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Scavenging oxygen

US10405566B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 21, 2012
Grant dateSep 10, 2019
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Expiry dateAug 21, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31928
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A container (22) includes an oxygen-sensitive beverage, for example a vitamin C-containing beverage. A closure (40) seals the mouth (28) of container (22). The closure includes an oxygen scavenging structure, for example a closure, which comprises a hydrogen generating means and a catalyst for catalysing a reaction between hydrogen and oxygen.

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