WO2002012067A1 - Process for activating oxygen scavenger components during a gable-top carton filling process - Google Patents

Process for activating oxygen scavenger components during a gable-top carton filling process

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WO2002012067A1
WO2002012067A1 PCT/US2001/021127 US0121127W WO0212067A1 WO 2002012067 A1 WO2002012067 A1 WO 2002012067A1 US 0121127 W US0121127 W US 0121127W WO 0212067 A1 WO0212067 A1 WO 0212067A1
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Alexander Craig Bushman
Greg J. Castle
Richard D. Pastor
Tricia S. Reighard
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International Paper Company
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Priority to EP01961619A priority patent/EP1328441B1/en
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65B—MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING
    • B65B55/00—Preserving, protecting or purifying packages or package contents in association with packaging
    • B65B55/02—Sterilising, e.g. of complete packages
    • B65B55/04—Sterilising wrappers or receptacles prior to, or during, packaging
    • B65B55/08—Sterilising wrappers or receptacles prior to, or during, packaging by irradiation

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  • the invention relates to a method for inducing oxygen scavenging within paperboard packaging structures using ultraviolet light to activate the scavenging material.
  • An ultraviolet lamp is placed in close proximity to a blank along the horizontal chain or line following carton bottom formation and prior to filling a carton or blank with product.
  • An alternative form of this invention is to activate the package using a separate apparatus prior to placement on the filling machine.
  • oxygen scavenging polymer materials have been controlled by ultraviolet light, which is used to initiate the scavenging reaction. These materials have been placed by extrusion or otherwise, into multilayer structures.
  • U.S. Patent No. 5,529,833, Speer et al discloses a multilayer structure having an oxygen scavenger material incorporated therein. The material may be a distinct layer or may be combined with a heat-seal layer, a barrier layer or a tie layer in the laminate. Nowhere is there a discussion or suggestion of activating the oxygen scavenging material by ultraviolet radiation in the filling machine chain or line following carton bottom formation and prior to filling a produced package or carton.
  • the shortcomings of the existing carton structures which contain only passive oxygen barriers are overcome by the following optimal methods of activating an oxygen scavenger material contained within a packaging structure.
  • the packaging structure containing the scavenging material is produced into a blank for carton formation.
  • the carton is exposed to ultraviolet radiation in the filling machine chain or line following carton bottom formation.
  • the carton blank is opened into a tube and is exposed to ultraviolet radiation and activated using a separate apparatus prior to placement on the gable-top filling machine.
  • FIGURE 1 is a flow diagram of a step-by-step process of carton formation and filling
  • FIGURE 2 is a flow diagram of a step-by-step process of carton activation prior to formation and filling on a filling machine
  • FIGURE 3 is a graphic representation of dissolved oxygen against days from filling comparing a oxygen scavenger polymer container and a container without activation in the methodology of the invention
  • FIGURE 4 is a graphic representation of Vitamin C retention against days from filling comparing a oxygen scavenger polymer container and a container without activation in the methodology of the invention
  • FIGURE 5 is a cross-sectional presentation of a laminate containing oxygen scavenging polymers activated by the inventive apparatus
  • FIGURE 6 is a cross-sectional presentation of a laminate containing oxygen scavenging polymers activated by the inventive apparatus
  • FIGURE 7 is a cross-sectional presentation of a laminate containing oxygen scavenging polymers activated by the inventive apparatus
  • FIGURE 8 is a cross-sectional presentation of a laminate containing oxygen scavenging polymers activated by the inventive apparatus
  • FIGURE 9 is a cross-sectional presentation of a laminate containing oxygen scavenging polymers activated by the inventive apparatus
  • FIGURE 10 is a cross-sectional presentation of a laminate containing oxygen scavenging polymers activated by the inventive apparatus
  • FIGURE 11 is a graphical representation of dissolved oxygen in half gallon gable top cartons filled with water
  • FIGURE 12 is a graphical representation of dissolved oxygen in half gallon gable top cartons filled with water.
  • FIGURE 13 is a graphical representation of dissolved oxygen in half gallon gable top cartons filled with orange juice.
  • the invention focuses on gable-top filling machines, and the like, and the use of ultraviolet lamps within the chain or line of a filling machine.
  • the ultraviolet lamps generate ultraviolet light to activate photosensitive oxygen scavenging polymer materials.
  • the lamps contain wavelengths of light ranging from 200-700nm, preferably from 200-400nm and include ultraviolet B light in a wavelength ranging from 280-320nm and ultraviolet C light in a wavelength ranging from 250-280nm.
