Patents by Inventor C. Michael Lulham

C. Michael Lulham 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).

  • Film containing alpha-olefin/vinyl aromatic copolymer
    Patent number: 6884480
    Abstract: Film and sheet materials, and articles made therefrom, such as bags, pouches, trays, etc., comprise one or more layers of homogeneous alpha-olefin/vinyl aromatic copolymer, preferably an ethylene/styrene copolymer. The alpha-olefin/vinyl aromatic copolymer has properties which can provide a desired performance characteristics such as impact resistance, printability, RF sealability, free shrink, optics, high permeability, etc. The homogeneous alpha-olefin/vinyl aromatic copolymer may be present in a monolayer film, either alone or in a blend, or may be included in one or more layers of a multilayer film. Also included is a multilayer thermoformable article comprising a web having a film of such alpha-olefin/vinyl aromatic copolymers thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Assignee: Cryovac, Inc.
    Inventors: John G. Bradfute, Blaine C. Childress, Marvin R. Havens, C. Michael Lulham, Ronald D. Moffitt, Martindale Nelson, Lawrence R. Norpoth, William P. Roberts, Gloria G. Toney, George D. Wofford
  • Film containing alpha-olefin/vinyl aromatic copolymer
    Publication number: 20020025394
    Abstract: Film and sheet materials, and articles made therefrom, such as bags, pouches, trays, etc., comprise one or more layers of homogeneous alpha-olefin/vinyl aromatic copolymer, preferably an ethylene/styrene copolymer. The alpha-olefin/vinyl aromatic copolymer has properties which can provide a desired performance characteristics such as impact resistance, printability, RF sealability, free shrink, optics, high permeability, etc. The homogeneous alpha-olefin/vinyl aromatic copolymer may be present in a monolayer film, either alone or in a blend, or may be included in one or more layers of a multilayer film. Also included is a multilayer thermoformable article comprising a web having a film of such alpha-olefin/vinyl aromatic copolymers thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Inventors: John G. Bradfute, Blaine C. Childress, Marvin R. Havens, C. Michael Lulham, Ronald D. Moffitt, Martindale Nelson, Lawrence R. Norpoth, William P. Roberts, Gloria G. Toney, George D. Wofford
  • Controlling moisture loss or gain in plastic packages
    Patent number: 5176251
    Abstract: The invention is a package comprising an outer plastic container, an inner plastic container, a product within the inner container, a liquid located in a space defined by the outer and inner containers, and a separating device located in said space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1993
    Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
    Inventors: Kent A. Davis, C. Michael Lulham, Walter B. Mueller