Patents by Inventor Stephen K. Franzyshen
Stephen K. Franzyshen 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).
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Publication number: 20230340219Abstract: A breathable, heat-sealable, composite film comprising substrate layer (A), a primer coating layer (B) disposed on the substrate layer, and a heat-sealable coating layer (C) disposed on the primer coating layer is provided, wherein (i) said substrate layer (A) comprises a polyester comprising monomeric units derived from one or more diol(s) and one or more dicarboxylic acid(s); (ii) said primer coating layer (B) comprises a cross-linked sulfopolyester; and (iii) said heat-sealable coating layer (C) comprises a first copolyester.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2021Publication date: October 26, 2023Applicant: Dupont Teijin Films U.S. Limited PartnershipInventors: Stephen Sankey, David Turner, John Hobaugh, Megan Moaburn, Stephen K. Franzyshen, Stephen Jones
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Publication number: 20210292076Abstract: A laminate includes the following substantially coextensive layers in the following order: (a) a non-sealable, self-supporting, thermoformable copolyester film layer having a first surface and a second surface, the second surface constituting an outermost, exposed surface of the laminate; (b) a laminating adhesive layer on the first surface of the thermoformable copolyester film layer; and (c) a self-supporting, thermoformable structural film layer having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface contacting the laminating adhesive layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2021Publication date: September 23, 2021Applicant: DuPont Teijin Films U.S. Limited PartnershipInventors: Fenghua Deng, Peter N. Nugara, Stephen K. Franzyshen, Reps M. Haskins
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Patent number: 10954054Abstract: A laminate includes the following substantially coextensive layers in the following order: (a) a non-sealable, self-supporting, thermoformable copolyester film layer having a first surface and a second surface, the second surface constituting an outermost, exposed surface of the laminate; (b) a laminating adhesive layer on the first surface of the thermoformable copolyester film layer; and (c) a self-supporting, thermoformable structural film layer having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface contacting the laminating adhesive layer.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: DUPONT TEIJIN FILMS U.S. LIMITED PARTNERSHIPInventors: Fenghua Deng, Peter N. Nugara, Stephen K. Franzyshen, Reps M. Haskins
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Publication number: 20180257842Abstract: A laminate includes the following substantially coextensive layers in the following order: (a) a non-sealable, self-supporting, thermoformable copolyester film layer having a first surface and a second surface, the second surface constituting an outermost, exposed surface of the laminate; (b) a laminating adhesive layer on the first surface of the thermoformable copolyester film layer; and (c) a self-supporting, thermoformable structural film layer having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface contacting the laminating adhesive layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: DuPont Teijin Films U.S. Limited PartnershipInventors: Fenghua DENG, Peter N. NUGARA, Stephen K. FRANZYSHEN, Reps M. HASKINS
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Patent number: 8840920Abstract: A composite structure suitable for making transdermal delivery devices includes in sequence: (a) a liner film layer; (b) a containment layer having from zero to 15 wt % content of vinyl acetate repeating units, the layer including either a thermal bonding copolyester resin or a combination of an ethylene-vinyl acetate component and a nonpolar polymer; and (c) a polyester film layer less than 20 ?m in thickness. A drug layer lies either between the liner film layer and the containment layer or within a concave depression in the containment layer. A composition including an ethylene-vinyl acetate component and an ABA block copolymer, wherein the A segments of the block copolymer are styrenic segments, is also provided. The composition includes between 1 and 15 wt % of vinyl acetate repeating units, based on the total weight of composition exclusive of any solvents.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2010Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: DuPont Teijin Films U.S. Limited PartnershipInventors: Peter N. Nugara, Bruce C. Begnoche, Stephen K. Franzyshen, Fenghua Deng, Daniel C. Sanders, Christine A. Creegan, Steven R. Cosentino
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Publication number: 20130236612Abstract: A laminate includes the following substantially coextensive layers in the following order: (a) a non-sealable, self-supporting, thermoformable copolyester film layer having a first surface and a second surface, the second surface constituting an outermost, exposed surface of the laminate; (b) a laminating adhesive layer on the first surface of the thermoformable copolyester film layer; and (c) a self-supporting, thermoformable structural film layer having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface contacting the laminating adhesive layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2011Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: DuPont Teijin Films U.S. Limited PartnershipInventors: Fenghua Deng, Peter N. Nugara, Stephen K. Franzyshen, Reps M. Haskins
