Patents Assigned to Toray Plastics (America) Inc.
  • BIAXIALLY ORIENTED BIO-BASED POLYESTER FILMS AND LAMINATES
    Publication number: 20130011631
    Abstract: A laminate film including at least one bio-based polyester layer. The polyester layer has a radiocarbon (14C) content of at least 21.5 pMC. The laminate film may further have additional layers such as a second bio-based polyester resin-containing layer of at least about 21.5 pMC radiocarbon content, a metal layer, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: TORAY PLASTICS (AMERICA), INC.
    Inventors: Stefanos L. SAKELLARIDES, Keunsuk P. CHANG
  • METHOD TO REDUCE METAL PICK-OFF FROM EDGES OF METALLIZED BIAXIALLY ORIENTED FILMS
    Publication number: 20130004733
    Abstract: Methods and equipment to reduce or eliminate metal edge-pick-off defects in freshly metallized polymeric film rolls are disclosed. The method may include the formation of a “raised edge” such that the ingress of air and/or oxygen gas into the ends of the wound freshly-metallized roll is blocked or impeded, thus reducing oxidation of the metal. This method significantly reduces the amount of metal pick-off defects and resulting quality and productivity losses due to scrapping of such defective metallized film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: TORAY PLASTICS (AMERICA), INC.
    Inventors: Masahito IWASHITA, Christopher S. Curry, Will E. Nunn, Eric M. Livsey
  • Lighter than air balloon made from a biaxially oriented polyester film
    Patent number: 8323759
    Abstract: A long life balloon formed from a lamination. The lamination includes a polyester film with a total thickness of 4 ?m to 12 ?m. The polyester film includes a biaxially oriented polyester core layer and at least one amorphous copolyester skin layer. The lamination also includes a sealant layer and a gas barrier layer on an opposite side of the polyester film from the sealant layer. The oxygen transmission rate of the balloon is less than 0.1 cc/100 sqin/day, a bonding strength of the gas barrier layer to the surface of the polyester film is more than 300 g/in at dry conditions, a sealing strength of the balloon is more than 3.5 kg/in, and a floating time of the balloon is more than 20 days.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Toray Plastics (America), Inc.
    Inventors: Gianfranco Chicarella, Nao Yokota, Tracy A. Paolilli, John J. Fitch, Todd Richard Sarnstrom, Dean Borchardt, Paul Andrew Ansolabehere, Steven Sargeant
  • CROSSLINKED POLYPROPYLENE FOAM SHEET FOR IMPROVED ANCHORAGE TO TPO
    Publication number: 20120295086
    Abstract: A foam composition comprising about 50 to about 95 parts by weight of at least one polypropylene polymer having a density of about 85 to about 125 kg/m3, wherein the composition has blister rating of 1-2, an unaged peel tear strength of at least about 34 N and a heat aged peel tear strength of at least about 28 N when laminated to a support layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: TORAY PLASTICS (AMERICA), INC.
    Inventors: Jesse J. Baldwin, Pawel Sieradzki, Gordon V. Sharps, JR.
  • HEAT SEALABLE MONOAXIALLY ORIENTED PROPYLENE-BASED FILM WITH DIRECTIONAL TEAR
    Publication number: 20120251749
    Abstract: A monoaxially oriented film including an ethylene-propylene impact copolymer and 3-15 wt % of a metallocene-catalyzed propylene-butene elastomer and 30-60 wt % of a crystalline propylene homopolymer which is oriented at least 3 times in the machine direction and exhibits excellent linear directional tear properties in the machine direction for retort pouch applications and has excellent heat seal performance both pre- and post-retorting. This film formulation and orientation is suitable for pouch applications requiring an “easy-tear” linear tear feature and excellent hermetic seal properties, particularly for retort pouches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: TORAY PLASTICS (AMERICA), INC.
