Patents Assigned to Inteplast Group Corporation
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Patent number: 11919220Abstract: Systems and methods of indicating to a line worker when there is a defective zipper profile extruded onto a generally flat plastic web while moving in a feed direction in a re-sealable container production line. The system includes a sensor for detecting the defective zipper profile and a web distortion device that actuates in response to the sensor detecting the defect. The web distortion device keeps the web bunched together while it spools onto a roll support device located downstream thereby making it readily apparent to a line worker that the bunched segment contains the defective segment.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: INTEPLAST GROUP CORPORATIONInventors: Brett Box, Collin Lansdale, Trevor Luckemeyer, Alan Mosley, William D. Santana, Clayton Crosby
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Patent number: 11873126Abstract: Segmented wrapping materials and related methods. In some embodiments, a plurality of individual segments of a film or other wrapping material may be placed on a single roll or core and each opposing edge of each segment of such roll/core may be folded or otherwise reinforced to improve the strength of the film and thereby improve containment of a pallet or other items being wrapped with the material.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2020Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Inteplast Group CorporationInventor: Scott Stevens
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Patent number: 11873871Abstract: A brake caliper has an adjustment for controlling the location of the brake pads with respect to a brake rotor. The brake caliper includes a mount for attaching to a fixed surface to support the brake caliper, and a caliper connected to the mount for movement relative to the mount. A brake frame supports brake pads, one of which is movable with respect to the brake frame. An adjustor for controlling a position of the caliper with respect to the mount is configured for adjustment to change the position of the caliper with respect to the mount in an unactuated condition of the brake caliper thereby moving the caliper with respect to the mount and adjusting the position of the first and second brake pads with respect to the rotor. The brake caliper also may have an adjustable brake pressure feature.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2020Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: INTEPLAST GROUP CORPORATIONInventor: Shoumin Song
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Patent number: 11866247Abstract: Systems and methods of making a glove pack and for removing gloves from the glove pack are disclosed. The glove pack includes a stack of gloves. The stack of gloves includes a first glove engaging a second glove. The first and second gloves each have an exterior gripping surface. Each exterior gripping surface of the first and second gloves engages and adheres to the exterior gripping surface of the other of the first or second glove in the stack of gloves thereby adhering the first and second gloves together in the stack of gloves such that when the first glove is removed from the stack of gloves at least a portion of the second glove moves with the first glove.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: INTEPLAST GROUP CORPORATIONInventors: Pai-Mei Tseng, Chih Jen Hsu, Jyh-Yao Raphael Li, Kelvin Yang
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Patent number: 11813827Abstract: A multilayer film having coextruded layers comprising a znLLDPE-based core layer, and mLLDPE-based outer layers on each side of the core layer comprising, wherein the znLLDPE of the core layer has a density which is less than 0.005 g/cc different from a density of the mLLDPE of the outer layers, and wherein the znLLDPE of the core layer has a melting temperature which is less than 15° C. different from a melting temperature of the mLLDPE of the outer layers.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2019Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: INTEPLAST GROUP CORPORATIONInventors: Shen-Hsiu Hung, Ter-Hai Lin
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Publication number: 20230173787Abstract: Multi-layer films and labels are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, a multi-layer film comprises a first skin layer, a first intermediate layer, a core layer, a second intermediate layer, and a second skin layer arranged sequentially, wherein the core layer has a thickness that is greater than thickness of the first or the second intermediate layers or the skin layer, wherein the core layer includes polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) particles disposed therein, wherein the amount of PBT particles ranges from about 5 to about 10 percent by weight (wt %), based on the total weight of the core layer, wherein the multi-layer film has a thickness ranging from about 25 microns to about 45 microns, wherein the core layer has a thickness ranging from about 20 microns to about 40 microns.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2022Publication date: June 8, 2023Applicant: Inteplast Group CorporationInventors: Rafael E. Bayona P., Kiran Jayantilal Soneji
