Abstract: An EB (electron beam) or UV (ultra violet) curable, low-gloss, dry-erase coating formulation for static and electronic whiteboards is disclosed. The coating contains an acrylate silica blend, an aliphatic urethane acrylate or a polyester acrylate, a polyfunctional reactive diluent and at least one photoinitiator.

Abstract: A multi-layer low temperature heat shrink film comprising an abuse layer comprising styrene-butadiene block copolymer; a first tie layer comprising ethylene vinyl acetate; a gas barrier layer comprising polyvinylidene chloride; a second tie layer comprising ethylene vinyl acetate; and a sealant layer comprising a metallocene-catalyzed sealant, is disclosed.

Abstract: An EB (electron beam) or UV (ultra violet) curable, low-gloss, dry-erase coating formulation for static and electronic whiteboards is disclosed.

Abstract: An EB (electron beam) or UV (ultra violet) curable, low-gloss, dry-erase coating formulation for static and electronic whiteboards is disclosed. The coating contains an acrylate silica blend, an aliphatic urethane acrylate or a polyester acrylate, a polyfunctional reactive diluent and at least one photoinitiator.

Abstract: A packaging film and related methods of manufacture are provided. The packaging film can have enhanced optical and mechanical properties so that a product surrounded by the film is clearly visible through the film and the film is sufficiently durable to be useful as packaging film. The packaging film can include a first layer of elastomer; a second layer of polyolefin having a first surface abuttingly contacting a first surface of the elastomer; and a third layer of elastomer abuttingly contacting a second surface of the polyolefin so that the second layer of polyolefin is positioned between the first and third layers of elastomer.

Abstract: A bag having a tamper evident closure and methods of forming the same are provided. The bag has a tube body with a front wall and a back wall positioned between a first end and a second end. A back flap extension member connects to and extends outwardly from the second end of the back wall. A primer material is positioned on the back flap extension member and an adhesive material is placed on the back flap extension member that folds over to overlie and contact the primer material. The back flap extension member adheres to the front flap extension member and portions of the front wall to close the second end. When the back flap extension member liftingly separates from the front wall, at least one of the back flap extension member and the front wall tears indicating evidence of tampering.

Abstract: An embodiment of a bag includes a bag body having opposing bag ends and an inner face of an outer ply abuttingly adhered to an outer face of an inner ply. The bag can include the outer ply having an inner face of a grease-resistant film abuttingly adhered to an outer face of a paper layer. The bag can further include the inner ply having a film of one or more layers having a grease-resistant material adapted to advantageously closingly seal at least one of the bag ends. Embodiments of other bags, bag closures, and methods of assembly, positioning, using, and constructing a bag are also provided.

Abstract: An embodiment of a bag includes a bag body having opposing bag ends and an inner face of an outer ply abuttingly adhered to an outer face of an inner ply with an adhesive. The bag can also include the outer ply having an inner face of a grease-resistant film abuttingly adhered to an outer face of a paper layer with an adhesive. The bag can further include the inner ply having a film of one or more layers having a grease-resistant material adapted to advantageously closingly seal at least one of the bag ends. An adhesive advantageously adheres a portion of a bag end to another portion of the same bag end to closingly seal the bag end. Embodiments of other bags, bag closures, and methods of assembly, positioning, using, and constructing a bag are also provided.

Abstract: An embodiment of a bag includes a bag body having pair of opposing bag ends and an inner face of an outer ply abuttingly adhered to an outer face of an inner ply. The bag can include the outer ply having an inner face of a grease-resistant film abuttingly adhered to an outer face of a paper layer. The bag can further include the inner ply having a multi-layer film having a grease-resistant material positioned between a pair of heat-sealable films adapted to advantageously melt and closingly seal at least one of the bag ends responsive to heat being applied thereto. Embodiments of methods of assembly, positioning, using, and constructing a bag are also provided.

Abstract: A microwave cooking package and combination of a food product and microwave cooking package. The cooking package intimately contacts and substantially surrounds the food product as the food product is cooked in a microwave oven. The package provides for venting of moisture in specific regions of the food product and distribution of heat across the extent of the food product to facilitate cooking of the entire food product and more uniform browning and crisping of the outer surface of the food product. The cooking package is preferably used for cooking a dough enclosed food product in a microwave oven. The package of the present invention allows the food product to be uniformly cooked to a golden brown color with a crispy, crunchy consistency.

Abstract: A microwave cooking package and combination of a food product and microwave cooking package. The cooking package intimately contacts and substantially surrounds the food product as the food product is cooked in a microwave oven. The package provides for venting of moisture in specific regions of the food product and distribution of heat across the extent of the food product to facilitate cooking of the entire food product and more uniform browning and crisping of the outer surface of the food product. The cooking package is preferably used for cooking a dough enclosed food product in a microwave oven. The package of the present invention allows the food product to be uniformly cooked to a golden brown color with a crispy, crunchy consistency.

