Patents by Inventor Achiel J. M. Van Loon

Achiel J. M. Van Loon has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • FILMS MADE OF POLYETHYLENE BLENDS FOR IMPROVED BENDING STIFFNESS AND HIGH MD TEAR RESISTANCE
    Publication number: 20230097375
    Abstract: Provided herein are monolayer films, and also multilayer films comprising a core, a subskin disposed on the core, and a skin disposed on the subskin. The films may have an Elmendorf tear in MD greater than about 7.0 g/?m, a dart impact greater than about 6.0 g/?m, and a 1% secant modulus greater than about 200 MPa. In multilayer films, the core comprises a first polyethylene blend comprising an ethylene 1-hexene copolymer and a high density polyethylene composition in an amount between about 0 wt. % and about 40 wt. %. Further provided herein are bags and laminates comprising the present films.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2021
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Marianne F.M. SMITS, Ying ZOU, Etienne R.H. LERNOUX, Zhen-Yu ZHU, Xiao-Chuan WANG, Achiel J.M. VAN LOON, Maria Josefina CARBONE
  • Shrink films comprising a cyclic-olefin copolymer core
    Patent number: 11141961
    Abstract: A multi-layered polyethylene film suitable for shrink applications including at least a core layer and at least one other layer adjacent thereto, the core layer including within a range from 5 wt % to 50 wt % of a cyclic olefin copolymer based on the weight of the core layer, and within a range from 50 wt % to 95 wt % of a polyethylene based on the weight of the core layer, wherein the cyclic olefin copolymer has a glass transition temperature (Tg) of at least 70° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Lan Y. Cheng, Achiel J. M. Van Loon, Yong Yang
  • Multilayer films and methods of making the same
    Patent number: 10926517
    Abstract: Disclosed are multilayer films which can provide balanced improvement in film mechanical performance, where the film comprises a propylene-based polymer and an elastic ethylene copolymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Achiel J. M. Van Loon, Danny Van Hoyweghen
  • Multilayer films and methods of making the same
    Patent number: 10894393
    Abstract: Disclosed are multilayer films with high toughness performance, where the films have an elastic ethylene copolymer in the core layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Achiel J. M. Van Loon, Danny Van Hoyweghen
  • Polyethylene films
    Patent number: 10865281
    Abstract: Films made from metallocene-catalyzed polyethylene polymers, optionally, with other polymers, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Etienne R. H. Lernoux, Wen Li, Achiel J. M. Van Loon, Steven A. Best, Xiao-Chuan Wang
  • Low crystalline polypropylene-based polymer for blown film applications
    Patent number: 10821712
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for making a multilayer blown film comprising a propylene-based elastomer in the skin and/or subskin layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Haiyin Hua, Bin Zhao, Achiel J. M. Van Loon
  • Multilayer films and methods of making the same
    Patent number: 10696027
    Abstract: Disclosed are multilayer films which can provide desired film performance and balanced overall performance suited for various applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents, Inc.