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Patent number: 11667112Abstract: A method of making a pre-stretched plastic packaging film comprising co-extruding a top layer, a bottom layer, and a core layer into a multilayer film intermediate product, wherein the top layer and bottom layer comprise at least about 95 wt % polyethylene resin, and the core layer comprises polyethylene resin and filler particles; stretching the multilayer film intermediate product to impart cavitation in the core layer in the area of the filler particles to form a pre-stretched polyethylene-based film; and rolling the pre-stretched polyethylene-based film onto a roller to form a roll of pre-stretched polyethylene-based film. A multilayer pre-stretched plastic packaging film comprising: a core layer sandwiched between a top layer and a bottom layer wherein the top layer and bottom layer comprise at least about 95 wt % polyethylene, and the core layer comprises filler particles having a particle size of 0.1 to 20 ?m in a polyethylene-based matrix comprising at least about 95 wt % polyethylene.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2021Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: INTEPLAST GROUP CORPORATIONInventors: Jyh-Yao Raphael Li, Kelvin Yang, Nancy (Lan-Shin) Cheng
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Patent number: 11524828Abstract: A tamper evident bag has front and rear panels connected together along opposite first and second side edge margins and a bottom edge margins that define a bag interior and a first bag opening therebetween. The first and second side edge margins include first and second peripheral side edges. The front and rear panels each have a tear line with a first end and a second end, the first and second ends being adjacent to and spaced apart from the first peripheral side edge. The first and second ends of each tear line being spaced part. The tear lines extend over the front and rear panels but remain spaced from the second side edge margin. Each tear line defines a respective tear out section on the front and rear panels. The tear out sections are joined along the first side edge margin and are configured to be removed to create a second bag opening.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2020Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: INTEPLAST GROUP CORPORATIONInventors: Sumei Lin, Li-yung Chang, Ben Tseng
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Publication number: 20220134722Abstract: A multilayer film for use in adhesive tape or adhesive label applications comprising a core layer and skin layers on each side of the core layer. The core layer comprises a polypropylene mini-random homopolymer, wherein the mini-random homopolymer comprises polypropylene, up to 2 wt % ethylene components, and a acid neutralizer in a concentration up to 5000 ppm calcium. The skin layers each comprise a) at least about 95 wt % of a polypropylene mini-random homopolymer comprising polypropylene, up to 2 wt % ethylene components, and an acid neutralizer in a concentration up to about 5000 ppm, and b) an anti-block agent in a concentration up to about 1 wt %, wherein the anti-block agent comprises at least 95 wt % homopolymer of polypropylene and 1 to 5 wt % of silica having a particle size between about 1 to 3 ?m.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2022Publication date: May 5, 2022Applicant: Inteplast Group CorporationInventors: Jame Wong, Chris Watts, Jenchyou Hwang, Juan Rosales, Todd O'Reilly, Ron Silen, Lisa Vasquez
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Patent number: 11247441Abstract: Multi-layer films and labels are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, a multi-layer film includes a core layer, a first intermediate layer disposed on a first side of the core layer, a second intermediate layer disposed on a second side of the core layer, a first skin layer disposed on the first intermediate layer and arranged such that the first intermediate layer is disposed between the core layer and the first skin layer, and a second skin layer disposed on the second intermediate layer and arranged such that the second intermediate layer is disposed between the core layer and the second skin layer, wherein the core layer includes first particles in an amount ranging from about 8 to about 20 wt %, based on the total weight of the core layer, the opacity is about 90 or greater, and the gloss ranges from about 60 to less than about 80.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2019Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: Inteplast Group CorporationInventors: Rafael E. Bayona P., Kiran Jayantilal Soneji, Ronald R. Silen, Todd A. O'Reilly
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Patent number: 11241868Abstract: A multilayer film for use in adhesive tape or adhesive label applications comprising a core layer and skin layers on each side of the core layer. The core layer comprises a polypropylene mini-random homopolymer, wherein the mini-random homopolymer comprises polypropylene, up to 2 wt % ethylene components, and a acid neutralizer in a concentration up to 5000 ppm calcium. The skin layers each comprise a) at least about 95 wt % of a polypropylene mini-random homopolymer comprising polypropylene, up to 2 wt % ethylene components, and an acid neutralizer in a concentration up to about 5000 ppm, and b) an anti-block agent in a concentration up to about 1 wt %, wherein the anti-block agent comprises at least 95 wt % homopolymer of polypropylene and 1 to 5 wt % of silica having a particle size between about 1 to 3 ?m.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2019Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: Inteplast Group CorporationInventors: Jame Wong, Chris Watts, Jenchyou Hwang, Juan Rosales, Todd O'Reilly, Ron Silen, Lisa Vasquez
