Abstract: In a packaging material that is, or includes, a laminate, the laminate includes first and second webs that are joined to one another. The first web includes a metallic layer on a second layer. The metallic layer is positioned between the second layer and the second web. Indicium is defined in at least the metallic layer. The packaging material is configured so that the indicium is visible from a first side of the packaging material, and the indicium is typically not visible from a second side of the packaging material. The indicium can be at least partially defined by holes in the metallic layer. The visibility of the indicium may be enhanced by the laminate including material that is a different color than the metallic layer, and the different color being at least partially visible through the indicium.

Abstract: A container thermoformed from a polymeric multilayer sheet includes a cavity for containing food. The sheet includes a polymeric interior layer positioned between (i) a polymeric outer layer of the sheet and (ii) a polymeric inner layer of the sheet that is in opposing face-to-face relation with, and at least partially defines, the cavity of the container. The interior layer includes post-consumer recycled polymeric material. The sheet includes a polymeric barrier layer positioned between the interior layer and inner layer. The barrier layer restricts inward passage of at least some of any gasses originating from the post-consumer recycled polymeric material.

Abstract: Layers of a recyclable packaging material can include a first layer of, or including, oriented polyethylene; a second layer of, or including, oriented polyethylene; a tie layer disposed between and joining the first layer and the second layer to one another; an ink layer printed onto at least a portion of at least one of an inner surface of the first layer or an outer surface of the first layer; a metallic barrier layer on at least a portion of at least one of the first and second layers; and an adhesive layer on at least a portion of an outer surface of the second layer and at least partially defining an exterior surface of the recyclable packaging material. A cold seal release coating can be on at least a portion of at least one of the ink layer or the outer surface of the first layer.

Abstract: Multi-ply structures are provided that include a barrier film, which has a first polyester layer and a silicon oxide layer, a first adhesive layer, and a sealant film, where the first adhesive layer is located between the barrier film and the sealant film, and where the multi-ply structure has been microwaved in a pressurized vessel. Packages that are formed from the multi-ply structures are also provided in which these packages are microwaved in a pressurized vessel. Methods for sterilization are also provided.

Abstract: A packaging material can include cold seal adhesive on a first side of a substrate, glossy material on a second side of the substrate, and matte material on the glossy material, so that the matte material covers at least a predetermined portion of the glossy material. Each of the glossy and matte materials can be a cold seal release lacquer configured so that when the packaging material is formed into a roll, the cold seal adhesive is releasably adhered to the cold seal release lacquers, the glossy cold seal release lacquer is fixedly adhered to the substrate, and the matte cold seal release lacquer is fixedly cohered to the glossy cold seal release lacquer.

Abstract: Multi-ply structures are provided that include a barrier film, which has a first polyester layer and a silicon oxide layer, a first adhesive layer, and a sealant film, where the first adhesive layer is located between the barrier film and the sealant film, and where the multi-ply structure has been microwaved in a pressurized vessel. Packages that are formed from the multi-ply structures are also provided in which these packages are microwaved in a pressurized vessel. Methods for sterilization are also provided.

Abstract: Multi-ply structures are provided that include a barrier film, which has a first polyester layer and a silicon oxide layer, a first adhesive layer, and a sealant film, where the first adhesive layer is located between the barrier film and the sealant film, and where the multi-ply structure has been microwaved in a pressurized vessel. Packages that are formed from the multi-ply structures are also provided in which these packages are microwaved in a pressurized vessel. Methods for sterilization are also provided.

Abstract: Articles having mechanically strengthened seams (320) and methods of making the same are provided. An article includes at least one material sheet (311) and a seam (320) formed from an overlap of two portions (310, 314) of the at least one material sheet (311) and an adhesive (312) deposited between the two portions (310, 314) of the at least one material sheet (311) along at least a portion of the overlap, the adhesive (312) sealing the two portions (310, 314) of the at least one material sheet (311), wherein at least one of the two portions (310, 314) of the material sheet (311) comprises a plurality of indents (322) on a surface thereof, such that the adhesive (312) penetrates the material sheet (311) at the indents (322) to provide a mechanical bond between the two portions (310, 314) of the at least one material sheet (311).

Abstract: Multi-ply structures are provided that include a barrier film, which has a first polyester layer and a barrier coating layer, a first adhesive layer, and a multi-layered sealant film, where the first adhesive layer is located between the barrier film and the multi-layered sealant film. In one or more embodiments, the multi-layered sealant film includes three nylon layers, a polyolefin layer, four tie layers, and a sealing layer. In one or more embodiments, the multi-layered sealant film includes three nylon layers, two polyolefin layers, three tie layers, and a sealing layer. Packages that are formed from the multi-ply structures are also provided in which these packages are microwaved in a pressurized vessel. Methods for sterilization are also provided.

