EP3880152A1 - Récipient pour un produit réglementé au niveau gouvernemental ayant un couvercle avec sécurité enfant - Google Patents

Récipient pour un produit réglementé au niveau gouvernemental ayant un couvercle avec sécurité enfant

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EP3880152A1
EP3880152A1 EP19885694.0A EP19885694A EP3880152A1 EP 3880152 A1 EP3880152 A1 EP 3880152A1 EP 19885694 A EP19885694 A EP 19885694A EP 3880152 A1 EP3880152 A1 EP 3880152A1
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container
regulated product
government regulated
tracking
identification
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EP3880152A4 (fr
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David P. Sibley
Randy S. MARTIN
Michael G. STANDLEE
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N2 Packaging Systems LLC
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N2 Packaging Systems LLC
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Publication of EP3880152A4 publication Critical patent/EP3880152A4/fr
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Definitions

  • This application provides a re-sealable container for storing, preserving, identifying, tracking and transporting a government regulated product having a child resistant and senior friendly lid, and a process for identifying and tracking the government regulated product placed within the re-sealable containers.
  • the re-sealable government regulated product containers include a two- piece child resistant lid and a 2-factor authentication identification tag, as well as a microchip for identifying the re-sealable container government regulated product contents and tracking the container.
  • Government regulated product and controlled substance contents within the re-sealable containers are optimized for long term storage by removal of the oxygen therein, and the containers and contents can be readily identified, detected, tracked and traced after being filled with a government regulated product or federally controlled substance.
  • Controlled substances and government regulated products are substances that are the subject of legislative control. This may include illegal drugs, tobacco products, alcohol products and prescription medications.
  • the Controlled Substances Act (or CSA) was passed by the 91 st US Congress as Title II of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 and signed into law' by President Richard Nixon.
  • the CSA is the federal US drug policy under which the manufacture, importation, possession, use and distribution of controlled substances is regulated.
  • the Drug Enforcement Administration is responsible for suppressing illegal drug use and distribution by enforcing the Controlled Substances Act.
  • Section 812 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. ⁇ 801 et seq.) (CSA) lists substances which were controlled in 1970 when the law' was enacted.
  • a controlled substance analogue is a substance which is intended for human consumption and is structurally or pharmacologically
  • Drugs, substances, and certain chemicals used to make drugs are classified into five (5) distinct categories or schedules depending upon the drug’s acceptable medical use and the drug’s abuse or dependency potential.
  • the abuse rate is a determinate factor in the scheduling of the drug; for example, Schedule I drags are considered the most dangerous class of drags with a high potential for abuse and potentially severe psychological and/or physical dependence. As the drag schedule changes— Schedule II, Schedule III, etc., so does the abuse potential— Schedule V drugs represents the least potential for abuse.
  • a Listing of drags and their schedule are located at Controlled Substance Act (CSA) Scheduling or CSA Scheduling by Alphabetical Order.
  • CSA Controlled Substance Act
  • a controlled substance analogue is a substance which is intended for human consumption and is structurally or pharmacologically substantially similar to or is represented as being similar to a Schedule I or Schedule II substance and is not an approved medication in the United States. (See 21 U.S.C. ⁇ 802(32)(A) for the definition of a controlled substance analogue and 21 U.S.C. ⁇ 813 for the schedule).
  • Schedule I Schedule I drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.
  • Schedule I drags are the most dangerous drugs of all the drug schedules with potentially severe psychological or physical dependence.
  • Some examples of Schedule I drags are: heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), marijuana (cannabis), 3,4- methylenedioxymethamphetamine (ecstasy), methaqualone, and peyote.
  • Schedule II Schedule II drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drags with a high potential for abuse, less abuse potential than Schedule I drags, with use potentially leading to severe psychological or physical dependence. These drugs are also considered dangerous.
  • Schedule II drugs include cocaine, methamphetamine, methadone, hydromorphone (Dilaudid), meperidine (Demerol), oxycodone (OxyContin), fentanyl, Dexedrine, Adderall, and Ritalin.
  • Schedule PI Schedule III drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drags with a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence.
  • Schedule III drugs abuse potential is less than Schedule I and Schedule II drags but more than Schedule IV.
  • Some examples of Schedule III drags ar e: Combination products with less than 15 milligrams of hydrocodone per dosage unit (Vicodin), Products containing less than 90 milligrams of codeine per dosage unit (Tylenol with codeine), ketamine, anabolic steroids, and testosterone.
  • Schedule IV Schedule IV drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drags with a low potential for abuse and low risk of dependence.
  • Schedule IV drags include Xanax, Soma, Darvon, Darvocet, Valium, Ativan, Talwin, and Ambien.
