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Who is Tempra Technology?
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Tempra Technology is a leader in the development of instant,
self-heating and self-chilling product technology.
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When was Tempra Technology founded?
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Founded in 1992, Tempra has developed innovative products
for food & beverage, medical, therapy, sports medicine, equestrian
and consumer product markets.
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Does Tempra have any strategic partners?
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The I•C•Can™ is the result of the solid partnership of Tempra
Technology and Crown Holdings, who are currently discussing
commercialization and marketing of this self-refrigerating
can to top beverage companies. Imagine: an icy cold beverage
without refrigerated vending machines or bulky ice chests.
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Are partnerships and licensing opportunities available?
A.
Yes. To learn more about such opportunities, contact
us.
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Does this self-chilling technology exist?
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Absolutely! There's finally a real, working, practical self-cooling
can. The Instant Cool Can (I•C•Can™) uses a 100% safe and environmentally
friendly self-chilling process that cools by using brilliantly
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How fast does the I•C•Can™ work?
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In fact, it's proven to lower beverage temperature by a minimum
30° F (16.7°) in just three minutes. |
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How much liquid will the I.C. Can™ deliver in its current design?
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The unique design of the evaporator allows delivery of approximately
11oz. of chilled beverage.
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How does the I•C•Can™ cool off?
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The advanced design utilizes the latest breakthroughs in thermal,
insulating and vacuum heat pump technology. The self-contained
I•C•Can™ is the approximate size of a 11 oz. beverage can.
This includes the beverage container itself, and the integral
self-chilling device. |
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Will the I.C. Can™ cost more than the standard beverage can?
A.
The I.C. Can™ will most likely cost more than a standard beverage
can because it is not a standard can. The expected premium will
be similar to that of the premium consumers pay at a vending
machine compared to the supermarket.
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How does the I.C .Can™ work?
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The I.C. Can™ works on the simple principal of water evaporation.
When you step out of a swimming pool or the shower, you feel
cool because the water is evaporating off your skin; we use
the same basic principle of evaporation to chill the beverage.
The technology consists of two components: (1) a water gel coated
evaporator built in to the base of the beverage can and (2)
a condenser/absorber at the base of the can, housing a heat
sink and an all-natural desiccant. When activated, the desiccant
contained within a vacuum draws the heat from the beverage through
the evaporator into an insulated heat -sink container. It is
this patented self-contained vacuum-power, which removes heat
from the beverage thereby lowering the temperature dramatically,
quickly and safely without the use of carbon dioxide, CFC, HFC
or any other gases and is totally non-toxic without the risk
of pressurized gas or vapor escape. |
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Can the I.C. Can be filled on a standard filling line?
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Yes-The I.C. Can is designed not to effect high speed filling
lines. |
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How will consumers benefit from a self-chilling I.C. Can™?
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The portable, self-refrigerating I.C. Can™ will enable consumers
of any canned beverage to enjoy icy cold drinks at any time
or place. In the car on the train, at the beach, camping,
boating, hiking, school field trips or even waiting on line
at amusement parks. Tempra's proprietary self-refrigerating
technology is self-contained and requires no external power
or refrigerating source. The can is non-toxic, discharges no
gases, is completely recyclable and is capable of cooling the
beverage by as much as 30°F in
minutes. |
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Is there any competition for the I.C. Can™?
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Although there have been many attempts and significant media
exposure, we are not aware of any self-refrigerating product
that has been commercially produced and successfully marketed
for mass production. To date no other company has demonstrated
the ability to produce an environmentally safe, commercially
manufacturable and consumer safe, self-refrigerating can.
We are extremely pleased that Crown Holdings, after reviewing
many self-refrigerating technologies has decided to enter
into a partnership with Tempra Technology. Crown has informed
us that their decision was based on Tempra's strong patent
profile and capable team, superior cooling performance as well
key safety and environmental advantages. |
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Is the I•C•Can™ safe for the environment?
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The I•C•Can’s™ innovative design is 100% safe and environmentally-friendly;
easy to operate, store and transport. The self-contained I•C•Can™
uses no carbon dioxide, CFC, HFC, or any other compressed gases
and is totally non-toxic, without risk of gas or vapor escape.
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Does Tempra guarantee their Heatable products?
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100%. Our dedication to our products ensures accuracy in temperature
and consistency in quality.
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Are your Heatable products convenient?
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For years, consumers have relied on portable stoves, toaster
ovens and microwaves to enjoy convenient hand-held hot food
and beverages. With new advanced self-heating technology from
Tempra, however, people will be able to enjoy their favorite
foods, all in just minutes, any place.
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Are the Heatable products easy to use?
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With just a simple pop or a twist, virtually any hand-held food
item can be heated to its ideal, safe serving temperature in
minutes. Consumers will be able to enjoy their favorite convenience
foods at their desks, at the beach, in their cars, on picnics,
on camping trips-anywhere, without separate dishes or heating
appliances.
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Are they available now?
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The best thing about our self-heating technology is that it’s
here. That’s right. It’s not something that’s several years
off in the future. We’re ready to start working with strategic
partners to incorporate our technology into containers and packaging
for mass production to enable consumers to enjoy a hot meal
whenever and wherever they want. Focus group research has shown
that consumers are willing to pay a premium for the convenience
and added value.
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Are the solutions and materials safe for the environment?
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Tempra’s advanced solutions are setting new standards in thermal
technology, and are developed using 100% safe, non-toxic and
environmentally friendly materials.
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Are the Therapy products durable?
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Tempra Wraps are constructed from a durable outer shell, beneath
which is a layer of delsolite (insulation) to direct cold or
heat inward to where the therapy is required. Inside the wraps
are the pack compartments, secured by Velco™. The inner layers
of the wraps are terry cloth to hold moisture, which produces
moist heat and conducts both hot and cold.
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Are they available in hot or cold?
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Yes. Tempra offers a moistened Tempra Wrap, the pack functions
like a portable hydrocollator©. The gelling packs conform to
the body contours to provide uniform heat or cooling distribution.
The patented TempraSeal™ makes the packs very user-friendly
and provides for a longer shelf life than standard "bag-in-bag"
products.
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Can I reuse the Cold Pack?
A.
Tempra Instant Gelling Cold Therapy Packs get colder and stay
colder longer than other instant packs, and after use as an
Instant Cold Pack, they may be reused by placing in a freezer.
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What is the temperature and duration of the Hot Packs?
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Tempra Instant Gelling Hot Therapy Packs achieve 140°F or 170°F
depending upon your specific needs and provide heat for 60-90
minutes.
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