer with a substantially horizontal movement the products placed on it;', 'moves with a controllable motion;, 'a first mobile conveyor belt;'}a second mobile belt conveyor whose upper mobile surface moves in the same direction and has a flat substantially elongate upper shape, is supported by said structure, and is suitable to move a plurality of crates;means suitable to guarantee the return path of the products that are not packaged, wherein:the upper surfaces of said two mobile conveyors are arranged on parallel and horizontal planes:and are arranged at a pre-defined and constant difference in height.2. Hand packaging work table according to claim 1 , wherein said means ...

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Номер записи: 64
11-04-2019 дата публикации

Bread cutting machine

Номер: US20190105795A1
Автор: HERMAN Freek Arie
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A bread cutting machine for bread has a receiving surface for receiving the bread to be cut, wherein the receiving surface has a first edge and an opposite second edge, and defines a receiving plane; a cutting device with an array of cutting blades placed at or near the first edge of the receiving surface, wherein the array of cutting blades defines a first plane; and a pushing device configured for pushing the bread to be cut along the receiving surface in a pushing direction extending between the first and second edges of the receiving surface, towards and/or beyond the cutting device. The pushing device includes a push surface for contacting the bread to be cut during pushing thereof. The push surface and/or the first plane are at an acute angle with respect to the pushing direction. 2. The bread cutting machine according to claim 1 , wherein the push surface is at an acute angle to the pushing direction and the first plane is substantially perpendicular to the pushing direction at least as viewed in the direction substantially perpendicular to the receiving plane.3. The bread cutting machine according to claim 1 , wherein the receiving plane and the push surface are at least partially substantially perpendicular and/or at an acute angle to each other.4. The bread cutting machine according to claim 1 , wherein the pushing device comprises a pushing member having a pushing body claim 1 , wherein the pushing body defines the push surface.5. The bread cutting machine according to claim 4 , wherein the pushing body is provided with a plurality of slits provided at the side of the pushing body that faces the cutting device claim 4 , which slits are orientated substantially parallel to each other and/or to the pushing direction of the pushing device claim 4 , wherein the plurality of slits defines a plurality of pushing fingers.6. The bread cutting machine according to claim 5 , wherein the receiving surface has a third edge and a fourth edge opposite to the third edge ...

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Номер записи: 65
26-04-2018 дата публикации

PACKAGING FOR SLICES OF FOOD PRODUCTS

Номер: US20180111738A1
Автор: ROMAN SANCHEZ Gonzalo Jesus
Принадлежит: MARGARITA MARQUEZ MACIAS

The invention relates to a packaging for slices of food products, comprising at least two long laminar bodies which are connected and arranged one on top of the other, each of the laminar bodies having at least one transverse folding line, the two folding lines being mutually coincident, said folding lines dividing the laminar bodies in respective folding portions on both sides of a folding line, such that in a folded condition, the folding portions are arranged one on top of the other, folded in a zigzag shape, at least one storage space between the two laminar bodies being defined in each folding portion, said storage space being used to receive at least one slice of a food product, and also at least one folding portion comprises a hermetic container. 1. A packaging for slices of food products , comprising at least two long laminar bodies which are connected and arranged one on top of the other , each of the laminar bodies having at least one transverse folding line , the two folding lines being mutually coincident , said folding lines dividing the laminar bodies in respective folding portions on both sides of a folding line , such that in a folded condition , the folding portions are arranged one on top of the other , folded in a zigzag shape , at least one storage space between the two laminar bodies being defined in each folding portion , said storage space being used to receive at least one slice of a food product , and also at least one folding portion comprises a hermetic container.2. The packaging for slices of food products according to claim 1 , wherein the laminar bodies have at least one gripping tab on a transverse end side.3. The packaging for slices of food products according to claim 1 , wherein the laminar bodies are made of plastic film.4. The packaging for slices of food products according to claim 1 , wherein the laminar bodies are made from a whole.5. (canceled)6. The packaging for slices of food products according to claim 2 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 66
09-04-2020 дата публикации

ACTIVE ATMOSPHERE CONTAINER SYSTEM WITH GAS MODULATING MEMBRANE FOR FOOD PRESERVATION

Номер: US20200109003A1
Автор: Chandra Shubham, Williams Benjamin Scott
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This invention relates to a unique food preservation system that is used to extend the shelf life of food items by automatically modulating the gas composition within an air-tight container to the optimal atmospheric conditions for the specific food item(s) being stored in these containers. In order to extend the shelf life of food items, the optimal levels of carbon dioxide and oxygen must be maintained within the food storage container at all times. This is accomplished by constant real-time monitoring of the atmosphere within the food storage container and actively as well as passively controlling the atmosphere. 1. A Preservation System including an air-tight food storage container comprising a film which comprises a fabric substrate and a coating on the fabric substrate having an oxygen permeability of at least 100 cc/100 in2/day/atm and having a carbon dioxide permeability of at least 600 cc/100 in2/day/atm and at most 3 ,888 ,889 cc/100 in2/day/atm; and a smart data logic controller that intelligently modulates the gas composition within an air-tight container to the optimal atmospheric conditions for the specific food item(s) being stored in these containers there within for extending the shelf life of multiple food items;2. A Preservation System including an air-tight food storage container comprising a film which comprises a fabric substrate and a coating on the fabric substrate having an oxygen permeability of at least 1.00 cc/100 in2/day/atm with a maximum permeability of 960 ,000 cc/100 in2/day/atm; and a smart data logic controller that intelligently modulates the gas composition within an air-tight container to the optimal atmospheric conditions for the specific food item(s) being stored in these containers there within for extending the shelf life of multiple food items;3. A Preservation System including an air-tight food storage container comprising a film which comprises a fabric substrate and a coating on the fabric substrate having a carbon ...

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Номер записи: 67
05-05-2016 дата публикации

METHOD FOR PROVIDING A PLATTER OF FOODSTUFFS FOR SALE TO A CONSUMER

Номер: US20160122046A1
Автор: AWALT Terry
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A method for providing a compartmentalized platter of foodstuffs for sale to a consumer, whereby the foodstuffs are first placed into individual containers which fit into the compartments of the platter, such that the consumer has great flexibility in selecting and arranging the foodstuffs to be included with the platter. 1. A method for providing a platter of foodstuffs for sale to a consumer , said method comprising the following steps: a substantially planar base having a perimeter edge, a top surface, and a bottom surface,', 'a continuous circumferential side wall, said side wall located adjacent to the perimeter edge of the base of the platter on the top surface of the base of the platter and oriented substantially perpendicular to the base of the platter, said side wall having a top edge and a substantially uniform height,', 'a plurality of partitions, each said partition located adjacent to the base of the platter on the top surface of the base of the platter and extending upward from the base of the platter, with each partition spaced substantially apart from each other partition, and', 'a plurality of compartments, each compartment comprising a volume located between a pair of adjacent partitions and above a portion of the base of the platter located between said pair of adjacent partitions;, 'Step A: obtain a platter, said platter having'}Step B: obtain a plurality of containers, with each container havinga substantially planar base having a perimeter edge, a top surface, and a bottom surface,a continuous circumferential side wall, said circumferential side wall of said container located adjacent to the perimeter edge of the base of said container on the top surface of the base of said container and oriented substantially perpendicular to the base of said container, said a removable covering, said covering suitably configured to be placed onto the top edge of the side wall of said container and secured thereto,', 'with each container dimensioned to fit ...

