Patents Assigned to Advanced Plastics Technologies Luxembourg S.A.
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Publication number: 20120082810Abstract: Coated articles may comprise one or more coating layers, including water resistant coatings. A method comprises applying such coating layers by dip, spray or flow coating. The methods can make coated containers, preferably comprising polyethylene terephthalate, from coated preforms. In some methods, the aqueous solutions, dispersions, or emulsions are substantially or completely free of VOCs.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Applicant: Advanced Plastics Technologies Luxembourg S.A.Inventors: Gerald A. Hutchinson, Robert Lee, Said Farha, Sriram Tharmapuram
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Publication number: 20100109206Abstract: This invention relates to methods and apparatus for making articles made of polyester, preferably polyethylene terephthalate (PET), having coated directly to at least one of the surfaces thereof one or more layers of thermoplastic material with good gas-barrier characteristics. In one preferred method and apparatus, preforms are injection molded, barrier-coated immediately thereafter, and remain on a mold portion for a time to speed cooling of the completed preform. Preferably the barrier-coated articles take the form of preforms coated by at least one layer of barrier material and the containers are blow-molded therefrom. Such barrier-coated containers are preferably of the type to hold beverages such as soft drinks, beer or juice. The preferred barrier materials have a lower permeability to oxygen and carbon dioxide than PET as well as key physical properties similar to PET.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2010Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: Advanced Plastics Technologies, Luxembourg S.A.Inventors: Gerald A. Hutchinson, Robert A. Lee
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Patent number: 7645135Abstract: This invention relates to methods and apparatus for making articles made of polyester, preferably polyethylene terephthalate (PET), having coated directly to at least one of the surfaces thereof one or more layers of thermoplastic material with good gas-barrier characteristics. In one preferred method and apparatus, preforms are injection molded, barrier-coated immediately thereafter, and remain on a mold portion for a time to speed cooling of the completed preform. Preferably the barrier-coated articles take the form of preforms coated by at least one layer of barrier material and the containers are blow-molded therefrom. Such barrier-coated containers are preferably of the type to hold beverages such as soft drinks, beer or juice. The preferred barrier materials have a lower permeability to oxygen and carbon dioxide than PET as well as key physical properties similar to PET.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2007Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: Advanced Plastics Technologies Luxembourg S.A.Inventors: Gerald A. Hutchinson, Robert A. Lee
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Publication number: 20100000957Abstract: In preferred embodiments there are provided containers such as bottles comprising at least one layer made from a foamable material comprising a polymeric carrier material and microspheres which expand during heat treatment to form the foam. The articles may be mono and multilayer. The articles can be formed by various methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2009Publication date: January 7, 2010Applicant: ADVANCED PLASTICS TECHNOLOGIES LUXEMBOURG S.A.Inventors: Gerald A. Hutchinson, Robert A. Lee, Said K. Farha
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Patent number: 7588808Abstract: In preferred embodiments methods and apparatuses can produce articles that have formable material. The articles may be mono and multilayer. The articles can be formed by various methods.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2005Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: Advanced Plastics Technologies Luxembourg S.A.Inventors: Gerald A. Hutchinson, Robert A. Lee, Said K. Farha
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Publication number: 20090220717Abstract: Coated articles that can include one or more coating layers, and methods of making thereof, are disclosed herein. One or more coating layers can include a UV-curable material and a crosslinking initiator.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2008Publication date: September 3, 2009Applicant: Advanced Plastics Technologies Luxembourg S.A.Inventors: Wojciech Wilczak, Said K. Farha
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Patent number: 7578668Abstract: Disclosed is a preferred mold design for producing plastic, molded preforms, which may be blow-molded into a container of a final, desired shape. A preferred mold includes a temperature control system for maintaining the preform mold at a desired temperature. The temperature control system can pass fluid through channels within the preform mold to cool plastic that is injected into the preform mold. In some arrangements, a mold comprises a neck finish mold, the neck finish mold comprising high heat transfer material positioned to transfer heat away from melt within a mold cavity of the mold.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2007Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: Advanced Plastics Technologies Luxembourg S.A.Inventors: Gerald A. Hutchinson, Robert A. Lee, Heinrich K. Feichtinger
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Patent number: 7531226Abstract: Preferred embodiments relate to methods and apparatus for making articles made of polyester, preferably virgin polyethylene terephthalate (PET), having coated directly to at least one of the surfaces thereof one or more layers of recycled or post-consumer PET and one or more layers of a material with good gas-barrier characteristics, preferably silicon oxide. Preferably, the recycled PET layer comprises about 25% to about 50% of the entire material content. Preferably the articles take the form of preforms and the containers are blow-molded therefrom and the barrier layer is subsequently applied. The preferred barrier materials have a lower permeability to oxygen and carbon dioxide than PET. In addition, the neck of the preforms and bottles is at least partially in the crystalline state and the body is primarily in the amorphous or semi-crystalline state.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2004Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: Advanced Plastics Technologies Luxembourg S.A.Inventors: Robert A. Lee, Gerald A. Hutchinson
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Patent number: 7435483Abstract: Disclosed are coated fiber-containing articles, including paper, paperboard, and molded fiber, and methods for preparing such articles. A preferred method comprises heating paperboard containing a polymeric binder to a temperature sufficient to remove at least some moisture from the paperboard; applying an aqueous dispersion or solution of at least one water-dispersible or water-soluble polymer to the paperboard product; heating the paperboard to at least partially cure the water-dispersible or water-soluble polymer; and cooling the paperboard to at least 160° F. to reduce the tackiness of the cured water-dispersible polymer.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2002Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: Advanced Plastics Technologies Luxembourg S.A.Inventors: Robert A. Lee, Gerald A. Hutchinson, Charles P. Klass