Abstract: A multiwall bag having a slider zipper and fin combination and methods of forming same are provided. The multiwall bag, for example, can include a tube body. A bag seal zone can be formed in the tube body, and a combination fin member, zipper track, and zipper block can be connected to an end of the tube body in the bag seal zone. The other end of the tube body can be filled with product so that the bag seal zone operates as a constructive bottom during filling. Then, the end of the tube body through which product is filled can be closed and sealed to provide a bag filled with product. The method can include forming a tube body, sealing inner surfaces of the tube body to define a bag seal zone, and connecting a combination fin member, zipper track, and zipper block to the bag seal zone.

Abstract: A bag having a reclosable sealer and methods of forming and using the same are provided. The bag, for example, can include a tube body having a plurality of laminated layers. A reclosable sealer can be attached to a first wall of the tube body. When the bag is in an open bag position, a first portion of the reclosable sealer is separated from a second portion of the reclosable sealer. When the reclosable sealer is in the closed seal position, the first portion of the reclosable sealer contacts the second portion of the reclosable sealer forming a seal to thereby allow the bag to be readily opened and closed. Peripheral portions of the bag can remain unsealed after initial opening when the reclosable sealer is in the closed seal position to indicate that initial opening has occurred and that tampering with the bag may have occurred.

Abstract: A bag having a reclosable sealer and methods of forming and using the same are provided. The bag, for example, can include a tube body having a plurality of laminated layers. A reclosable sealer can be attached to a first wall of the tube body. When the bag is in an open bag position, a first portion of the reclosable sealer is separated from a second portion of the reclosable sealer. When the reclosable sealer is in the closed seal position, the first portion of the reclosable sealer contacts the second portion of the reclosable sealer forming a seal to thereby allow the bag to be readily opened and closed. Peripheral portions of the bag can remain unsealed after initial opening when the reclosable sealer is in the closed seal position to indicate that initial opening has occurred and that tampering with the bag may have occurred.

Abstract: A bag having a tamper evident closure and methods of forming the same are provided. The bag has a tube body with a front wall and a back wall positioned between a first end and a second end. A back flap extension member connects to and extends outwardly from the second end of the back wall. A primer material is positioned on the back flap extension member and an adhesive material is placed on the back flap extension member that folds over to overlie and contact the primer material. The back flap extension member adheres to the front flap extension member and portions of the front wall to close the second end. When the back flap extension member liftingly separates from the front wall, at least one of the back flap extension member and the front wall tears indicating evidence of tampering.

Abstract: A multiwall vented bag is provided which includes an inner tube formed of a plastic material. The inner tube has an open end initially in an open position and adapted to receive filling material therein and at least one vent opening formed therein. The bag further includes a strip of material positioned adjacent and attached to a preselected region of the inner tube. The preselected region includes the at least one vent opening of the inner tube. The strip also includes at least one vent opening to allow air to pass from within the inner tube, through both the at least one vent opening of the inner tube and the at least one vent opening of the strip. The bag further includes an outer tube positioned to substantially surround outer surfaces of the inner tube. The outer tube is formed of a porous material that allows air released from within the inner tube to pass out of the bag through porous material of the outer tube. A method of forming and using a vented bag are also included.

Abstract: A multiwall bag having a slider zipper and fin combination and methods of forming same are provided. The multiwall bag, for example, can include a tube body. A bag seal zone can be formed in the tube body, and a combination fin member, zipper track, and zipper block can be connected to an end of the tube body in the bag seal zone. The other end of the tube body can be filled with product so that the bag seal zone operates as a constructive bottom during filling. Then, the end of the tube body through which product is filled can be closed and sealed to provide a bag filled with product. The method can include forming a tube body, scaling inner surfaces of the tube body to define a bag seal zone, and connecting a combination fin member, zipper track, and zipper block to the bag seal zone.

Abstract: A multiwall vented bag is provided which includes an inner tube formed of a plastic material. The inner tube has an open end initially in an open position and adapted to receive filling material therein and at least one vent opening formed therein. The bag further includes a strip of material positioned adjacent and attached to a preselected region of the inner tube. The preselected region includes the at least one vent opening of the inner tube. The strip also includes at least one vent opening to allow air to pass from within the inner tube, through both the at least one vent opening of the inner tube and the at least one vent opening of the strip. The bag further includes an outer tube positioned to substantially surround outer surfaces of the inner tube. The outer tube is formed of a porous material that allows air released from within the inner tube to pass out of the bag through porous material of the outer tube. A method of forming and using a vented bag are also included.

Abstract: A bag having a reclosable sealer and methods of forming and using the same are provided. The bag, for example, can include a tube body having a plurality of laminated layers. A reclosable sealer can be attached to a first wall of the tube body. When the bag is in an open bag position, a first portion of the reclosable sealer is separated from a second portion of the reclosable sealer. When the reclosable sealer is in the closed seal position, the first portion of the reclosable sealer contacts the second portion of the reclosable sealer forming a seal to thereby allow the bag to be readily opened and closed. Peripheral portions of the bag can remain unsealed after initial opening when the reclosable sealer is in the closed seal position to indicate that initial opening has occurred and that tampering with the bag may have occurred.