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Номер записи: 68
03-05-2018 дата публикации

COMPRESSION RING FOR TYING TREE BRANCHES

Номер: US20180118384A1
Автор: Herrmann Douglas S., Maro Scott J.
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A standing tree branch compression ring is adapted to be vertically raised about the trunk of the tree by lifting means. As the ring is lifted, the ring forcibly moves the tree branches inward. A plastic ring liner is affixed to the outer surface of the ring to reduce the coefficient of friction of the ring to mitigate tree branch damage. The ring includes a plurality of segments that form a generally toroidal shape and includes a releasable segment to accept the tree trunk from the side. The segment is then connected to the remainder of the ring, around the tree trunk, before the ring is raised. 1. A tree compression ring comprising: a fixed portion having a support post extending outwardly therefrom; and', 'a first swinging portion hingedly connected to the fixed portion, wherein the first swinging portion is pivotable between a first position wherein the ring is closed and a second position wherein the ring is open., 'a plurality of segments arranged to form a ring, wherein the plurality of segments form2. The tree compression ring according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of segments further form a second swinging portion hingedly connected to the fixed portion and releasably securable to the first swinging portion.3. The tree compression ring according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of segments each have an inwardly facing portion and an upwardly facing portion claim 1 , and wherein each of the plurality of segments includes a liner extending over the inwardly facing portion and the upwardly facing portion.4. The tree compression ring according to claim 3 , wherein each of the plurality of segments has a poloidal direction and wherein the liner does not extend completely around the poloidal direction.5. The tree compression ring according to claim 1 , wherein the first swinging portion is hingedly connected to the fixed portion by a hinge.6. The tree compression ring according to claim 5 , wherein the fixed portion comprises a support plate having a ...

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Номер записи: 69
16-04-2020 дата публикации

Spear Center Filler Apparatus

Номер: US20200115084A1
Автор: Berger Thomas G., Ragoza Ryan Timothy, Stephens George, Wall Robert
Принадлежит: Solbern Inc.

Exemplary embodiments are directed to an apparatus for filling a central open space in a jar. The apparatus includes a base, an indexing station including a magazine, a blade, and a first actuator, a filling station including cartridges, and a second actuator. The magazine is rotatably mounted to the base. The platform of the cutting station is configured to receive a whole cucumber at a loading area and is incrementally indexed to reposition the whole cucumber from the loading area to a cutting area above the blade. The first actuator is configured to urge the whole cucumber through the blade and cut the whole cucumber into spears. The spears drop into and are held by one of the cartridges. The second actuator is configure to push at least one of the spears out from the cartridge into the central open space of the jar. 1. An apparatus for filling a central open space of a container , comprising:a base;an indexing station including a magazine, a blade, and a first actuator, the magazine rotatably mounted to the base;a filling station including one or more cartridges; anda second actuator;wherein the magazine is configured to receive a whole cucumber at a loading area of the indexing station and is configured to be incrementally indexed to reposition the whole cucumber from the loading area to a cutting area above the blade;wherein the first actuator is configured to urge the whole cucumber through the blade to cut the whole cucumber into a plurality of spears; andwherein at least one of the plurality of spears drop into and are held by at least one of the one or more cartridges of the filling station, and the second actuator is configured to push at least one of the spears out from the cartridge into a central open space of a container.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the magazine is rotatably disposed within a housing.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the indexing station includes a top cover that covers a partial radial portion of the ...

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Номер записи: 70
10-05-2018 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SORTING ARTICLES

Номер: US20180126420A1
Автор: Beach Nigel Jonathon, Goodger Benjamin James, Perederieieva Olga
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In one embodiment, an apparatus for sorting articles includes a carrier arranged to carry articles from an input to one of a plurality of outputs, a sorting controller arranged to control which output an article is delivered to dependent on a determined characteristic of the article and respective sorting criteria associated with each said output, wherein the sorting criteria comprise a value parameter of a completed package of articles associated with the respective outputs. 1. An apparatus for sorting articles , the apparatus comprising:a carrier arranged to carry articles from an input to one of a plurality of outputs; anda sorting controller arranged to control which of the plurality of outputs an article is delivered to dependent at least in part on a determined characteristic of the article and respective sorting criteria associated with each said plurality of outputs, wherein the sorting criteria comprise a value parameter of a completed package of articles associated with the respective outputs.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the value parameter of a complete package comprises a monetary value per complete package or per article.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein a monetary value of a complete package at a first output is more than a monetary value of a complete package at a second output and the sorting controller is arranged to generate more complete packages at the first output even at the expense of less complete packages at the second output and more giveaway in the complete packages at the first output.4. The apparatus of any one of the preceding claims claim 2 , wherein the sorting criteria for each of the plurality of outputs comprise one or more of the following: a target weight of a complete package; a current weight of a package; a target article count of a complete package; a current article count of a package; a target article grade; and a monetary value of a complete package.5. The apparatus of any one of the preceding claims claim 2 , ...

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Номер записи: 71
21-05-2015 дата публикации

Interleaver System For High Speed Slicing Machine

Номер: US20150135652A1
Автор: Pryor Glen F., Webster Wayne H.
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A sheet interleaver is provided for a slicing machine that includes a slicing plane for slicing an elongated food product and a sheet of web material beneath the elongated product. The interleaver includes a supply of web material, a drawing station, and a feed station. A tensioning station is disposed between the supply of web material and the drawing station to maintain the tension of the web material at a pre-determined tension. A web accumulation station is between the drawing station and the feed station to provide a slackened length of web material within an acceptable range of slack between the drawing station and the feed station. The supply of web material is disposed on a spool which rotates about a cylindrical shaft. The cylindrical shaft has a braking mechanism which protrudes from the shaft to generate a frictional force against the spool. 1. A sheet interleaver system for a slicing machine having a slicing plane for slicing an elongated food product and for slicing a sheet of web material beneath the elongated food product , the sheet interleaver system comprising:a supply of web material;a drawing station having a first driver for drawing web material from the supply of web material;a feed station having a second driver for receiving web material from the drawing station and driving the web material through a cutting nip into the slicing plane; anda tensioning station between the drawing station and the supply of web material, the tensioning station exerting a pre-determined tension on the web material.2. The sheet interleaver system of claim 1 , wherein the tensioning station further comprises:a dancer roller mounted across a pair of levers;a lever pivot attachment for moving the pair of levers, the pair of levers extending from the lever pivot attachment; andan actuating mechanism pivotably connected to a lever arm which moves the lever pivot attachment and the dancer roller across a range of travel.3. The sheet interleaver system of claim 2 , ...

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Номер записи: 72
11-05-2017 дата публикации

Sealed packaging for a confectionery product

Номер: US20170129675A1
Автор: Giuseppe Terrasi
Принадлежит: Soremartec SA

Sealed packaging for a confectionery product Food product packaging comprising a food product (P) in a sealed wrapper of sheet material, comprising a first sheet ( 2 ) shaped in a receiving configuration adapted to contain the product, having an end edge in the shape of a flange ( 4 ) and a second sheet ( 6 ) adhered to said flange ( 4 ) to form a sealed wrapper surrounding the product (P), comprising a body of sheet material ( 8 ) in the shape of a cup with a base ( 10 ) and a side wall ( 12 ), where the base ( 10 ) is made to adhere to said second sheet ( 6 ) and the adhesive force between said base ( 10 ) and said second sheet ( 6 ) is greater than the adhesive force between the second sheet ( 6 ) and said flange ( 4 ), so that a force tending to separate said body from the packaging causes the detachment of said second sheet ( 6 ) from the flange ( 4 ) with the opening of the packaging.