  • Schedule V Schedule V drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drags with lower potential for abuse than Schedule IV and consist of preparations containing limited quantities of certain narcotics. Schedule V drags are generally used for antidiarrheal, antitussive, and analgesic purposes. Some examples of Schedule V drugs include cough preparations with less than 200 milligrams of codeine or per 100 milliliters (Robitussin AC), Lomotil, Motofen, Lyrica, and Parepectolin.
  • Containers carrying controlled substances should be readily identifiable both by sight and odor. Dogs are often used to locate these items, but if they are sealed where the air and moisture in the container is replaced with an inert gas along with a dehumidifying agents before sealing, dogs might not be able to locate these items. Identify ing odor materials can be attached directly to the outside of the container or to the label. There are other various ways to identify these containers like colorization of the containers and their labels, bar coding and microchips either on the inside or affixed to the outside.
  • Patent No. 5,135,144 of David C. Blakley describes a belt worn and readify portable medical supply pouch for holding a supply of drug containers in a temperature stable and contamination resistant environment is disclosed.
  • a substantially rectangular housing fabricated from a thick insulating material comprising a bottom, two side panels, a front and a back panel with an open top.
  • a housing thus formed defines a cavity therein for storing a supply of drug cartridges.
  • a protective panel extending across the opening of the housing and angled downward into the cavity is provided to prevent contamination from entering the cavity, while providing access by the hand of a user through the opening and down into the cavity for retrieving one of the drug containers.
  • the housing is covered inside and out by a water-proof and contamination-resistant nylon material.
  • Two belt loop members are affixed to the back panel of the housing for attaching the pouch to the waist belt of a user.
  • An internal pocket inside the cavity of the housing is provided for containing a heating element for heating the interior cavity.
  • An outside auxiliary pocket is attached to the outside surface of the front panel for storing items not requiring an insulated and contamination free environment.
  • This patent describes a belt worn and readily portable medical supply pouch for holding a supply of drug containers. It does not describe a single sealed container for a controlled substance like Marijuana.
  • Patent No. 5,836,474 Georan Wessberg tells of an invention that relates to a medicament storage device which includes a storage plate having a plurality of storage spaces for storing quantities, such as medicament dosages and a base unit which has a memory and an alarm function.
  • the device is characterized in that the openings of respective storage spaces are provided with a closure means in the form of a long and a short flap which overlap one another and which are either spring mounted or consist of elastic material.
  • the flap overlap regions include indicating means which illustrate in which direction passage has occurred through the opening and/or with detecting means which produce a signal relating to the direction of the last passage through the opening.
  • This patent tells of an invention that relates to a medicament storage device which includes a storage plate having a plurality of storage spaces for storing quantities, such as medicament dosages. It again does not describe a single sealed container for a controlled substance like Marijuana.
  • Patent No. 5,866,219 of Paul McClure et al. relates to a product information label system having a base member and a foldout medical information pamphlet which is applied to medicinal and drug containers where the foldout pamphlet is resealable for subsequent use.
  • This patent relates to a product information label system and does not deal with any form of containment means.
  • Patent No. 6,793,081 Jay S. Derman describes a locking neck ring device that is placed over a capped bottle or container and grips the bottle neck ring, and together with a padlock or other securing means, prevents access to the bottle cap.
  • the locking device comprises a clamp member that jackets a capped bottle neck; a cover which fits over the clamp member causing it to clamp on to the neck below the neck ring, and means to hold the clamp member to the cover. Provision is made for attaching a padlock or other securing means which holds the locking ring device in place. The bottle or container cap can then not be accessed for removal.
  • the device is applicable to all sizes of drag containers, wine and liquor bottles for effectively locking access to the container contents.
  • This patent describes a locking neck ring device that is placed over a capped bottle or container and grips the botle neck ring. It does not with any specific containment means.
  • the principal advantage of the re-sealable container for the storage, preservation, identification, tracking and transport of a government regulated product or federally controlled substance having a child resistant lid is to preserve the contents of the container, control the access to the container, control the humidity in sealed containers, and enable identification of the container contents.
  • Another advantage of the re-sealable container and process for the storage, preservation, identification, tracking and transport of a government regulated product or federally controlled substance is to control the access to the container by including a child resistant lid.
  • Another advantage of the re-sealable container and process for the storage, preservation, identification, tracking and transport of a government regulated product or federally controlled substance is to control the humidity within the sealed container through the use of 2-way humidity control packets.
  • Another advantage of the re-sealable container and process for the storage, preservation, identification, tracking and transport of a government regulated product or federally controlled substance is the option of the removal of the oxygen and moisture prior to sealing, and alternatively, flooding the container with an inert gas prior to sealing.
  • Another advantage of the re-sealable container and process for the storage, preservation, identification, tracking and transport of a government regulated product or federally controlled substance is that with an external odor substance, dogs will be able to locate it.
  • Another advantage of the re-sealable container and process for the storage, preservation, identification, tracking and transport of a government regulated product or federally controlled substance is that they can have a micro-chip on the inside or outside for product locating.
