A breathable package that allows a device or object disposed in the package to be sterilized, and maintains the sterile condition until the package is opened at the point of use. The package also provides a visual indication that the package seal integrity has not been compromised or that the package has been compromised or breached. The package includes a first material, such as a film, and a second non-woven material, such as non-woven high density polyethylene, that form opposing sides of the package.

A device for indicating exposure to a pressure. The device may include a base layer, a plurality of microcapsules, and a coating, with the microcapsules being disposed between the base layer and the coating. The microcapsules contain a indicator material that can be released once the microcapsules burst. The microcapsules then have a compressive bursting strength that is chosen or designed to be less than a selected pressure (e.g., the pressure being that to which a particular article may be exposed during high pressure processing). Thus, when the device is subjected to a pressure greater than the compressive bursting strength, at least some microcapsules burst, the indicator material is released from the microcapsules, and the release of the indicator material can be detected by observation of the device. The device may be a label that is associated (such as by being affixed) to the article being subjected to pressure (or multiple labels being associated (such as by being affixed) to multiple articles. Alternatively, the device may be associated with an article or articles without being affixed thereto.

A device for indicating exposure to a pressure. The device may include a base layer, a plurality of microcapsules, and a coating, with the microcapsules being disposed between the base layer and the coating. The microcapsules contain a indicator material that can be released once the microcapsules burst. The microcapsules then have a compressive bursting strength that is chosen or designed to be less than a selected pressure (e.g., the pressure being that to which a particular article may be exposed during high pressure processing). Thus, when the device is subjected to a pressure greater than the compressive bursting strength, at least some microcapsules burst, the indicator material is released from the microcapsules, and the release of the indicator material can be detected by observation of the device. The device may be a label that is associated (such as by being affixed) to the article being subjected to pressure (or multiple labels being associated (such as by being affixed) to multiple articles. Alternatively, the device may be associated with an article or articles without being affixed thereto.

Aspects of the invention are directed towards sensing environmental parameters associated with an item and displaying information related to the item. One or more embodiments of the invention describe sensing, by one or more sensors, at least one environmental parameter associated with an item and validating, by a processor, the sensed environmental parameter with a pre-configured data stored in a memory. One or more embodiments of the invention further describe displaying information related to the item based on said validation, the information displayed on an electronic display coupled to the item.

Aspects of the invention are directed towards sensing environmental parameters associated with an item and displaying information related to the item. One or more embodiments of the invention describe sensing, by one or more sensors, at least one environmental parameter associated with an item and validating, by a processor, the sensed environmental parameter with a pre-configured data stored in a memory. One or more embodiments of the invention further describe displaying information related to the item based on said validation, the information displayed on an electronic display coupled to the item.

The present disclosure relates to a pH-sensitive variable-color ink composition, and a pH-sensitive indicator label and packaging material using same. The pH-sensitive variable-color ink composition includes: a pH-sensitive indicator prepared by mixing a plurality of pH variable-color dyes of which colors change according to a pH range; dissolving ink which is stirred along with the pH-sensitive indicator and capable of dissolving the pH-sensitive indicator; and an adsorption compound which is stirred along with the dissolving ink and capable of adsorbing gas, and the pH-sensitive label and packaging material using the pH-sensitive variable-color ink composition use the pH-sensitive variable-color ink composition.

A cartridge for a fluid distributer, including a cartridge housing, the bottom wall being arranged at an angle to the front wall less than 90 degrees; a fluid-containing package including a bag containing a fluid product in an interior of the bag. A fluid distributor including: a distributor housing including a door covering a portion of a front side of the housing, the front wall or the door including a window; a receiving surface extending rearward and upward from the front wall, the housing forming a cartridge receiving recess, a front surface of the cartridge being visible through the window when installed therein, the front wall and the receiving surface being configured to match a form of the cartridge; an operating member operatively connected to a pressure member configured to apply pressure to the dispensing tube upon rotation of the operating member when the cartridge is installed in the distributor.

A cartridge for a fluid distributer, including a cartridge housing, the bottom wall being arranged at an angle to the front wall less than 90 degrees; a fluid-containing package including a bag containing a fluid product in an interior of the bag. A fluid distributor including: a distributor housing including a door covering a portion of a front side of the housing, the front wall or the door including a window; a receiving surface extending rearward and upward from the front wall, the housing forming a cartridge receiving recess, a front surface of the cartridge being visible through the window when installed therein, the front wall and the receiving surface being configured to match a form of the cartridge; an operating member operatively connected to a pressure member configured to apply pressure to the dispensing tube upon rotation of the operating member when the cartridge is installed in the distributor.

Pharmaceutical containers and methods for producing, registration, identification and authentication of such containers and for determining the operation state of machines for producing pharmaceutical containers are provided.

An electronic device including a continuity sensor and electrical circuitry configured to detect and report the continuity state of an article, container or product packaging is disclosed. The continuity sensor includes a first substrate with first and second coils thereon, and a second substrate with a third coil thereon. The first coil has an integrated circuit electrically connected thereto. The first substrate is part of, or is attached or secured to a part of the article, container or packaging. The second substrate is another part of, or is attached or secured to another part of the article, container or packaging. One of the article, container or packaging parts is (re)movable with respect to the other part. The first and second coils have one coupling when the article, container or packaging is closed or sealed, and a different coupling when the article, container or packaging is open or unsealed.