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Apparatus, and system for triggering oxygen scavenging films

US6632408B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 2000
Grant dateOct 14, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B55/08
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system for triggering an oxygen scavenging film includes the means for emitting UV-C light, means associated with said light defining a film path, means for feeding an oxygen scavenging film into the system to trigger the oxygen scavenging film, means for feeding the triggered film to packaging means. The film may comprise an oxidizable organic compound and a transition metal catalyst.

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