Fluid Circulates Between Bag Plies Patents (Class 383/101)
  • Patent number: 5839832
    Abstract: A wrapping device having a laminate film is disclosed. The laminate film includes at least a pair of outer layer and inner layer comprising synthetic resin layers non-heat-fusible relative to each other, a bonded portion through which the outer layer and the inner layer are bonded to each other by bonding means and a non-bonded portion where the outer layer and the inner layer are separated from each other. A communicating passage is formed at the non-bonded portion by the inner and outer layers. A communicating construction is provided to the inner layer at the non-bonded portion, the construction allowing communication between space facing the inner layer and the communicating passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Assignee: Packs Co. Ltd.
    Inventor: Junichi Hagino
  • Patent number: 5779894
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to an aseptic bag (1) for separating off liquid. The bag comprises a tight outer bag (2) and a perforated inner bag (3). Each bag (2, 3) consists of two parts (4, 5, 6, 7). In the first bag part (4, 6) of the outer bag (2) and the inner bag (3), there is disposed an inlet device (12) and, in the second bag part (5, 7), there are disposed closure means (13) which may rigidly engage with the inlet device (12). In addition, there is provided in the first part (4) of the outer bag (2) an outlet device (18) and corresponding closure means (19) in its second part (5). An inlet valve (14) is connected to the inlet device (12) and an outlet valve (22) is connected to the outlet device (18). The product, solid particles mixed with a carrier liquid, is filled through the inlet valve (14) into the aseptic bag (1). The solid particles will then remain in the inner bag (3), while the liquid will continue through the perforations in the bag (3) and be separated through the outlet valve (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Assignee: Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A.
    Inventor: Karl Martensson, deceased
  • Patent number: 5690248
    Abstract: A bag assembly for containing material requiring handling and compaction, such as household waste products, is provided that includes bags that are nested one within another to produce a double-walled structure. Gussets and folds are also provided which are temporarily held together by restraining means such as adhesive to provide a first, smaller bag volume for a waste container. A bag restraining lid is removably positionable over the open end of the container, which includes a container lid thereon for accessing the bag assembly. The adhesive is adapted to break away when the bag assembly is compacted so that it assumes a second, larger volume and thereby minimizes the chance that the bag assembly will be ruptured during the compaction process. In an alternate embodiment, the bag assembly may be supported by a rack, frame, or hook. In a still further embodiment, the bag assembly may be a single-walled rather than a double-walled structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1997
    Assignee: Altamont, Inc.
    Inventor: John R. Hulls
  • Patent number: 5655842
    Abstract: A wrapping device having a laminate film is disclosed. The laminate film includes at least a pair of outer layer and inner layer comprising synthetic resin layers non-heat-fusible relative to each other, a bonded portion through which the outer layer and the inner layer are bonded to each other by bonding means and a non-bonded portion where the outer layer and the inner layer are separated from each other. A communicating passage is formed at the non-bonded portion by the inner and outer layers. A communicating construction is provided to the inner layer at the non-bonded portion, the construction allowing communication between space facing the inner layer and the communicating passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1997
    Assignee: Packs Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Junichi Hagino
  • Patent number: 5597634
    Abstract: A changeable label pad has a base label layer which can be adhesively attached to a recording media container. A first adhesive having a first strength attaches the base label layer to the container. At least two label segments are attached to the base label layer. The label segments combine to cover most of the base label layer and the label segments are separated from each other. A second adhesive having a second strength which is weaker than that of the first adhesive attaches the label segments to the base label layer. The total area of all of the label segments in a layer of label segments is less than the total area of all of the label segments in an underlying layer of label segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1997
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Glenn A. Bloomer, Daniel L. VanLanen
  • Patent number: 5553942
    Abstract: A packaging container comprises a foil laminate comprising at least two layers in which openings are formed. The two layers are joined together over their entire surface area, except for in a striplike channel. A valve strip is disposed in the channel and in valvelike fashion covers the openings of the inner layer. If there is an overpressure in the packaging container resultant gas can escape into the open through the openings and the valve strip acts like an overpressure valve. As a result of the specialized disposition and embodiment of the valve strip and of the openings, a reliable escape of gas produced is achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1996
