Packages, packaging systems, methods for packaging and apparatus for packaging

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8671652
APP PUB NO 20110203228A1
SERIAL NO

13097953

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The present invention relates to the use of vacuum packaging and vacuum packaging techniques. Embodiments of the present invention include bales and packages comprising a sealed chamber having an internal volume at a pressure less than ambient atmospheric pressure. In alternate embodiments of the present invention, the internal volume of the package comprises a bulk material, a bulk fiber material, fibers or fibrous materials. Also disclosed are methods for packaging, packaging systems and apparatus for packaging.

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  • EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
McLaughlin, Michael Ray Kingsport, US 10 67
Mullins, Charles Duane Kingsport, US 10 67
Nelson, Gregory Kyle Blountville, US 7 51
Sanders, Charles Clifton Gray, US 10 67
Smithers, Hillard Birdell Kingsport, US 1 1

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