    Inventors: MARK S. LEE, HAROLD EGON KOEHN, EMILIO COLETTA, MATTHEW H. BROWN, KEUNSUK P. CHANG
  • Lighter than air balloon made from a biaxially oriented polyester film
    Patent number: 8236399
    Abstract: A long life balloon formed from a lamination. The lamination includes a polyester film with a total thickness of 4 ?m to 12 ?m. The polyester film includes a biaxially oriented polyester core layer and at least one amorphous copolyester skin layer. The lamination also includes a sealant layer and a gas barrier layer on an opposite side of the polyester film from the sealant layer. The oxygen transmission rate of the balloon is less than 0.1 cc/100 sqin/day, a bonding strength of the gas barrier layer to the surface of the polyester film is more than 300 g/in at dry conditions, a sealing strength of the balloon is more than 3.5 kg/in, and a floating time of the balloon is more than 20 days.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignees: Toray Plastics (America), Inc., Anagram International, Inc.
    Inventors: Gianfranco Chicarella, Nao Yokota, Tracy A. Paolilli, John J. Fitch, Todd Richard Sarnstrom, Dean Borchardt, Paul Andrew Ansolabehere, Steven Sargeant
  • BIAXIALLY ORIENTED CAVITATED POLYLACTIC ACID FILM
    Publication number: 20120141766
    Abstract: Disclosed are biaxially oriented laminate films including a core layer including a blend of crystalline polylactic acid polymer and crystalline polystyrene. The films are biaxially oriented at low transverse direction orientation temperatures to impart a degree of cavitation around the crystalline polystyrene such that a white opaque cavitated appearance and lower film densities are obtained. The laminate films may further have additional layers such as a heat sealable layer disposed on one side of the core layer including an amorphous polylactic acid resin and/or a polylactic acid resin-containing layer disposed on the side of the core layer opposite the heat sealable layer, a metal layer, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: TORAY PLASTICS (AMERICA), INC.
    Inventors: Claudio M. Paulino, Nao Yokota
  • MATTE BIAXIALLY ORIENTED POLYLACTIC ACID FILM
    Publication number: 20120128974
    Abstract: A biaxially oriented laminate film including a core layer including a blend of crystalline polylactic acid polymer and a minority amount of polyolefin with a compatibilizing resin which is biaxially oriented such that a matte or opaque appearance is obtained. The laminate film may further have additional layers such as a heat sealable layer disposed on one side of the core layer including an amorphous polylactic acid resin and/or a polylactic acid resin-containing layer disposed on the side of the core layer opposite the heat sealable layer, a metal layer, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: TORAY PLASTICS (AMERICA), INC.
    Inventor: Mark S. LEE
  • METHOD TO PRODUCE MATTE AND OPAQUE BIAXIALLY ORIENTED POLYLACTIC ACID FILM
    Publication number: 20120128973
    Abstract: A biaxially oriented laminate film including a core layer including a blend of crystalline polylactic acid polymer and an inorganic antiblock particle which is biaxially oriented at low transverse direction orientation temperatures to impart a degree of cavitation around the particles such that a matte or opaque appearance is obtained. The laminate film may further have additional layers such as a heat sealable layer disposed on one side of the core layer including an amorphous polylactic acid resin and/or a polylactic acid resin-containing layer disposed on the side of the core layer opposite the heat sealable layer, a metal layer, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: TORAY PLASTICS (AMERICA), INC.
    Inventors: Mark S. LEE, Harold E. Koehn, Takeshi Mizumura, Keunsuk P. Chang
  • HEAT SEALABLE MONOAXIALLY ORIENTED PROPYLENE-BASED FILM WITH DIRECTIONAL TEAR
    Publication number: 20120094042
    Abstract: A monoaxially oriented films and methods of making films including a heat sealable layer including propylene homo-polymer or copolymer and 3-15 wt % of at least one elastomer. The oriented films have a refractive index that satisfies the condition 5?delta n=|n (MD)?n (TD)|×1000?25, in which n (MD) is a refractive index of the film in a machine direction, and n (TD) is a refractive index of the film in a transverse direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: TORAY PLASTICS (AMERICA), INC.
