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Atmosphere control cushioning pad
Assignee: Michelsen Packaging Co
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Filing: 1983-10-11
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Granted: 1985-07-09
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Expires: 2003-10-11
Abstract
Abstract A cushioning pad which may advantageously be used in connection with the packaging and storage of fruits is described. Such pad contains a chemical composition for interacting with the atmosphere. The chemical composition may include chemicals such as calcium hydroxide for removing carbon dioxide and/or ethylene from the atmosphere to retard ripening and prevent damage to the fruit. The pad may also contain a hygroscopic chemical such as calcium chloride which causes certain kinds of cushioning materials to expand to better immobilize the fruit or other articles.
Inventors
- 👤 David M. Clevenger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:34
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/24; B65D81/26; B65D81/266; B05; B05C; B05C19/00; B05C19/04; B65D81/02; B65D81/05; B65D81/051; B32; B32B; B32B2553/00; B32B2553/02; B32B2553/026; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/23; Y10T428/237; Y10T428/239
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
49 words
A cushioning pad for use in storage or packaging of produce comprising; a layer of cushioning material having voids throughout the body thereof; a gas permeable envelope containing said cushioning material; and a chemical composition dispersed in the voids in said cushioning material for interacting with the ambient atmosphere.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
49 words
A cushioning pad for use in storage or packaging of produce comprising; a layer of cushioning material having voids throughout the body thereof; a gas permeable envelope containing said cushioning material; and a chemical composition dispersed in the voids in said cushioning material for interacting with the ambient atmosphere.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The cushioning pad of claim 1 wherein said chemical composition comprises a constituent for withdrawing carbon dioxide from the ambient atmosphere.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The cushioning pad of claim 2 wherein said constituent includes calcium hydroxide.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The cushioning pad of claim 1 wherein said chemical composition comprises a constituent for withdrawing ethylene from the ambient atmosphere.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The cushioning pad of claim 4 wherein said constituent includes potassium permanganate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The cushioning pad of claim 5 wherein said constituent further includes an alumina carrier for the potassium permanganate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The cushioning pad of claim 1 wherein said chemical composition includes a constituent for withdrawing water vapor from the ambient atmosphere and wherein said cushioning material includes a fibrous material which expands when exposed to water.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
The cushioning pad of claim 7 wherein said constituent includes calcium chloride.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The cushioning pad of claim 1, 2, 3, or 4 wherein the layer of cushioning material includes a fibrous material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The cushioning pad of claim 1, 2, 3, or 4 wherein the layer of cushioning material includes a nonfibrous material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The cushioning pad of claim 1, 2, 3, or 4 wherein said cushioning material includes mascerated paper.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
The cushioning pad of claim 3 wherein the calcium hydroxide is dispersed such that its maximum concentration in the pad is less than one gram per square inch.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
53 words
An expanding pad for cushioning objects comprising: a layer of fibrous material which expands upon addition of moisture; a gas permeable envelope for containing said layer of fibrous material; and a hygroscopic chemical dispersed in said fibrous material constituent for withdrawing moisture from ambient atmosphere whereby the fibrous material is caused to expand.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
53 words
An expanding pad for cushioning objects comprising: a layer of fibrous material which expands upon addition of moisture; a gas permeable envelope for containing said layer of fibrous material; and a hygroscopic chemical dispersed in said fibrous material constituent for withdrawing moisture from ambient atmosphere whereby the fibrous material is caused to expand.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
The cushioning pad of claim 13 wherein said layer of fibrous material comprises a batt of mascerated paper.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
13 words
The cushioning pad of claim 14 wherein said chemical composition comprises calcium chlorite.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
82 words
A cushioning pad for protecting produce during storage or packaging comprising; a layer of cushioning material in batt form having voids throughout the body thereof; a gas permeable envelope surrounding said batt of cushioning material; a solid particulate chemical composition dispersed in said batt of cushioning material within the voids therein for interacting with the atmosphere about said pad, whereby the surface of adjacent produce is protected against mechanical impact and said dispersed particulate chemical interacts with the atmosphere surrounding the produce.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
82 words
A cushioning pad for protecting produce during storage or packaging comprising; a layer of cushioning material in batt form having voids throughout the body thereof; a gas permeable envelope surrounding said batt of cushioning material; a solid particulate chemical composition dispersed in said batt of cushioning material within the voids therein for interacting with the atmosphere about said pad, whereby the surface of adjacent produce is protected against mechanical impact and said dispersed particulate chemical interacts with the atmosphere surrounding the produce.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
80 words
The cushioning pad of claim 16 wherein; said batt comprises a generally flat layer of loosely compressed fibrous material; said envelope includes top and bottom thin flexible envelope sheets of greater dimensions than said batt in contact with the top and bottom surfaces respectively thereof, and said top and bottom sheets being bonded to each other about the periphery of said batt and to the top and bottom surfaces respectively of said batt to immobilize the batt within the envelope.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
23 words
The cushioning pad of claim 16 or 17 wherein said chemical composition comprises a constituent for withdrawing carbon dioxide from the ambient atmosphere.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
15 words
The cushioning pad of claim 16 or 17 wherein said chemical composition includes calcium hydroxide.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cushioning pad of claim 16 or 17 wherein said chemical composition comprises a constituent for withdrawing ethylene from the ambient atmosphere.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
20 words
The cushioning pad of claim 16 or 17 wherein said chemical composition includes potassium permanganate and an alumina carrier therefor.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
33 words
The cushioning pad of claim 16 or 17 wherein said chemical composition includes a constituent for withdrawing water vapor from the ambient atmosphere and wherein said cushioning material expands when exposed to water.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
15 words
The cushioning pad of claim 16 or 17 wherein said chemical composition includes calcium chloride.
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