Patents Assigned to Flexopack S.A.
  • Patent number: 9365687
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a polymer blend formulation and to heat shrinkable film, bags, pouches and the like made therefrom. The invention is further directed to a method of producing a heat shrinkable film with the proper gas permeability properties so that it is ideal for packaging and preservation of gassing cheese.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: FLEXOPACK S.A. PLASTICS INDUSTRY
    Inventor: Dimitris Gkinosatis
  • Patent number: 9290320
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a waste packaging system, a method of storing waste and to a film for use in this system and method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: FLEXOPACK S.A. PLASTICS INDUSTRY
    Inventor: Dimitris Gkinosatis
  • Patent number: 8697211
    Abstract: A heat shrinkable film having a shrinkage of at least 10% measured according to ASTM 2732 in water at 90° C. in a least one of MD and TD directions, where the film comprises an outer layer comprising polyester elastomer and a core layer comprising EVOH and/or PVDC. The film can be characterized by a combination of desirable properties, such as high shrinkage, good optical properties, excellent sealability and stack sealability. A method of producing a packaged food item by using a heat shrinkable film is provided. The use of a heat shrinkable film or bags and pouches made therefrom for packaging goods, for example, food products, is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: Flexopack S.A. Plastics Industry
    Inventor: Dimitris Gkinosatis
  • Publication number: 20140023843
    Abstract: The present invention provides a multilayer heat shrinkable film incorporating an oxygen barrier material and layer containing a styrene polymer or blend of styrene polymers, where the shrinkage of the film in at least one of MD, TD is at least 30% at 90° C. The invention is further directed to a method of manufacturing a bag from said multilayer heat shrinkable film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: FLEXOPACK S.A. PLASTICS INDUSTRY
    Inventor: George Roussos
  • Publication number: 20130227916
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a waste packaging device, a method of storing waste and to a film for use in this system and method. The device comprises a dispensing apparatus where a plastic film is stored, a bin where a fusion seal apparatus is located, and a fusion seal apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: FLEXOPACK S.A.
    Inventor: Dimitris Gkinosatis
  • Publication number: 20130209797
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a polymeric film comprising an odor barrier material and being able to pack malodorous waste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: FLEXOPACK S.A.
    Inventor: FLEXOPACK S.A.
  • Patent number: 8129006
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a multilayer heat shrinkable film characterized by a combination of desirable properties, such as high shrinkage, good optical properties, excellent sealability and stack sealability. The invention further is directed to a method of producing said film. The invention is further directed to the use of said film or bags and pouches made therefrom for packaging goods as for example food products. The invention also refers to tubes made with the film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Flexopack S.A.
    Inventor: Dimitrios Ginossatis
  • Publication number: 20100266791
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a multilayer heat shrinkable film characterized by a combination of desirable properties, such as high shrinkage, good optical properties, excellent sealability, high abuse and high puncture resistance. The invention further is directed to a method of producing said film. The invention is further directed to the use of said film or bags and pouches made thereof for packaging goods as for example food products. The invention also refers to tubes made with the film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: FLEXOPACK S.A.
    Inventor: Dimitris Gkinosatis
  • Patent number: 7393593
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a plastic film, which is particularly suitable for chub packaging. The film according to the present invention contains: a. at least one sealing layer, having at least one member of the group consisting of low density polyethylene, linear low density polyethylene, ethylene ester copolymers, ethylene alpha olefin copolymers, polypropylene copolymers or homopolymers, very low density polyethylene, polybutylene, styrene based copolymers, ionomers and ethylene methacrylic acid copolymers; b. at least one barrier layer, comprising polyvinylidene chloride polymers; c. at least one intermediate layer, comprising ethylene ester copolymers, ethylene ester polymers, chemically modified polyethylenes and/or chemically modified polypropylenes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Flexopack S.A. Plastics Industry
    Inventor: George Roussos
  • Patent number: 7160604
    Abstract: The invention relates to laminated high oxygen barrier films for packaging applications and especially for shrinkable lidding applications. The multilayer heat shrinkable plastic film of the present invention comprises a laminate of at least two films 1 and 2, wherein film 1 has a hot glycerine shrinkage of more than 20% at 110° C. for 5 seconds and at least one of MD, TD directions; and film 2 has a hot glycerine shrinkage of less than 20% at 110° C. for 5 seconds in at least one of MD, TD directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Flexopack S.A.
    Inventor: Dimitris Ginossatis
  • Publication number: 20050271877
    Abstract: The invention relates to laminated high oxygen barrier films for packaging applications and especially for shrinkable lidding applications. The multilayer heat shrinkable plastic film of the present invention comprises a laminate of at least two films 1 and 2, wherein film 1 has a hot glycerine shrinkage of more than 20% at 110° C. for 5 seconds and at least one of MD, TD directions; and film 2 has a hot glycerine shrinkage of less than 20% at 110° C. for 5 seconds in at least one of MD, TD directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Publication date: December 8, 2005
    Applicant: FLEXOPACK S.A.
    Inventor: Dimitris Ginossatis