Patents Examined by Lee E Sanderson
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Patent number: 11312120Abstract: A multilayer shrink film comprising at least one core layer positioned between a first skin layer and a second skin layer, wherein the multilayer shrink film comprising an ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer composition and a low density polyethylene.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2018Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignees: Dow Global Technologies LLC, PBBPolisur S.R.L.Inventors: Kaustubh Gupte, Edward L. Lee, Marlos Giuntini De Oliveira, Rajen M. Patel, Guillermo A. Raimondi, Prajwal Shah, Maximiliano Zanetti
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Patent number: 11312826Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a hot-melt adhesive for adhesive bonding of at least a first packaging and a second packaging, the hot-melt adhesive comprising: (a) 7-48 parts per weight of a polymer component, the polymer component comprising a styrene block copolymer; (b) 15-52 parts per weight of a tackifying component, wherein the tackifying component comprises thermoplastic adhesive resin, aliphatic hydrocarbon, cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon, aromatic hydrocarbon, the respective hydrocarbon optionally being modified and/or hydrogenated, terpenes, the terpenes optionally being modified or hydrogenated, rosins, the rosins optionally being modified or hydrogenated, or mixtures thereof; (c) 5-25 parts per weight of a plasticizer component, wherein the plasticizer component comprises paraffinic oils, naphthenic oils, polybuten, polybutadien, dibasic esters, polyols or mixtures thereof; and d) 0.02-1.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2014Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: KHS GMBHInventor: Jörg Schneider
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Patent number: 11304798Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve leaflet includes a plurality of electrospun fibers at least partially embedded in a polymer matrix. The plurality of fibers includes a first polyisobutylene urethane copolymer having a first predetermined weight average percentage of hard segment portions and the polymer matrix includes a second polyisobutylene urethane copolymer having a second predetermined weight average percentage of the hard segment portions, wherein the first predetermined weight average percentage of the hard segment portions is greater than the second predetermined weight average percentage of the hard segment portions.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2019Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: David Robert Wulfman, Thomas A. Wrobel, Crystal Marie Anderson-Cunanan, Joseph Thomas Delaney, Jr., Patrick Willoughby, Mark W. Boden, Peter G. Edelman, Michael Eppihimer
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Patent number: 11278647Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure include lubricious coatings. In an embodiment the disclosure includes a lubricious coating for a medical device including an acrylic acid polymer, an acrylamide copolymer comprising at least one photoreactive group, and a cross-linking agent comprising at least two photoreactive groups. The coating can be used on a catheter surface to facilitate its movement in the body.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2017Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Surmodics, Inc.Inventor: Mike Militello
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Patent number: 11279117Abstract: Provided is a fuel container composed of a multilayer structure containing: an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (A) layer; an adhesive resin (B) layer; a high-density polyethylene (C) layer; and a resin composition (D) layer, wherein the ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (A) contains 15 to 44 mol % of ethylene, the adhesive resin (B) is a maleic anhydride-modified polyolefin having an acid value of 0.1 to 10 mgKOH/g and containing 1 to 8.5 ?mol/g of magnesium element, calcium element, zinc element, or a combination thereof, the resin composition (D) contains the ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (A), the adhesive resin (B), and the high-density polyethylene (C), the thickness of the (A) layer, the (B) layer, and the (C) layer satisfies specific conditions, and the ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (A), the adhesive resin (B), and the high-density polyethylene (C) satisfies specific conditions. The fuel container is excellent in fuel barrier properties and impact resistance and enables stable production.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2017Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: KURARAY CO., LTD.Inventors: Takeyuki Igarashi, Shogo Nakazawa
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Patent number: 11273616Abstract: The present disclosure includes a composite tube with a stranded wire and a method for making same. The method may include providing a core and providing at least one layer comprising electrically conductive material. The method may further include applying the at least one layer around at least a portion of the core. The method may further include providing the stranded wire comprising an embedded portion. The method may further include embedding the embedded portion of the stranded wire within the at least one layer of electrically conductive material.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2016Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventors: Phillip A. Bahorich, Daniel J. McCandlish, Simon Clarke, Martyn C. Isaac