  • Another advantage of the re-sealable container and process for the storage, preservation, identification, tracking and transport of a government regulated product or federally controlled substance is the use of an electronically readable identification tag on the outside for container content product identification.
  • Another advantage in the re-sealable container and process for the storage, preservation, identification, tracking and transport of a government regulated product or federally controlled substance is that a variety of different BPA-free, BPS- free and BPF-free materials are used in the construction of the container.
  • unlined metal cans can be used as the re- sealable container for the storage, preservation, identification, tracking and transport of a government regulated product or federally controlled substance when an organic (paper, cloth or rice cake) liner is used in the packing of the container and the organic liner is positioned between the can contents and the metal can and where the organic (paper, cloth or rice cake) liners are constructed of recyclable eco-friendly materials.
  • Another advantage of the re-seaiabie container and process for the storage, preservation, identification, tracking and transport of a government regulated product or federally controlled substance is that an inexpensive form container can be made in different sizes and shapes, including metal cans, lined metal cans, plastic containers, etc.
  • Yet another advantage of the container and process for the storage, preservation, identification, tracking and transport of a government regulated product or federally controlled substance is it can use a variety of different child resistant lids that are also senior friendly in that they are difficult for children to open yet relatively easy for seniors to open.
  • the preferred embodiment of re-sealable container and process for the storage, preservation, identification, tracking and transport of a government regulated product or federally controlled substance will be placing the controlled substance into the preformed metal container with a 2-way humidity control device on the inside and an identification label on the outside.
  • the process will begin by inserting a controlled substance and 2-way humidity control packet, preferably a disc packet device or a pillow-shaped packet device. If a microchip is desired within the container it is put in before inserting the controlled substance.
  • the controlled substance is then sealed inside the container and the container is fitted with a child resistant lid. All of the different configurations of containing the government regulated product or controlled substance within numerous container embodiments, and with numerous child resistant lid configurations will be covered within the scope of this application.
  • the container and process for the storage, preservation, identification, tracking and transport of a government regulated product or federally controlled substance in an inert atmosphere is desired the container is placed into a vacuum chamber.
  • the chamber doors are closed and a vacuum of approximately 26 - 29 inches of mercury is drawn on the chamber. This removes all of the
  • the vacuum is then halted, and the chamber is then optionally flooded with gaseous nitrogen.
  • the gas is inert and dry, creating a benign atmosphere inside the container and around the controlled substance. This dry, inert environment no ' created inside the container will arrest the degradation of the government regulated product or controlled substance.
  • the shelf life/storage time created by this process should give the controlled substance stored inside the container almost an unlimited life regardless of the environment outside the container.
  • This application is not limited to gaseous nitrogen. Alternate methods can include liquid nitrogen, oxygen absorbers along with other inert gases such as carbon dioxide, heiium, and argon. Any process used to create an inert/benign atmosphere while canning the controlled substances will be covered within the scope of this application.
  • the chamber doors are opened and the container, filled with nitrogen, is pushed out and immediately put through the conventional canning seaming process.
  • the nitrogen gas that is in the container at this time is very heavy, dense, and cold and is not naturally trying to diffuse into the air in the room allowing for a reasonable amount of time to apply a lid and seal the container.
  • An alternate method of packaging would be to simply place the controlled substance in the container with a 2-way humidity control packet and hermetically seal the container.
  • an identifying tag can be adhered directly to the container or the container label. If an external microchip or radio frequency identification tag (RFID) is desired it can be adhered to the outside of the can or be incorporated into a plastic removable locking ring around the top of the can.
  • RFID radio frequency identification tag
  • the label can also have an identifying bar code imprinted on it or the bar code can be printed on the can.
  • the preferred identification tag will be electronically readable, will have 2-factor or 3- factor authentication properties, and when read electronically will indicate the contents of the container along with other relevant data about the source, origin, species, brand, net weight, and any number of other characteristics of the government regulated product within it not readily discerned without opening the sealed container.
  • An alternate embodiment of the of the re-sealable container and process for the storage, preservation, identification, tracking and transport of a federally controlled substance would be the use of an organic (paper, cloth or rice cake) liner inserted within an uniined metal can container.
  • the organic (paper, cloth or rice cake) liner insert wOuld be positioned between the metal can and the controlled substance contents.
  • a less expensive uniined metal can container may be employed, and the more expensive enamel lined metal can is then optional.
  • a tw'o-piece child resistant lid can be mounted on the container to control access to the re-sealable container after the placement of a controlled substance inside.
  • This child resistant lid will also be senior friendly in that it will be both difficult for children to open but relatively easy for seniors to open.
