Abstract: Polymeric, thin oriented films can be made by use of a combination of a hot blown process and a blown bubble process, i.e. a double bubble process. The resulting film has use in replacing PVC for in store stretch wrap applications. Very low density polyethylene, VLDPE, is an especially preferred material for this process. It may be used as a monolayer, or as one layer of a multilayer structure. In practicing the invention, the polymer is extruded and hot blown, and heated to a temperature above its orientation temperature. This heating can be accomplished by the use of a heated liquid reservoir or sock disposed at the lower end of the primary bubble, inside the bubble. The hot blown heated film is then passed through a first set of pinch rolls, re-inflated into a blown bubble, and collapsed at a second set of pinch rolls. Thin, tough and elastic packaging materials are obtained by this process.

Abstract: Polymeric, oriented films can be made by the use of a combination of a hot blown process and a blown bubble process. Styrene butadiene copolymer (SBC) forms two outer layers of the preferred embodiment, with a core layer of very low density polyethylene (VLDPE) or blends thereof, and intermediate polymeric adhesive layers such as ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) bonding the core layer to the outer layers. A monoaxially or biaxially oriented film is produced with excellent optics.

Abstract: Polymeric, oriented films can be made by the use of a combination of a hot blown process and a blown bubble process. Styrene butadiene copolymer (SBC) forms two outer layers of the preferred embodiment, with a core layer of very low density polyethylene (VLDPE) or blends thereof, and intermediate polymeric adhesive layers such as ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) bonding the core layer to the outer layers. A monoaxially or biaxially oriented film is produced with excellent optics.

Abstract: A plurality of corona-treated polymeric films, and metal foils or sheets, are alternately arranged and laminated together to form a laminate suitable for e.g. insulating panels. Construction of this absolute or near-absolute barrier can be simultaneous or sequential. The metal foils may be of the same type, or may differ. Aluminum and steel are preferred metal foils. At sufficient thicknesses, the sheet can be stamped or shaped. Both outermost surfaces of the laminate can comprise polymeric film, or both surfaces can comprise metal foils. Alternatively, one outer surface can be a polymeric film and the other outer surface can be a metal foil.

Abstract: A film/foil panel comprises a substrate such as a thermoformed film; a first film/foil combination; an insulating material; a second film/foil combination; a top web in sealing relationship to the substrate; the film/foil combinations substantially enclosing therebetween the insulating material; and the insulating material and enclosing film/foil combinations disposed between and enclosed by the substrate and top web.

Abstract: A barrier foam tray contains recycled reclaim of barrier foam. The tray comprises a sheet of foamed polystyrene (PS) having laminated to it a flexible barrier film. The foamed polystyrene part can have admixed therein from 0.0001% up to 30% by weight of the flexible barrier film. The barrier film contains a barrier polymer such as ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH). The tray is made by grinding laminate scrap and extruding reclaim therefrom with virgin polystyrene.

Abstract: A multilayer laminate comprises a machinable inner component perforated film, preferably of a propylene homopolymer or copolymer, a first outer component film bonded to one side of the inner component film, and a second outer component film bonded to the opposite side of the inner component film, each of the first and second outer component films providing high gas permeability and low moisture transmission and including a bonding layer of ethylene copolymers and an outer heat sealable layer.

Abstract: A multilayer laminated film useful in chub packaging comprises a core film comprising a biaxially oriented film, and an outer hot blown film bonded to each of the opposing surfaces of the core layer, at least one of the films including a layer of an oxygen barrier polymeric material.

Abstract: A micro-bubble laminate is made by drawing a heated thermoplastic film through the perforations of a perforated substrate laminated to the film. The bubbles may then be trapped by laminating an additional thermoplastic layer to the laminate construction. This laminate may be used in producing air cushioning or bubble laminates, and the inventive process avoids the intricate and expensive machinery typically used in the production of air cushioning materials.

Abstract: A multilayer laminated film useful in chub packaging comprises a core film comprising a biaxially oriented film, and an outer hot blown film bonded to each of the opposing surfaces of the core layer, at least one of the films including a layer of an oxygen barrier polymeric material.

Abstract: A method of producing an oxygen barrier film, and the resulting film, includes the coextrusion of a multi-layer extrudate having an outside ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer layer which has been passed through a hot water system to soften and wet the ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer. The wetted film can be more easily oriented to produce a shrinkable film.

Abstract: A seamless, bone puncture resistant bag is provided that representatively includes a length of lay-flat seamless tubular film folded to a double lay-flat configuration and having all adjacent film surfaces interfacially bonded, respectively, except at one outermost interface. The configuration thus forms a seamless envelope with one face thickened integrally to triple thickness. In a less preferred mode, a similarly reinforced bag is provided but which has either an end-seal or side-seals. Associated methods for making such bags are also provided.

Abstract: A laminate useful in thermoforming and VSP processes comprises a surface film, barrier film, and sealant film bonded together by, for example, corona bonding. At least one of the films comprises a hot blown high molecular weight polymeric material. Preferably, at least one of the films is cross-linked by irradiation or chemical cross-linking.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ostomy bag that is made with air cushion film so that the air bubbles are on the bag outside. Air cushion film is known as bubblepak in the industry. The bubbles afford a high degree of comfort to the person wearing the ostomy bag.

Abstract: A micro-bubble laminate is made by drawing a heated thermoplastic film through the perforations of a perforated substrate laminated to the film. The bubbles may then be trapped by laminating an additional thermoplastic layer to the laminate construction. This laminate may be used in producing air cushioning or bubble laminates, and the inventive process avoids the intricate and expensive machinery typically used in the production of air cushioning materials.

Abstract: A forming web comprises a first extruded polymeric film oriented to substantially the same extent in both the longitudinal and machine directions. Alternately, a high molecular weight crystalline polyolefin is blown at least to a blow-up ratio sufficient to orient the film to substantially the same extent in both the longitudinal and machine directions. A second extruded polymeric film including a layer of an oxygen barrier polymeric material may be laminated to the first film.

Abstract: A forming web comprises a first extruded polymeric film oriented to substantially the same extent in both the longitudinal and machine directions. Alternately, a high molecular weight crystalline polyolefin is blown at least to a blow-up ratio sufficient to orient the film to substantially the same extent in both the longitudinal and machine directions. A second extruded polymeric film including a layer of an oxygen barrier polymeric material may be laminated to the first film.

Abstract: A multilayer hot blown film useful in chub packaging comprises a first outer layer of a heat-sealable polymeric material; a first interior layer of a high molecular weight polymeric material; a second interior layer of a polyamide; and a second outer layer of a self-weldable polymeric material.

Abstract: Thermoformable barrier sheet includes a barrier film having low oxygen transmission, and a thermoformable plastic, especially a foamed or unfoamed polystyrene sheet bonded thereto. Bonding can be accomplished by corona bonding or by thermal bonding.

Abstract: A multilayer laminate comprises a first perforated film of propylene homopolymer or copolymer, and a second film bonded to the first film and including a bonding layer of ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer and an outer heat sealable layer.