Patents Examined by Lee E Sanderson
  • Patent number: 11825865
    Abstract: A description is given of a tubular food casing having a fiber layer on the inside and having two or more polymer layers. The polymer layers include a first continuous polymer layer (A), with which the inner fiber layer or nonwoven-web layer is coated on the side of the tubular casing facing away from the inside, and completely covers the layer, and at least one polymer layer (B), and a monoaxially or biaxially oriented film based on polyamide and/or copolyamide. At least two of the polymer layers are joined to one another directly by a layer of adhesive. The inner fiber layer may absorb colour, smoke, aroma and/or flavour substance(s), such as liquid smoke or caramel, store these substances and transfer them to a food located within the casino. The casing is suitable as artificial sausage casing, especially for cooked-filling and scalded-emulsion sausage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Kalle GmbH
    Inventors: Erna Kastl, Jens Fögler, Ulrich Delius, Martina König
  • Patent number: 11820110
    Abstract: A heat-sealable multilayer film may include a support layer, a polyethylene heat-seal layer, and an intermediate peelable layer. The support layer may include at least one polymeric layer. Heat-sealed packages comprising the multilayer film described herein have peelable seals characterized by an appropriate peel strength substantially independent of the seal conditions and substantially free of stringing upon peeling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: AMCOR FLEXIBLES WINTERBOURNE LIMITED
    Inventors: David Thomas Stell, Robert James Massey
  • Patent number: 11814476
    Abstract: A polyester elastomer resin composition having excellent anti-noise properties and wear resistance that achieves sustained wear resistance over a long period of time; enables lubricants to bleed out even in a low-temperature environment, so that the effects of the lubricants are maintained; and further prevents the lubricants from being dissolved in water, even when a molded article is washed with water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: TOYOBO MC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yuki Maeda, Takuya Akaishi
  • Patent number: 11807442
    Abstract: A biodegradable insulating panel for a package includes a first layer of biodegradable material, a second layer of biodegradable material opposite the first layer, a moisture repellant layer, a biodegradable honeycomb core, and granulated pith. The moisture repellant layer is disposed on exterior surfaces of the first and second layers. The biodegradable honeycomb core is disposed between the first and second layers. The granulated pith is disposed within the honeycomb core to increase the resistance to heat flow of the panel. The biodegradable insulating panel has a density no greater than about 300 kg/m3. A biodegradable insulating package includes a plurality of insulating panels. The biodegradable insulating package is thermally insulating such that a temperature of an item disposed in the package increases no greater than 0.24° C./min (e.g., during ASTM D3103 test).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Smartech International LP
    Inventors: Martinus G. M. L. Jansen, Jannica Z. J. Greife
  • Patent number: 11801963
    Abstract: The invention relates to a container (30), in particular a bottle (30), for storing and optionally applying a liquid, solvent-containing compositions, having a multi-layer wall (20) comprising at least one side wall of the bottle, the bottom of the bottle and optionally a discharge region at the opening of the bottle, the multi-layer wall (20) comprising at least an inner layer (21), a barrier layer (22) and an outer layer (23), the barrier layer (22) being adapted to form a barrier for oxygen and/or water vapour, the inner layer (21) and/or the outer layer (23) having a microcellular structure (24), the microcellular structure (24) having fluid bubbles (25), and the fluid bubbles (25) being product of a physically and/or chemically introduced blowing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: KULZER GMBH
    Inventors: Andrea Kemeny, Mike Kondziela
  • Patent number: 11801964
    Abstract: This disclosure provides new containers, preforms, methods, and designs for small and light-weight carbonated beverage packaging that provide surprisingly improved carbonation retention and greater shelf life, while still achieving light weight. This disclosure is particularly drawn to small PET containers for carbonated beverages, for example less than or about 400 mL, and methods and designs for their fabrication that attain unexpectedly good carbonation retention and shelf life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