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Номер записи: 73
11-05-2017 дата публикации

PACKAGING FOR CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS

Номер: US20170129681A1
Автор: HOLLWAY JESSICA VICTORIA, STORAH LEIGH SAMUEL, STOW BRIAN, TARRATT SAMUEL ROBERT RALPH
Принадлежит: MARS, INCORPORATED

A package for a confectionery item, said package comprising a film or wrap which encases the confectionery item and wherein opening means are provided in said package, the opening means comprising at least one transverse and one substantially perpendicular score lines defining a removable portion or releasable flap, and wherein the opening means are positioned such that opening thereof exposes a bite size portion of the confectionery item. Methods for constructing the packaging and products incorporating it form further aspects of the invention. 1. A package for a confectionery item , said package comprising a film or wrap which encases the confectionary item and wherein opening means are provided in said package , the opening means comprising score lines defining a removable portion or releasable flap , and wherein the opening means are positioned such that opening thereof exposes a bite size portion of the confectionery item; wherein the opening means comprises a first transverse score line extending transversely around the package , and a second score line extending substantially perpendicularly from the transverse score line to an end of the package in the area of a seam of the package.2. The package of claim 1 , wherein the package is elongate and the second score line extends longitudinally along the package.3. The package of claim 1 , wherein the opening means are provided from 2.5-6 cm from an end of the package.4. The package of claim 1 , wherein the confectionery item is castellated or segmented claim 1 , and the transverse score line of the opening means is suitably arranged directly opposite or just above any first castellation or segmentation from one end of the confectionery item.5. The package of claim 1 , comprising a laminated film including a metal layer.6. The package of claim 5 , comprising a 2-ply film including a metal layer.7. The package of claim 1 , wherein a tear initiation feature is provided to facilitate tearing along the transverse ...

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Номер записи: 74
23-04-2020 дата публикации

Slicing machine

Номер: US20200122350A1
Автор: Alexander Homsky
Принадлежит: Individual

An add-on device for a slicing machine for inserting a separation sheet in between food slices comprises a container containing (a) a sheet tray, (b) a pack of separation sheets positioned on the sheet tray, the pack of separation sheets comprises at least two types of separation sheets, each having a cut-out portion at a different location to allow contacting a second in-line sheet through a top sheet, the separation sheets are organized in said container in an alternating manner, (c) a mechanic/electro-mechanic mechanism for pushing the sheet tray upwards, (d) a three-position lever, the three-position lever comprises a left wing, a right wing and a lever actuator, the lever actuator rotates clockwise and counterclockwise across its longitudinal axis in an alternating manner, and (e) an electronic system to monitor, control, and operate the operation of the add-on device.

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Номер записи: 75
23-04-2020 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PACKAGING RESPIRING PRODUCE

Номер: US20200122868A1
Автор: De Bruin Willem Martijn, Groeneweg Bastiaan Rinke Antony, Van Nispen Harm
Принадлежит: PERFO TEC B.V.

A method of manufacturing a modified atmosphere package is provided which comprises the steps of: providing a portion of packaging material; providing a portion of produce; forming, from the portion of packaging material and the portion of produce, a closed package defining a package volume and containing in the package volume the portion of produce and a modified atmosphere. The modified atmosphere is modified with respect to the ambient atmosphere. The method comprises providing the modified atmosphere in the package volume by providing a gas mixture of at least one atmosphere modification gas and pressurised air in the package volume. An associated apparatus is also provided. 1. A method of manufacturing a modified atmosphere package comprising steps of:providing a portion of packaging material;providing a portion of produce;forming, from the portion of packaging material and the portion of produce, a closed package defining a package volume and containing in the package volume the portion of produce and a modified atmosphere;wherein the modified atmosphere is modified with respect to ambient atmosphere;wherein the method comprises providing the modified atmosphere in the package volume by providing a gas mixture of at least one atmosphere modification gas and pressurised air in the package volume.2. The method according to claim 1 , comprising providing the pressurised air by compressing air taken from the ambient atmosphere at or near a location where the method is performed.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the method comprises measuring at least one of a composition claim 1 , an amount and a flow rate of at least one of air to be pressurised into the pressurised air claim 1 , the pressurised air and the gas mixture claim 1 , prior to introducing the gas mixture into a packaging space.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of forming the package containing the portion of produce and the modified atmosphere is performed in a packaging ...

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Номер записи: 76
03-06-2021 дата публикации

VACUUM STORAGE OF PERISHABLES AND CYCLINDRICAL STORAGE VESSEL METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS

Номер: US20210163165A1
Автор: Bothell Justin Chase, Hansen Todd, Levi Eric, Lobisser G. Kyle, Lobisser George Frank
Принадлежит: Riplelocker LLC

Systems, methods, and apparatus for storing perishable items under reduced pressure conditions. Total atmospheric pressure within a vacuum chamber containing a perishable item is reduced below a total pressure limit. Oxygen partial pressure and total pressure within the vacuum chamber are monitored. When oxygen partial pressure falls below a lower oxygen partial pressure limit, an oxygen-containing gas is admitted to raise oxygen partial pressure above the lower oxygen partial pressure limit. When the total atmospheric pressure reaches or exceeds the total pressure limit, total pressure is once again reduced. The vacuum container or chamber comprises a section of cylindrical pipe open at both ends, a first end cap and a second end cap, and formed of a plastic material. Notwithstanding that the pipe and end caps are formed of plastic, they are formed with a structure capable of withstanding pressure created by a high vacuum in the vacuum container. 1. A system to manage environmental conditions within a vacuum chamber to preserve perishable products within the vacuum chamber , the system comprising:a vacuum chamber, wherein the vacuum chamber is to contain a perishable item in low gas pressure conditions;a vacuum pump, wherein the vacuum pump is to reduce total gas pressure in the vacuum chamber to below an upper total gas pressure limit;an inlet valve, wherein the inlet valve is to admit an oxygen-containing gas into the vacuum chamber;a pressure sensor, wherein the pressure sensor is to monitor a total gas pressure in the vacuum chamber;an oxygen sensor, wherein the oxygen sensor is to monitor an oxygen partial pressure in the vacuum chamber;a control system, wherein the control system is to be coupled to the vacuum pump, the inlet valve, the pressure sensor and the oxygen sensor;wherein the control system is to activate the vacuum pump to reduce the total gas pressure in the vacuum chamber below the upper total gas pressure limit, is to determine according to the ...

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Номер записи: 77
19-05-2016 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for delivery of fresh produce

Номер: US20160137397A1
Автор: Arnett George Raymond
Принадлежит:

A packing device comprising a first carton having a plurality of cut outs in the shape of fruit; and a second carton having a plurality of oval indentations, said second carton placed on said first carton with said plurality of oval indentations aligned over said plurality of cut outs. 1. A packing device comprising:a first carton having a plurality of cut outs in the shape of fruit; anda second carton having a plurality of oval indentations, said second carton placed on said first carton with said plurality of oval indentations aligned over said plurality of cut outs.2. The packing device of wherein said first carton further comprises a plurality of oval indentations aligned with said plurality of cut outs.3. The packing device of wherein said plurality of cut outs are in the shape of a fruit.4. The packing device of wherein said fruit is a strawberry.5. The packing device of wherein said fruit is a cherry.6. The packing device of wherein said first carton has a left end claim 2 , a right end claim 2 , a top end and a bottom end and proximate to said left end and said top end a rectangle shaped portion is removed.7. The packing device of further including a rectangular package of blueberries proximate to said left end and said top end.8. The packing device of wherein said plurality of cut outs are in the shape of a fruit.9. The packing device of wherein said fruit is a strawberry.10. The packing device of wherein said fruit is a cherry.11. The packing device of wherein said first carton and said second carton are formed in the shape of a heart.12. The packing device of wherein said plurality of cut outs are in the shape of a fruit.13. The packing device of wherein said fruit is a strawberry.14. The packing device of wherein said fruit is a cherry.15. The packing device of wherein said first carton further includes a midpoint and a heart shaped seats proximate to said midpoint.16. The packing device of further including a dipping sauce within said heart shaped seats ...