  • the oxygen may be removed from the re-sealable container during the process in one of four ways: (1) injection into the re-sealable container of inert gas before hermetically sealing the container; (2) flooding the re-sealable container with inert gas before sealing the re- sealable container; (3) passing the re-sealable container under a free flowing stream of inert gas before sealing the re-sealable container; and (4) addition of an oxygen absorber packet into the container before sealing the re-sealable container.
  • FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of a tamper-resistant easy open container configured to contain a government regulated product or controlled substance and enable identification of the internal contents of such container cut away illustrating a microchip on the bottom of the can with a 2 -way humidity control device on the top of the government regulated product or controlled substance contained by the can, having a re-sealable plastic lid shown above.
  • FIG. 2 depicts a perspective view of a disc shaped 2-way humidity control device having a plurality of holes therein.
  • FIG. 3 depicts a perspective view of a tamper-resistant easy open container configured to contain a government regulated product or controlled substance and enable identification of the internal contents of such container cut away illustrating the container completely filled with the controlled substance with the plastic lid shown above.
  • FIG. 4 depicts a perspective view of a tamper-resistant easy open container configured to contain a government regulated product or controlled substance and enable identification of the internal contents of such container cut away illustrating the controlled substance on the bottom of the container with a pillow shaped 2-way humidity control device sealed within the container, having a barcode on the label and the plastic lid shown above.
  • FIG. 5 depicts a perspective view of a tamper-resistant easy open container configured to contain a government regulated product or controlled substance and enable identification of the internal contents of such container cut away illustrating the controlled substance on the bottom of the container with an organic (paper, cloth or rice cake) liner positioned between the container and the controlled substance in the container, and the plastic lid shown above.
  • a tamper-resistant easy open container configured to contain a government regulated product or controlled substance and enable identification of the internal contents of such container cut away illustrating the controlled substance on the bottom of the container with an organic (paper, cloth or rice cake) liner positioned between the container and the controlled substance in the container, and the plastic lid shown above.
  • FIG. 6 depicts a perspective view of a tamper-resistant easy open lined sealed container configured to contain a government regulated product or controlled substance and enable identification of the internal contents of such container using a standard label with the controlled substance in the lined sealed container.
  • FIG. 7 depicts a perspective view of a tamper-resistant easy open sealed container configured to contain a government regulated product or controlled substance and enable identification of the internal contents of such container with the plastic removable locking ring incorporating a microchip seemed by the plastic removable locking ring and having an electronically readable identification (ID) tag having 3 elements of authentication thereon.
  • ID electronically readable identification
  • FIG. 8 depicts a cross section of a tamper-resistant easy open container configured to contain a government regulated product or controlled substance and enable identification of the internal contents of such container with a crimped edge on the bottom as well as the top.
  • a conventional three-part metal can could be used, with or without a pop-top feature (if a conventional three- part metal can is used without a tamper-resistant easy open“pop-top” feature, then it would necessitate a can opener be used to open the can to make the contents accessible), also having a pillow-shaped 2-way humidity control device sealed within the container.
  • FIG. 9 depicts a cross section of the preferred embodiment of the assembled 2-piece child resistant (and senior friendly) can lid in place over the top of the re-sealable container for a government regulated product or controlled substance conventional seam roll can.
  • FIG. 10 depicts a side view of two re-sealable containers with the child resistant (and senior friendly) can lid stacked one on top of the other having the upper can with the two parts of the indicator section in the can opening position and the lower can with the indicator section separated in the can locked position.
  • FIG. 11 depicts an alternate embodiment of the re-sealable container having a child resistant (and senior friendly) can lid illustrating a side view of a conventional seam roll can incorporating the 2-piece child resistant lid.
  • FIG. 12 depicts a cross section through an assembled alternate embodiment of the re-sealable container having a child resistant container lid illustrating the locking nib section and the can locking member with the addition of a lid section securing unit.
  • FIG. 13 depicts a bottom perspective view 7 of the top piece of a child resistant lid for a re-sealable container.
  • FIG. 14 depicts a top view of an alternate embodiment of a re-sealable container illustrating a child resistant lid bottom piece in place on a container having a pop top easy open lid accessible after the child resistant lid is opened.
  • FIG. 15 depicts a perspective view 7 of another alternate embodiment of the re-sealable container having a child resistant lid on a container.
  • FIG. 16 depicts a perspective view of the top of a conventional can with pop top opener and the 2-piece lid securing unit in place on top of the re-sealable container.
  • FIG. 17 depicts a bottom perspective view of the assembled child resistant lid with the 2-piece lid securing unit in place, in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 18 depicts a bottom plan view of the child resistant lid.
  • FIG. 19 depicts a cross section of the assembled child resistant lid.
  • FIG. 20 depicts a cross section of the assembled child resistant lid, illustrating the location of the indicator section on the left side, in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 21 depicts a side view of a re-sealable container for a government regulated product incorporating the child resistant lid.
  • FIG. 22 depicts a top view of another alternate embodiment of the child resistant lid illustrating a vacuum sealing child resistant container lid.