  • Activation of the carton samples was achieved with dosage of the ultraviolet light ranging from 150mJ/cm 2 to 8000mJ/cm 2 , with intensity ranges from lOOmW/cm 2 to 8000 mW/cm 2 .
  • the range of activation times varies based on the intensity of the lamps and filling operation speeds.
  • the range can run from approximately 1 second to 10 seconds, with the optimal activation time being 2.5 seconds, and with a typical machine speed of 60 cartons/minute/line and an exposure over two stations .
  • Figure 1 depicts a filling apparatus line 100 including a carton bottom forming procedure 5, where a blank 7, having a carton bottom 10 is placed on a wheel.
  • Station 20 is where bottom pre-break occurs, followed by heat 30, folding 40 and pressure 50, thereby completing the formation of a carton bottom.
  • the carton is placed on a line at station 60 and then travels to the ultraviolet activation area 70. Depicted is a simultaneous treatment of two cartons. This treatment procedure can be modified for one or more.
  • the activated container has top pre- break 80 of the container followed by filling of product 90.
  • FIG. 2 depicts a carton activation apparatus 400 including a carton opening procedure 410, where a blank 420, is placed on a line at station 430 and then travels to the ultraviolet activation area 440. Depicted is the treatment of a carton from both ends using two lamps. This treatment procedure can be modified to include activation from a single end of the carton. The activated container is discharged at station 450 and stacked.
  • oxygen scavenging materials can be used within the contemplation of the invention including, but not limited to, polybutadiene systems (1,2 polybutadiene) , anthroquinone systems and specific three phase blends of materials: composed of a polymer containing a reactive double bond; a photoinitiator; and a transition metal catalyst (cobalt salt) .
  • the polymer of the three phase blend can be a poly (ethylene/ ethyl acrylate/ cyclohexene-methyl acrylate) (EMCM) .
  • the invention focuses on the production of an activated packaging blank which is subsequently placed onto a gable top filling machine.
  • the activated packaging blank namely which is activated for oxygen scavenging is produced by first having the blank conventionally produced from a paperboard laminate, subsequently opening the blank into a tube form and then exposing the tube form to ultraviolet radiation to form a blank which has been activated for oxygen scavenging.
  • a first proposed structure has a gloss layer 60 of low density polyethylene (preferably 12 lbs.) ; a paperboard substrate basestock layer 65 (preferably 166-287 lbs.); an abuse resistant and oxygen barrier layer 70 (preferably a polyamide such as nylon of approximately 5 lbs.); a tie layer 75 (preferably 1.5 lbs.); a caulking material layer 80 (preferably 12 lbs. low density polyethylene) ; the oxygen scavenger layer 85 (containing preferably 5 lbs. of scavenging resin); and a product contact layer 90 of low density polyethylene (approximately 4 lbs.) . All weights are given in lbs. per 3,000 square feet.
  • the oxygen scavenger layer can be a pure oxygen scavenging material or can be blended with low density polyethylene, high density polyethylene, linear low density polyethylene, metallocene, polypropylene, or blends thereof.
  • An odor/flavor absorbing compound may be included in the blend as well .
  • the structure provides an abuse, resistant layer to improve filling machine performance, it provides an oxygen barrier to prevent oxygen ingress into the package and to ensure that oxygen is preferentially scavenged from the interior of the package, an oxygen scavenging material and a heat seal layer.
  • Figure 6 illustrates an alternate structure: including a gloss layer 120; a paperboard substrate basestock 125; an abuse-resistant and oxygen barrier layer 130; a tie layer 135; the oxygen scavenger blended with a caulking material 140; a tie material 145; a flavor barrier such as glycol modified polyethylene terephthalate, ethylene vinylalcohol copolymer, and nylon, alone, or blended with a low density polyethylene
  • FIG. 7 depicts a further embodiment of a scavenging laminate.
  • the gloss layer 210 (12 lbs.) is low density polyethylene.
  • the gloss layer is coated on the paperboard substrate basestock 215 (166-287 lbs.).
  • an abuse resistant and oxygen barrier layer 220 (containing 5 lbs. of oxygen scavenging resin), followed by a tie layer 225 (5 lbs.) .
  • the tie layer 225 is followed by the oxygen scavenger layer 230 (5 lbs.), a combined flavor barrier and a product heat seal layer 235 (10 lbs.) . Weights of the layers are again given in lbs. per 3,000 square feet.