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Номер записи: 78
07-08-2014 дата публикации

CONTAINER AND METHOD FOR STORAGE AND TRANSPORT OF SUPPORTED CONTENTS

Номер: US20140216967A1
Автор: Jamison George, Rutstrom Lawrence L.
Принадлежит: ALLIANCE PACKAGING, LLC

A container for transporting an item is provided having an outer case member and a pair of partition members. The container is erectable from a collapsed configuration, in which the container is substantially flat, to an erected configuration in which the partition members form a support structure within an interior cavity of the outer case member to support a portion of the item to be transported. Methods of packaging and transporting an item in a container are also provided. 1. A container for transporting an item , the container comprising:an outer case member having a plurality of sidewall panels and a plurality of base panels, the outer case member erectable from a collapsed configuration, in which the container is substantially flat, to an erected configuration, in which the plurality of sidewall panels and the plurality of base panels collectively define an interior cavity to receive the item to be transported; anda pair of partition members, each partition member having a foot panel, a side panel and a support panel, the foot panel of each partition member fixedly coupled to a respective one of the plurality of base panels of the outer case member, the side panel of each partition member fixedly coupled to a respective one of the plurality of sidewall panels of the outer case member, and the support panel of each partition member provided between the foot panel and the side panel of each respective partition member to collectively partition the interior cavity of the outer case member into opposing regions and to support a portion of the item to be transported when the outer case member is erected.2. The container of wherein each partition member further includes a supplemental support panel foldably coupled to the support panel claim 1 , the supplemental support panels of the partition members collectively defining a V-shaped trough on which to support the portion of the item to be transported when the outer case member is in the erected configuration.3. ...

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Номер записи: 79
17-05-2018 дата публикации

A GROCERY TRANSPORT PACKAGING SYSTEM

Номер: US20180134427A1
Автор: Fallgren Carl
Принадлежит:

A method of delivering goods, the method comprising the steps of: providing a collapsible carrier bag (), or providing a collapsible transport container (), wherein the carrier bag () or the transport container () is provided in a collapsed state (A); expanding the collapsible carrier bag or transport container in an environment having a pre-determined condition of the environment; loading chilled or frozen goods into an interior storage space of said transport container or carrier bag; and transporting said loaded transport container (C) or carrier bag (C) to a destination (DD). 1. A method for providing a carrier bag , the method comprising: a collapsed state for enabling transportation of the carrier bag in a substantially flat state, and', 'an expanded state for transporting food items in a carrier bag enclosure which, in the expanded state of the carrier bag, has a volume larger than 10 litres; the carrier bag further having', {'b': '1', 'a front wall panel (SA),'}, 'a back wall panel (SIB),', {'b': 2', '2, 'two mutually opposing side wall panels (SA, SB);'}, 'a substantially square bottom portion; wherein the wall panels and the bottom portion cooperate to form said enclosure, and wherein a portion of the wall panels facing away from the bag bottom comprises a closable enclosure opening., 'providing a collapsible carrier bag having'}2. A method of delivering goods , the method comprising the steps of:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'providing a collapsible carrier bag, for example according to , or providing a collapsible transport container, wherein the carrier bag or the transport container is provided in a collapsed state;'}expanding the collapsible carrier bag or transport container in an environment having a pre-determined condition of the environment;loading chilled or frozen goods into an interior storage space of said transport container or carrier bag; andtransporting said loaded transport container or carrier bag to a destination.3. ...

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Номер записи: 80
14-08-2014 дата публикации

METHOD OF CONTROLLING SHELF LIFE OF PACKAGED PRODUCE

Номер: US20140223866A1
Автор: Villarreal Jose Emilio
Принадлежит: DOLE FOOD COMPANY, INC.

To control shelf life of package produce, a first produce is placed inside an inner gas-permeable package. The inner gas-permeable package is sealed, thereby creating a first package atmosphere inside the inner package. A second produce is placed inside an outer gas-permeable package. The sealed inner package is contained within the outer gas-permeable package. The outer gas-permeable package is also sealed, thereby creating a second package atmosphere inside the outer bag. The first package atmosphere controls the shelf life of the first produce, and the second package atmosphere controls the shelf life of the second produce. The produce inside each inner and outer bag may include one or more vegetables, fruits, and nuts. 1. A method of controlling shelf life of packaged produce by differential gas permeability , the method comprising:placing a first produce inside an inner gas-permeable package, wherein the inner gas-permeable package has a first gas permeability rate;sealing the inner gas-permeable package;placing a second produce inside an outer gas-permeable package, wherein the outer gas-permeable package has a second gas permeability rate; andsealing the outer gas-permeable package, wherein the outer gas-permeable package surrounds the inner gas-permeable package, and wherein the first gas permeability rate is different than the second gas permeability rate to control shelf life of the first produce and the second produce.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first gas permeability rate and the second gas permeability rate are each an oxygen transfer rate.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first gas permeability rate and the second gas permeability rate are independently an oxygen transfer rate of at least 100 cc O/100 in/day.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sealed inner package has a first package atmosphere claim 1 , wherein the first package atmosphere controls the shelf life of the first produce claim 1 , wherein the sealed outer package has a ...

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Номер записи: 81
24-05-2018 дата публикации

PACKAGE, PACKAGED PRODUCT, METHOD OF RELEASING AT LEAST ONE AGENT INTO CHAMBER PORTION OF PACKAGE, AND PROCESS OF PACKAGING

Номер: US20180141737A1
Автор: DELLA BIANCA SERENA, DISTEFANO DARIO, Palumbo Riccardo, SECCHI ALESSANDRA
Принадлежит:

A package includes a chamber portion, a hollow frame adjacent to the chamber portion, and a frangible chamber closure zone between the chamber portion and the frame. A method of releasing at least one agent into a chamber portion of a package includes rupturing a frangible closure between the chamber portion and a hollow frame to release the at least one agent contained in the hollow frame into the chamber portion. A process of packaging includes providing a base web; placing a product on the base web; positioning over the product a lid web; fixing the lid web to the base web to form a chamber portion enclosing the product; fixing the lid web to the base web to form a hollow frame adjacent to the chamber portion; and including an agent in the frame. 1. A package for containing a product , the package comprising:top and bottom opposing chamber films fixed together in a frangible chamber closure zone to define a chamber portion that is capable of containing the product; anda hollow frame adjacent to the chamber portion, wherein the hollow frame is capable of containing an agent,wherein the frangible chamber closure zone is between the chamber portion and the frame, and rupturing the frangible chamber closure zone allows the agent to flow from the frame to the chamber portion and contact the product.2. The package of claim 1 , wherein the frangible chamber closure zone has a release strength of 0.058 to 0.309 N/mm.3. The package of claim 1 , wherein one film of the top and bottom chamber films includes a seal layer and a frangible layer adhered to the seal layer claim 1 , the frangible layer comprises a frangible blend claim 1 , the seal layer is adhered to the other film of the top and bottom within the frangible chamber closure zone.4. The package of claim 1 , wherein the chamber portion contains a product and the top and bottom chamber films are collapsed together under vacuum around the product.5. The package of claim 1 , wherein the chamber portion contains a ...