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Klaus Domke, Herbert Stotkiewitz, Guenther Voegele, Bernd Neugart, Mathias Duelfer, Jelco Klimaschewski, Daniel Schulz, Michael Eidher
  • Patent number: 5501525
    Abstract: An improved bone-guard bag for packaging meats and other foods for longer term preservation during storage and transport, comprising an oxygen and moisture-impermeable outer bag and a puncture-resistant inner bag for preventing bones and other sharp surfaces of the packaged food from penetrating the inner and outer bags to compromise the oxygen and moisture-resistant integrity thereof. Vent means are provided in the bone-guard bag to permit oxygen evacuation, gas flushing, and sealing of both the inner and outer bags simultaneously. The inner bag is secured to the outer bag to allow movement relative to each other, while facilitating insertion of food therein. The outer bag is preferably made from a coextrusion of separate polyethylene and nylon layers bonded together. The inner bag is preferably made from at least two unbonded plies of polyethylene film for increased puncture resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1996
    Assignee: Winpak Films, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanley J. Cox, Kevin M. Byers
  • Patent number: 5350239
    Abstract: A flexible intermediate bulk container has a liner which is provided with one or more hollow suspension members for fastening the liner to an outer container in correct relative position. The suspension means members form vents for expulsion of air from the liner during and subsequent to filling with particulate bulk material. The suspension members are preferably tubular to provide vents for the interior of the liner. Such vents may be controlled by one-way valve devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 27, 1994
    Assignee: Norsk Hydro A.S.
    Inventors: Olaf Strand, Donald M. Martin
  • Patent number: 5346312
    Abstract: Packaging in the form of disposable, low cost bags for cooked foods, such as chicken, fish, seafoods and hot baked specialties like pizza maintain the food in a hot crisp and appetizing condition until consumed with little or no sogginess occurring due to being in contact with water vapor/steam, condensate or residual cooking oils/fats. The bags have a nonlaminated multi-ply film composite consisting of at least a nonporous outer ply and an inner porous ply as a liner. The plies are spaced so as to provide a gap in the form of enclosed fluid reservoir for collecting and separating fluids from the food for maintaining crispness with little back flow of condensate and oils to the food compartment. Special materials and pads for absorption and retention of such fluids may be eliminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1994
    Assignees: Flexo Transparent Inc., The Unger Company
    Inventors: Ronald D. Mabry, Gerald F. Unger
  • Patent number: 5302029
    Abstract: A flexible storage container for the transportation of liquid foods, such as orange juice, includes an outer tear resistant shell having a linear closure in a front or end face thereof, and a replaceable inner liner which is inserted into the outer shell through the closure. The outer shell further includes a vent through which air can escape from the space between the inner liner and outer shell. The inner liner includes a filler fitting which is fed through the outer shell. The container is characterized in that it is elongated in shape and has a front or end face that bulges to conform to filling pressure. The front or end face is reinforced by a flexible bar that extend essentially perpendicular to the base. The container is further characterized in that the closure, and fittings for filling, emptying and venting are located in the front or end face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1994
    Inventors: Ute Weber, Gerd Lange
  • Patent number: 4964261
    Abstract: A bag filling method and apparatus for preparing pharmaceutical steril solutions in a plurality of sterile flexible bags in a non-sterile environment, which method and apparatus comprise providing a pre-sterilized tubular bag having a single inlet, introducing a solution through a sterilizing filter and introducing the sterile solution into the inlet of the tubular bag and sealing defined sections of the tubular bag after filling to a defined volume of the sterile solution to form a plurality of separate, flexible, sterile bags thereby providing a rapid, inexpensive, automated method and apparatus to prepare sterile solutions in bags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 23, 1990
    Inventor: James A. Benn
  • Patent number: 4874620
    Abstract: A microwavable package incorporating controlled venting, including a bag formed of a series of walls, the front, back, side gusseted, and bottom walls, with the walls being of the type formed of a series of laminates constructed of at least a pair of laminar materials, forming at least an inner and outer layer for the structured bag, a vent chamber provided between select of said laminates to afford a controlled venting of the cooking generated pressure and steam from the interior of the bag to its exterior during a cooking process, at least one vent passage provided through the inner laminar material within the region of the disposed vent chamber, said vent chamber extending to the exterior of the bag, whereby during the heating of an item within the bag its generated pressure and steam enters into the vent chamber by way of the vent passage and is released exteriorly of the bag during cooking, while maintaining the integrity of the package and its upper seal during the process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 17, 1989
    Assignee: Packaging Concepts, Inc.
