Humidity control for product in a refrigerator

Details Humidity control for product in a refrigerator Humidity control for product in a refrigerator

2008-07-28

2011-11-15

Lawrence, Jr., Frank (Department: 1776)

Gas separation: apparatus

Solid sorbent apparatus

Soluble or deliquescent type

C096S153000, C252S194000, C252S188280

Reexamination Certificate

active

08057586

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a produce preserving article comprising a mixture of humectant and silica gel sorbent.

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