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.

1 . A packaging insert for use in containers having an essentially rigid opening, said insert comprising:
 (a) an essentially circular bottom proportioned to fit within said rigid opening;   (b) a sidewall, defining an interior diameter and an exterior diameter, securely affixed to and extending upward from said bottom by a predetermined distance so as to form a cavity with respect to said bottom;   (c) a neck, securely affixed to said sidewall, and defining an exterior diameter greater than said sidewall exterior diameter and an interior diameter at least equal to said sidewall interior diameter;   (d) a collar, extending upward from said neck and away from said sidewall, and defining an exterior diameter that is greater than the neck exterior diameter and an interior diameter that is at least equal to said sidewall interior diameter;   (e) a top, fixedly attached to the interior of said neck, and being proportioned so as to completely cover said cavity; and   (f) a pull-tab secured to said top.   
   
   
       2 . The insert of  claim 1  wherein said cavity is filled with adsorbent. 
   
   
       3 . The insert of  claim 1  further comprising a connecting section between said neck and said sidewall. 
   
   
       4 . The insert of  claim 1  further comprising a connecting section between said neck and said collar. 
   
   
       5 . The insert of  claim 1  wherein said pull-tab is a ring. 
   
   
       6 . The insert of  claim 1  wherein said insert is made from a permeable material. 
   
   
       7 . The insert of  claim 6  wherein said insert is made from a polymeric material, a thermoplastic material, and a combination thereof. 
   
   
       8 . The insert of  claim 1  wherein said insert is a single unit. 
   
   
       9 . The insert of  claim 1  wherein said insert is molded. 
   
   
       10 . The insert of  claim 1  wherein said adsorbent is a moisture adsorbent, an oxygen adsorbent, activated charcoal, molecular sieve, silica gel, clay and combinations thereof. 
   
   
       11 . The insert of  claim 1  wherein said top forms a seal to contain said adsorbent within said cavity. 
   
   
       12 . The insert of  claim 1  wherein said neck further defines a rim, and wherein a seal is reversibly attached to said rim. 
   
   
       13 . The insert of  claim 12  wherein said seal comprises a flexible material. 
   
   
       14 . A packaging insert for use in containers having an essentially rigid opening, said insert comprising:
 (a) a cavity defined by a top and a bottom and sidewall, defining an interior diameter and an exterior diameter, securely affixed to and extending upward from said bottom;   (b) a neck, securely affixed to said sidewall, and defining an exterior diameter greater than said sidewall exterior diameter and an interior diameter at least equal to said sidewall interior diameter; and   (c) a collar, extending upward from said neck and away from said sidewall, and defining an exterior diameter that is greater than the neck exterior diameter and an interior diameter that is at least equal to said sidewall interior diameter.   
   
   
       15 . The insert of  claim 14  wherein said cavity is filled with adsorbent. 
   
   
       16 . The insert of  claim 14  further comprising a pull-tab fixedly attached to said top. 
   
   
       17 . The insert of  claim 14  wherein said insert is made from a polymeric material, a thermoplastic material, and a combination thereof. 
   
   
       18 . The insert of  claim 15  wherein said adsorbent is a moisture adsorbent, an oxygen adsorbent, activated charcoal, molecular sieve, silica gel, clay and combinations thereof. 
   
   
       19 . The insert of  claim 14  wherein said top forms a seal to contain said adsorbent within said cavity. 
   
   
       20 . The insert of  claim 14  wherein said insert is positioned within a container sealed by an induction seal.