Abstract: Systems for marking a moving film that include a triggering apparatus (140) that repeatedly provides a trigger signal, a controller (120) that receives the trigger signal and generates a marking signal, and a marking device (130) that receives the marking signal and marks the film are provided Also provided are methods for marking a moving film that employ the systems. Apparatuses for marking a moving film that include the triggering apparatus and the controller are also provided. Methods for making metallized marked films that include a film marked by these systems and a metallized layer, in which at least one marking is embedded within the film are also provided. Also provided are methods for making packages and packing a product in these packages, in which the packages include the metallized marked films are also provided.

Abstract: Forming webs and packages are provided having improved sealability to peelable lidstocks. The thermoformed containers may have a mouth having an opening and a flange disposed about the opening, the flange formed from a forming web and having a thickness greater than about 12 mils and up to about 80 mils. The forming web may have a base layer with a skim coating thereon, a portion of the skim coating being on the flange having a skim coating thickness from about 2 mils to about 8 mils. A peelable lid may include a film with an inner lid sealant layer which is sealed to the portion of the skim coating on the flange, the skim coating and inner lid sealant layer each having a common polyolefin majority component, the common polyolefin component being different than a majority component of the base layer.

Abstract: Containers having a skim coat layer for improved punctureability, and sheet stock materials for and methods of making such containers are provided. A container is formed of a first material layer that contains a monolayer of polypropylene homopolymer in an amount of at least 70 percent by weight, or a multilayer material in which at least one layer comprises a polypropylene homopolymer in an amount of at least 70 percent by, and a second material layer adjacent the first material layer and forming an innermost layer adjacent the cavity, the second material layer containing a polypropylene copolymer in an amount of at least 60 percent by weight.

Abstract: Printed multilayer polymeric films are provided that include a flexible polymeric film layer, one or more non-photochromic layers each including a solvent-based ink composition having one or more non-photochromic inks that are at least partially transparent to ultraviolet radiation, and one or more photochromic layers each including a water-based ink composition having one or more photochromic inks that undergo a color change upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Also provided are methods for making the printed multilayer polymeric films. Packages for containing a product therein that include the printed multilayer polymeric films are also provided. Methods for making the packages and methods for packaging a product that employ the printed multilayer polymeric films are also provided. Rolls of film for forming the packages that include the printed multilayer polymeric films are also provided.

Abstract: Multi-ply structures are provided that include a barrier film, which has a first polyester layer and a silicon oxide layer, a first adhesive layer, and a sealant film, where the first adhesive layer is located between the barrier film and the sealant film, and where the multi-ply structure has been microwaved in a pressurized vessel. Packages that are formed from the multi-ply structures are also provided in which these packages are microwaved in a pressurized vessel. Methods for sterilization are also provided.

Abstract: Multi-ply structures are provided that include a barrier film, which has a first polyester layer and a barrier coating layer, a first adhesive layer, and a multi-layered sealant film, where the first adhesive layer is located between the barrier film and the multi-layered sealant film. In one or more embodiments, the multi-layered sealant film includes three nylon layers, a polyolefin layer, four tie layers, and a sealing layer. In one or more embodiments, the multi-layered sealant film includes three nylon layers, two polyolefin layers, three tie layers, and a sealing layer. Packages that are formed from the multi-ply structures are also provided in which these packages are microwaved in a pressurized vessel. Methods for sterilization are also provided.

Abstract: The present description includes containers having an improved puncture design that can be punctured without substantial deformation of the container. Such containers are particularly suitable for use in preparing beverages using automatic machines, particularly those used for preparation of single serve beverages. Also provided are thermoplastic materials having improved punctureability for use in containers, containers for preparation of a beverage, and methods for preparing a beverage using such containers.

Abstract: Easy open flow wrappers are provided that include a flexible wrapper body formed from a flexible wrapper body film, the flexible wrapper body having a front panel and a back panel sealed together along one longitudinal seam and two lateral end seams containing a product therein. At least one line of weakness (24) substantially extends around a portion of the flexible wrapper body to define a removable portion (28) of the flexible wrapper body, such that application of a separation force upon the removable portion separates the removable portion from the flexible wrapper body at the at least one line of weakness and forms an opening in the flexible wrapper body. A flexible film member (26) is disposed over and extending beyond the at least one line of weakness, in which the flexible film member is configured to prevent pre-separation of the removable portion from the flexible wrapper body.

Abstract: Methods of making containers are provided, including providing a material sheet having at least two barrier layers and at least two polymer layers, forming the material sheet into a tube, sealing the tube at a seal area, and blow molding the tube to form a container in which the at least two barrier layers form a substantially continuous barrier at the seal area.

Abstract: The present description includes containers having an improved puncture design that can be punctured without substantial deformation of the container. Such containers are particularly suitable for use in preparing beverages using automatic machines, particularly those used for preparation of single serve beverages. Also provided are thermoplastic materials having improved punctureability for use in containers, containers for preparation of a beverage, and methods for preparing a beverage using such containers.