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Номер записи: 82
04-06-2015 дата публикации

MATERIAL HANDLING MACHINE

Номер: US20150151863A1
Автор: BORDEN Michael D., COLSON Angus Robert, DOWERS Dale W., GALLOGLY Brian P., ROBERTS Regina Whitney, WILLIAMS Hugh Owen
Принадлежит:

Material handling machines of the present technology can be used to bag material, such as sand. The material handling machines can include a hopper and material conveyor assembly, which can automatically fill bags with a predetermined volume of material. The material handling machines can also include production lines that receives filled bags and conveys them to storage sacks for transportation to or use at a desired location. 1. A material handling machine comprising:a hopper and conveyor assembly, including a hopper and a material conveyor assembly, wherein the hopper receives a material to be bagged, and the material conveyor assembly includes at least one material conveyor that conveys the material out of the hopper and into a chute provided at an end of the at least one material conveyor;wherein the hopper includes a material flow gate, the material flow gate including a gate opening and a gate flap, wherein the gate opening and the gate flap define a cross sectional area of the material gate, and the material conveyed through the material gate by the material conveyor conforms to the cross sectional area of the material gate; anda volume of the material that is dispensed into a bag through the chute is determined by controlling a distance that a conveyor belt of the material conveyor advances and the cross sectional area of the material gate.2. The material handling machine of claim 1 , further comprising a base claim 1 , the hopper and conveyor assembly being attached to the base.3. The material handling machine of claim 2 , further comprising a storage compartment attached to the base.4. The material handling machine of claim 2 , further comprising a lift gate attached to a back end of the base.5. The material handling machine of claim 4 , wherein the lift gate comprises two vertical rails upon which a platform of the lift gate can be raised and lowered.6. The material handling machine of claim 4 , wherein the lift gate comprises a platform and a fold down ...

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Номер записи: 83
07-05-2020 дата публикации

Method for Sealing Partly Prepared Menu Constituents and Sealing Machine

Номер: US20200140128A1
Автор: EILERTS Martin
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a method for sealing partly prepared meals (), wherein the meals () are positioned on a dish unit () and covered with a film (). An interspace () between the dish unit () that is provided with a meal () and between the film () is partly evacuated. The sealing machine () for sealing a partly prepared meal () positioned on a dish unit () comprises a film feed () in order to feed a film () to the dish unit (), and a suction apparatus () in order to evacuate an interspace () between the dish unit () provided with a meal () and between the film (). Using the sealing machine (), the interspace () between the dish unit () provided with a meal () and between the film () is partly evacuated. 1. A method for sealing partly prepared constituents of a menu , wherein the constituents are positioned on a dish unit and covered with a film , characterised in that an interspace between the dish unit that is provided with constituents and the film is partly evacuated , such that during evacuation air is suctioned in a percentage of at least 20% from the interspace and remains in a percentage of more than 20% in the interspace , wherein the evacuation degree depends on the constituents to be sealed.2. The method according to the preceding claim , wherein during evacuation the film resists in portions on constituents positioned on the dish unit.3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the film is stretched at least in portions before covering the constituents.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the film is heated before covering the dish unit or the constituents.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein air is blown between the dish unit and the film positioned above the dish unit claim 1 , before the film is lowered onto the dish unit.9. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the film rests on an edge section of the dish unit.10. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the film is pressed on the edge ...

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Номер записи: 84
28-08-2014 дата публикации

Contact Lens Packaging Solutions

Номер: US20140237945A1
Автор: Carney Fiona Patricia, Minick Kasey Jon, Minno George Edward, Sentell Karen Belinda
Принадлежит: NOVARTIS AG

The present invention relates to improved contact lens products which not only have initial insertion comfort. The contact lens product of the invention comprises a soft hydrogel contact lens immersed and autoclaved in a packaging solution including a low molecular weight polyethylene glycol (PEG) (or glycerin) and a homopolymer or copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone. The present invention also provides methods for making contact lens products of the invention. 19-. (canceled)10. A process for making a soft contact lens capable of easing wearer's initial discomfort , comprising the steps of: (1) a copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and at least one amino-containing vinylic monomer, wherein the amino-containing vinylic monomer is selected from the group consisting of alkylaminoalkylmethacrylate having 8-15 carbon atoms, alkylaminoalkylacrylate having 7-15 carbon atoms, dialkylaminoalkylmethacrylate having 8-20 carbon atoms, dialkylaminoalkylacrylate having 7-20 carbon atoms, and N-vinylalkylamide having 3-10 carbon atoms,', '(2) glycerin or a polyethylene glycol having an average molecular weight of about 600 or less,', '(3) an α-oxo-multi-acid or salt thereof in an amount sufficient to have a reduced susceptibility to oxidation degradation of the polyethylene glycol in the packaging solution, and', '(4) one or more buffering agents in an amount sufficient to provide the solution a pH of from about 6.0 to 8.0,', 'wherein the copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone is present in an amount sufficient to provide the packaging solution a viscosity of up to about 5.0 centipoises at 25° C., wherein the copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone has a molecular weight sufficiently large to form a cushion layer on the soft hydrogel contact lens, wherein the packaging solution has an osmolality of from about 200 to about 450 mOsm/kg; and, 'a) packaging a hydrogel contact lens in a container containing a packaging solution, wherein the packaging solution comprises'}b) sterilizing the hydrogel contact lens in ...

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Номер записи: 85
22-09-2022 дата публикации

CHOCOLATE-BASED MATERIAL PUZZLES

Номер: US20220295817A1
Автор: DWYER Sarah
Принадлежит:

A puzzle of chocolate-based material puzzle pieces is formed by providing a transfer sheet having a design of food-grade material on a first side of the transfer sheet and providing a puzzle piece template having passages shaped as pieces of the puzzle. The puzzle piece template is arranged on top of the first side of the transfer sheet. The passages of the puzzle piece template are filled with a chocolate-based material. After crystallization, the chocolate-based material in the passages of the puzzle piece template form the chocolate-based material puzzle pieces of the puzzle. The chocolate-based material puzzle pieces are removed from the template. 1. A method for creating a puzzle comprised of chocolate-based material puzzle pieces , the method comprising:providing a transfer sheet having a design of food-grade material on a first side of the transfer sheet;providing a puzzle piece template having passages shaped as pieces of the puzzle;arranging the puzzle piece template on top of the first side of the transfer sheet;filling the passages of the puzzle piece template with a chocolate-based material, wherein, after crystallization, the chocolate-based material in the passages of the puzzle piece template form the chocolate-based material puzzle pieces of the puzzle; andremoving the chocolate-based material puzzle pieces from the template.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:arranging the chocolate-based material puzzle pieces relative to each other to form the puzzle; andpackaging the puzzle.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:packaging the chocolate-based material puzzle pieces, wherein the packaged chocolate-based material puzzle pieces are not formed into the puzzle.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein after the passages of the puzzle piece template are filled with the chocolate-based material claim 1 , the method further comprising:scraping excess chocolate-based material from a side of the template opposite to a side of the template that is ...

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Номер записи: 86
07-06-2018 дата публикации

WRAPPER FOR CONFECTIONARY PRODUCTS

Номер: US20180155104A1
Автор: TERRASI Giuseppe
Принадлежит: SOREMARTEC S.A.

