Patents Examined by James C Yager
  • Patent number: 11772302
    Abstract: Disclosed herein, amongst other things, is a molded article, such as a preform that is blow moldable to form a container, and a related method of forming and recycling a container. The structure and steps includes injection molding a molded article having tubular body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: HUSKY INJECTION MOLDING SYSTEMS LTD.
    Inventors: John Robert Galt, Joachim Johannes Niewels, Georgio Kfoury, Jean-Christophe Witz, Sebastien Sang Nguyen-Hoang
  • Patent number: 11753222
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are water-soluble films and resulting packets including a water-soluble film coated by a powder, wherein the powder includes a mixture of a powdered lubricant and an active agent. Optionally, the active agent may be encapsulated, e.g. microencapsulated, for release of the active agent through mechanisms including, but not limited to, mechanical rupture, melt, ablation, dissolution, diffusion, biodegradation, or pH-controlled release. Active ingredients described include enzymes, oils, flavors, colorants, odor absorbers, fragrances, pesticides, fertilizers, activators, acid catalysts, metal catalysts, ion scavengers, bleaches, bleach components, fabric softeners and combinations thereof. Examples of packet fills include laundry detergents, bleach and laundry additives, fabric care, dishwashing, hard surface cleaning, beauty care, skin care, other personal care, and foodstuffs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: MONOSOL, LLC
    Inventors: David M. Lee, Yashodhan S. Parulekar
  • Patent number: 11731402
    Abstract: A laminate body of a rubber layer and a resin layer made of a resin, wherein the rubber layer includes a surface-treated superficial layer 4 directly united with the resin layer without any intervening adhesive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ai Takeda, Jun Okamoto
  • Patent number: 11731403
    Abstract: A sound insulation flooring material according to the present invention in which a heat resistance, sound insulation, and adhesion are improved is implemented by sequentially stacking a plurality of layers, a first balance layer, a second balance layer, a primer layer, a PE foam layer, and a PE release paper layer. In this case, the primer layer includes a first composition, a second composition, and a curing agent, and the first composition includes a resin, propanol, 1-methoxy-2-propanol, propyl acetate, isopropanol, butanone, and water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignees: DONGSHIN POLYMER CO., LTD., SHINKO KASEI CO., LTD
    Inventor: Dong Jin Oh
  • Patent number: 11724483
    Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to, in a resin film containing an anti-blocking agent (organic polymer particles), achieve both a reduction in friction of the film and suppression of dropping-off of particles from the film surface. The laminated resin film of the present invention has a base film layer and a surface layer, and the surface layer contains organic polymer particles serving as an anti-blocking agent. The number proportion of the organic polymer particles having a particle size that is at least twice the average thickness of the surface layer is 35% or more of the total number of the organic polymer particles, and the number proportion of the organic polymer particles having a particle size that is at least four times the average thickness of the surface layer is 10% or less of the total number of the organic polymer particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: NIPPON SHOKUBAI CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hiroko Okochi, Tomonari Takata, Yasutaka Nakatani
  • Patent number: 11713377
    Abstract: This invention relates to a polymeric pipe, and more particularly a polymeric pipe where the pipe comprises a cross-linked polyolefin formed from extruded polyolefin comprising a bismaleimido crosslinker. This invention relates to the manufacturing of plastic pipes and tubing of polyolefinic polymers such as polyethylene, with crosslinking by a bismaleimido crosslinker, to produce crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) pipes and tubing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Uponor Innovation AB
    Inventor: Patrik Roseen
  • Patent number: 11713171
    Abstract: A multi-layer film structure for use in forming blister packaging. The multi-layer structure includes a first polymeric layer having a first surface and a second surface, the first polymeric layer comprising a metalized polyethylene teraphthalate, a second polymeric layer having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface of the second polymeric layer disposed adjacent the second surface of the first polymeric layer, the second polymeric layer comprising a cyclic olefin or a homopolymer of chlorotrifluoroethylene, and a third polymeric layer having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface of the third polymeric layer disposed adjacent the second surface of the second polymeric layer, the third polymeric layer comprising polypropylene or polyvinyl chloride. A method of making a multi-layer film structure and a packaging structure are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Bellamah, Ed Carmines, Rangaraj S. Sundar
  • Patent number: 11707410