  • FIG. 23 depicts a bottom perspective view of the underside of the child resistant vacuum sealing container lid.
  • FIG. 24 depicts a top perspective view of the top surface of the re- sealable container showing a child resistant vacuum sealing lid on the container.
  • FIG. 25 illustrates a flow chart of the first three steps, Step 1, Step 2 and Step 3 in the process of filling a re-sealable container for the storage, preservation, identification, tracking and transport of a government regulated product or federally controlled substance.
  • FIG. 26 illustrates a flo chart of the last two steps in the process for the storage, preservation, identification, tracking and transport of a government regulated product or federally controlled substance, namely, outlining four methods carrying out Step 4 of removing the oxygen from the container before the re-sealable container is hermetically sealed.
  • FIG. 1 a perspective view of a re-sealable container and process of containing a controlled substance for preservation and identification is illustrated there is seen in FIG. 1 a perspective view of a re-sealable container and process of containing a controlled substance for preservation and identification is illustrated there is seen in FIG. 1 a perspective view of a re-sealable container and process of containing a controlled substance for preservation and identification is illustrated there is seen in FIG. 1 a perspective view of a
  • the government regulated product or controlled substance 18 has a 2-way humidly control device 20 on the top portion of the container positioned between the easy open pop top lid 30 and the government regulated product or controlled substance 18, also illustrating ta removed plastic lid 22 above the container 16A.
  • the container 16A will consist of a conventional pressed formed metal can without a crimped edge on the container bottom edge 24.
  • the container 16A will have a label 26 where an external odor substance 28A can be located, or the external odor substance 28B can be adhered to the outside surface of the container 16A.
  • a tamper resistant easy open lid 30 possibly configured in any of numerous configurations, here shown as a pop-top lid 30 with an opening tab 32, which will be sealed to the container top edge 34 of container 16A.
  • FIG. 2 depicts a perspective view of a disc-shaped 2-way humidity control device 20.
  • the 2-way humidity control device 20 will have a plurality of holes 21 in the top and bottom of the device.
  • Many 2-way humidity control devices are readily available. Some of the top brands include Boveda, Integra Boost, Humi Flow, D’Addario and Supra-dri, to name a few off the shelf readily available 2- way humidity control packet devices.
  • These 2 -way humidity control devices come in a variety of shapes and sizes and can be custom made to control the humidity to within tight percentages, for example between 48% and 52% relative humidity.
  • these 2 -way humidity control devices are commonly used to maintain optimal humidity for tobacco products, etc.
  • the anticipated 2-way humidity control devices used in the present invention are disc-shaped and pillow 7 shaped (see FIG.’s 4 and 8 below).
  • the optimal humidity level for each controlled substance varies.
  • the 2-way humidity control devices are inserted into the re-sealable container for a government regulated product or controlled substance to maintain the humidity therein at an optimal level for each controlled substance contained.
  • FIG. 3 depicts a perspective view of a re-sealable tamper resistant easy open container 10B for a government regulated product or controlled substance, configured to contain a government regulated product or controlled substance 18 and to enable identification of the internal sealed contents of such a re-sealable container 10B using a standard label 26 affixed to the outside surface of the re-sealable container 10B.
  • This cut away view illustrates the re-sealable container 10B filled with the controlled substance 18 and having a plastic lid 22 above container 16A. After the re-sealable container 10B is opened, by removal of easy open lid 30 by pulling on tab 32, the plastic lid 22 can then be placed on the top of the open container 16A.
  • FIG. 4 depicts a perspective view of a tamper resistant easy open container IOC configured to contain a government regulated product or controlled substance 18 and enable identification of the internal contents rising a label 26 having a barcode 40 thereon.
  • Re-sealable container IOC has been cut away illustrating the controlled substance 18 on the bottom of the container 16A with a pillow-shaped 2- way humidity control device placed on top of the government regulated product or controlled substance 18.
  • the plastic lid 22 above the container 16A can be used to re seal the container after it has been opened by removing the pop top easy open lid 30.
  • FIG. 5 depicts a perspective view of a re-sealable container 10D having tamper resistant easy open lid 30, with a pull tab 32.
  • This re-sealable container 10D is an unlined metal can 16A for containing a government regulated product or controlled substance.
  • the standard label 26 will enable identification of the internal contents of such container 10D.
  • This cut away view illustrates the controlled substance 18 on the bottom of the container 16A with an organic (paper, cloth or rice cake) liner 23 inserted between the government regulated product or controlled substance 18 and the metal can 16A such that the government regulated product or controlled substance does not come in direct contact with the metal can container 16A.
  • a container having no pre-coated liner, such as an enamel lining can be used. This represents a significant cost savings as unlined metal can are very inexpensive, and organic (paper, cloth or rice cake) liners are also inexpensive.
