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Devices and methods for controlling headspace humidity and oxygen levels

US10201612B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 5, 2017
Grant dateFeb 12, 2019
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Expiry dateSep 5, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2257/80
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A humidity control device for use in maintaining the desired humidity of a closed environment, e.g., a container, while also decreasing headspace oxygen, the device including a water vapor and oxygen permeable pouch, an aqueous salt solution containing humidity controlling salts in combination with salts of ascorbic acid or isomers thereof.

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