Storage preservation and transport for a controlled substance

• US 8,863,947 B2
• Filed: 09/15/2011
• Issued: 10/21/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 09/15/2010
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: N2 Packaging Systems LLC
• Original Assignee: N2 Packaging Systems LLC
• Inventors: Sibley, David P.
• Primary Examiner(s): BUI, LUAN KIM
• Application Number:
  US13/233,931
• Publication Number:
  US 20120061263A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,132 Days
• Field of Search: 206/213.1, 206/232, 206/242, 206/459.5, 206/524.8, 206/265, 534/03, 534/08, 534/67, 534/71, 534/73, 534/76, 534/32, 220 6211- 6213
• US Class Current: 206/213.1
• CPC Class Codes: B65B 29/00 Packaging of materials presenting special problems
• CPC Class Codes: B65B 61/20 for adding cards, coupons or other inserts to package contents adding unpacking elements B65B61/18
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 17/4011 for opening completely by means of a tearing tab
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 2203/10 Transponders
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 2203/12 Audible, olfactory or visual signalling means B65D51/248, B65D55/028, B65D79/02 and B65D81/24 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 2251/0015 of the 41-type
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 2251/0071 of the 17-type
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 2517/0041 in the form of a cover
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 51/20 Caps, lids, or covers co-operating with an inner closure arranged to be opened by piercing, cutting, or tearing B65D51/185 takes precedence; co-operating with an auxiliary container for additional articles or materials B65D51/28
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 81/2069 in a special atmosphere
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 81/266 for absorbing gases, e.g. oxygen absorbers or desiccants B65D51/244, B65D51/30 take precedence

Abstract

The present application provides a unique process of canning a controlled substance where the cans are hermetically sealed and clearly identified in a number of different ways. The process will begin by inserting a packing and dehumidifying agent, preferably a formed rice cake. The controlled substance is then inserted. In some cases the rice cakes will be eliminated or just a single rice cake will be used on the top or the bottom. If the process of storing the controlled substance in an inert atmosphere is desired, the oxygen in the container is replaced with gaseous nitrogen. After the container has been sealed in the conventional pop-top canning procedure; an identifying scent substance is permanently adhered to the can or label. An internal or external microchip could be used to detect, track and trace the container filled with a controlled substance.

Claims

1. A container for preservation, storage, tracking and transport of a controlled substance comprising:

(a) a one piece lower can portion containing a controlled substance;

(b) a one piece lid having a pop-top opening affixed to said lower can portion;

(c) a sealable plastic bag and an insert spacer means for taking up empty space left within said lower can portion; and

(d) means for identifying the controlled substance held within said container;

wherein the controlled substance is placed in said sealable plastic bag and said sealable plastic bag is sealed before the container is sealed.

2. The container for preservation, storage, tracking and transport of a controlled substance according to claim 1, wherein said means for identifying the internal contents of said container includes a label affixed to the outer surface of said container.

3. The container for preservation, storage, tracking and transport of a controlled substance according to claim 1, wherein said means for identifying the internal contents of said container includes a bar code affixed to the outer surface of said container.

4. The container for preservation, storage, tracking and transport of a controlled substance according to claim 1, wherein said means for identifying the internal contents of said container includes a microchip affixed to the outer surface of said container.

5. The container for preservation, storage and transport of a controlled substance according to claim 1, wherein the container comprises a using a polymer round pail type of container having a lid.

6. The container for preservation, storage, tracking and transport of a controlled substance according to claim 1, wherein the controlled substance is held loosely within the container without the use of a spacer insert.

7. The container for preservation, storage, tracking and transport of a controlled substance according to claim 1, wherein said sealable plastic bag includes a sealable foil envelope.

8. The container for preservation, storage, tracking and transport of a controlled substance according to claim 1, wherein said insert spacer means includes a top spacer insert.

9. The container for preservation, storage, tracking and transport of a controlled substance according to claim 1, wherein said insert spacer means includes both a top spacer insert and a bottom spacer insert.

10. The container for preservation, storage, tracking and transport of a controlled substance according to claim 1. wherein said container has the atmosphere evacuated and the container filled with an inert gas before the controlled substance is sealed inside.

11. A method for making a container for preserving, storing, tracking and transporting a controlled substance, comprising the steps of:

(a) providing a one piece lower can portion for containing a controlled Substance;

(b) providing a one piece lid having a pop-top opening means thereon affixed to said lower can portion;

(c) providing a sealable plastic bag and an insert spacer means for taking up empty space left within said lower can portion;

(d) sealing a controlled substance within said lower can portion; and

(e) providing a means for identifying the controlled substance held within said sealed container;

wherein the controlled substance is placed in said sealable plastic bag and said sealable plastic bag is sealed before the container is sealed.

12. The method for making a container for preservation, storage, tracking and transport of a controlled substance according to claim 11, wherein said means for identifying the internal contents of said container includes a label affixed to the outer surface of said container.

13. The method for making a container for preservation, storage, tracking and transport of a controlled substance according to claim 11, wherein said means for identifying the internal contents of said container includes a bar code affixed to the outer surface of said container.

14. The method for making, a container for preservation, storage, tracking and transport of a controlled substance according to claim 11, wherein said means for identifying the internal contents of said container includes a microchip affixed to the outer surface of said container.

15. The method for making a container for preservation, storage and transport of a controlled substance, according to claim 11, wherein the container comprises a using a polymer round pail type of container having a lid.

16. The method for making a container for preservation, storage, tracking and transport of a controlled substance according to claim 11, wherein the federally controlled substance is held loosely within the container without the use of a spacer insert.

17. The method for making a container for preservation, storage, tracking and transport of a controlled substance according to claim 11, wherein said sealable plastic bag includes a sealable foil envelope.

18. The method for making a container for preservation, storage, tracking and transport of a controlled substance according to claim 11, wherein said insert spacer means includes a top spacer insert.

19. The method for making a container for preservation, storage, tracking and transport of a controlled substance according to claim 11, wherein said insert spacer means includes both a top spacer insert and a bottom spacer insert.

20. The method for making a container for preservation, storage, tracking and transport of a controlled substance according to claim 11, wherein said container has the atmosphere evacuated and the container filled with an inert gas before the controlled substance is sealed inside.