  • FIG. 6 depicts a perspective view of a re-sealable container 10E having tamper resistant easy open lid 30, with a puli tab 32.
  • This re-sealable container 10E is a lined metal can 16A for containing a government regulated product or controlled substance.
  • the standard label 26 will enable identification of the internal contents of such container 10D.
  • This cut aw r ay view illustrates the government regulated product or controlled substance 18 on the bottom of the container 16A with an enamel liner 42 coating the entire inner surface of the metal container 16A such that the government regulated product or controlled substance does not come in direct contact with the metal can when inside the container 16A.
  • FIG. 7 depicts a perspective view of a re-sealable container 10G having a tamper resistant easy open lid 30 and pull tab 32.
  • Re-sealable container 10G has two ways of identifying and tracking the contents of the container: (1) adhered to a standard label 26 is a 2-factor authentication system 43; and (2) an external microchip 12B secured by a plastic removable locking ring 44 over the plastic lid 22 and the top edge 34 of the container 16A.
  • the microchip 12B is electronically readable and can be used to track the container.
  • the 2-factor authentication and identification (ID) tag 43 contains three elements for positively identifying the government regulated product container and its contents. These three factors include a QR code 54, a serial number 52 and a unique image 56 comprising a shape symbol (here a shield shape) having random three dimensional (3D) structures in each symbol forming an irreproducible holographic fingerprint.
  • the QR code is readable by electronic means and can reveal the container contents and other data such as source, date, brand, origin, etc. of the container contents.
  • a model for the preferred system and method of authentication is covered in US pending patent application publication US 2017/0286974 Al,
  • Applicant Authentic Vision GMBH by inventors Thomas Weiss and Thomas Bergmuller.
  • Electronic reading of the ID tag 43 authenticates and verifies the contents and reveals other relevant data about those government regulated product contents.
  • the re-sealable container 10F could also be tamper proof and configured to contain a government regulated product or controlled substance and enable identification as well as tracking of the internal contents of such a re-sealable container 10F with the plastic removable locking ring 44 over the plastic lid 22 and the top edge 34 of the container 16A incorporating the external microchip 12B. Using both of these methods together act as redundant ID systems.
  • FIG. 8 depicts a cross section of re-sealable container 10F additionally having a pillow-shaped 2-way humidity control device 25 placed within the container with the government regulated product or controlled substance 18 therein.
  • This three- part tamper resistant lid 22 easy open container 10G is configured to contain a controlled substance and enable identification of the internal contents using the methods described for FIG. 7 (unique ID tag 43 and microchip 12A not shown).
  • FIG. 9 depicts the preferred embodiment of the re-sealable container for a government regulated product or controlled substance with a child resistant (and senior friendly) can lid 110A.
  • FIG. 9 a cross section view of the upper portion of a re-sealable container 10A illustrating the preferred embodiment of the child resistant can lid indicating the lid 112 with a contoured surface 114 to secure additional cans for stacking.
  • a locking inner ring 116 of the lid 112 engages within the external locking trough 118 in the circumference of the can locking member 120 with a relief area 122 to access the nib section 124 of the lid 112 for the removal of the lid 112 when an upward pressure is applied at the lifting indicator section 126.
  • the top surface 128 of the can locking member 120 rests on the rim 130 of the can 132 and is held in place by the upper surface 134 of the external locking trough 118.
  • a series of restraining teeth 136 around the lower inner surface of the of the can locking member 120 are bent up when the when the locking member 120 is forced over the top rim 130 of the can 132 to engage under the lip of the can 130.
  • FIG. 10 depicts a side view of two stacked re-sealable containers 132 with the lower container 132 having the two sections of the lifting indicator section 126, the upper lifting indicator section 126A and the lower lifting indicator section 126B merged together in the opening position.
  • the lower can has the lid 112 rotated so that indicator section 126A is moved to the right putting the lid 112 in the locking or locked position.
  • FIG. 11 depicts a side view of the re-sealable container HOB constructed of a conventional seam roll metal can 132 incorporating an alternate embodiment of the child resistant (and senior friendly) can lid 110B.
  • FIG. 12 depicts a cross section through the assembled alternate embodiment of the child resistant can lid llOB with the conventional can 132 having a locking nib 124 and the can locking member 120 with the addition of a securing unit 138. It is imperative that for the safety and welfare of children that the contents of the container having a government regulated product placed therein are not readily accessible to those children, or any other unauthorized user of the government regulated products stored within the inventive container described throughout this application. A child resistant lid should always be used, especially when the government regulated products inside the container are dangerous for consumption.
  • FIG. 13 depicts a bottom perspective bottom view of another alternate embodiment of the top piece of a two-piece child resistant can lid HOC lid 112 illustrating the upper lifting indicator section 126A.
  • FIG. 14 depicts a top perspective view of the re-sealable container constructed from a conventional metal can 132 with an easy open“pop-top” opener 142 and the securing unit 138 in place, having numerous teeth 140.