  • This structure provides an abuse resistant layer to improve filling machine performance, an oxygen barrier to ensure that oxygen is preferentially scavenged from the interior of the package, the oxygen scavenging material, and a flavor barrier combined with a heat sealable material.
  • Figure 8 depicts a structure that provides an abuse resistant layer and oxygen barrier (5 lbs.) 250 to ensure that oxygen is preferentially scavenged from the interior of the package, followed by a tie layer 255 (5 lbs.), the oxygen scavenging layer (containing 5 lbs. of oxygen scavenging resin) 260, and a heat sealable layer (4 lbs.) 265 which contains an odor/flavor absorbing compound.
  • the gloss layer 240 (12 lbs.) is low density polyethylene.
  • the gloss layer is coated on the paperboard substrate basestock 245 (166-287 lbs.). Weights are given in lbs. per 3,000 square feet.
  • Figure 9 depicts a structure that provides a foil laminate 300 as an oxygen barrier, the oxygen scavenging layer (containing 5 lbs. of oxygen scavenging resin) 310, and a heat sealable layer (4 lbs.) 315.
  • a tie layer, 305 is placed between the foil and the oxygen scavenging layer.
  • the gloss layer 280
  • Figure 10 depicts a structure that provides a foil laminate 350 as an oxygen barrier, the oxygen scavenging layer (containing 5 lbs. of oxygen scavenging resin) 360, and a heat sealable layer (4 lbs.) 365 which contains an odor/flavor absorbing compound.
  • a tie layer, 355, is placed between the foil and the oxygen scavenging layer.
  • the gloss layer 330 (12 lbs.) is low density polyethylene.
  • the gloss layer is coated on the paperboard substrate basestock 335 (166-287 lbs.).
  • Onto the basestock is coated a caulking layer of low density polyethylene, 340, followed by a tie layer, 345, to the foil laminate. (Weights are given in lbs. per 3,000 square feet.)
  • Figures 11-13 are the results of tests displayed graphically of half gallon gable top containers which have oxygen dissolved in water ( Figures 11 and 12) and orange juice ( Figure 13) in which the oxygen scavenger material has been activated off line .
  • Figure 11 depicts 5150 parts per million of scavenger in the blank and how much 0 2 is dissolved in the water after 1-10 days .
  • Figure 12 depicts 1000 parts per million of scavenger in the blank and how much 0 2 is dissolved in the water after 1-10 days .
  • Figure 13 depicts 1000 parts per million of scavenger in the blank and how much 0 2 is dissolved in the water after 1-70 days.
  • Each of the oxygen scavenging materials is activated in the filling machine at the ultraviolet treatment station or prior to the filling machine at the pretreatment station.

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Abstract

A method for inducing oxygen scavenging within paperboard package structures using ultraviolet light to activate the scavenging material during the filling process (90) or prior to the filling process for gable-type paperboard packages (Fig. 1). An ultraviolet light source is placed in close proximity to a gabletop blank or along the horizontal chain or line following bottom formation and prior to filling a carton with product (Fig. 2).

Description

PROCESS FOR ACTIVATING OXYGEN SCAVENGER COMPONENTS DURING A GABLE-TOP CARTON FILLING PROCESS
The instant application claims the priority of U.S. provisional patent application S.N. 60/223,736, filed August 8, 2000.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to a method for inducing oxygen scavenging within paperboard packaging structures using ultraviolet light to activate the scavenging material. An ultraviolet lamp is placed in close proximity to a blank along the horizontal chain or line following carton bottom formation and prior to filling a carton or blank with product. An alternative form of this invention is to activate the package using a separate apparatus prior to placement on the filling machine.
In the past, oxygen scavenging polymer materials have been controlled by ultraviolet light, which is used to initiate the scavenging reaction. These materials have been placed by extrusion or otherwise, into multilayer structures. U.S. Patent No. 5,529,833, Speer et al, discloses a multilayer structure having an oxygen scavenger material incorporated therein. The material may be a distinct layer or may be combined with a heat-seal layer, a barrier layer or a tie layer in the laminate. Nowhere is there a discussion or suggestion of activating the oxygen scavenging material by ultraviolet radiation in the filling machine chain or line following carton bottom formation and prior to filling a produced package or carton.