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Publication number: 20110052789Abstract: A composite structure suitable for making transdermal delivery devices includes in sequence: (a) a liner film layer; (b) a containment layer having from zero to 15 wt % content of vinyl acetate repeating units, the layer including either a thermal bonding copolyester resin or a combination of an ethylene-vinyl acetate component and a nonpolar polymer; and (c) a polyester film layer less than 20 ?m in thickness. A drug layer lies either between the liner film layer and the containment layer or within a concave depression in the containment layer. A composition including an ethylene-vinyl acetate component and an ABA block copolymer, wherein the A segments of the block copolymer are styrenic segments, is also provided. The composition includes between 1 and 15 wt % of vinyl acetate repeating units, based on the total weight of composition exclusive of any solvents.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: Dupont Teijin Films U.S. Limited PartnershipInventors: Peter N. Nugara, Bruce C. Begnoche, Stephen K. Franzyshen, Fenghua Deng, Daniel C. Sanders, Christine A. Creegan, Steven R. Cosentino
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Publication number: 20100221391Abstract: The invention provides an ovenable vacuum skin package for storage and cooking of a food product. The package includes a receptacle and a thermoformable composite polymeric film cover heat-sealed thereto, and the composite polymeric film cover includes: (i) a thermoformable substrate layer comprising a first copolyester material; and (ii) on a surface of the substrate layer, a heat-sealable layer comprising a second copolyester material, the second copolyester material being different from the first copolyester material; wherein i. the receptacle comprises on a surface thereof a sealing region adapted to contact and form a scal with the heat-sealable layer; and ii. both the receptacle and the cover film comply with the requirements of paragraph h(1) of CFR ยง177.1630.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2008Publication date: September 2, 2010Inventors: Fenghua Deng, Stephen K. Franzyshen
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Publication number: 20100178318Abstract: A composite structure suitable for making transdermal delivery devices includes in sequence: (a) a liner film layer; (b) a containment layer having from zero to 15 wt. % content of vinyl acetate repeating units, the layer including either a thermal bonding copolyester resin or a combination of an ethylene-vinyl acetate component and a nonpolar polymer; and (c) a polyester film layer less than 20 ?m in thickness. A drug layer lies either between the liner film layer and the containment layer or within a concave depression in the containment layer. A composition including an ethylene-vinyl acetate component and an ABA block copolymer, wherein the A segments of the block copolymer are styrenic segments, is also provided. The composition includes between 1 and 15 wt. % of vinyl acetate repeating units, based on the total weight of composition exclusive of any solvents.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2005Publication date: July 15, 2010Inventors: Peter N. Nugara, Bruce C. Begnoche, Stephen K. Franzyshen, Fenghua Deng, Daniel C. Sanders, Christine A. Creegan, Steven R. Cosentino
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Publication number: 20090130276Abstract: A method of packaging ovenable fish or meat and which comprises the steps of providing a dual-ovenable thermoformable polymeric receiving film having a first and second surface and a dual-ovenable polymeric covering film having a first and second surface, wherein said receiving film consists of a mono-layer polyester or polyamide substrate, an optional barrier layer, and an optional heat-sealable layer which where present constitutes the first surface of the receiving film, wherein said receiving and covering films are separate pieces of film and wherein at least one of said first surfaces of said receiving and covering films is a heat-sealable surface; providing a raised outer portion and an indented central portion in said receiving film by thermoforming; disposing on the first surface of the receiving film a portion of meat or fish; disposing the covering film over the portion of meat or fish such that the first surface of the covering film is disposed towards the first surface of the receiving film; contaType: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2006Publication date: May 21, 2009Applicant: Dupont Teijin Films U.S. Limited PartnershipInventors: David Voisin, Jay B. Barber, Stephen K. Franzyshen, Mark E. Dawes
