Patents Assigned to Klockner Pentaplast of America, Inc.
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Patent number: 11891479Abstract: In various aspects, the present disclosure pertains to thermoformed webs that comprise polymer films having one or more thermoformed cavities contained therein, the polymer films comprising a polymer blend of amorphous polyethylene terephthalate (APET) and a copolyester that comprises (a) dicarboxylic acid residues (e.g., dicarboxylic acid residues that comprise terephthalic acid residues and, optionally, one or more additional dicarboxylic acid residues) and (b) diol residues (e.g., diol residues comprising ethylene glycol residues and, optionally, one or more additional diol monomer residues). Other aspects of the disclosure pertain to methods of forming such thermoformed webs, packaged products comprising such thermoformed webs, and methods of recycling such thermoformed webs.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2023Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: KLÖCKNER PENTAPLAST OF AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Wade Jackson Kammauff, Seth Thomas Stewart, Carlos Daniel Stagnaro
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Patent number: 11813565Abstract: In general, the subject matter described herein relates to wettable materials that can be used to expose a liquid phase to a gas phase. An example method includes: providing a material including a polymeric substrate and at least one of: a silicate coating disposed over the polymeric substrate; or a polar mineral additive dispersed within the polymeric substrate at a loading from about 1% to about 25%, by weight; and using the material in a chemical process in which the material is at least partially covered by a liquid phase and the liquid phase is exposed to a gas phase.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2023Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: KLÖCKNER PENTAPLAST OF AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Timothy D. Weatherill, Gerald J. Fiorillo, Sarah C. Rogers, Jeffrey W. Smith, Carlos Daniel Stagnaro, Devesh Mathur, Ryan Joseph Carter
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Patent number: 11603432Abstract: In various aspects, the present disclosure pertains to thermoformed webs that comprise polymer films having one or more thermoformed cavities contained therein, the polymer films comprising a polymer blend of amorphous polyethylene terephthalate (APET) and a copolyester that comprises (a) dicarboxylic acid residues (e.g., dicarboxylic acid residues that comprise terephthalic acid residues and, optionally, one or more additional dicarboxylic acid residues) and (b) diol residues (e.g., diol residues comprising ethylene glycol residues and, optionally, one or more additional diol monomer residues). Other aspects of the disclosure pertain to methods of forming such thermoformed webs, packaged products comprising such thermoformed webs, and methods of recycling such thermoformed webs.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2021Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: KLÖCKNER PENTAPLAST OF AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Wade Jackson Kammauff, Seth Thomas Stewart, Carlos Daniel Stagnaro
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Publication number: 20220153928Abstract: In various aspects, the present disclosure pertains to thermoformed webs that comprise polymer films having one or more thermoformed cavities contained therein, the polymer films comprising a polymer blend of amorphous polyethylene terephthalate (APET) and a copolyester that comprises (a) dicarboxylic acid residues (e.g., dicarboxylic acid residues that comprise terephthalic acid residues and, optionally, one or more additional dicarboxylic acid residues) and (b) diol residues (e.g., diol residues comprising ethylene glycol residues and, optionally, one or more additional diol monomer residues). Other aspects of the disclosure pertain to methods of forming such thermoformed webs, packaged products comprising such thermoformed webs, and methods of recycling such thermoformed webs.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2021Publication date: May 19, 2022Applicant: KLÖCKNER PENTAPLAST OF AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Wade Jackson KAMMAUFF, Seth Thomas STEWART, Carlos Daniel STAGNARO
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Patent number: 9233527Abstract: A laminating system and a method of making a laminated product can include a roll of substrate material and a roll of film material to be laminated together to form a laminate. The system includes a sheeter station and, optionally, a breaker bar station and/or a registration station. The sheeter station is configured to cut the laminate at desired locations based on either signals received from the registration station or other system components. The breaker bar station is configured to remove any roll set curl that may reside in the laminate as a result of the substrate and/or film materials being fed to the system directly from rolls. The registration station is arranged, during an automated registration mode, to detect markings on the laminate and instruct the sheeter station to cut the laminate into individual sheets for subsequently processing into cards such as credit cards, gift cards, ID cards, etc.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2014Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: Klöckner Pentaplast of America, Inc.Inventors: Stephen P. Foley, Sr., Teddy L. Cradlebaugh, William J. Crawford, III