    Abstract: The present invention is based, at least in part, on the identification of a pharmaceutical container formed, at least in part, of a glass composition which exhibits a reduced propensity to delaminate, i.e., a reduced propensity to shed glass particulates. As a result, the presently claimed containers are particularly suited for storage of pharmaceutical compositions and, specifically, a pharmaceutical solution comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient, for example, HUMALOG (insulin lispro), HUMALOG MIX 75-25 (insulin lispro), HUMALOG MIX 50-50 (insulin lispro), HUMILIN 70-30 (insulin), HUMILIN N (insulin), HUMULIN R (insulin) or GEMZAR (gemcitabine).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: CORNING INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Wendell Porter Weeks, Robert Anthony Schaut, Steven Edward DeMartino, John Stephen Peanasky
  • Patent number: 11707408
    Abstract: The present invention is based, at least in part, on the identification of a pharmaceutical container formed, at least in part, of a glass composition which exhibits a reduced propensity to delaminate, i.e., a reduced propensity to shed glass particulates. As a result, the presently claimed containers are particularly suited for storage of pharmaceutical compositions and, specifically, a pharmaceutical solution comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient, for example, HUMIRA® (Adalimumab).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: CORNING INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Steven Edward DeMartino, John Stephen Peanasky, Robert Anthony Schaut, Wendell Porter Weeks
  • Patent number: 11707409
    Abstract: The present invention is based, at least in part, on the identification of a pharmaceutical container formed, at least in part, of a glass composition which exhibits a reduced propensity to delaminate, i.e., a reduced propensity to shed glass particulates. As a result, the presently claimed containers are particularly suited for storage of pharmaceutical compositions and, specifically, a pharmaceutical solution comprising a pharmaceutically active ingredient, for example, RITUXAN (rituximab), AVASTIN (Bevacizumab), LUCENTIS (Ranibizumab) or HERCEPTIN (trastuzumab).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: CORNING INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Wendell Porter Weeks, Robert Anthony Schaut, Steven Edward DeMartino, John Stephen Peanasky
  • Patent number: 11697610
    Abstract: A quartz glass container is shown and described herein. The quartz glass container exhibits a low concentration of surface defects on an inner surface of the container. In aspects hereof, the container may have a surface defect density of 50 or fewer surface defects per square centimeter within a 1 cm band centered 1 cm from the base of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Momentive Performance Materials Quartz, Inc.
    Inventors: Ben Gauthier, Robert Koch, Todd Springer, David Xu, Gloriana Volio
  • Patent number: 11674022
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a multimodal polyethylene composition comprising: (A) 40 to 65 parts by weight, preferably 43 to 52 parts by weight, most preferred 44 to 50 parts by? weight, of the low molecular weight polyethylene having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of 20,000 to 90,000 g/mol, wherein the low molecular weight polyethylene has a MI2 of 500 to 1,000 g/10 min according to ASTM D 1238; (B) 5 to 17 parts by weight, preferably 10 to 17 parts by weight, most preferred 10 to 15 parts by weight, of the first high molecular weight polyethylene having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of more than 150,000 to 1,000,000 g/mol or the first ultra high molecular weight polyethylene having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of more than 1,000,000 to 5,000,000 g/mol; and (C) 30 to 50 parts by weight, preferably 37 to 47 party by weight, most preferably 39 to 45 parts by weight, of the second high molecular weight polyethylene having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of more than 150,00
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignees: Thai Polyethylene Co., Ltd., SCG Chemicals Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Arunsri Mattayan, Watcharee Cheevasrirungruang, Saranya Traisilanun, Warachad Klomkamol
  • Patent number: 11667109
    Abstract: A recyclable article includes 50-90 wt % of at least one polyethylene having a density in the range 0.94 to 0.97 g/cm3. The article exhibits Young's modulus less than 700 MPa; and a haze value less than or equal to 50%. The recyclable article can be included in a film or a laminate. The article can be prepared using a blown film extrusion process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Inventor: Hariharan Krishnan Nair
  • Patent number: 11660844
    Abstract: A composite film includes a) a self-supporting layer of a polymer film (such as a polyester), b) an optional primer layer on the polymer film layer, wherein the primer layer includes a PVdX (X being halo), acrylic or vinyl resin; and c) a layer of heat seal composition on the primer layer, wherein the heat seal composition includes a polyolefin plastomer (POP) resin and a tackifier that constitutes at least 20 wt % of the heat seal composition. The composite film may be formed by applying a coating composition including the heat seal composition in a solvent to a primer layer on the polymer film or directly on the polymer film in absence of the optional primer layer, and then evaporating the solvent. The composite film may be heat-sealed to a surface of a container or a self-supporting film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: DuPont Teijin Films U.S. Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Shengsheng Liu, Fenghua Deng, Julian Neal Robinson, Moira Tayler
  • Patent number: 11660843
    Abstract: A polymeric laminate film structure having a cellulose acetate film, and optionally blended with foil and a sealant layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: Multi-Plastics, Inc.
