The disclosure relates to a cylindrical closure for a product-retaining container constructed for being inserted and securely retained in a portal-forming neck of said container, said closure comprising at least one thermoplastic polymer and at least one natural organic filler wherein the lateral surface of said closure has a hardness of 40 to 90 Shore A. It also relates to a cylindrical closure wherein the dynamic coefficient of friction of the lateral surface of said closure is from 0.35 to 0.7 according to ASTM D 1894-14. Such closures are particularly suitable for sealingly closing wine bottles.
A multi-component synthetic closure and/or a rod-shaped intermediate product which incorporate printed indicia comprising ink that is invisible under normal lighting and/or temperature conditions and a continuous, in-line manufacturing process therefor are described. In the preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, the core member of the synthetic closure and/or the rod-shaped intermediate product can be formed by a continuous extrusion process which enables the core to be manufactured as an elongated, continuous length of material. As the continuous elongated length of extruded material forming the central core is advanced from the extruder towards an outer skin forming station, the central core passes through a printing station for forming any desired indicia among which can be a registration mark that can be invisible under normal lighting and/or temperature conditions on the outer surface of the central core prior to the application of the outer skin layer.
B29C 47/00 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired form; Apparatus therefor (extrusion blow-moulding B29C 49/04)
B29C 47/02 - incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. extrusion moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B41F 17/10 - Printing apparatus or machines of special types or for particular purposes, not otherwise provided for for printing on filamentary or elongated articles or material, or on articles with cylindrical surfaces on articles or material of indefinite length, e.g. wires, hoses, tubes or yarns
B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
B26D 5/00 - Arrangements for operating and controlling machines or devices for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting
B26D 5/32 - Arrangements for operating and controlling machines or devices for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting with interrelated action between the cutting member and work feed having the cutting member controlled by scanning a record carrier with the record carrier formed by the work itself
B26D 5/34 - Arrangements for operating and controlling machines or devices for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting with interrelated action between the cutting member and work feed having the cutting member controlled by scanning a record carrier scanning being effected by a photosensitive device
B29K 105/04 - Condition, form or state of moulded material cellular or porous
B29L 31/56 - Stoppers or lids for bottles, jars, or the like
The invention relates to an apparatus for reducing the oxygen content in a product container (2) having a closure (8), wherein the product container is filled with a liquid product (4), comprising at least one first injection nozzle arrangement (41; 58) configured to inert the product container by injecting the inert gas stream into the filled product container solely at an edge region of an opening of the filled product container.
The disclosure relates to a synthetic closure for a product-retaining container constructed for being inserted and securely retained in a portal-forming neck of said container, said closure comprising at least a core member comprising at least one cycloolefin-based copolymer.
The disclosure relates to a synthetic closure (20) for a product- retaining container constructed for being inserted and securely retained in a portal-forming neck of said container, said closure comprising at least a core member (22) comprising at least one thermoplastic polymer, and at least one peripheral layer (24) at least partially surrounding and intimately bonded to at least one surface of the core member, said peripheral layer comprising at least one thermoplastic polymer, wherein the synthetic closure is formed by extrusion, and at least one of the core member and the peripheral layer comprises a plurality of cells, and wherein the synthetic closure comprises cork powder.
An electroanalytical method for predicting the oxidability of a wine or a grape must is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes recording an electrochemical signal of a sample of the wine or grape must; comparing an electrochemical signature of the electrochemical signal obtained in step a) with reference curves of voltammograms obtained from wines or grape musts with known oxidability; and predicting the oxidability of the sample tested based on the comparison. Markers for predicting the oxidability of a wine or a grape must and the use of electrochemistry for predicting the oxidability of a wine or a grape must are also disclosed. A method for predicting the optimal total oxygen supply for storing a wine or a grape must in a container; a method for wine maturation and/or ageing and; a method for selecting an optimal closure for storing a wine or a grape must in a container are also disclosed.
A method of preparing a closure for a product retaining container is disclosed along with the closure that is obtainable by the method. The present disclosure also relates to a use, in the manufacture of a closure, of a knife blade comprising a cutting edge region having a discontinuous cutting edge.
B29C 47/00 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired form; Apparatus therefor (extrusion blow-moulding B29C 49/04)
B29D 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
B65D 39/00 - Closures arranged within necks or pouring openings or in discharge apertures, e.g. stoppers
B26D 1/29 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a cutting member moving about an axis with a non-circular cutting member moving about an axis substantially perpendicular to the line of cut and rotating continuously in one direction during cutting with cutting member mounted in the plane of a rotating disc, e.g. for slicing beans
The disclosure relates to closure for a product-retaining container constructed for being inserted and securely retained in a portal forming neck of said container, said closure comprising at least a) a core member (22) comprising at least one thermoplastic polymer; and b) at least one peripheral layer (24) at least partially surrounding and intimately bonded to at least one surface of the core member, said peripheral layer comprising at least one styrene block copolymer; wherein the core member has a density in the range of from about 100 kg/m3 to 350 kg/m3 and the peripheral layer has a density in the range of from greater than 350 kg/m3 to about 1,500 kg/m3 and a thickness in the range of from 0.15 mm to less than 0.50 mm. The disclosure further relates to a preparation method for preparing the closures, and to a use of the closures for sealing closed a container.