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Patent number: 11260271Abstract: A removable stretchable cover for exercise equipment has a first wall, a second wall, two side walls and two end walls arranged to form an interior cavity and an opening through which the exercise equipment is appointed to traverse. The opening is formed as a stretchable slit opening adapted to expand to engulf the exercise equipment, and contract in a closed configuration when the exercise equipment is housed within the interior cavity to substantially enclose the equipment within the cover. At least one anti-slip surface is integrated within at least one of the first wall, second wall, two side walls or two end walls. The cover is composed of a thin, stretchy, soft material so that it can be significantly stretched and contracted to snuggly fit over the exercise equipment. Examples of exercise equipment for which the cover is especially well suited include yoga blocks, foam rollers, exercise balls and arm handles of exercise machines.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2015Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Inventor: Lisa B. Mariano
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Patent number: 11260633Abstract: The present invention provides multilayer films, packages formed from such films, and methods of making multilayer films. In one aspect, a multilayer film comprises multilayer film comprising at least 3 layers, each layer having opposing facial surfaces and arranged in the order A/B/C, wherein a top facial surface of Layer B is in adhering contact with a bottom facial surface of Layer A; wherein a top facial surface of Layer C is in adhering contact with a bottom facial surface of Layer B, wherein the film is oriented in the machine direction and wherein the film exhibits a normalized carbon dioxide transmission rate of at least 3000 cm3·mil/100 in2/day, and wherein the film exhibits a ratio of the carbon dioxide transmission rate to an oxygen transmission rate of at least 4.0.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2017Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Yijian Lin, Wenyi Huang, Selim Bensason
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Patent number: 11254848Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions, films and articles containing a random propylene/ethylene copolymer and a substituted phenylene aromatic diester. Polymerization with an improved catalyst system increases the amount of ethylene incorporated into the random propylene/ethylene copolymer backbone which results in improved thermal properties, improved optical properties, and improved heat seal properties.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2012Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: W.R. GRACE & CO.-CONN.Inventors: Li-Min Tau, Chai-Jing Chou, John Kaarto, Peter S. Martin, William G. Sheard
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Patent number: 11254096Abstract: A sealable and peelable film comprising a four layer coextrudate comprising a core layer contributing predominantly towards the thickness of the film, a first sealing layer provided on one side of the core layer and a second sealing layer, or alternatively a laminating layer, provided on the other side of the core layer, and the film comprising a peeling layer in between the first sealing layer and the core layer and/or in between the second sealing layer, or alternatively the laminating layer, and the core layer, and wherein the peeling layer is adjacent the first sealing layer and/or the second sealing layer and/or the laminating layer, and wherein the relative thickness of the peeling layer and its adjacent sealing and/or lamination layer (p:s/l ratio) is from 1:10 to 5:1.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2015Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Innovia Films LimitedInventors: Jonathan Hewitt, Martin Richard Cockroft
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Patent number: 11248147Abstract: The invention relates to a wash-off label structure and an adhesive layer comprising a pressure sensitive hot melt adhesive layer sensitive to the washing conditions. According to an embodiment the adhesive layer comprises an acrylate composition curable with ultraviolet radiation and at least one modifier selected from a tackifier, a plasticizer and a filler, and wherein the peel adhesion from the labelled surface at 50-80° C. in alkaline aqueous solution of at least 30% less than the peel adhesion at room temperature of 23° C.±2° C. and relative humidity of 50%±5%. The invention further relates to a use of the label for recyclable or reusable packages, and a combination of a package and a wash-off label.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2014Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: UPM RAFLATAC OYInventors: Tom Saxberg, Sami Kivinen
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Patent number: 11214682Abstract: The invention relates to a polyamide composition comprising: a. A semi-crystalline polyamide; b. An impact modifier in an amount ranging from 1 wt % to 50 wt %; c. A branching agent in an amount ranging from 0.01 to 6.0 wt %; d. An inorganic stabilizer in an amount ranging from 0.01 wt % to 2.0 wt %; e. An organic stabilizer E1 comprising a primary antioxidant group in an amount ranging from 0.01 wt % to 2.0 wt and an organic stabilizer E2 comprising a hindered amine group in an amount ranging from 0.01 wt % to 4.0 wt %; or an organic stabilizer E3 comprising a primary antioxidant group and a hindered amine group in an amount ranging from 0.02 to 6.0 wt %; or a combination of E1, E2 and E3 in a total amount of 0.02 to 6.0 wt %; wherein all wt % are based on the total amount of polyamide composition. The invention also relates to a process for preparing a container by blow molding this composition, as well as use of the container in various applications.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2015Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: DSM IP ASSETS B.V.Inventors: Wilhelmus Josephus Maria Sour, Pieter Gijsman
