Patents Assigned to Amcor Flexibles North America, Inc.
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Patent number: 11981487Abstract: Recyclable films having a first layer containing a polyethylene, a second layer containing a high-density polyethylene and a hydrocarbon resin, and a third layer containing a polyethylene may be used for thermoforming packaging components. Both the first and third layers have an overall density between about 0.92 g/cm3 and 0.97 g/cm3. The film structure is advantageous as it can be more easily thermoformed than traditional high-density polyethylene films and can maintain the shape taken during thermoforming, exhibiting minimal warping or shrinking.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2020Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: AMCOR FLEXIBLES NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Michael D. Priscal, Jacob A Lasee
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Patent number: 11952187Abstract: The film structure has a first exterior layer having a high-density polyethylene and an inorganic particle, a second exterior layer having a polyethylene-based material for sealing, and an interior layer having a high-density polyethylene, a nucleating agent and a hydrocarbon resin. The film may be use as a heat-sealable lid component for packaging and offers high moisture barrier, good heat resistance, and push-through and/or child-resistance performance while maintaining an overall composition acceptable for recycling.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2019Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: AMCOR FLEXIBLES NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Michael D. Priscal, Jacob A Lasee
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Patent number: 11939132Abstract: A package that is suitable for packaging an article for collecting or administering a pharmaceutical active substance is disclosed. The package includes a first packaging component that includes a product-contacting sealant layer that includes a first ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer. The package includes a second packaging component that includes a product-contacting sealant layer that includes a second ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer. The ethylene content of the second ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer is equal to or less than about 38 percent and the ethylene content of the first ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer is greater than the ethylene content of the second ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2018Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: AMCOR FLEXIBLES NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Michael D. Priscal, Kevin P. Nelson
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Patent number: 11939112Abstract: A tray composite comprises a polymeric based liner including an exterior surface layer, an interior surface layer, and a formed base removably affixed to the interior surface layer of the polymeric based liner. A formed base is removably affixed to the interior surface layer of the polymeric based liner. The polymeric based liner and the formed base are manually separable after they have been removably affixed together by a first portion of the interior surface layer remaining affixed to the formed base and a second portion of the interior surface layer separating from the first portion of the interior surface layer.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2018Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: AMCOR FLEXIBLES NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Tara Kay Cruz, Andrew J. Lischefski, Hanna-Mari Lahti, Kalle Nattinen
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Patent number: 11919691Abstract: A thermoplastic flexible package includes a first non-shrinkable panel, an opposing second non-shrinkable panel, a first shrinkable panel and an opposing a second shrinkable panel. The panels are connected longitudinally with panel seals. The first non-shrinkable panel and the second non-shrinkable panel each forms a gusset. A first seal connects the first shrinkable panel and the second shrinkable panel in the transverse direction at or near the upper edges. A second seal that opposes the first seal connects the first and second non-shrinkable panels and the first and shrinkable panels in the transverse direction at or near the lower edges.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2018Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: AMCOR FLEXIBLES NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Jamie L. Schuberth, Jay D. Hodson, Jeffrey J. Smits
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Patent number: 11897231Abstract: A package film is described. The package film comprises a first foil layer having a thickness of 0.5 mil or less but greater than 0 mil and a second foil layer having a thickness of 0.5 mil or less but greater than 0 mil. The package film also comprises a multilayer structure positioned between the first foil layer and the second foil layer. The multilayer structure has a thickness of from 0.75 mil to 2 mil and comprises (a) a high modulus layer having a secant modulus in each of the machine direction and the transverse direction of greater than 120,000 psi or having an elongation at break in each of the machine direction and the transverse direction of less than 150% and (b) a bulk layer comprising polyethylene, polypropylene, ionomer, or blends thereof. The package film further comprises a sealant film, and the sealant film is positioned interior the second foil layer. Various embodiments of the package film are also described.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2016Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: AMCOR FLEXIBLES NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Ross K Gruetzmacher, Brent G. Martins
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Patent number: 11814229Abstract: A transparent film includes a first portion configured to form at least a portion of a first compartment of a multi-component package. The film also includes & second portion, con figured to form at least a portion of a second compartment of the multi-component package. The film further includes a barrier coating disposed on the first portion to reduce permeation of a migratory species through the first portion relative to the second portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2017Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: AMCOR FLEXIBLES NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Ryan A. Michaud, Daniel C. Vennerberg, John D. Ceranski, Corey A. Wollaeger
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Patent number: 11779545Abstract: A multilayer flexible film for packaging a transdermal patch product comprising a pharmaceutical active agent comprises: a product-contacting sealing layer comprising a co-polyester having a surface energy of at least 50 dyne/cm2; and one or more layers above the product-contacting sealing layer. The pharmaceutical active agent may comprise nicotine. An average adhesion force to peel the transdermal patch from the product-contacting sealing layer may be less than 100 g/inch (39.37 g/cm).Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2017Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Amcor Flexibles North America, Inc.Inventors: Rishabh Jain, Yuan Liu
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Patent number: 11718449Abstract: A bag includes a header, a body, a seal positioned between the header and the body, and an integral handle. The integral handle includes a central portion, a first end portion including a first end first branch and a first end second branch, and a second end portion including a second end first branch and a second end second branch. The header includes a top end generally opposing the seal. The handle is positioned between the top end and the seal. The handle is perforated, scored or cut. The first end portion and the second end portion are located at each end of the central portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2019Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Amcor Flexibles North America, Inc.Inventors: Michele C. Payant, Stephen J. Klein, Chad D. Cope
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Patent number: 11628654Abstract: Described herein are recyclable films with an outer surface comprising a polar polymer, such as polyamide, an inner surface comprising a sealant, and a polar polymer compatibilizer located between the polar polymer and the sealant. Preferably the outer surface is an outer layer of biaxially oriented polyamide and the inner surface is a multilayer inner film comprising the sealant and the compatibilizer.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: AMCOR FLEXIBLES NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventor: Otacilio T. Berbert
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Publication number: 20220112018Abstract: The present disclosure relates to flexible, multilayered packaging films and packages produced from the films. In particular, the films include a machine direction linear tear layer that comprises from 60 percent to 95 percent ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) and from 5 percent to 40 percent polyethylene. The films and packages demonstrate improved machine directional linear tear.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2019Publication date: April 14, 2022Applicant: Amcor Flexibles North America, Inc.Inventors: Susan L. Montano, Kevin P. Nelson, Andrew S. Ives
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Patent number: 11214422Abstract: The present invention is directed to a peel-open, non-reclosable package formed from a single thermoplastic laminate comprising a first film laminated to a second film by a lamination film or lamination layer. The package includes a peelable heat-seal seam adhering an interior surface of a first sealing section of the interior package surface to an interior surface of a second sealing section of the interior package surface. The package also includes an asymmetric cross-sectional seal interface formed at the peelable heat-seal seam by disjoining a segment of the first film from the first sealing section prior to heat sealing the first and second sealing sections together.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2014Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: Amcor Flexibles North America, Inc.Inventor: Tara K. Cruz