A method of preparing a closure for a product retaining container is disclosed along with the closure that is obtainable by the method. The present disclosure also relates to a use, in the manufacture of a closure, of a knife blade comprising a cutting edge region having a discontinuous cutting edge.
A closure (1) for a product retaining container (5) is provided, wherein said closure (1) comprises at least one void (4) and wherein at least one void is at least partially filled with a gas which by composition and/or pressure is different from air.
B65D 51/24 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
B65D 81/20 - 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 providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure, or in a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
The disclosure relates to a closure (10) for a container (12), such as, for example, a wine bottle. In one embodiment, the closure (10) includes an oxidant releasing agent (26) that is adapted to release oxygen into an interior portion of the container according to a predefined desired profile. In another embodiment, the closure (80) comprises a gas containing reservoir (13), a membrane (91) and a barrier layer (92), said membrane allowing an at least partial exchange of gas between the inside of said reservoir and the inside of said container, and said barrier layer at least partially preventing exchange of gas between the outside of said closure and the inside of said reservoir.
B65D 51/28 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials
B65D 81/20 - 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 providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient under vacuum or superatmospheric pressure, or in a special atmosphere, e.g. of inert gas
B65D 81/24 - Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contentsApplications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants
B65D 81/32 - 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 for packaging two or more different materials which must be maintained separate prior to use in admixture
C12H 1/14 - Pasteurisation, sterilisation, preservation, purification, clarification, or ageing of alcoholic beverages without precipitation with non-precipitating compounds, e.g. sulfitingSequestration, e.g. with chelate-producing compounds
C12H 1/22 - Ageing or ripening by storing, e.g. lagering of beer
B65D 1/02 - Bottles or similar containers with necks or like restricted apertures, designed for pouring contents
A closure (20) for a product retaining container constructed for being inserted and securely retained in a portal forming neck of the container has a substantially cylindrical shape and substantially flat terminating surfaces (27, 28) forming the opposed ends of said closure, wherein at least one of said terminating surfaces is at least partially covered by a decorative layer (29). Indicia may be applied on at least one of the two substantially flat terminating surfaces (27, 28) forming the opposed ends of a closure by means of hot stamping.
The present invention provides for a synthetic closure, in particular a synthetic wine closure, for a product retaining container constructed for being inserted and securely retained in a portal forming neck of said container, said closure comprising at least one thermoplastic polymer and at least one fatty acid derivative. With the present invention it is possible to provide a synthetic closure that has a foam density of less than about 350 kg/m3, in particular less than about 300 kg/m3, and - at the same time - an oxygen transfer rate (OTR) as determined by Mocon measurement using 100% oxygen of less than about 0.025 cc/day/closure, in particular less than about 0.015 cc/day/closure.
In the present invention, a manufacturing process is provided in which a complete multi-component synthetic closure (20) is achieved which incorporates printed indicia (30) formed thereon, in a continuous, inline manufacturing operation. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the core member (22) of the synthetic closure (20) is formed by a continuous extrusion process which enables the core (22) to be manufactured as an elongated, continuous length of material. As the continuous elongated length of extruded material forming the central core (22) is advanced from the extruder towards an outer skin (24) forming station, the central core (22) passes through a printing station for forming any desired indica(30) on the outer surface of central core (22) prior to the application of the outer skin layer (24).
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Instruments for the testing and analyzing of closures for containers and bottles used to measure the oxygen content found in the aforementioned containers and bottles which are used in the wine industry. (1) Scientific, technological, research, design, industrial analysis and research services in the field of oenology, viticulture, and packaging technology related to the measurement of oxygen contained in wine and wine bottles; laboratory services, analytical services, technological consulting services, technological auditing, and quality control services all in the field of oenology, viticulture and packaging technology related to the measurement of oxygen in wine; design and development of computer hardware and software.
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CLOSURE/STOPPER WITH MULTI-LAYER FILM AFFIXED THERETO
By securely affixing or bonding a multi-layer film to the terminating end of a closure/stopper, with the multi-layer film being constructed for promoting the transfer of all of the desirable gases, chemicals, and/or compounds while preventing the transfer of undesirable gases, chemicals, and/or compounds, a unique, closure or stopper having a sealed and/or barrier bearing terminating end is achieved. In this way, wine sealed in the wine bottle by the closure/stopper of the present invention is assured of possessing a long storage life, while also having the flavor, bouquet, taste, and quality desired for the wine fully maintained.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores; closures of metal for containers and bottles. Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire-extinguishing apparatus; electrical and/or opto-electrical apparatus and instruments; testing apparatus and instruments; analytical apparatus and instruments. Plastics in extruded form for use in manufacture; synthetic plastic extrusions for use as closures for bottles. Closures (not of metal) for containers and bottles; synthetic plastic closures for containers and bottles; screw caps (not of metal). Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software; all aforementioned services in particular in the field of oenology, viticulture and packaging technology; laboratory services; analytical services; technological consulting; technological auditing; quality control.