Described herein is a wrapper () for food products, in particular confectionary products, comprising—a wrapping sheet shaped so as to define a curved portion () within which a product is housed;—a tear strip () applied on an inner side of said sheet, and—an adhesive label () applied on the outer side of said curved portion () and on one end of said tear strip (). The adhesive label () provides hermetic closing of the wrapper which is provided with a cut () at said one end of the tear strip () and at the same time comes to constitute, together with the tear strip () the means for opening the wrapper. 1. A wrapper for food products , in particular confectionary products , comprising:{'b': 10', '2, 'a wrapping sheet () shaped so as to define a curved portion () within which a product (P) is housed;'}{'b': 16', '2, 'an adhesive label () applied on the outer side of said curved portion ();'}said wrapper being characterized in that:{'b': 2', '4', '100', '6', '6', '2', '4, 'said sheet is folded on itself so as to define said curved portion () and a peripheral portion () along which a sealing line () is made, and in that it comprises a tear strip () applied on the inner side of said sheet so as to traverse at least one part of said curved portion, wherein at least one end (A) of said tear strip is set in said curved portion (), at a given distance from said peripheral portion ();'}{'b': '12', 'wherein said sheet has at least one cut () made in a position corresponding to said end of said tear strip, which is designed to define a point for triggering tearing of said sheet; and'}{'b': 16', '12', '2, 'wherein said adhesive label () is applied on said cut () so as to close any communication through it between the inside and the outside of said curved portion ().'}21466a. The wrapper according to claim 1 , wherein said cut has a profile such as to identify on said sheet a tab () to which said end () of said tear strip () adheres.31414. The wrapper according to claim 2 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 87
07-06-2018 дата публикации

APPARAUS AND METHOD FOR NESTING BULK SEED BOXES

Номер: US20180155172A1
Автор: DELLINGER GREGORY DALE, MCDOWELL SHAWN BRIAN
Принадлежит: MCDOWELL AND DELLINGER, LLC

The present invention teaches an apparatus and method used in connection with a forklift truck for quickly and easily nesting and un-nesting bulk seed boxes. A box inverter apparatus includes first and second rotary clamp pads, each clamp pad having a box engaging surface and an opposing rear surface. The first and second rotary clamp pads are positioned such that the box engaging surfaces thereof face one another in a spaced apart relationship. First and second spindle and bearing assemblies are associated with and extend radially outwardly from the opposing rear surfaces of the first and second rotary clamp pads, respectively. Each of the spindle and bearing assemblies has a first end attached to the rear surface of the rotary clamp pad and a second end attached to a frame such that each spindle and bearing assembly permits rotation of the rotary clamp pad relative to the frame. Means for adjusting the distance between the spaced apart facing box engaging surfaces of the first and second rotary clamp pad assemblies are provided. Positioning means for determining and selecting an optimal positioning of the pair of bulk seed boxes in between the opposing box engaging surfaces of the first and second rotary clamp pads are provided. Means for actuating the adjusting means to affect engagement of the box engaging surfaces with opposing sides of one of the pair of bulk seed boxes are also provided. 1. A box inverter apparatus for use in connection with a forklift truck to nest a pair of bulk seed boxes , said apparatus comprising:first and second rotary clamp pads, each clamp pad having a box engaging surface and an opposing rear surface, said first and second rotary clamp pads being positioned such that the box engaging surfaces thereof face one another in a spaced apart relationship;first and second spindle and bearing assemblies associated with and extending radially outwardly from said opposing rear surfaces of said first and second rotary clamp pads, respectively, ...

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Номер записи: 88
23-05-2019 дата публикации

Providing a cutting area with web-like interleaver material

Номер: US20190152085A1
Автор: Carsten Reisz
Принадлежит: WEBER MASCHINENBAU GMBH BREIDENBACH

The invention relates to a method for a multitrack provision of web-like interleaved sheet material at a cutting region in which products supplied on multiple tracks are cut into slices and interleaved sheets are introduced which are cut off from the provided interleaved sheet material in the cutting region and for which a normal length is predefined which is dependent on the respective application, in which material webs are removed from at least two material stores which are each associated with one or more tracks; and in which the material consumption of at least one material store is impacted during operation, in particular in dependence on residual quantities in the material stores, in that the length of the interleaved sheets is varied in the respective track or tracks with respect to the normal length at least for this material store.

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Номер записи: 89
22-09-2022 дата публикации

Packing Robot

Номер: US20220297863A1
Автор: Dwyer Luke, Roeske Florian Thomas
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An improved robot for packing produce such as fruit or other produce is provided. The robot includes a plurality of longitudinal carriage arms arranged in an array, and cantilevered off a support unit such that each longitudinal carriage arm is independently movable between an extended condition and retracted condition. Each arm includes a head connected to it that is independently movable in a vertical direction to pick up, hold and/or drop off an item of produce. Each longitudinal carriage arm is further independently movable in a lateral direction to alter the relative spacing between the plurality of heads such that the heads can move across lanes of the robot. The cantilevered arrangement of each carriage arm allows for compact set-out and other advantages. 1. A robot for packing produce having a longitudinal axis , a vertical axis and a lateral axis , the robot comprising:a plurality of longitudinal carriage arms arranged in an array, each longitudinal carriage arm independently movable between an extended condition and retracted condition in a longitudinal direction;a plurality of heads, each head connected to a longitudinal carriage arm and independently movable in a vertical direction to pick up, hold and drop off an item of produce; anda fixed support unit for supporting the plurality of longitudinal carriage arms;wherein the head and longitudinal carriage arm lie within a generally rectangular envelope in plan view, the rectangular envelope is substantially as wide as the longitudinal carriage arm; andwherein each longitudinal carriage arm is cantilevered off the fixed support unit; andwherein each longitudinal carriage arm is independently movable in a lateral direction to adjust relative spacing between the plurality of heads such that the heads can move across lanes of the robot.2. The robot according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of:each head is aligned longitudinally with the longitudinal carriage arm it is connected to;each head is also able to ...

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Номер записи: 90
23-05-2019 дата публикации

METHOD AND MACHINE FOR PACKAGING A FOOD PRODUCT

Номер: US20190152633A1
Автор: Bantleon Konrad, Scherr Joachim, Sdahl Michael, Speck Thomas
Принадлежит: Chocal Aluminiumverpackungen GmbH

The present invention refers to a method and a machine for packaging a food product by means of foil-type half-shells, wherein the foil-type half-shells are trimmed before being loaded with the food product, the trimming unit for trimming foil-type half-shells being located outside a food processing unit in which food products are loaded into foil-type half-shells. 1151315131513131513. Method for packaging a food product () , in particular a hollow chocolate figure , wherein one of each two foil-type half-shells () is loaded with a food product () , and a foil-type half-shell () loaded with the food product () is joined together with another corresponding foil-type half-shell () so that the two joined foil-type half-shells () enclose the food product () , characterized in that the foil-type half-shells () are trimmed before loading.2131111. Method according to claim 1 , wherein a foil-type half-shell () is formed by a lowering movement of a punch device () and is also trimmed by said punch device ().3131111. Method according to claim 2 , wherein a foil-type half-shell () is trimmed by the punch device () while fixed by the punch device ().413. Method according to one of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein a foil-type half-shell () is formed claim 1 , fixed and trimmed in a single machining operation.5. Method according to one of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein before the cut foil-type half-shells are joined together claim 1 , an unloaded foil-type half-shell is placed claim 1 , in particular folded claim 1 , on a loaded foil-type half-shell so that the two foil-type half-shells enclose the food product.6131119. Method according to one of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein the foil-type half-shells () are trimmed in a trimming area () and are loaded and joined together in a food processing area () spaced therefrom.713191319. Method according to claim 6 , wherein cut foil-type half-shells () are transferred into the food processing area () in a working ...