U.S. Patent No. 6,039,922, Swank et al, discloses a method for sterilizing a carton using UV light in combination with hydrogen peroxide. Nowhere is there a discussion or suggestion of activating an oxygen scavenging material.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a method of optimally activating ultraviolet oxygen scavenger materials in and during carton formation. It is a further objective of the present invention to provide a method of activating oxygen scavenger materials by exposure to ultraviolet lamps prior to, or during the chain or filling line for cartons. It is a further objective of the present invention to provide a method of activating oxygen scavenger materials in a filling machine after carton bottom formation and before filling a carton with product.
It is a further objective of the present invention to provide a method of activating oxygen scavenger materials in a preliminary step prior to carton formation and filling on a filling machine.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The shortcomings of the existing carton structures which contain only passive oxygen barriers are overcome by the following optimal methods of activating an oxygen scavenger material contained within a packaging structure. The packaging structure containing the scavenging material is produced into a blank for carton formation. In a first embodiment, after the bottom seal is produced in a gable-top type carton, the carton is exposed to ultraviolet radiation in the filling machine chain or line following carton bottom formation. In a second embodiment, the carton blank is opened into a tube and is exposed to ultraviolet radiation and activated using a separate apparatus prior to placement on the gable-top filling machine.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIGURE 1 is a flow diagram of a step-by-step process of carton formation and filling;
FIGURE 2 is a flow diagram of a step-by-step process of carton activation prior to formation and filling on a filling machine;
FIGURE 3 is a graphic representation of dissolved oxygen against days from filling comparing a oxygen scavenger polymer container and a container without activation in the methodology of the invention;
FIGURE 4 is a graphic representation of Vitamin C retention against days from filling comparing a oxygen scavenger polymer container and a container without activation in the methodology of the invention;
FIGURE 5 is a cross-sectional presentation of a laminate containing oxygen scavenging polymers activated by the inventive apparatus;
FIGURE 6 is a cross-sectional presentation of a laminate containing oxygen scavenging polymers activated by the inventive apparatus;
FIGURE 7 is a cross-sectional presentation of a laminate containing oxygen scavenging polymers activated by the inventive apparatus;
FIGURE 8 is a cross-sectional presentation of a laminate containing oxygen scavenging polymers activated by the inventive apparatus; FIGURE 9 is a cross-sectional presentation of a laminate containing oxygen scavenging polymers activated by the inventive apparatus;
FIGURE 10 is a cross-sectional presentation of a laminate containing oxygen scavenging polymers activated by the inventive apparatus;
FIGURE 11 is a graphical representation of dissolved oxygen in half gallon gable top cartons filled with water;
FIGURE 12 is a graphical representation of dissolved oxygen in half gallon gable top cartons filled with water; and
FIGURE 13 is a graphical representation of dissolved oxygen in half gallon gable top cartons filled with orange juice.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The invention focuses on gable-top filling machines, and the like, and the use of ultraviolet lamps within the chain or line of a filling machine. The ultraviolet lamps generate ultraviolet light to activate photosensitive oxygen scavenging polymer materials. The lamps contain wavelengths of light ranging from 200-700nm, preferably from 200-400nm and include ultraviolet B light in a wavelength ranging from 280-320nm and ultraviolet C light in a wavelength ranging from 250-280nm. Activation of the carton samples was achieved with dosage of the ultraviolet light ranging from 150mJ/cm2 to 8000mJ/cm2, with intensity ranges from lOOmW/cm2 to 8000 mW/cm2.
The range of activation times varies based on the intensity of the lamps and filling operation speeds. The range can run from approximately 1 second to 10 seconds, with the optimal activation time being 2.5 seconds, and with a typical machine speed of 60 cartons/minute/line and an exposure over two stations .
Figure 1 depicts a filling apparatus line 100 including a carton bottom forming procedure 5, where a blank 7, having a carton bottom 10 is placed on a wheel. Station 20 is where bottom pre-break occurs, followed by heat 30, folding 40 and pressure 50, thereby completing the formation of a carton bottom. The carton is placed on a line at station 60 and then travels to the ultraviolet activation area 70. Depicted is a simultaneous treatment of two cartons. This treatment procedure can be modified for one or more. The activated container has top pre- break 80 of the container followed by filling of product 90.
Many other steps or stations can be added to the formation process. These include, but are not limited to, spout application or hydrogen peroxide sterilization. The synergistic effect of hydrogen peroxide and ultraviolet light has been shown to lead to increased activation rate and reduced latency period (time between activation and significant scavenging) . Figure 2 depicts a carton activation apparatus 400 including a carton opening procedure 410, where a blank 420, is placed on a line at station 430 and then travels to the ultraviolet activation area 440. Depicted is the treatment of a carton from both ends using two lamps. This treatment procedure can be modified to include activation from a single end of the carton. The activated container is discharged at station 450 and stacked.
