EP0363194A3 - Device for controlling relative humidity within a substantially sealed container - Google Patents

Device for controlling relative humidity within a substantially sealed container Download PDF

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EP0363194A3
EP0363194A3 EP19890310189 EP89310189A EP0363194A3 EP 0363194 A3 EP0363194 A3 EP 0363194A3 EP 19890310189 EP19890310189 EP 19890310189 EP 89310189 A EP89310189 A EP 89310189A EP 0363194 A3 EP0363194 A3 EP 0363194A3
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relative humidity
sealed container
substantially sealed
controlling relative
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EP0363194A2 (en
EP0363194B1 (en
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David B. Spruill
Joseph L. Banyasz
Thomas V. Van Auken
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Philip Morris Products Inc
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D85/00Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
    • B65D85/07Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles
    • B65D85/08Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular
    • B65D85/10Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular for cigarettes
    • B65D85/1081Inserts or accessories added or joined to the container, e.g. coins, pens, cards, spacers
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24FSMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F25/00Devices used by the smoker for controlling the moisture content of, or for scenting, cigars, cigarettes or tobacco
    • A24F25/02Moistening devices
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/24Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contents; Applications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants

Abstract

An insert 10 for inclusion in a substantially sealed container to control the relative humidity within the container is provided. The inset is a packet at least part of the surface of which is a membrane 13 capable of passing water vapor and which contains a buffering substance 14 which is a saturated salt solution selected according to the desired relative humidity, and modified by a nonelectrolyte, if necessary, to adjust the relative humidity.
EP89310189A 1988-10-07 1989-10-05 Device for controlling relative humidity within a substantially sealed container Expired - Lifetime EP0363194B1 (en)

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US25456688A 1988-10-07 1988-10-07
US254566 1988-10-07

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EP0363194A2 EP0363194A2 (en) 1990-04-11
EP0363194A3 true EP0363194A3 (en) 1992-01-08
EP0363194B1 EP0363194B1 (en) 1996-03-27

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EP89310189A Expired - Lifetime EP0363194B1 (en) 1988-10-07 1989-10-05 Device for controlling relative humidity within a substantially sealed container

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JP (1) JP3126361B2 (en)
DE (1) DE68926085T2 (en)
ES (1) ES2085866T3 (en)
GR (1) GR3020210T3 (en)

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US1481971A (en) * 1921-05-17 1924-01-29 Whiting Jasper Method of and means for controlling the humidity within containers
US1871418A (en) * 1929-04-11 1932-08-09 Ralph H Mckee Humidor
US2368140A (en) * 1941-02-05 1945-01-30 Reddir Inc Package and wrapper
US2452957A (en) * 1944-01-04 1948-11-02 Archie R Sabin Moisture control device
US3990872A (en) * 1974-11-06 1976-11-09 Multiform Desiccant Products, Inc. Adsorbent package
US4158440A (en) * 1976-10-12 1979-06-19 The Ridson Manufacturing Company Device for releasing a volatile substance in a controlled manner
US4161283A (en) * 1977-06-03 1979-07-17 Sy Hyman Article for the dispensing of volatiles
US4645698A (en) * 1984-05-09 1987-02-24 Showa Denko Kabushiki Kaisha Dehydrating and water-retaining sheet
US4686776A (en) * 1985-04-27 1987-08-18 Showa Denko Kabushiki Kaisha Dehydrating device

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DE68926085D1 (en) 1996-05-02
JPH02144119A (en) 1990-06-01
EP0363194A2 (en) 1990-04-11
ES2085866T3 (en) 1996-06-16
JP3126361B2 (en) 2001-01-22
DE68926085T2 (en) 1996-10-10
EP0363194B1 (en) 1996-03-27
GR3020210T3 (en) 1996-09-30

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