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Номер записи: 91
23-05-2019 дата публикации

PRODUCT HANDLING AND PACKAGING SYSTEM

Номер: US20190152634A1
Автор: Almogy Gilad, BECKETT Nathan, Hohenberger Matthew, Hosken David Cameron, Hosken John, Kalus Jason
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Embodiments of product handling systems facilitate transfer of individual product items from incoming bulk form into dedicated trays for inspection, sorting, selection, and packaging. Inspection may comprise interrogation of product items within a tray by electromagnetic (e.g., optical, hyperspectral) or other (e.g., physical, acoustic, gas sensing, etc.) techniques. Prior to packaging, product items disposed within the tray may be stored in a moveable carousel responsible for controlling environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, illumination, ambient gases, product-to-product interactions, and/or others. Movement of product items from a carousel's transfer station to an outside staging position may be accomplished using robots and/or conveyor belts. Embodiments may allow rapid, low-cost consumer selection of specific individual product items based upon their accompanying metadata (e.g., source, identifier), in combination with the results of inspection (e.g., visual appearance). Embodiments may receive product items pre-packaged in tray format to expedite inspection, sorting, selection, and packaging. 1. An apparatus comprising:a frame translatable to a staging position in front of a carousel;a fork supported by the frame and configured to extend in a direction toward the carousel to engage a tray holding an item; and project vertically into a first opening of the tray,', 'contact the item at a first point, and', 'dispense the item from the tray in a direction away from the carousel, into packaging., 'a moveable member configured to,'}2. An apparatus as in wherein the moveable member comprises a conveyor.3. An apparatus as in wherein the conveyor comprises:a first conveyor belt configured to project through the first opening and contact the item at a first point; anda second conveyor belt configured to project through a second opening in the tray and contact the item at a second point.4. An apparatus as in wherein the first conveyor belt and the second ...

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Номер записи: 92
08-06-2017 дата публикации

Device For Packing Cut Flowers, And Bucket And Plate For Use In Such Device

Номер: US20170158418A1
Автор: Naber Steffi Anna Elisabeth
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A device for packing cut flowers incorporating a bucket for use as a bottom part, and further incorporating a sleeve-shaped top part. The bucket incorporates a peripheral channel that is open at a top side for receiving and retaining a bottom portion of the top part, wherein the peripheral channel projects outwardly with respect to a standing wall of the bucket, and wherein the bucket incorporates a filler piece arranged underneath the peripheral channel and connecting up to both a bottom of the peripheral channel and a portion of the standing wall as present underneath the peripheral channel. Due to the presence of the filler piece on the bucket, channels of adjacent buckets being part of stacks containing buckets positioned alongside each other are prevented from meshing together. 1. A bucket for use as a bottom part of a packing device comprising:a standing wall;a peripheral channel having a bottom and that is open at a top side for receiving and retaining a bottom portion of a top part of the packing device, wherein the peripheral channel projects outwardly with respect to the standing wall; anda filler piece arranged underneath the peripheral channel and connecting up to both the bottom of the peripheral channel and a portion of the standing wall as present underneath the peripheral channel.2. The bucket according to claim 1 , wherein the filler piece has a narrow claim 1 , sheet-like appearance.3. The bucket according to claim 1 , wherein the filler piece is beveled claim 1 , and wherein a width of the filler piece increases in an upward direction.4. The bucket according to claim 1 , wherein a width of the filler piece corresponds to a width of the bottom of the peripheral channel at a position where the filler piece is connected to the bottom of the peripheral channel.5. The bucket according to claim 1 , wherein the peripheral channel further comprises an inner standing wall; andwherein at least a bottom portion of the inner standing wall extends at a ...

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Номер записи: 93
14-06-2018 дата публикации

FILLING DEVICE FOR FILLING A HOLDER WITH VULNERABLE PRODUCTS, AND METHOD THEREFOR

Номер: US20180162571A1
Автор: de Bruin Harm-Jan, NIJLAND WILHELM JAN, VAN OOIJEN HENDRIK JAN
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The invention relates to a filling device () for filling a holder with vulnerable products, for instance apples, and a method therefor. The filling device according to the invention comprises:—a main frame () provided with an elevator conveyor () with a supply side () and a filling side ();—a distributing device () connected operatively to the filling side of the elevator conveyor and provided with one or more distributors configured to distribute products over the holder;—height adjusting means () configured to move the distributing device in the height relative to the holder such that the distributing device is movable in the height during filling of the holder; and—a supply side guide arranged () on the main frame () for operation with the height adjusting means and configured to align the supply side of the elevator conveyor with a delivery end of a feed conveyor during a movement of the distributing device in the height. 1. A filling device for filling a holder with vulnerable products , the filling device comprising:a main frame provided with an elevator conveyor with a supply side and a filling side;a distributing device connected operatively to the filling side of the elevator conveyor and provided with one or more distributors configured to distribute products over the holder;height adjusting means configured to move the distributing device in a height relative to the holder such that the distributing device is movable in the height during filling of the holder; anda supply side guide arranged on the main frame for operation with the height adjusting means and configured to align the supply side of the elevator conveyor with a delivery end of a feed conveyor during a movement of the distributing device in the height.2. The filling device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the height adjusting means are configured to move together in the height the distributing device and the filling side of the elevator conveyor in or on the frame.3. The filling device as ...

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Номер записи: 94
21-05-2020 дата публикации

Transfer Apparatus and Transfer System

Номер: US20200156260A1
Автор: Fukushima Yoshinobu, MIYAZAKI Yoshihiro, Takasaki Toru, Wada Yuya
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A transfer apparatus includes a finger mechanism configured to grasp an outer circumferential face of an object, wherein the finger mechanism is equipped with a plurality of finger portions supported by a base portion, each of the finger portions includes a first bone member, a second bone member rotatably coupled to one end portion of the first bone member, and a pair of third bone members, each of which is rotatably coupled to the other end portion of the first bone member and the base portion, whereby a parallel link mechanism is formed between the first bone member and the base portion, and the finger mechanism transfers the grasped object to a containing box. 1. A transfer apparatus comprising:a finger mechanism configured to grasp an outer circumferential face of an object, whereinthe finger mechanism is equipped with a plurality of finger portions supported by a base portion, a first bone member;', 'a second bone member rotatably coupled to one end portion of the first bone member; and', 'a pair of third bone members, each of which is rotatably coupled to the other end portion of the first bone member and the base portion, whereby a parallel link mechanism is formed between the first bone member and the base portion; and, 'each of the finger portions includesthe finger mechanism transfers the grasped object to a containing box.2. The transfer apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the finger mechanism includes:an extensor tendon disposed on a side in which the second bone member extends with respect to the first bone member and extending along the second bone member, the first bone member and one of the pair of third bone members;an extensor connected to the extensor tendon and used to expand and contract the extensor tendon;a flexor tendon disposed on a side in which the second bone member flexes with respect to the first bone member and extending along the second bone member, the first bone member and the other of the pair of third bone members; anda ...

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Номер записи: 95
25-06-2015 дата публикации

ANTIMICROBIAL FOOD PACKAGE

Номер: US20150175336A1
Автор: Cruz Malco, Cummins Enda, Kerry Joseph, Morris Michael
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A package comprising packaging material defining an enclosed space suitable for containing an item susceptible to microbial growth or spoilage is described. An interior of the package comprises at least one antimicrobial surface bearing an ordered nanoarray of metal or metal oxide nanostructures. A packaging material in the form of a sheet or film having a first face and a second face, in which at least a portion of one of the first or second faces of the film comprises a surface bearing a nanoarray of metal or metal oxide nanostructures, is also described. 1. A package comprising packaging material defining an enclosed space suitable for containing an item susceptible to microbial growth or spoilage , an interior of the package comprising at least one antimicrobial surface bearing an ordered nanoarray of metal or metal oxide nanostructures.2. A package as claimed in in which the ordered nanoarray of metal or metal oxide nanostructures is formed by self-assembly from a microphase separated block copolymer in which one of the polymers selectively incorporates a metal ion salt prior to treatment of the block copolymer to oxidise the metal ion salt and remove the polymers3. A package as claimed in in which the surface bearing a nanoarray of metal or metal oxide nanostructures is part of an interior surface of the packaging material4. A package as claimed in in which the nanoarray of nanostructures has a density on the surface of at least 1×10nano structures/cm.5. A package as claimed in in which the nanostructures have an average diameter of from 10-50 nm.6. A package as claimed in in which the antimicrobial surface is formed of a polymeric material.7. A package as claimed in and selected from a tray claim 1 , a carton claim 1 , a hag claim 1 , a pouch claim 1 , a bottle claim 1 , and a wrapper.8. A package as claimed in claim 1 , in which the antimicrobial surface bearing the ordered nanoarray of metal or metal oxide nanostructures has a surface area of at least 5 cm. ...

