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NATUREWORKS LLC	15305 MINNETONKA BOULEVARD MINNETONKA MN 55345

International Classification(s)

• A01N:PRESERVATION OF BODIES OF HUMANS OR ANIMALS OR PLA....

Inventor(s)

Inventor Name	Address	# of filed Patents	Total Citations
Ford, Thomas M	Greenville, DE	13	363
# of filed Patents : 13 Total Citations : 363
Kelly, William E	Wilmington, DE	13	148
# of filed Patents : 13 Total Citations : 148

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• 16 Citation Count
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Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable	$700.00	$350.00	$175.00
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional	$1,640.00	$820.00	$410.00

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US Patent No: 5639466

Method for packaging foodstuffs

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An antibacterial composition and method for use of such composition in packaging of moisture-containing foodstuffs in a manner to extend the shelf life of the foods comprises placing the foodstuff in intimate contact with the composition which comprises 5-40% wt. of a lactic acid-based compound and optionally a liquid organic plasticizer dispersed in a solid matrix of poly(lactic acid) or lactic acid copolymer having a number average molecular weight of 3,000 to 200,000.

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