  • FIG. 15 depicts a re-sealable container 110F in a top perspective view' illustrating an alternate embodiment of the child resistant (and senior friendly) can lid 112 positioned on top of the container 110F and fully assembled and mounted on the container 110F with the lid 112 on a conventional can type of container 132.
  • FIG. 16 depicts a perspective view of the top of a conventional can 132 with pop-top opener 142 and the securing unit with the tops of the 124 wedge teeth 140 in can locking member 120.
  • FIG. 17 depicts a bottom view of an assembled alternate embodiment of the child resistant (and senior friendly) can lid for use on re-sealable container 110F with the securing unit 138 illustrating the 124 restraining teeth 136 and the 124 wedge teeth 140.
  • FIG. 18 depicts a bottom view of an assembled alternate embodiment of the child resistant (and senior friendly) can lid for use on re-sealable container 110F illustrating the location of the wedge teeth 140.
  • FIG. 19 depicts a cross section of the assembled an assembled alternate embodiment of the child resistant (and senior friendly) can lid for use on re- sealable container 110F showing the lid 112, the can locking member 120 and the restraining teeth 136.
  • FIG. 20 depicts a cross section of the assembled an assembled alternate embodiment of the child resistant (and senior friendly) can lid for use on re- sealable container 110F illustrating the location of the indicator section 126 on the left side.
  • FIG. 21 depicts a cross section of the assembled an assembled alternate embodiment of the child resistant (and senior friendly) can lid for use on re- sealable container llOF illustrating the indicator section 126 merged into the opening or unlocked position, ready to be opened.
  • FIG. 22 depicts a top view of an assembled alternate embodiment of the child resistant (and senior friendly) can lid for use on re-sealable container HOG illustrating the configuration of a vacuum sealing lid 182 having an upper lifting indicator section 126A.
  • FIG. 23 depicts a bottom perspective view of a vacuum sealing lid 182 with a rubber sealant coating 184 applied to the lid inner surface 186, with the vacuum sealing can locking member 188 having the rubber sealant 190 applied on the inner surface of the edge 192.
  • the inner surface of the vacuum sealing can locking member 188 has a plurality of restraining teeth 136 on the lower edge 192 and a plurality of upper supporting teeth 194 on the upper edge 196.
  • FIG. 24 depicts a perspective view of the top surface of the vacuum sealing lid 182 mounted on a re-sealable container for government regulated products or controlled substances, here incorporated onto a conventional metal can 132. It is also anticipated that the re-sealable container could be constructed of thermoplastics and composite materials. Plastic containers may be coated or uncoated, lined or unlined.
  • Marijuana in possession While the total amount of Marijuana in possession (in those US states which have legalized it) is currently 1 ⁇ 2 ounce, only a I /8 th ounce is exposed to the elements at any given time. The other 3/8* ounce is sealed and stored tightly in the remaining containers, and stays as fresh as when it was first introduced into the containers for storage and preservation. All re-sealable containers for a controlled substance will come with a pull top tamper resistant lid below a child resistant lid affixed to the top of the container. These re-sealable containers may be made of metal or plastic, coated or uncoated, lined or unlined. Organic (paper, cloth or rice cake) liner inserts and or resealable bags may also be used.
  • FIG. 25 illustrates a flow chart of the first three steps in the process 150 for the storage, preservation, identification, tracking and transport of a federally controlled substance.
  • Step 1 152 includes the proper size container is selected to store the marijuana, a container that fits the portion to be processed.
  • the container can be a metal/tin can with a vinyl or enamel coating inside.
  • a coated container is preferred. This coating will shield the product from coming in contact with the bare metal of the can and possibly reacting with the metal.
  • the outside of the container could be coated with either a vinyl or an epoxy to prevent rust.
  • An organic (paper, cloth or rice cake) liner insert may be used with unlined metal cans.
  • a plastic lined can is preferred, to include but not limited to a plastic lining or coating on the inside of the can to protect the government regulated product from coming in contact with bare metal/tin and causing a reaction, for example, transfer of a metallic taste to the product and/or having moist product coming in direct contact with any metal material.
  • BP A bisphenol A
  • BPS bisphenol S
  • BPF bisphenol F
  • Step 2 154 includes a plastic lining or insert can be installed, this coating or lining will shield against the government regulated product coming in contact with the bare metal of the can, and possibly reacting with the metal.
  • Containers can also be made of composite material, (a composite can), a plastic can, a plastic pail or a plastic bucket.
  • Step 3 156 includes the product, (in this example, marijuana), is then weighed and placed in the can, or weighed in the can, (minus the tare weight of the can).
  • FIG. 26 illustrates a flow chart of the last two steps in the process 150 for the storage, preservation, identification, tracking and transport of a federally controlled substance.
