Packaging Insert

Abstract

The present invention relates to a packaging insert that comprises a chamber that can be filled with an adsorbent. When the insert is positioned within a closed bottle, the adsorbent can entrap any moisture or gases generally targeted by the adsorbent selected. The insert is designed such that the container can be induction sealed with the insert positioned within the neck of the container.

Description

BACKGROUND [0001]The present invention relates to a packaging insert designed to entrap gases or other volatiles sealed into a bottle or similar container. In an alternative embodiment, the insert is designed to further restrict access of additional gases into the container, while still allowing the widely used and accepted induction seal.[0002]Many pharmaceutical and nutriceutical products are known to be moisture and / or oxygen sensitive. Thus, these products must be packaged so as to minimize the amount of moisture and / or oxygen packed with the product. This may be accomplished by packaging the products in an environmentally-controlled facility, but even under these conditions it is virtually impossible to eliminate all moisture or certain gases from the packaging facility.[0003]The prior art teaches desiccant-containing canisters or packets or similar containers inserted into the pharmaceutical bottle or package. Although this was an effective means for controlling the pharmaceut...

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Benefits of technology

[0005]The present invention relates to a packaging insert that comprises a chamber that can be filled with an adsorbent. The insert fits inside a container in such a way that it can be easily opened or removed by hand or by any other small device. Typically this insert sits inside the container neck. In contrast to prior art insert, the present invention allows for induction sealing of the container with the insert positioned in the neck. For pharmaceutical and nutriceutical products, induction seals are a preferred means of package sealing because of the high quality of the seal and because a broken or damaged seal provides evidence of prior opening or tampering.

[0007]The insert is designed to fit snuggly within the neck of a bottle or similar container. However, the insert functions to adsorb moisture if it has a relatively loose fit in the container neck as well. When the insert is designed to fit snuggly within the neck, the insert adsorbs moisture and / or other volatiles within the bottle and also creates a physical barrier to restrict access of additional gases from entering the container. The tight fit of the insert can also help prevent product spill.

Problems solved by technology

When the insert is designed to fit snuggly within the neck, the insert adsorbs moisture and / or other volatiles within the bottle and also creates a physical barrier to restrict access of additional gases from entering the container.

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