    Inventors: Dirk G. F. Van der Sanden, Mario Bastiaens, Achiel J. M. Van Loon, Etienne R. H. Lernoux, Marc Tierens
  • Multilayer Films and Methods of Making the Same
    Publication number: 20190322088
    Abstract: Disclosed are multilayer films which can provide desired film performance and balanced overall performance suited for various applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2017
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Zhen-Yu Zhu, Xiao-Chuan Wang, Stefan B. Ohlsson, Achiel J.M. Van Loon, Xin Y. Zhang, Michael Martin-Gatius
  • Polyethylene Films
    Publication number: 20190300664
    Abstract: Films made from metallocene-catalyzed polyethylene polymers, optionally, with other polymers, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Inventors: Etienne R.H. Lernoux, Wen Li, Achiel J.M. Van Loon, Steven A. Best, Xiao-Chuan Wang
  • Hygiene Articles and Processes for Making the Same
    Publication number: 20190060507
    Abstract: A hygiene article, including at least one top sheet, at least one absorbent core; and at least one backsheet, is provided. A process for producing the hygiene article is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Qi Tang, Achiel J.M. Van Loon
  • Multilayer Films and Methods of Making the Same
    Publication number: 20190001639
    Abstract: Disclosed are multilayer films which can provide desired film performance and balanced overall performance suited for various applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2017
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Inventors: Dirk G.F. Van der Sanden, Mario Bastiaens, Achiel J.M. Van Loon, Etienne R,H. Lernoux, Marc Tierens
  • Low Crystalline Polypropylene-Based Polymer for Blown Film Applications
    Publication number: 20180354239
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for making a multilayer blown film comprising a propylene-based elastomer in the skin and/or subskin layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Haiyin Hua, Bin Zhao, Achiel J.M. Van Loon
  • Shrink Films Comprising a Cyclic-Olefin Copolymer Core
    Publication number: 20180333938
    Abstract: A multi-layered polyethylene film suitable for shrink applications comprising at least a core layer and at least one other layer adjacent thereto, the core layer comprising within a range from 5 wt % to 50 wt % of a cyclic olefin copolymer based on the weight of the core layer, and within a range from 50 wt % to 95 wt % of a polyethylene based on the weight of the core layer, wherein the cyclic olefin copolymer has a glass transition temperature (Tg) of at least 70° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventors: Lan Y. Cheng, Achiel J. M. Van Loon, Yong Yang
  • Methods for Making Collapsed Bubble Film
    Publication number: 20180297333
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for making a multilayer collapsed bubble film comprising a propylene-based elastomer and films produced thereby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Carolina A. Cateto, Achiel J. M. Van Loon
  • Compositions comprising propylene-based elastomers, foamed layers made therefrom, and methods of making the same
    Patent number: 9969855
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising a propylene-based elastomer, a branched polymer, and a blowing agent. The present disclosure also relates to foamed layers and articles made from such layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: M. Glenn Williams, Juliet B. Wagner, Rachel L. Falta, C. Brent Johnson, Achiel J. M. Van Loon
  • Multilayer Films and Methods of Making the Same
    Publication number: 20180126707
    Abstract: Disclosed are multilayer films which can provide balanced improvement in film mechanical performance, where the film comprises a propylene-based polymer and an elastic ethylene copolymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Achiel J. M. Van Loon, Danny Van Hoyweghen
  • Multilayer Films and Methods Thereof
    Publication number: 20180043670
    Abstract: Disclosed are multilayer films which can provide desired mechanical performance suited for flexible packaging applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Zhen-Yu Zhu, Zhi-Yi Shen, Jean-Marc C.M.G. Dekoninck, Achiel J.M. Van Loon
  • Multilayer Films and Methods of Making the Same
    Publication number: 20180001604
    Abstract: Disclosed are multilayer films with high toughness performance, where the films have an elastic ethylene copolymer in the core layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Achiel J. M. Van Loon, Danny Van Hoyweghen
  • Multilayer Films and Methods of Making the Same
    Publication number: 20170342249
    Abstract: Disclosed are multilayer films which can provide desired performance suited to stretch hood applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Bin Zhao, Achiel J. M. Van Loon
  • Low Crystalline Polymer Compositions Prepared in a Dual Reactor
    Publication number: 20170283600
    Abstract: Provided herein is a polymer comprising from about 65 wt % to about 90 wt % based on the total weight of the blend of an ethylene ?-olefin elastomer having either no crystallinity or crystallinity derived from ethylene, having greater than about 75 wt % units derived from ethylene; and from about 10 wt % to about 35 wt % based on the total weight of the blend of a propylene polymer having about 40 wt % or more units derived from propylene, including isotactically arranged propylene derived sequences; wherein the ethylene ?-olefin elastomer and the propylene polymer are prepared in separate reactors arranged in parallel configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Danny Van Hoyweghen, Cynthia A. Mitchell, Achiel J. M. Van Loon, Narayanaswami Dharmarajan, Sudhin Datta