Full history time-temperature indicator system
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
G01K-003/04
G01K-003/00
출원번호
US-0110498
(2000-10-09)
등록번호
US-7290925
(2007-11-06)
우선권정보
DK-1999 01450(1999-10-11)
국제출원번호
PCT/IB00/001443
(2000-10-09)
§371/§102 date
20021008
(20021008)
국제공개번호
WO01/027608
(2001-04-19)
발명자
/ 주소
Skjervold,Per Olav
Salbu,Brit
Heyerdahl,Petter Hieronymus
Lien,Helge
출원인 / 주소
TimeTemp AS
대리인 / 주소
Roberts, Mlotkowski & Hobbes P.C.
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초록▼
A full-history time-temperature indicator system which is capable of exhibiting a time-temperature dependent and visually detectable chemical reaction, useful for monitoring the time and temperature exposure of food products. The system comprises an immobilized reactant, such as Fe3+, and a mobile r
A full-history time-temperature indicator system which is capable of exhibiting a time-temperature dependent and visually detectable chemical reaction, useful for monitoring the time and temperature exposure of food products. The system comprises an immobilized reactant, such as Fe3+, and a mobile reactant, such as Fe(CN)64-, initially contained in separate compartments, and separated by a sealing. The system is activated by removing a sealing between the compartments whereby the mobile reactant in a time-temperature dependent manner is brought into contact with the immobilized reactant resulting in a visually detectable reaction signal.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A full-history time-temperature indicator system which exhibits a time-temperature dependent and visually detectable, substantially irreversible chemical reaction, which system responds independently of a temperature threshold and provides a cumulative response to the t
The invention claimed is: 1. A full-history time-temperature indicator system which exhibits a time-temperature dependent and visually detectable, substantially irreversible chemical reaction, which system responds independently of a temperature threshold and provides a cumulative response to the time and storage conditions to which the system has been exposed, the system comprising at least one immobilized and at least one mobile reactant, at least one of said immobilized and mobile reactants comprising a metal compound, said immobilized reactant being immobilized in a hydrocolloid gel contained in a first compartment adjacent to a separate second compartment containing the mobile reactant, and said at least one immobilized and at least one mobile reactant initially being separated by a seal to prevent contact between the reactants, the system being activated by removing the seal between the compartments, to allow for the mobile reactant to diffuse through the hydrocolloid gel, wherein the diffusion rate is temperature dependent, and to move through the immobilized reactant, which remains immobilized in the hydrocolloid gel, in a time-temperature dependent manner resulting in a visually detectable and substantially irreversible signal that can be followed from the time of activation and said irreversible signal indicating a full, continuously cumulative time-temperature history. 2. A system according to claim 1, wherein the metal compound is of a metal from the transition metal Groups IB-VIIIB, a metal compound of a metal from the Groups IIIA, IVA or VA or a metal compound of an element from the rare-earth elements Group of the Periodic Table of Elements (Lanthanoids). 3. A system according to claim 2, wherein the metal compound is an ion selected from the group consisting of Fe, Al and Mn. 4. A system according to claim 1, wherein the mobile reactant is Fe(CN)64-. 5. A system according to claim 1, wherein the mobile reactant is Fe3+. 6. A system according to claim 1, wherein the chemical reaction between the reactants is a redox process and/or is selected from the group consisting of a complex formation, a chelate formation and a precipitation. 7. A system according to claim 6, wherein the complex is formed by at least one of the following chemical reactions: description="In-line Formulae" end="lead"3Fe(CN)64-+4Fe3+→Fe4 [Fe(CN)6]3description="In-line Formulae" end="tail" description="In-line Formulae" end="lead"Fe(CN)64-+Fe3++K+ →KFe[Fe(CN)6]2.description="In-line Formulae" end="tail" 8. A system according to claim 1, wherein the chemical reaction is visually detectable by a change in color. 9. A system according to claim 1, wherein the hydrocolloid is selected from the group consisting of an alginate, a carrageenan, an agar, a pectin, a starch, a gum, a cellulose and a protein. 10. A system according to claim 1, wherein the concentration of the hydrocolloid in the gel is in the range of 0.1 to 20% by weight. 11. A system according to claim 1, wherein the gel comprises an alcohol. 12. A system according to claim 11, wherein the alcohol is glycerol. 13. A system according to claim 1, wherein the immobilized reactant prior to activation of the system is present at a concentration which is in the range of 0.01 to 1M. 14. A system according to claim 1, wherein the mobile reactant prior to activation of the system is present at a concentration which is in the range of 0.01 to 1M. 15. A system according to claim 1, wherein the reactants are contained in a cylinder element consisting of two compartments separated by said seal. 16. A system according to claim 15, wherein the cylinder element is made of a material selected from the group consisting of a glass and a polymeric material. 