The performance of the oxygen scavenger ' carton activated by the desired methodology, versus a control barrier carton, is evidenced by the graphical results depicted in Figures 3 and 4.
The results clearly show that there is improved Vitamin C retention and reduced dissolved oxygen being consumed by the oxygen scavenger, within the carton, compared to a control barrier.
In addition, independent trained taste panel evaluations have demonstrated that orange juice packaged in oxygen scavenging cartons is both distinctly different than the control (99% confidence level; 18 of 26 panelists correctly identified the odd sample in triangle testing) and preferred (oxygen scavenger sample described as λN sweeter" and 'more natural") compared to the control.
Various oxygen scavenging materials can be used within the contemplation of the invention including, but not limited to, polybutadiene systems (1,2 polybutadiene) , anthroquinone systems and specific three phase blends of materials: composed of a polymer containing a reactive double bond; a photoinitiator; and a transition metal catalyst (cobalt salt) . The polymer of the three phase blend can be a poly (ethylene/ ethyl acrylate/ cyclohexene-methyl acrylate) (EMCM) .
Alternatively, the invention focuses on the production of an activated packaging blank which is subsequently placed onto a gable top filling machine. The activated packaging blank, namely which is activated for oxygen scavenging is produced by first having the blank conventionally produced from a paperboard laminate, subsequently opening the blank into a tube form and then exposing the tube form to ultraviolet radiation to form a blank which has been activated for oxygen scavenging.
Various laminate structures can be produced, such as depicted in Figures 5-10.
A first proposed structure has a gloss layer 60 of low density polyethylene (preferably 12 lbs.) ; a paperboard substrate basestock layer 65 (preferably 166-287 lbs.); an abuse resistant and oxygen barrier layer 70 (preferably a polyamide such as nylon of approximately 5 lbs.); a tie layer 75 (preferably 1.5 lbs.); a caulking material layer 80 (preferably 12 lbs. low density polyethylene) ; the oxygen scavenger layer 85 (containing preferably 5 lbs. of scavenging resin); and a product contact layer 90 of low density polyethylene (approximately 4 lbs.) . All weights are given in lbs. per 3,000 square feet.
The oxygen scavenger layer can be a pure oxygen scavenging material or can be blended with low density polyethylene, high density polyethylene, linear low density polyethylene, metallocene, polypropylene, or blends thereof. An odor/flavor absorbing compound may be included in the blend as well .
The structure provides an abuse, resistant layer to improve filling machine performance, it provides an oxygen barrier to prevent oxygen ingress into the package and to ensure that oxygen is preferentially scavenged from the interior of the package, an oxygen scavenging material and a heat seal layer.
Figure 6 illustrates an alternate structure: including a gloss layer 120; a paperboard substrate basestock 125; an abuse-resistant and oxygen barrier layer 130; a tie layer 135; the oxygen scavenger blended with a caulking material 140; a tie material 145; a flavor barrier such as glycol modified polyethylene terephthalate, ethylene vinylalcohol copolymer, and nylon, alone, or blended with a low density polyethylene
(approximately 5 lbs.) 150; a tie layer 155; and a product contact heat seal layer 160. This structure improves filling machine performance and provides for improved product flavor. Again, all weights are given in lbs. per 3,000 square feet. Figure 7 depicts a further embodiment of a scavenging laminate. The gloss layer 210 (12 lbs.) is low density polyethylene. The gloss layer is coated on the paperboard substrate basestock 215 (166-287 lbs.). Further, there is provided an abuse resistant and oxygen barrier layer 220 (containing 5 lbs. of oxygen scavenging resin), followed by a tie layer 225 (5 lbs.) . The tie layer 225 is followed by the oxygen scavenger layer 230 (5 lbs.), a combined flavor barrier and a product heat seal layer 235 (10 lbs.) . Weights of the layers are again given in lbs. per 3,000 square feet.
This structure provides an abuse resistant layer to improve filling machine performance, an oxygen barrier to ensure that oxygen is preferentially scavenged from the interior of the package, the oxygen scavenging material, and a flavor barrier combined with a heat sealable material.
Figure 8 depicts a structure that provides an abuse resistant layer and oxygen barrier (5 lbs.) 250 to ensure that oxygen is preferentially scavenged from the interior of the package, followed by a tie layer 255 (5 lbs.), the oxygen scavenging layer (containing 5 lbs. of oxygen scavenging resin) 260, and a heat sealable layer (4 lbs.) 265 which contains an odor/flavor absorbing compound. The gloss layer 240 (12 lbs.) is low density polyethylene. The gloss layer is coated on the paperboard substrate basestock 245 (166-287 lbs.). Weights are given in lbs. per 3,000 square feet.