    Inventor: M. David Parsio
  • Patent number: 11655087
    Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a barrier resin film exhibiting excellent barrier properties without adopting a multilayer structure such as the structures used by the prior art. A barrier resin film obtained by forming a vapor-deposited aluminum oxide film on the surface of a resin substrate, wherein an elementally bonded structural unit represented by Al3 is distributed in the vapor-deposited aluminum oxide film, and the intensity ratio (Al3/Al2O3×100) of the maximum Al3 concentration elementally bonded structure section according to Time-of-Flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (TOF-SIMS) is 1-20, inclusive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: DAI NIPPON PRINTING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshihiro Kishimoto, Azusa Suzuki
  • Patent number: 11628652
    Abstract: A composite film includes a) a self-supporting layer of a polymer film (such as a polyester), b) an optional primer layer on the polymer film layer, wherein the primer layer includes a PVdX (X being halo), acrylic or vinyl resin; and c) a layer of heat seal composition on the primer layer, wherein the heat seal composition includes a polyolefin plastomer (POP) resin and a tackifier that constitutes at least 20 wt % of the heat seal composition. The composite film may be formed by applying a coating composition including the heat seal composition in a solvent to a primer layer on the polymer film or directly on the polymer film in absence of the optional primer layer, and then evaporating the solvent. The composite film may be heat-sealed to a surface of a container or a self-supporting film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: DuPont Teijin Films U.S. Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Shengsheng Liu, Fenghua Deng, Julian Neal Robinson, Moira Tayler
  • Patent number: 11618977
    Abstract: Fibrous elements, such as filaments, and more particularly to fibrous elements employing a polymer and a wetting agent, methods for making such fibrous elements, fibrous structures employing such fibrous elements, methods for making such fibrous structures and packages containing such fibrous structures are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Steven Lee Barnholtz, Michael Donald Suer, Paul Dennis Trokhan, Alan Howard Ullman
  • Patent number: 11607865
    Abstract: Provided is a laminate including a base material layer, an adhesive layer having a thickness in a range of 0.1 ?m to 1.0 ?m, and a non-oriented sealant layer having a thickness in a range of 10 ?m to 40 ?m and made of a cyclic polyolefin resin, wherein one main surface of the sealant layer constitutes an outermost surface of the laminate, the other main surface of the sealant layer is bonded to the base material layer via the adhesive layer, and an adhesion strength between the base material layer and the sealant layer is 0.8 N/15 mm or more.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: TOPPAN PRINTING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yuki Sugiyama, Satoru Ishida, Ryo Hirose
  • Patent number: 11597191
    Abstract: A sachet product that includes a biodegradable and/or home compostable sachet comprising a front film and a back film. In some examples, the front film and back film can include a middle layer that can contain paper with greater than 85% cellulose and an inner layer that can include different material, including but not limited to polyvinyl alcohol or polyhydroxylalkonate. The sachet can include a compartment adapted for storing a solid article where the solid article is an open cell foam. The open cell foam can include a water-soluble polymer and a surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Stefano Bartolucci, Emily Charlotte Boswell, Su Anne Lee