17. A system according to claim 1, where the reactants are contained in a disc shaped carrier element comprising a central portion containing one reactant and a peripheral portion containing the other reactant. 18. A system according to claim 17, where at least part of the carrier element is said hydrocolloid gel wherein one reactant is immobilized. 19. A system according to claim 1, where the reactants are contained in a strip shaped element. 20. A system according to claim 1, wherein the system indicates the time-temperature history within a temperature range having a difference between the upper and lower limit which is at most 50째 C. 21. A system according to claim 20, wherein the system indicates the time-temperature history in a temperature range of-20째 C. to 30째 C. 22. A system according to claim 21, where the temperature range is-20째 C. to 4째 C. 23. A system according to claim 21, where the temperature range is 30째 C. to 90째 C. 24. A method for monitoring the time-temperature history of a product, comprising defining a typical time-temperature history for said product which results in a desired or an undesired change of the product, constructing a system according to claim 1 which, when subjected to such a typical time-temperature history, provides a visually detectable and substantially irreversible reaction signal which indicates that the desired or the undesired change of the product is imminent, associating the product with the thus constructed system, activating the system and following the visually detectable reaction signal during storage of the product. 25. A method according to claim 24, wherein the product is selected from the group consisting of a food product, a chemical product, a pharmaceutical product, cosmetic and a biological material. 26. A method according to claim 25, wherein the product is a food product selected from the group consisting of fresh, frozen, preserved and dehydrated food product. 27. A method according to claim 24, wherein the system is attachable to a container for the product. 28. A method for producing a system as defined in claim 1, comprising selecting at least two reactants which, when brought into contact, provide a visually detectable and substantially irreversible chemical reaction, immobilizing one of said reactants in a medium, enclosing the mobile reactant and the medium containing the immobilized reactant in adjacent compartments separated by a removable seal. 29. A combination of the system of claim 1 with a perishable product storage container. 30. The combination of claim 29, wherein the system is attached to an inner or outer surface of the container. 31. The combination of claim 29, wherein the system is integrated in a container material of the container. 32. A system according to claim 13, wherein the immobilized reactant prior to activation of the system is present at a concentration about 0.1M. 33. A system according to claim 14, wherein the immobilized reactant prior to activation of the system is present at a concentration about 0.1M. 34. The system according to claim 1, wherein the rate of mobility of the mobile reactant is time-temperature dependent. 35. A system according to claim 1 wherein the immobilized reactant, the mobilized reactant and a product of a reaction between the immobilized reactant and the mobilized reactant are not poisonous to human health. 36. A system according to claim 1, wherein the concentration of the hydrocolloid in the gel is in the range of 0.1 to 2% by weight. 37. A full-history time-temperature indicator system which exhibits a time-temperature dependent and visually detectable, substantially irreversible chemical reaction, which system responds independently of a temperature threshold and provides a cumulative response to the time and storage conditions to which the system has been exposed, the system comprising a cylinder element including a first compartment adjacent to a second compartment, wherein the system further comprises at least one immobilized reactant immobilized in a hydrocolloid gel contained in the first compartment and at least one mobile reactant contained in the second compartment, at least one of said immobilized and mobile reactants comprising a metal compound, wherein the two compartments are separated by a seal to prevent contact between the reactants, wherein the seal is formed by bending the cylinder element to occlude transition between the compartments or the seal is comprised of a material distinct from the immobilized reactant and the mobile reactant, and the removal of the seal comprises unbending the cylinder element or breaking the seal, wherein the breaking includes mechanical stress, irradiation or heat the system being activated by removing the seal between the compartments to allow for the mobile reactant to diffuse through the hydrocolloid gel, wherein the diffusion rate is temperature dependent, and to move through the immobilized reactant, which remains immobilized, in the hydrocolloid gel, in a time-temperature dependent manner resulting in a visually detectable and substantially irreversible signal that can be followed from the time of activation and said substantially irreversible signal indicating a full, continuously cumulative time-temperature history. 38. The system according to claim 37, wherein the rate of mobility of the mobile reactant is time-temperature dependent.
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