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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 30, 2013
Filed:
Mar. 09, 2011
David Offord, Hayward, CA (US);
Kimberly S. Houchens, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Frederick C. Beuerle, Jackson, MI (US);
Luke A. Mast, Brooklyn, MI (US);
Reinhard C. J. Luchies, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Terry D. Patcheak, Ypsilanti, MI (US);
David Offord, Hayward, CA (US);
Kimberly S. Houchens, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Frederick C. Beuerle, Jackson, MI (US);
Luke A. Mast, Brooklyn, MI (US);
Reinhard C. J. Luchies, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Terry D. Patcheak, Ypsilanti, MI (US);
Amcor Limited, Hawthorn, AU;
Abstract
A polyethylene terephthalate container having a hydrogen generator and catalyst disposed or otherwise incorporated in components of the container, including the closure, closure insert, label, label glue, and/or any other portions of the final container assembly. In addition, the catalyst and the hydrogen generator can both be located in the same component. Methods for dispersing the hydrogen generator and catalyst in the container wall without affecting clarity are provided.