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Publication number: 20080203617Abstract: Disclosed is a preferred mold design for producing plastic, injection molded preforms, which may be blow-molded into a container of a final, desired shape. A preferred mold includes a combination of hardened material components and high heat transfer material components to provide a mold having good wear characteristics, for a sufficiently long useful life, and to enable rapid cooling of the injected preform, in order to reduce the cycle time of an injection and cooling cycle. In some arrangements, the hardened materials may form a portion of the preform cavity thereby slowing the rate of cooling in those areas and inducing a semi-crystalline or crystalline structure in the cooled preform.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2008Publication date: August 28, 2008Applicant: Advanced Plastics Technologies Luxembourg S.A.Inventors: Gerald A. Hutchinson, Robert A. Lee
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Publication number: 20080138455Abstract: Disclosed is a preferred mold design for producing plastic, molded preforms, which may be blow-molded into a container of a final, desired shape. A preferred mold includes a temperature control system for maintaining the preform mold at a desired temperature. The temperature control system can pass fluid through channels within the preform mold to cool plastic that is injected into the preform mold. In some arrangements, a mold comprises a neck finish mold, the neck finish mold comprising high heat transfer material positioned to transfer heat away from melt within a mold cavity of the mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: Advanced Plastics Technologies Luxembourg S.AInventors: Gerald A. Hutchinson, Robert A. Lee, Heinrich K. Feichtinger
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Patent number: 7367795Abstract: Disclosed is a preferred mold design for producing plastic, injection molded preforms, which may be blow-molded into a container of a final, desired shape. A preferred mold includes a combination of hardened material components and high heat transfer material components to provide a mold having good wear characteristics, for a sufficiently long useful life, and to enable rapid cooling of the injected preform, in order to reduce the cycle time of an injection and cooling cycle. In some arrangements, the hardened materials may form a portion of the preform cavity thereby slowing the rate of cooling in those areas and inducing a semi-crystalline or crystalline structure in the cooled preform.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2003Date of Patent: May 6, 2008Assignee: Advanced Plastics Technologies Luxembourg S.A.Inventors: Gerald A. Hutchinson, Robert A. Lee
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Publication number: 20080063858Abstract: Disclosed herein are sheets, labels, label stock, and articles comprising the same. Additionally disclosed are method for making the sheets, labels, label stock, and articles comprising the same. In some embodiments, the sheets, labels, and label stock comprise one or more layers, wherein at least one layer comprises microspheres. In some embodiments, the sheets, labels, and label stock comprise one or more layers of a foam material. In some embodiments, one or more layers comprise a cellulose material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2007Publication date: March 13, 2008Applicant: ADVANCED PLASTICS TECHNOLOGIES LUXEMBOURG S.A.Inventors: Gerald Hutchinson, Said Farha
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Patent number: 7332204Abstract: This invention relates to articles made of polyester, preferably polyethylene terephthalate (PET), having coated directly to at least one of the surfaces thereof one or more layers of thermoplastic material with good gas-barrier characteristics, and novel methods of making such articles. Preferably the barrier-coated articles take the form of preforms coated by at least one layer of barrier material and the containers blow-molded therefrom. Such barrier-coated containers are preferably of the type to hold beverages such as soft drinks, beer or juice. The preferred barrier materials have a lower permeability to oxygen and carbon dioxide than PET as well as key physical properties similar to PET. The materials and methods provide that the barrier layers have good adherence to PET, even during and after the blow molding process to form containers from preforms. Preferred barrier coating materials include poly(hydroxyamino ethers).Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2003Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: Advanced Plastics Technologies Luxembourg S.A.Inventors: Gerald A. Hutchinson, Robert A. Lee
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Patent number: 7303387Abstract: Disclosed is a preferred mold design for producing plastic, molded preforms, which may be blow-molded into a container of a final, desired shape. A preferred mold includes a temperature control system for maintaining the preform mold at a desired temperature. The temperature control system can pass fluid through channels within the preform mold to cool plastic that is injected into the preform mold. In some arrangements, a mold comprises a neck finish mold, the neck finish mold comprising high heat transfer material positioned to transfer heat away from melt within a mold cavity of the mold.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2005Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Assignee: Advanced Plastics Technologies Luxembourg S.A.Inventors: Gerald A. Hutchinson, Robert A. Lee, Heinrich K. Feichtinger
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Patent number: 7261551Abstract: This invention relates to methods and apparatus for making articles made of polyester, preferably polyethylene terephthalate (PET), having coated directly to at least one of the surfaces thereof one or more layers of thermoplastic material with good gas-barrier characteristics. In one preferred method and apparatus, preforms are injection molded, barrier-coated immediately thereafter, and remain on a mold portion for a time to speed cooling of the completed preform. Preferably the barrier-coated articles take the form of preforms coated by at least one layer of barrier material and the containers are blow-molded therefrom. Such barrier-coated containers are preferably of the type to hold beverages such as soft drinks, beer or juice. The preferred barrier materials have a lower permeability to oxygen and carbon dioxide than PET as well as key physical properties similar to PET.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2004Date of Patent: August 28, 2007Assignee: Advanced Plastics Technologies Luxembourg S.A.Inventors: Gerald A. Hutchinson, Robert A. Lee