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Номер записи: 96
23-06-2016 дата публикации

Method And Apparatus Relating To Manufacture Of Molds For Forming Contact Lenses

Номер: US20160176092A1
Автор: Atkinson Hayden, Cook James Bryan, Cook Terence Michael, Craig James Robert, Gibson John Robert, Nardone Justin Daniel, Tankersley Houston Paul
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Methods and apparatus for exchanging tools and/or tool assemblies used to form different types of molds for in injection-molding machines, are described. The exchange of tools and/or tool assemblies is made using a robot. Contact lens mold halves and assemblies for molding contact lenses of different powers or types can be made with a single injection-molding apparatus. 1. An apparatus for manufacturing mold halves for use in the manufacture of contact lenses , the apparatus comprising:an injection-molding apparatus including a plate for carrying a removable collet;a collet store for storing at least one removable collet configured to be inserted into the plate; anda collet-exchange robot configured to grip a removable collet from the plate, move the removable collet to the collet store, insert the removable collet into the collet store, grip a replacement collet from the collet store, move the replacement collet to the plate, and insert the replacement collet into the plate.2. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a removable collet inserted in the plate claim 1 , and a tool half mounted in the removable collet claim 1 , wherein the collet includes a circumferential groove.3. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the collet exchange robot comprises at least one collet extraction head.4. The apparatus as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the collet extraction head is rotatably mounted on the collet-exchange robot.5. The apparatus as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the collet extraction head comprises a gripping portion.6. The apparatus as claimed in claim 3 , further comprising a removable collet in the plate claim 3 , and a tool half mounted in the removable collet claim 3 , wherein the injection-molding apparatus comprises a clamp configured to hold the removable collet in the plate.7. The apparatus as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the removable collet includes a circumferential groove upon which the clamp is configured to act.8. The apparatus as ...

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Номер записи: 97
22-06-2017 дата публикации

CONTAINER FOR DELAYING SPOILAGE OF A CONSUMABLE PRODUCT AND METHODS FOR USING THE CONTAINER

Номер: US20170172352A1
Автор: Bokma de Boer Bauke Jan
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The present disclosure relates to a container () for delaying spoilage of a consumable product by means of a low pressure environment. The container comprises a connection port () accessible from outside the container () for connecting an external container (). A controller () is programmed to selectively operate in one of a plurality of different modes (M,M). An internal vacuum mode (M) is used for lowering a pressure inside () an internal compartment () until a target internal storage pressure (P) is reached. An external vacuum mode (M) is used for lowering a pressure inside () an external compartment () until a target external storage pressure (P) is reached. The target external storage pressure (P) is lower than the target internal storage pressure (P). 1. A container for delaying spoilage of a consumable product by means of a low pressure environment , the container comprisingan internal compartment for storing the product inside;a vacuum pump comprising an inlet, wherein the pump is arranged for lowering a pressure at the inlet below an ambient pressure of an external surroundings of the container;a connection port accessible from outside the container for connecting an external compartment of an external container; a first valve in a duct between the inlet of the vacuum pump and the internal compartment, and', 'a second valve in a duct between the inlet of the vacuum pump and the connection port; and, 'a valve system comprising'} an internal vacuum mode for lowering a pressure inside the internal compartment until a target internal storage pressure is reached; and', 'an external vacuum mode for lowering a pressure inside the external compartment until a target external storage pressure is reached; wherein the target external storage pressure is further below the ambient pressure than the target internal storage pressure., 'a controller arranged to control the vacuum pump and valve system, wherein the controller is programmed to selectively operate in one of a ...

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Номер записи: 98
21-06-2018 дата публикации

Slicing Apparatus

Номер: US20180169888A1
Автор: Weber Tobias
Принадлежит: Weber Maschinenbau GmbH

The invention relates to an apparatus, in particular a high-speed slicer, for slicing food products into portions comprising at least one slice, having a slicing unit which is configured to separate slices from a product, wherein, in a cutting region, the slices drop, as a stream of slices, directly onto at least one carrier and form a portion on the carrier, having a moving apparatus for moving the carrier laden with portions out of the cutting region, having an introduction apparatus which is configured to introduce at least one further carrier into the stream of slices as soon as a portion has been formed on a preceding carrier, and having at least one control device for controlling the movements of the carriers, the slicing unit and/or the introduction apparatus. 1. A high-speed slicer apparatus for slicing food products into portions , comprising: at least one slice , having a slicing unit that is configured to cut slices from a product , wherein the slices fall directly onto at least one carrier as a slice stream in a cutting region and form a portion on the carrier;a movement apparatus for moving the carriers loaded with portions out of the cutting region;an introduction apparatus that is configured to introduce at least one further carrier into the slice stream as soon as a portion has been formed on a preceding carrier; andat least one control device for controlling the movements of the carriers, the slicing unit and/or the introduction apparatus.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , whereinthe slicing unit is configured to cut slices continuously from a product, with the slice stream being continuous.3. the apparatus of whereinthe movement apparatus comprises a plurality of individually movable transport movers and a path system for the transport movers in which the transport movers are movable along at least one predefined path in a transporting away direction, with the transport movers in particular each comprising at least one runner cooperating with the path ...

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Номер записи: 99
29-06-2017 дата публикации

BAG PACKAGING MECHANISM FOR MUSHROOM CULTIVATION

Номер: US20170181380A1
Автор: Jou Rong-Yuan, Lee Chih-Jen
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The present invention discloses a bag packing mechanism for mushroom cultivation, which comprises two clamping seats, transport means, air duct, pumping means and push rod. Transport means supply collar. Air duct descends through the collar and extends into a bag from the opening of the bag, the two clamping seats clamp the top portion of the bag to close to the outer periphery of the air duct, the pumping means sucks the top portion, the two clamping seats open, the push rod is lowered to push down the collar to put on the top portion, the pumping means blow to open the top portion, the push rod is further lowered to fold the top portion down, the air duct and putter rise, and then complete the automation of packaging job. 1. A bag packing mechanism for mushroom cultivation comprising:a first V-shaped clamping seat;a second V-shaped clamping seat;a first drive means for driving the first and second clamping seats to mutually open or close;an air duct;a push rod;a second drive means for driving the air duct up or down;a third drive means for driving the push rod up or down;a transport means for supplying a collar into an interior of a ring seat and a pumping means for actuating a plurality of pores of the air duct to inhale or exhaust;wherein, when a bag filled with a specific amount of culture medium is delivered to the position between the first and the second clamping seats, the transport means supplying the collar into to the interior of the ring seat, the third drive means drives the air duct through the collar and into an interior of the bag from the opening of the bag, the first drive means drives the first and second clamping seats to close to each other so that a top portion of bag shrinks and close to an outer surface of the air duct, and the pumping means actuates the plurality of pores to inhale so as to suck an inner wall of the top portion of the bag; wherein when the air duct sucks the bag by inhale of the plurality of pores, the first drive means ...

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Номер записи: 100