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Publication number: 20080131489Abstract: A composite structure suitable for making transdermal delivery devices includes in sequence: (a) a liner film layer; (b) a containment layer having from zero to 15 wt. % content of vinyl acetate repeating units, the layer including either a thermal bonding copolyester resin or a combination of an ethylene-vinyl acetate component and a nonpolar polymer; and (c) a polyester film layer less than 20 ?m in thickness. A drug layer lies either between the liner film layer and the containment layer or within a concave depression in the containment layer. A composition including an ethylene-vinyl acetate component and an ABA block copolymer, wherein the A segments of the block copolymer are styrenic segments, is also provided. The composition includes between 1 and 15 wt. % of vinyl acetate repeating units, based on the total weight of composition exclusive of any solvents.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2005Publication date: June 5, 2008Inventors: Peter N. Nugara, Bruce C. Begnoche, Stephen K. Franzyshen, Fenghua Deng, Daniel C. Sanders, Christine A. Creegan, Steven R. Cosentino
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Patent number: 7195804Abstract: A paperboard composite for use in packaging applications includes paperboard adhered to a backing structure, providing enhanced wet tear strength. The backing structure includes an oriented polymer film and a reinforcing scrim, bonded together by a thermal bonding layer. In one embodiment of the invention, the parts of the backing structure are of similar chemical composition, thereby facilitating recycling of scraps and other waste.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2003Date of Patent: March 27, 2007Assignee: DuPont Teijin Films U.S. Limited PartnershipInventors: Steven R. Cosentino, Christine Creegan, Stephen K. Franzyshen, Wesley K. Seiverd
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Patent number: 7157126Abstract: The invention is a tear-resistant container or bag made with a multilayer film comprising a composite structure of relatively inexpensive polymers and paper. The multilayer composite structure generally consists of an oriented polymer film layer adhered to a reinforcing scrim layer via a thermal bonding layer, to form a backing structure, and at least one paper layer adhered to the backing structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2004Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Assignee: DuPont Teijin Films U.S. Limited PartnershipInventors: Steven R. Cosentino, Stephen K. Franzyshen, Wesley K. Seiverd
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Patent number: 7012032Abstract: A tear resistant seal made from a recyclable multilayer structure that consists of an oriented polymer film layer a thermal bonding polymer layer on the oriented polymer layer inner surface substantially coextensive thereto, and a reinforcing scrim polymer layer also having an inner surface adjacent and substantially coextensive with the thermal bonding polymer layer. The polymer film layer and the bonding polymer layer are co-extruded layers having a chemical composition that permits recycling without separating the layers. The scrim layer also has a similar chemical composition, permitting recycling following lamination, thereby permitting the recovery of waste material during production runs by the simple recycling of the complete laminated structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2003Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: DuPont Teijin Films U.S. Limited PartnershipInventors: Steven R. Cosentino, Stephen K. Franzyshen
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Publication number: 20040191438Abstract: The invention is a tear-resistant container or bag made with a multilayer film comprising a composite structure of relatively inexpensive polymers and paper. The multilayer composite structure generally consists of an oriented polymer film layer adhered to a reinforcing scrim layer via a thermal bonding layer, to form a backing structure, and at least one paper layer adhered to the backing structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2004Publication date: September 30, 2004Inventors: Steven R. Cosentino, Stephen K. Franzyshen, Wesley K. Seiverd
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Publication number: 20040151929Abstract: A paperboard composite for use in packaging applications includes paperboard adhered to a backing structure, providing enhanced wet tear strength. The backing structure includes an oriented polymer film and a reinforcing scrim, bonded together by a thermal bonding layer. In one embodiment of the invention, the parts of the backing structure are of similar chemical composition, thereby facilitating recycling of scraps and other waste.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2003Publication date: August 5, 2004Inventors: Steven R. Cosentino, Christine Creegan, Stephen K. Franzyshen, Wesley K. Seiverd
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Publication number: 20040132363Abstract: A tear resistant seal made from a recyclable multilayer structure that consists of an oriented polymer film layer a thermal bonding polymer layer on the oriented polymer layer inner surface substantially coextensive thereto, and a reinforcing scrim polymer layer also having an inner surface adjacent and substantially coextensive with the thermal bonding polymer layer. The polymer film layer and the bonding polymer layer are co-extruded layers having a chemical composition that permits recycling without separating the layers. The scrim layer also has a similar chemical composition, permitting recycling following lamination, thereby permitting the recovery of waste material during production runs by the simple recycling of the complete laminated structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2003Publication date: July 8, 2004Inventors: Steven R. Cosentino, Stephen K. Franzyshen