    Inventors: Casper W. Chiang, Venkat Govindarajan, Gopalaswamy Rajesh, Christopher Russell Mubarak, Jose Olavo Martins Ferreira Salles, Sterling Lane Steward, Simon Shi
  • Patent number: 11802180
    Abstract: Polymeric polyoxazolines of the following structure are disclosed: where X is the residue of a polymeric polyol after reaction with a dicarboxylic acid/anhydride; where R5 is an organic moiety; where Y is an organic moiety containing one or more oxazoline groups; and wherein each R10 is independently hydrogen or an organic moiety. Methods of making such polyoxazolines and using them in a coating, and packages coated therewith, are also within the scope of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Hongying Zhou, Dennis Allan Simpson, Christopher Paul Kurtz, Tsukasa Mizuhara
  • Patent number: 11794985
    Abstract: A compostable lid intended to seal a beverage capsule is provided. The lid is composed of a multilayer complex successively comprising a non-woven material wherein at least 50% by weight of the fibers are composed of polylactic acid (PLA), an adhesive layer suitable for coming into contact with food, and a support layer composed of a vegetable parchment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: AHLSTROM OYJ
    Inventors: Valerio Miozzo, Hervé Planchard, Florence Vidal, Mireille Roux
  • Patent number: 11760877
    Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising at least one first polyamide, conforming to the formula MXD·10 or MXD·10/Z and having a melting temperature Tf1, and at least one second polyamide. Said at least second polyamide has a melting temperature Tf2 such that Tf1?40° C.?Tf2<Tf1+20° C. The invention likewise relates to an article obtained from such a composition, to a method of shaping such an article, and to the use of such a composition and of such an article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: ARKEMA FRANCE
    Inventors: Benoît Brule, Barbara Ramfel
  • Patent number: 11719364
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hose having at least one barrier layer inner layer and an outer layer, wherein the barrier layer is obtainable by extrusion of a mixture comprising a) at least one thermoplastic fluoropolymer, b) at least one fluororubber and a crosslinking agent and/or at least one fluororubber elastomer and c) at least one carbon filler selected from carbon black, in particular conductivity carbon black, graphene, carbon nanofillers, in particular carbon nanotubes, carbon nanohorns, or a combination thereof in an amount of 0.05% by weight to 20% by weight of the carbon filler(s), or irradiated PTFE, and vulcanization. The hose exhibits a high fuel, diesel and oil stability and dynamic capability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: ContiTech Schlauch GmbH
    Inventors: Wolfram Herrmann, Dieter Borvitz, Steffen Wietzke, Frank Jungrichter, Hartmut Bangert
  • Patent number: 11713401
    Abstract: Provided is a dip molding composition including, at least: an elastomer that contains a (meth)acrylonitrile-derived structural unit, an unsaturated carboxylic acid-derived structural unit, and a butadiene-derived structural unit in a polymer main chain; an epoxy crosslinking agent; water; and a pH modifier, in which dip molding composition the elastomer contains the (meth)acrylonitrile-derived structural unit in an amount of 20 to 40% by weight, the unsaturated carboxylic acid-derived structural unit in an amount of 1 to 10% by weight, and the butadiene-derived structural unit in an amount of 50 to 75% by weight, and the epoxy crosslinking agent includes an epoxy crosslinking agent containing an epoxy compound having three or more epoxy groups in one molecule and has a dissolution rate in water of 10 to 70% as determined by a specific measurement method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Midori Anzen Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Norihide Enomoto, Taichi Ogawa, Kaname Shibata, Junji Shibasaki
  • Patent number: 11707915
    Abstract: A multi-layered material with low thickness is provided, having properties of thermal and electric insulation, flame retardant capacity and high mechanical strength, useful for the manufacture of personal protective equipment and more in general of work items for the protection against arc flash effects. The material provides a high grade of protection against arc flash with good flexibility and comfort for the wearer, who is thus protected without being hindered in movements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignees: FONDAZIONE ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TECNOLOGIA, ENEL PRODUZIONE S.P.A.
