Patents by Inventor Rana Shehadeh

Rana Shehadeh has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Foam-paperboard laminates, articles incorporating same and methods of making the same
    Publication number: 20060286325
    Abstract: The present invention relates to foam-paperboard laminates (foam-paperboard laminates) prepared using an in situ foaming process. The foam-paperboard laminates of the present invention are formed by extruding LDPE polymer onto a moisture containing paperboard to provide a LDPE-coated paperboard material. Upon heating of the LDPE-coated paperboard, the moisture in the paperboard causes steam to act as a blowing agent for the LDPE and a LDPE foam is obtained. The foam is adhered to the paperboard by way of physical adhesion of the polymer to the paperboard. The foam-paperboard laminates of the present invention exhibit insulating and cushioning properties. The foam-paperboard laminates are suitable for use, for example, in insulating beverage cups, food service containers, packaging material, and in other products where laminates can be useful.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Applicant: Fort James Corporation
    Inventors: Dean Swoboda, Rana Shehadeh, Anthony Swiontek, Gregory Anderson