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Patent number: 11208348Abstract: As described herein, a polyimide chemical composition may be used for coating glass articles. According to embodiments, a coated glass article may include a glass container which may include a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, and a low-friction coating bonded to at least a portion of the first surface of the glass container. The low-friction coating may include a polyimide chemical composition. The polyimide chemical composition may be halogenated and the polyimide chemical composition may include a siloxane moiety.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2016Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: CORNING INCORPORATEDInventors: David Henry, Valerie Claudine Lacarriere
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Patent number: 11192345Abstract: A laminate includes a fabric; and a thermoplastic film, wherein the thermoplastic film is a multilayer film including an adhesive layer including a thermoplastic polyester elastomer and a barrier layer that is bonded to the adhesive layer, and that has a melting point that is higher than a melting point of the adhesive layer, and that includes a polymer, and wherein the fabric includes a polyester, and the fabric has a fabric weight of 190 g/m2 or less.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2018Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignees: Nitto Denko Corporation, Nitto Switzerland AGInventors: Yosuke Yamada, Toru Tagami, Michael Ludwig
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Patent number: 11186716Abstract: The invention relates to a polyamide moulding compound consisting of an amorphous, microcrystalline or partially crystalline polyamide or mixtures hereof, at least one impact modifier, hollow glass balls and also further additives. The invention likewise relates to moulded articles produced from this polyamide moulding compound.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2016Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: EMS-Patent AGInventors: Martin Sütterlin, Georg Stöppelmann, Ralf Hala, Ulrich Presenz
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Patent number: 11174060Abstract: The present invention provides a delaminatable container capable of inhibiting reduction in aroma constituents of contents. According to the present invention, provided is the delaminatable container comprising an outer layer and an inner layer and having an inner bag which is composed of the inner layer and configured to contract with a decrease in the contents. The inner layer comprises, as an innermost layer, an inner EVOH layer composed of EVOH resin, and the EVOH resin contained in the inner EVOH layer has an ethylene content of equal to or less than 34 mol %.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2017Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: KYORAKU CO., LTD.Inventor: Tetsuaki Eguchi
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Patent number: 11174187Abstract: The present invention relates to a glass container having multiple concavities at the bottom plane of a mouth provided with a rim, and a one-press method for producing a glass container, by which such a glass container can be produced with high yield.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2017Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: KOA Glass Co., LTDInventor: Masahiro Takahashi
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Patent number: 11161319Abstract: A multilayer tubular structure MLT intended for the transport of petrol. The MLT has at least one inner barrier layer and at least one outer layer located above the barrier layer. All the layers located above the barrier layer contain from 0 to 5% of plasticizer relative to the total weight of the composition of the layer. The outer layer is predominantly at least one aliphatic polyamide. The polyamide(s) has a number of carbon atoms per nitrogen atom selected from the following: A, from 4 to 8.5; B, from 7 to 10; C, from 9 to 18; with the proviso that when the outer layer comprises at least three polyamides, at least one of the polyamides A, B and C is excluded.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2017Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Arkema FranceInventors: Thibaut Montanari, Christelle Recoquille, Bertrand Verbauwhede
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Patent number: 11161330Abstract: A laminate includes a fabric; and a thermoplastic film, wherein the thermoplastic film is a multilayer film including an adhesive layer including a thermoplastic polyester elastomer and a barrier layer that is bonded to the adhesive layer, and that has a melting point that is higher than a melting point of the adhesive layer, and that includes a polymer, and wherein the fabric includes a polyester, and the fabric has a fabric weight of 190 g/m2 or less.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2018Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignees: Nitto Denko Corporation, Nitto Switzerland AGInventors: Yosuke Yamada, Toru Tagami, Michael Ludwig
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Patent number: 11148390Abstract: A multiple layer hollow cylinder is provided. An inner air-tight material is wrapped about at least a portion of a mandrel to form a plurality of first material loops. Each first material loop subsequent to an initial first material loop at least partially overlaps a previous first material loop. A resin-infused fabric material is wrapped over the inner air-tight material to form a plurality of second material loops. Each second material loop subsequent to an initial second material loop at least partially overlaps a previous second material loop. An outer air-tight transparent material is wrapped over the resin-infused fabric material to form a plurality of third material loops. Each third material loop subsequent to an initial third material loop at least partially overlaps a previous third material loop. Energy is directed about the outer air-tight transparent material to cure the resin-infused fabric material to form a hollow cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2016Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: Randy L. Gaigler, Matthew B. Ascari, David C. Briggs, Anthony J. Pellegrino, James A. Waicukauski