    Inventor: Malena Esther Oliveros
  • Patent number: 11685823
    Abstract: Crosslinkable polymeric compositions comprising an ethylene-based polymer, an organic peroxide, and an amine-functionalized interpolymer. Such crosslinkable polymeric compositions and their crosslinked forms can be employed as polymeric layers in wire and cable applications, such as insulation in power cables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Timothy J. Person, Manish Talreja, Jeffrey M. Cogen, Saurav S. Sengupta
  • Patent number: 11680439
    Abstract: Embodiments herein include extruded articles, building components and methods of making the same. In an embodiment, an extruded article is included. The extruded article can include a body member including a first portion comprising a first composition, the first composition comprising a polymer resin. The extruded body member can also include a second portion comprising a second composition different than the first composition. The second composition can include a polymer resin, fibers, and at least one component selected from the group consisting of at least 1% by weight particles and at least 5 phr impact modifier. Other embodiments are also included herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Andersen Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick Jerome Gronlund, Jessica Kathryn Ehrlichmann, Trevor Dean Peterson, Katherine April Stephan Graham
  • Patent number: 11654046
    Abstract: A liquid formulation of an ophthalmic drug in a pharmaceutical package, for example a syringe, cartridge, or vial, made in part or in whole of a thermoplastic polymer, coated on the interior with a tie coating or layer, a barrier coating or layer, a pH protective coating or layer, and optionally a lubricity coating or layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: SIO2 MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Weikart, Murray Stephen Bennett, Jean-Pierre Giraud
  • Patent number: 11643528
    Abstract: The present invention is to provide a rubber composition for a hose and the like, the rubber composition having excellent oil resistance and low-temperature performance. A rubber composition for a hose, the rubber composition comprising: a hydrogenated acrylonitrile butadiene rubber having an acrylonitrile amount of 24 mass % or less, a carbon black, a peroxide, and a triallyl isocyanurate; a content of the peroxide being 2.4 parts by mass or more per 100 parts by mass of the hydrogenated acrylonitrile butadiene rubber; and a content of the triallyl isocyanurate being 1.9 parts by mass or more per 100 parts by mass of the hydrogenated acrylonitrile butadiene rubber, and a hose formed by using the rubber composition for a hose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Koki Sugihara
  • Patent number: 11642867
    Abstract: Packaging sheet (1) intended for packaging a food product, in particular a cheese product, the packaging sheet (1) comprising: an internal membrane (5) comprising at least one internal plastic layer (7) intended to be oriented towards the product to be packaged; and a printable external surface (10), the external surface (10) being intended to be oriented away from the product to be packaged, characterized in that the or each internal plastic layer (7) has a plurality of microperforations (8, 9) arranged in a random fashion on the or each internal plastic layer (7) in such a manner that the air permeability of the internal membrane (5) is comprised between 20 mL/min Bendtsen and 50000 mL/min Bendtsen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: AMCOR FLEXIBLES FRANCE
    Inventors: Agnès Durin-France, Donatien Coulon, Jean-Jacques Provost, Jean-Marie Nicolas Bonifacy
  • Patent number: 11623806
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible packaging comprising a base layer and a film layer at least partially releasably affixed to the base layer via a pressure sensitive adhesive layer. The pressure sensitive adhesive layer comprises at least one adhesive zone and at least one adhesive-free zone extending continuously in a machine direction. The film layer is scored to form at least one pull tab which is disposed within the at least one adhesive-free zone and the base layer is scored to form at least one cavity which is disposed adjacent the at least one adhesive-free zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott William Huffer
  • Patent number: 11613595
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to obtain an ethylene??-olefin?non-conjugated polyene copolymer that has a low permanent compression set at low temperatures, is flexible, and has an excellent balance of rubber elasticity at low temperatures and tensile strength at normal temperatures. This ethylene-based polymer is an ethylene??-olefin?non-conjugated polyene copolymer that includes units derived from ethylene (A), units derived from an ?-olefin (B) containing 4-20 carbon atoms, and units derived from a non-conjugated polyene (C) and satisfies (1)-(4). (1) The molar ratio of (A) to (B) is 40/60-90/10, (2) the contained amount of the units derived from (C) is 0.1-6.0 mol %, (3) ML(1+4)125° C. is 5-100, and (4) the B value is 1.20 or more.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: MITSUI CHEMICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Koji Endo, Mayumi Hiwara, Sadahiko Matsuura, Yusuke Mizobuchi, Yuichi Yamamura, Yuji Noguchi, Yuji Ishii, Tatsuya Sakai, Keisuke Shishido, Kotaro Ichino, Kiyohide Inomata, Fumito Takeuchi, Kenta Ide
  • Patent number: 11608433
    Abstract: A formulation for a wafer dicing process comprises 1.0 to 1.5 mass % of a partially saponified polyvinyl alcohol having a polymerization degree of 200 to 400 and a saponification degree of 75 to 85 mol %; 0.4 to 0.6 mass % of polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene glycol ether having a number average molecular weight of 10,000 to 20,000 with a polymerization ratio of polyoxyethylene to polyoxypropylene of 75:25 to 85:15; and pure water (all mass % based on 100 mass % of formulation). The formulation is used in the form of a processing solution obtained by diluting it 10,000 to 100,000 times by pure water and flowing it on a dicing blade in a wafer dicing process to effectively remove dicing offcuts from the wafer and minute pieces of adhesive released from an adhesive layer of a dicing tape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: NIKKA SEIKO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tsuyoshi Tadano, Masafumi Hirose, Yuta Akutsu