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Publication number: 20150360448Abstract: A plastic sheet for printing e.g., credit cards, and a method for manufacturing the plastic sheet. The plastic sheet includes at least one white cap layer and at least one colored corestock. The white cap layer may include a thin printable plastic. The white cap layer may also include a gauge in the range of 12 to 127 microns (0.0005 to 0.005 inch) thick, preferably 25 to 76 microns (0.001 to 0.003 inch), and most preferably 25 to 50 microns (0.001 to 0.002 inch). The white cap layer may further include a plastic material e.g., polyester (PET), polypropylene (PP), poly vinyl chloride (PVC), polystyrene (PS), poly lactic acid (PLA), or the like. Preferably, the white cap layer may include PET or PVC. Most preferably, a matte PVC may be used as the white cap layer in order to achieve excellent ink receptibility in printing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2015Publication date: December 17, 2015Applicant: Klockner Pentaplast of America, Inc.Inventors: William J CRAWFORD, Carrie NAPPER, Timothy WEATHERILL, Thomas MUCENSKI, Andrew S. CAMPOS
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Publication number: 20140295099Abstract: A system, a method, a device, an article of manufacture, a liquid coating, a computer program manufacturing a liquid coating, and a computer program for coating a film and making a coated film product for use with digital printers.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: Klockner Pentaplast of America, Inc.Inventors: Carrie Napper, William Crawford
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Patent number: 8800626Abstract: A laminating system and a method of making a laminated product can include a roll of substrate material and a roll of film material to be laminated together to form a laminate. The system includes a sheeter station and, optionally, a breaker bar station and/or a registration station. The sheeter station is configured to cut the laminate at desired locations based on either signals received from the registration station or other system components. The breaker bar station is configured to remove any roll set curl that may reside in the laminate as a result of the substrate and/or film materials being fed to the system directly from rolls. The registration station is arranged, during an automated registration mode, to detect markings on the laminate and instruct the sheeter station to cut the laminate into individual sheets for subsequently processing into cards such as credit cards, gift cards, ID cards, etc.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2010Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Klöckner Pentaplast of America, Inc.Inventors: Stephen P. Foley, Sr., Teddy L. Cradlebaugh, William J. Crawford, III
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Publication number: 20130337209Abstract: A four-layer film for packaging, including blister packaging, is described. Layer 1 may be a rigid film, such as a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or polyester. Layer 2 may be a moisture barrier, such as polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE). Layer 3 may be an oxygen barrier, such as a co-extruded film having a polyethylene (PE) layer, an EVOH layer, and a second PE layer. Layer 4 may be a relatively thin layer of a rigid film, such as a PVC or polyester. In this arrangement, Layer 2 may protect the contents of the package from external or atmospheric moisture. Layer 2 may also protect Layer 3 from atmospheric moisture, thereby helping to preserve the effectiveness of Layer 3 as an oxygen barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: Klockner Pentaplast of America, Inc.Inventor: Steven J. Warakomski
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Patent number: 8524358Abstract: A four-layer film for packaging, including blister packaging, is described. Layer 1 may be a rigid film, such as a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or polyester. Layer 2 may be a moisture barrier, such as polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE). Layer 3 may be an oxygen barrier, such as a co-extruded film having a polyethylene (PE) layer, an EVOH layer, and a second PE layer. Layer 4 may be a relatively thin layer of a rigid film, such as a PVC or polyester. In this arrangement, Layer 2 may protect the contents of the package from external or atmospheric moisture. Layer 2 may also protect Layer 3 from atmospheric moisture, thereby helping to preserve the effectiveness of Layer 3 as an oxygen barrier.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2010Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Klockner Pentaplast of America, Inc.Inventor: Steven J. Warakomski
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Publication number: 20110104463Abstract: A four-layer film for packaging, including blister packaging, is described. Layer 1 may be a rigid film, such as a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or polyester. Layer 2 may be a moisture barrier, such as polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE). Layer 3 may be an oxygen barrier, such as a co-extruded film having a polyethylene (PE) layer, an EVOH layer, and a second PE layer. Layer 4 may be a relatively thin layer of a rigid film, such as a PVC or polyester. In this arrangement, Layer 2 may protect the contents of the package from external or atmospheric moisture. Layer 2 may also protect Layer 3 from atmospheric moisture, thereby helping to preserve the effectiveness of Layer 3 as an oxygen barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: Klockner Pentaplast of America, Inc.Inventor: Steven J. WARAKOMSKI