    Inventors: Abraham H. Mendenhall, Joseph F. Irace, Joseph Skudrzyk
  • Patent number: 4866786
    Abstract: An ovenable bag includes a sheet of paper-like material; opposite edges of the sheet secured to each other to define a tubular member having opposite ends; the tubular member being folded inwardly along lengthwise fold lines thereof which are diagonally offset from each other and being flattened with respect to the lengthwise fold lines to form two pair of lengthwise crease lines that are parallel to the lengthwise fold lines, such that the flattened tubular member is defined by a wide wall section, a narrow wall section and an expandable wall section connecting the wide and narrow wall sections together; the narrow wall section extending past the wide wall section in the lengthwise direction of the flattened tubular member at a first end thereof; the flattened tubular member being folded over itself at the first end thereof along a transverse fold line; the wide wall section being adhered to itself at the folded first end of the flattened tubular member; and the narrow wall section being adhered to the expan
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1989
    Assignee: Sentinel Bag & Paper Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter M. Nagler
  • Patent number: 4806371
    Abstract: A microwave package for packaging a combination of products and ingredients, including a package formed as a bag and constructed of paper, polymer film, or the like, having collapsable gussets formed at each side, a first product chamber formed internally at a lower location of the package, at least a pair of heat seals formed upwardly of the bag, and one or more upper chambers formed therein for holding of seasoning and flavoring ingredients within said upper chambers, while a food product, or the like, to be cooked as arranged within the lower formed chamber, so that during microwaving, said seals are strategically broken due to generated heat and pressure to provide for a deposition of the flavoring onto the cooked or cooking food product to provide a readily servable food fully seasoned upon conclusion of its microwave cooking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1989
    Assignee: Packageing Concepts, Inc.
    Inventor: Abraham H. Mendenhall
  • Patent number: 4750846
    Abstract: A container includes an outer load carrying bag or container with lifting loop(s) and at least one filling opening, and a liner having two sides closed with welds spaced from the inner side edges to form skirts which allow air in the liner to escape through openings between the welds. The welds are interrupted and overlapped by a distance a, preferably such that 0%<a<50% of the liner's total side length. The liner is placed in the outer container such that the welded seams with the skirts are parallel to the vertical axis of the container and are fastened to side seams thereof. The liner has an opening for filling of bulk material, and it may have a gusset which preferably has a height of up to 1/4 of the flat width of the liner between the welds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1988
    Assignee: Norsk Hydro a.s.
    Inventors: Eirik Myklebust, Bjarne Omdal
  • Patent number: 4581764
    Abstract: A tube sack has a fill chamber and a flag at one end thereof, the flag having a sealing seam at the outer end thereof and a labyrinth seam which is adjacent the fill chamber and which is arranged to provide small passages through which air can flow from the fill chamber to a ventilation chamber located between the sealing and labyrinth seams. A vent opening is provided in the form of a perforation through a wall of the flag or an interruption in the seal seam, and is sealed by a bridging seam which surrounds it or by a seal piece which is glued over it. In a method and apparatus for making the sack, a tube is formed and sealed at one end, is then filled, and the flag, sealing seam and labyrinth seam are then made in the other end along with, where appropriate, a perforation for the vent opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1986
    Assignee: Rovema Verpackungsmaschinen GmbH
    Inventors: Hans J. Plock, Manfred Schmachtel, Helmut Wosch, Walter Baur
  • Patent number: 4550546
    Abstract: A sterilizable, preferably fiber-free, perforated packaging material which can be utilized to make a package to hold an item which can be sterilized while it is inside the package comprising a first layer of perforated thermoplastic film, preferably extruded film, and having at least one heat-sealable surface, and a second layer of perforated thermoplastic film, preferably extruded film and having at least one heat-sealable surface, the first layer being oriented relative to the second layer so that the perforations in both of the layers are mis-aligned and at least one of the heat-sealable surfaces of one of the layers contacts at least one of the heat-sealable surfaces of the other layer; a package made from the packaging material; and a method of sterilizing an item in a package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1985
    Assignee: Ethyl Corporation
    Inventors: Garland E. Raley, Richard W. Goodrum