EP0363194A3 - Device for controlling relative humidity within a substantially sealed container - Google Patents
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- Publication number
- 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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- Prior art keywords
- relative humidity
- sealed container
- substantially sealed
- controlling relative
- container
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- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS 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
- B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
- B65D85/07—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles
- B65D85/08—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular
- B65D85/10—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular for cigarettes
- B65D85/1081—Inserts or accessories added or joined to the container, e.g. coins, pens, cards, spacers
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
- A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
- A24F25/00—Devices used by the smoker for controlling the moisture content of, or for scenting, cigars, cigarettes or tobacco
- A24F25/02—Moistening devices
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS 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
- B65D81/00—Containers, 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
- B65D81/24—Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contents; Applications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Food Science & Technology (AREA)
- Packages (AREA)
- Packaging Of Annular Or Rod-Shaped Articles, Wearing Apparel, Cassettes, Or The Like (AREA)
- Sampling And Sample Adjustment (AREA)
- Food Preservation Except Freezing, Refrigeration, And Drying (AREA)
- Drying Of Gases (AREA)
- Control Of Non-Electrical Variables (AREA)
Abstract
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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US25456688A | 1988-10-07 | 1988-10-07 | |
US254566 | 1988-10-07 |
Publications (3)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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EP0363194A2 EP0363194A2 (en) | 1990-04-11 |
EP0363194A3 true EP0363194A3 (en) | 1992-01-08 |
EP0363194B1 EP0363194B1 (en) | 1996-03-27 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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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 |
Country Status (5)
Country | Link |
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EP (1) | EP0363194B1 (en) |
JP (1) | JP3126361B2 (en) |
DE (1) | DE68926085T2 (en) |
ES (1) | ES2085866T3 (en) |
GR (1) | GR3020210T3 (en) |
Families Citing this family (17)
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JPH05234661A (en) * | 1992-02-24 | 1993-09-10 | Kyoshin Kogyo Kk | Installing method of tab terminal and tab terminal built-in body |
JPH0629435A (en) * | 1992-07-10 | 1994-02-04 | Kyoshin Kogyo Kk | Tab terminals and tab terminal combination body |
US5936178A (en) * | 1997-06-10 | 1999-08-10 | Humidi-Pak, Inc. | Humidity control device |
ATE222052T1 (en) * | 1998-09-28 | 2002-08-15 | Klaus Bloch | CASE FOR A FISHING LINE |
FR2787093B1 (en) * | 1998-12-15 | 2001-07-06 | Robert Gilles Kelifa | RELATIVE HUMIDITY REGULATOR |
GB0618023D0 (en) * | 2006-09-13 | 2006-10-25 | Gillespie Martin S | A container for absorbing moisture |
GB0710773D0 (en) * | 2007-06-05 | 2007-07-18 | British American Tobacco Co | Humidifying capsule for use with tobacco products |
WO2009005452A1 (en) * | 2007-07-04 | 2009-01-08 | Q-Sense Ab | Quartz crystal microbalance membrane |
GB2509338B (en) * | 2012-11-16 | 2017-09-27 | Essentra Packaging & Security Ltd | Moisture control label |
US9566605B2 (en) | 2015-01-20 | 2017-02-14 | R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Products | Humidity control insert for cigarette packs |
US9750811B2 (en) | 2015-09-15 | 2017-09-05 | Boveda, Inc. | Devices and methods for controlling headspace humidity and oxygen levels |
KR101764878B1 (en) | 2016-03-31 | 2017-08-03 | 성균관대학교산학협력단 | Apparatus and method for measuring water vapor transmission rate using saturated electrolyte solution |
AU2017342433B2 (en) | 2016-10-12 | 2019-07-11 | Boveda, Inc. | Container and closure assembly with predetermined humidity and related method |
US10631968B2 (en) * | 2017-03-06 | 2020-04-28 | Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | Humidity-management packaging systems and methods |
JP6268457B1 (en) * | 2017-08-09 | 2018-01-31 | 株式会社Naito | Cigarette case |
WO2020193287A1 (en) * | 2019-03-28 | 2020-10-01 | Jt International Sa | Moisture adjusting device and method for diffusing a liquid in a smoking articles package |
US20220312836A1 (en) * | 2019-07-29 | 2022-10-06 | Jt International S.A. | Humidifying Insert and Method for Humidifying Smoking Articles |
Citations (9)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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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 |
Family Cites Families (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US2807514A (en) * | 1955-03-01 | 1957-09-24 | Williams David John | Humidor package |
GB1369992A (en) * | 1972-05-17 | 1974-10-09 | British American Tobacco Co | Packages |
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1989
- 1989-10-05 EP EP89310189A patent/EP0363194B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1989-10-05 ES ES89310189T patent/ES2085866T3/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1989-10-05 DE DE1989626085 patent/DE68926085T2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1989-10-06 JP JP01262822A patent/JP3126361B2/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
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1996
- 1996-06-12 GR GR960401589T patent/GR3020210T3/en unknown
Patent Citations (9)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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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 |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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EP0363194B1 (en) | 1996-03-27 |
GR3020210T3 (en) | 1996-09-30 |
EP0363194A2 (en) | 1990-04-11 |
DE68926085D1 (en) | 1996-05-02 |
JPH02144119A (en) | 1990-06-01 |
ES2085866T3 (en) | 1996-06-16 |
DE68926085T2 (en) | 1996-10-10 |
JP3126361B2 (en) | 2001-01-22 |
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