Systems and methods relating to refrigerated packaging
AssigneeJACE Sciences, LLC
InventorJustin Andrew Fellows
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Abstract
A system and method for refrigerated packaging and temperature modulation is disclosed. A unique hydrogel formulation comprising a superabsorbent polymer functioning through osmosis, water-soluble binding agent, wicking agent, and an osmosis interfering agent allows a package to be cooled by regular ice without the product or container becoming wet as the ice melts. Hydrogels may be shaped into a container with ice and products placed inside of it. Several additives may be added to the hydrogel formulation to give, remove, or enhance certain properties. A number of additional applications of the inventions are disclosed including agricultural, structural cooling, home and beauty, athletic, medical, work, and other applications.
Claims20
A method of manufacturing a hydrogel container, comprising;
- mixing a mixture of 10-40% superabsorbent polymer, 5-25% binding agent, 50-80% wicking agent, about 0.02% to about 1% osmosis interfering agent by dry weight, wherein the mixing includes blending or wet milling the mixture for 30 seconds to 72 hours to accomplish the mixing;
- fully or partially dehydrating the mixture to create a fully or substantially dehydrated mixture;
- heat treating the dehydrated mixture at 200 F to 400 F for 5 to 180 minutes;
- forming the dehydrated mixture into a hydrogel container;
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- encasing the hydrogel container in a water-resistant solid material.
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