    Inventors: Mark S. LEE, Harold Egon KOEHN, Nao YOKOTA, Emilio COLETTA, Matthew H. BROWN
  • BARRIER COATING COMPOSITION WITH ORGANIC PARTICLES
    Publication number: 20120088108
    Abstract: A moisture vapor and oxygen transmission resistant flexible film has a polymeric base layer and a barrier layer of discrete particles of a first organic polymer dispersed throughout a matrix of a second organic polymer. Preferably, the first and second polymers are water insoluble and water soluble, respectively. The barrier layer is formed by depositing onto the base layer a coating composition of finely divided insoluble organic polymer particles suspended in an aqueous solution of the water soluble organic polymer, a crosslinking agent and surfactant. The coating composition is heated to crosslink the barrier layer polymers and evaporate solvent to provide a barrier film suitable for packaging applications. Optionally, the film can be metalized to increase barrier properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: TORAY PLASTICS (AMERICA) INC.
    Inventors: Tracy Paolilli, John Fitch
  • HIGH BARRIER HEAT SEALABLE FILM WITH LINEAR TEAR PROPERTIES
    Publication number: 20120028058
    Abstract: A monoaxially oriented film including a metallized layer; a gas barrier layer; and a propylene-based random copolymer and at least about 3 wt % of a low density polyethylene which is oriented at least about 2.5 times in one direction and exhibits excellent linear directional tear properties parallel to the orientation direction and excellent heat seal performance in terms of high heat seal strengths and low seal initiation temperature. This film formulation and orientation is suitable for pouch applications requiring high gas and moisture barrier, an “easy-tear” linear tear feature, and excellent hermetic seal properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: TORAY PLASTICS (AMERICA), INC.
    Inventors: Tracy A. PAOLILLI, Scott Narkevicius, Harold Egon Koehn, Matthew H. Brown
  • HEAT SEALABLE FILM WITH LINEAR TEAR PROPERTIES
    Publication number: 20120028014
    Abstract: A monoaxially oriented film including a propylene-based random copolymer and at least about 3 wt % of a low density polyethylene which is oriented at least about 2.5 times in one direction and exhibits excellent linear directional tear properties parallel to the orientation direction and excellent heat seal performance in terms of high heat seal strengths and low seal initiation temperature. This film formulation and orientation is suitable for pouch applications requiring an “easy-tear” linear tear feature and excellent hermetic seal properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: TORAY PLASTICS (AMERICA), INC.
    Inventors: Harold Egon KOEHN, Matthew H. Brown
  • RELEASABLE METALIZED EMBOSSED TRANSFER FILM
    Publication number: 20110317269
    Abstract: A releasable transfer film is suitable to provide a metalized embossed composite onto a paper substrate without a release layer between the composite and a polymeric carrier layer. The transfer film includes a polymeric base layer, an embossing material layer and a metal layer. The transfer film is bonded to the paper substrate with an adhesive layer allowing the polymeric barrier layer to peel away from and to expose the metal-backed, embossing material layer. The substrate covered with the metalized embossed composite can be used to impart holographic style images to packaging, printed media products such as magazines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2010
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: TORAY PLASTICS (AMERICA) INC.