  • Step 3 156 includes the government regulated product (for example marijuana), is then weighed and placed in the can, or weighed in the can, (minus the tare weight of the can).
  • Step 4 158 includes the can or container is now ran through a process to remove the oxygen from the container.
  • inert gases to include but not limited to the insertion of liquid or gaseous inert gases, i.e. nitrogen, carbon dioxide, helium, etc., to create a benign, dry, non-reactive atmosphere inside the can to stabilize and preserve the product.
  • liquid or gaseous inert gases i.e. nitrogen, carbon dioxide, helium, etc.
  • Method Step 4A 160 includes removing the oxygen by having the can/container pass under a system that injects inert liquid gas (nitrogen preferred).
  • the liquid is cold and dense. It immediately begins to gasify, thus displacing the atmospheric oxygen from the can/container. Before the gasification is complete, the can is sealed with a“pop top” lid and a seam is completed, leaving a nitrogen atmosphere inside the can/container.
  • Step 4B 162 This process can also be achieved by Step 4B 162 by placing the can, or cans, or containers, in a vacuum chamber, evacuating the chamber and then flooding the chamber with gaseous nitrogen or any inert gas, then quickly sealing (seaming) the cans before the colder dense gas warms and tries to escape.
  • Step 4C 164 A third method of replacing the oxygen is shown in Step 4C 164 which is to allow the filled cans to pass under a free falling, free flowing stream of nitrogen as it travels to the machine to be lidded and seamed.
  • Step 4C 164 A third method of replacing the oxygen is shown in Step 4C 164 which is to allow the filled cans to pass under a free falling, free flowing stream of nitrogen as it travels to the machine to be lidded and seamed.
  • a measured quantity of liquid nitrogen in to the can as it moves toward the lidder/seamer, it is now replaced with just passing under a falling stream of cold, dense nitrogen. This achieves an oxygen removal displacement.
  • This method is effective but allows much of the nitrogen to be wasted in the surrounding area.
  • a fourth method, as illustrated in Step 4D 166 would be to place an oxygen absorber packet inside the can prior to lidding. This will turn the available oxygen inside the can into iron oxide, thus effectively removing the oxygen in the can/container.
  • the government regulated product or federally controlled substances could be canned, (1) canned within a lined re-sealable container, loosely alone with no insert; (2) canned within a lined re-sealable container with a 2- ⁇ vay humidity control device inserted;
  • the contents may be pre-packaged in a sealed plastic bag or foil envelope.
  • bulk amounts of government regulated products or controlled substances could be stored and transported in large sealed re-sealable containers such as polymer pails, with and without 2-way humidity control devices and with or without organic (paper, cloth or rice cake) inserts.
  • the oxygen is removed from the container during the process in one of four ways: (1) injection into the container of inert gas before sealing the container; (2) flooding the container with inert gas before sealing the container; (3) passing the container under a free flowing stream of inert gas before sealing the container; and (4) addition of an oxygen absorber packet into the container before sealing the container.
  • the present invention is directed at solving problems in scent detection and/or scent suppression for containers of government regulated products or federally controlled substances.
  • scent detection and/or scent suppression for containers of government regulated products or federally controlled substances.
  • no marijuana is allowed to come in contact with the outside of the container, and when properly sealed, the product cannot be detected by drug-sniffing dogs.
  • the container simply needs to come in contact with the marijuana on the outside of the container.
  • the scent lingers and drag sniffing dogs can detect/locate the product.
  • the previously described label having an odor adhered portion can be employed to enhance the detection of the federally controlled substance contents within the container so labeled.

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La présente invention concerne un récipient pour le stockage, la conservation, l'identification, le suivi et le transport d'un produit réglementé au niveau gouvernemental ou d'une substance contrôlée au niveau fédéral possédant un couvercle avec sécurité enfant et conçu pour les personnes âgées, et un procédé d'identification et de suivi d'un produit réglementé au niveau gouvernemental ou d'une substance contrôlée au niveau fédéral se trouvant dans les récipients refermables. Les récipients de produit réglementé au niveau gouvernemental ou de substance contrôlée au niveau fédéral comprennent un couvercle en deux parties avec sécurité enfant et conçu pour les personnes âgées et une étiquette d'identification par authentification à 2 facteurs, ainsi qu'une micropuce pour identifier les contenus en produit réglementé au niveau gouvernemental ou en substance contrôlée au niveau fédéral du récipient et pour suivre le récipient. Les contenus en produit réglementé au niveau gouvernemental ou en substance contrôlée à l'intérieur des récipients sont optimisés pour un stockage à long terme par élimination de l'oxygène en leur sein, et les contenants et les contenus en produit réglementé au niveau gouvernemental ou en substance contrôlée peuvent être facilement identifiés, détectés, suivis et tracés après avoir été remplis d'un produit réglementé au niveau gouvernemental ou d'une substance contrôlée au niveau fédéral.
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