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Patent number: 11135808Abstract: A multilayer release liner for use in a roofing system, that includes a roofing membrane and an asphalt or bitumen adhesive. The multilayer release liner contains a core layer including PET, surrounded by several outer layers including at least two tie layers adhered to the core layer, and at least two polyolefin layers adhered to the tie layers. The multilayer release liner of the present invention is highly compatible with silicone and does not contain any ingredients that may interfere with the adhesion or cure of a silicone coating. The liner of the present invention also provides an effective oil barrier and minimizes oil migration and discoloration of the multilayer release liner from the adhesives used in roofing systems.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2020Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: Inteplast Group CorporationInventor: George Orlych
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Patent number: 11135757Abstract: A method for manufacturing a blown plastic film using an extruder, the method comprising extruding a tube of polymer resin; cooling air from a temperature of greater than 55° F. down to a temperature between about 35° F. about 50° F., to produce an intermediate cooled air stream; dehumidifying the intermediate cooled air stream to less than about 15% humidity, to produce a dehumidified intermediate cooled air stream; cooling the dehumidified intermediate cooled air stream to less than 35° F., to produce a super-cooled air stream; and directing the super-cooled air stream at the extruded tube of polymer resin.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2019Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: INTEPLAST GROUP CORPORATIONInventor: Todd Shaw
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Patent number: 11130627Abstract: A receptacle liner for gripping the receptacle and method of making. A liner may be formed by one or more panels including at least one resilient segment extending from a bottom to a top of the liner. The liner segment can be coextruded so that the resilient segment is made from resilient material and other portions of the liner are made from another material that is less resilient. When the liner is placed in a receptacle, the liner can be expanded by resiliently stretching the resilient segment so that the liner may apply a gripping force to the receptacle. The liner can include gusseted side panels. A mouth can be formed as a recess in the top ends of front and rear panels and extend through the gusseted side panels to define handle portions and form apertures in the handle portions that open to the mouth.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2018Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: Inteplast Group CorporationInventors: Ben Tseng, Jyh-Yao Raphael Li, Kelvin Yang
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Patent number: 11072103Abstract: A system and method for extruding film with a thickened profile section. In some embodiments, the film forms bags with integral zipper profiles. Plastic film is extruded to form a tube. During extrusion, each thickened profile section is radiantly cooled in a preferential manner before thinner sections of the film freeze. A freezing control device includes at least one radiant cooling plate that is operatively aligned with a thickened profile section. The device also includes a cooling fluid recirculation system configured to maintain the plate at a temperature below the temperature of the extruded tube. The plate can be adjustably mounted on a base for positioning the plate at the desired orientation for cooling the thickened profile section of the tube.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2017Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: Inteplast Group CorporationInventor: Todd Shaw
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Patent number: 11046062Abstract: A method of making a pre-stretched plastic packaging film comprising co-extruding a top layer, a bottom layer, and a core layer into a multilayer film intermediate product, wherein the top layer and bottom layer comprise at least about 95 wt % polyethylene resin, and the core layer comprises polyethylene resin and filler particles; stretching the multilayer film intermediate product to impart cavitation in the core layer in the area of the filler particles to form a pre-stretched polyethylene-based film; and rolling the pre-stretched polyethylene-based film onto a roller to form a roll of pre-stretched polyethylene-based film. A multilayer pre-stretched plastic packaging film comprising: a core layer sandwiched between a top layer and a bottom layer wherein the top layer and bottom layer comprise at least about 95 wt % polyethylene, and the core layer comprises filler particles having a particle size of 0.1 to 20 ?m in a polyethylene-based matrix comprising at least about 95 wt % polyethylene.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2018Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: Inteplast Group CorporationInventors: Jyh-Yao Raphael Li, Kelvin Yang, Nancy (Lan-Shin) Cheng
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Patent number: D927118Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2019Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: Inteplast Group CorporationInventors: Yaw-kuen Lin, Douglas R. Lude
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Patent number: D941899Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2020Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: INTEPLAST GROUP CORPORATIONInventors: Scott Stevens, James R. Love
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Patent number: D993462Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: INTEPLAST GROUP CORPORATIONInventors: Haur-Horng Yang, Tzy-Cherng Jan, Richard Ma
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Patent number: D1001137Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2020Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: INTEPLAST GROUP CORPORATIONInventor: Pai Mei Tseng