Figure 9 depicts a structure that provides a foil laminate 300 as an oxygen barrier, the oxygen scavenging layer (containing 5 lbs. of oxygen scavenging resin) 310, and a heat sealable layer (4 lbs.) 315. A tie layer, 305, is placed between the foil and the oxygen scavenging layer. The gloss layer 280
(12 lbs.) is low density polyethylene. The gloss layer is coated on the paperboard substrate basestock 285 (166-287 lbs.). Onto the basestock is coated a caulking layer of low density polyethylene, 295, followed by a tie layer, 300, to the foil laminate. (Weights are given in lbs. per 3,000 square feet.) Figure 10 depicts a structure that provides a foil laminate 350 as an oxygen barrier, the oxygen scavenging layer (containing 5 lbs. of oxygen scavenging resin) 360, and a heat sealable layer (4 lbs.) 365 which contains an odor/flavor absorbing compound. A tie layer, 355, is placed between the foil and the oxygen scavenging layer. The gloss layer 330 (12 lbs.) is low density polyethylene. The gloss layer is coated on the paperboard substrate basestock 335 (166-287 lbs.). Onto the basestock is coated a caulking layer of low density polyethylene, 340, followed by a tie layer, 345, to the foil laminate. (Weights are given in lbs. per 3,000 square feet.)
Figures 11-13 are the results of tests displayed graphically of half gallon gable top containers which have oxygen dissolved in water (Figures 11 and 12) and orange juice (Figure 13) in which the oxygen scavenger material has been activated off line .
Figure 11 depicts 5150 parts per million of scavenger in the blank and how much 02 is dissolved in the water after 1-10 days . Figure 12 depicts 1000 parts per million of scavenger in the blank and how much 02 is dissolved in the water after 1-10 days .
Figure 13 depicts 1000 parts per million of scavenger in the blank and how much 02 is dissolved in the water after 1-70 days.
Each of the oxygen scavenging materials is activated in the filling machine at the ultraviolet treatment station or prior to the filling machine at the pretreatment station.
The present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments described above, but to encompass any and all embodiments within the scope of the claims.

Claims

WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:
1. A method of inducing oxygen scavenging within packaging structures comprising the steps of: a) producing a packaging blank from a paperboard laminate containing an oxygen scavenging material therein; b) placing the packaging blank on a filling machine; c) forming a bottom seal in the packaging blank; and d) exposing the packaging blank to ultraviolet radiation to form an activated packaging blank.
2. The method of inducing oxygen scavenging within packaging structures as claimed in claim 1, further comprising the step of: e) filling the activated packaging blank.
3. The method of inducing oxygen scavenging within packaging structures as claimed in claim 1, wherein the ultraviolet radiation is supplied in a dosage ranging from 150 mJ/cm2 to 8000 mJ/cm2.
4. The method of inducing oxygen scavenging within packaging structures as claimed in claim 1, wherein the ultraviolet radiation is supplied in a dosage from approximately 1 to 10 seconds.
5. The method of inducing oxygen scavenging within packaging structures as claimed in claim 1, wherein the ultraviolet radiation is dispersed by at least one ultraviolet lamp having a wavelength of light ranging from 200-700 nm.
6. A method of inducing oxygen scavenging within packaging structures comprising the steps of: a) producing a paperboard laminate packaging blank containing an oxygen scavenging material therein; b) opening the paperboard laminate packaging blank into a tube form; and c) exposing the tube form to ultraviolet radiation to form an activated blank.
7. The method of inducing oxygen scavenging within packaging structures as claimed in claim 6, further comprising the step of: d) loading the activated blank onto a filling machine .
8. The method of inducing oxygen scavenging within packaging structures as claimed in claim 6, wherein the ultraviolet radiation is supplied in a dosage ranging from 150 mJ/cm2 to 8000 mJ/cm2.
9. The method of inducing oxygen scavenging within packaging structures as claimed in claim 6, wherein the ultraviolet radiation is supplied in a dosage from approximately 1 to 10 seconds.
10. The method of inducing oxygen scavenging within packaging structures as claimed in claim 6, wherein the ultraviolet radiation is dispersed by at least one ultraviolet lamp having a wavelength of light ranging from 200-700 nm.
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