    Inventors: Tracy Paolilli, John Fitch, Bonnie Adams, Scott Narkevicius
  • OPTICALLY CLEAR UV AND HYDROLYSIS RESISTANT POLYESTER FILM
    Publication number: 20110305913
    Abstract: Biaxially oriented polyester films including polyester polymer, a carbodiimide hydrolysis stabilizer, and a UV absorber are described. The polyester films have a carboxyl end group concentration of 5-20 equivalents per ton, and a haze value of 2% or less. The films exhibit superior transparency and possess stable light transmission characteristics. Methods of making the films and articles produced from the films are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: Toray Plastics (America), Inc. Lumirror Division
    Inventors: Carlos HINTON, Nao Yokota, Hirokazu Tajima, Roberto Siu
  • Metallized biaxially oriented polypropylene film with high metal adhesion
    Patent number: 8075985
    Abstract: Described are laminate films including a polyolefin base layer, and a metal receiving layer including a blend of propylene homopolymer or mini-random propylene-ethylene copolymer, and an amorphous poly-alpha-olefin or ethylene-propylene elastomer. The metal receiving layer may also include an ethylene-propylene copolymer. The laminate film may also include additional layers such as an additional polyolefin resin-containing layer, a metal layer, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Toray Plastics (America), Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Lee, Tien-Kuei Su
  • LIGHTER THAN AIR BALLOON MADE FROM A BIAXIALLY ORIENTED POLYESTER FILM
    Publication number: 20110287200
    Abstract: A long life balloon formed from a lamination. The lamination includes a polyester film with a total thickness of 4 ?m to 12 ?m. The polyester film includes a biaxially oriented polyester core layer and at least one amorphous copolyester skin layer. The lamination also includes a sealant layer and a gas barrier layer on an opposite side of the polyester film from the sealant layer. The oxygen transmission rate of the balloon is less than 0.1 cc/100 sqin/day, a bonding strength of the gas barrier layer to the surface of the polyester film is more than 300 g/in at dry conditions, a sealing strength of the balloon is more than 3.5 kg/in, and a floating time of the balloon is more than 20 days.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicants: Anagram International, Inc., TORAY PLASTICS (AMERICA), INC.
    Inventors: Gianfranco CHICARELLA, Nao YOKOTA, Tracy A. PAOLILLI, John J. FITCH, Todd R. SARNSTROM, Dean BORCHARDT, Paul A. ANSOLABEHERE, Steven SARGEANT
  • LIGHTER THAN AIR BALLOON MADE FROM A BIAXIALLY ORIENTED POLYESTER FILM
    Publication number: 20110287199
    Abstract: A long life balloon formed from a lamination. The lamination includes a polyester film with a total thickness of 4 ?m to 12 ?m. The polyester film includes a biaxially oriented polyester core layer and at least one amorphous copolyester skin layer. The lamination also includes a sealant layer and a gas barrier layer on an opposite side of the polyester film from the sealant layer. The oxygen transmission rate of the balloon is less than 0.1 cc/100 sqin/day, a bonding strength of the gas barrier layer to the surface of the polyester film is more than 300 g/in at dry conditions, a sealing strength of the balloon is more than 3.5 kg/in, and a floating time of the balloon is more than 20 days.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicants: Anagram International, Inc., TORAY PLASTICS (AMERICA), INC.
    Inventors: Gianfranco CHICARELLA, Nao YOKOTA, Tracy A. PAOLILLI, John J. FITCH, Todd R. SARNSTROM, Dean BORCHARDT, Paul A. ANSOLABEHERE, Steven SARGEANT
  • BIAXIALLY ORIENTED BIO-BASED POLYOLEFIN FILMS AND LAMINATES
    Publication number: 20110274892
    Abstract: A laminate film including at least one bio-based polyolefin layer including at least 53 pMC of radiocarbon (14C) content is disclosed. The laminate film may include additional layers such as a second bio-based polyolefin resin-containing layer of at least 53 pMC radiocarbon content, and a metal layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: TORAY PLASTICS (AMERICA), INC.
    Inventors: Keunsuk P. Chang, Michael F. Brandmeier
  • BARRIER FILM WITH RECLAIMED METALIZED POLYESTER
    Publication number: 20110274796
    Abstract: A method reclaims metalized polymer film or mixtures containing metal and/or metal alloys into a metal-containing, polymeric film. The resulting film structure has better oxygen and moisture barrier properties when metalized than plain metalized polymer films. The polymer to be reclaimed, originates in sheet form, and is densified, as by shredding, pelletizing and/or re-extruding into fine particulate form such as chips or pellets. The reclaimed polymeric film can be used, in a range of concentrations, to produce biaxially oriented polyester film for metalizing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: TORAY PLASTICS (AMERICA), INC.
    Inventors: Douglas James Bower, Larissa Marie Peguero