Patents by Inventor Guenther Crass

Guenther Crass 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).

  • Publication number: 20030068500
    Abstract: The invention relates to a transparent, UV-stabilized, single or multi-layered thermoformable film which contains, as a principal constituent, a crystallizable thermoplastic, preferably polyethylene terephthalate, and at least one UV-stabilizer. The inventive films are characterized by having a good stretchability, thermoformability and good optical and mechanical properties. Said films are suitable for outdoor uses just like shaped bodies made of the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2002
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventors: Ursula Murschall, Ulrich Kern, Andreas Stopp, Guenther Crass
  • Publication number: 20030064195
    Abstract: The invention concerns a unilaterally mat, sealable, UV-stabilized and flame-resistant, sealable, co-extruded, biaxially oriented polyester film comprising at least one base layer (B) and a sealable top coating (A) applied to both sides of said base layer, in addition to a mat covering (C). The film also contains at least one UV stabilizer as a light stabilizer. The invention further concerns a method for the production of said film and the use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2002
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventors: Ursula Murschall, Ulrich Kern, Guenther Crass, Herbert Peiffer, Hans Mahl
  • Publication number: 20030055136
    Abstract: The invention relates to a white, biaxially oriented film which comprises a crystallizable thermoplastic as main component and is characterized by further comprising at least one UV-stabilizer, at least one white pigment and at least one flame-proofing agent, which is soluble in the thermoplastic and introduced directly, during the film production, by masterbatch technology, whereby the masterbatch is pre-conditioned by gradual heating under reduced pressure and with stirring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Ursula Murschall, Andreas Stopp, Guenther Crass, Ulrich Kern
  • Publication number: 20030054169
    Abstract: Biaxially oriented, co-extruded polyester films comprising a base layer consisting of at least 90 wt. % thermoplastic polyester, preferably polyethylene terephthalate (PET), at least one sealable outer layer and a second non-sealable outer layer and, optionally, other intermediate layers, in addition to at least one UV absorber, preferably hydroxy benzotriazole and triazine, and at least one flame-retardant agent, preferably organic phosphorous compounds. The inventive films are characterized by low inflammability, high UV stability, no embrittlement when subjected to thermal stress and a surface which is devoid of troublesome opacity. They are suitable for a multiplicity of uses both indoors and outside. The outer layers contain anti-blocking agents such as silicic acid having an average particle diameter of preferably less than 50 nm and/or more than 2 &mgr;m. Preferably, the sealable outer layer consists of a copolyester which is made of ethylene terephthalate and ethylene isophthalate units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Ursula Murschall, Ulrich Kern, Andreas Stopp, Guenther Crass, Herbert Peiffer
  • Publication number: 20030054129
    Abstract: The invention concerns a unilaterally mat, sealable, UV-stabilized and flame-resistant, sealable, co-extruded, biaxially oriented polyester film comprising at least one base layer (B) and a sealable top coating (A) applied to both sides of said base layer, in addition to a mat covering (C). The film also contains at least one UV stabilizer as a light stabilizer. The invention further concerns a method for the production of said film and the use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Ursula Murschall, Ulrich Kern, Guenther Crass, Herbert Peiffer, Hans Mahl
  • Publication number: 20030049472
    Abstract: The invention relates to a white, sealable, coextruded biaxially oriented polyester film which is rendered flame resistant and comprised of at least one base layer (B) and of outer layers (A) and (C) that are applied to both sides of said base layer. The film additionally contains a flame proofing agent and a white pigment. The invention also relates to a method for producing the film and to the use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2002
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventors: Ursula Murschall, Klaus Oberlaender, Guenther Crass, Ulrich Kern, Herbert Peiffer
  • Patent number: 6521351
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an opaque, white UV-resistant low-flammability film with a thickness of from 10 to 500 &mgr;m whose principal constituent is a crystallizable thermoplastic. It also comprises at least barium sulfate, at least one UV stabilizer and at least one optical brightener. The barium sulfate and/or the optical brightener and/or the UV stabilizer here is either incorporated directly into the thermoplastic when the polymer is prepared or fed as a masterbatch during film production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Polyester Film GmbH
    Inventors: Ursula Murschall, Guenther Crass, Klaus Oberlaender, Ulrich Kern
  • Publication number: 20030032704
    Abstract: The invention concerns transparent, flame-retardant, single layered or multilayered thermoformable films, containing a crystallizable thermoplastic material, preferably polyethyleneterephthalate, and at least one flame retarding agent as main components. Said films are characterized by good stretchability, thermoformability and good mechanical and optical properties, which makes them and the shaped bodies made from said films suitable for both inner and outer applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2002
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventors: Ursula Murschall, Ulrich Kern, Andreas Stopp, Guenther Crass
  • Publication number: 20030017317
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an opaque, white UV-stabilized low-flammability film with a thickness of from 10 to 500 &mgr;m whose principal constituent is a crystallizable thermoplastic. It also comprises at least barium sulfate as pigment, at least one flame retardant, at least one UV stabilizer as light stabilizer and at least one optical brightener. The barium sulfate and/or the optical brightener and/or the flame retardant and/or the UV stabilizer here is either incorporated directly into the thermoplastic when the polymer is prepared or fed to the thermoplastic as a masterbatch during film production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2001
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Inventors: Ursula Murschall, Ulrich Kern, Guenther Crass, Klaus Oberlaender
  • Publication number: 20030012937
    Abstract: The invention relates to a white, flame-resistant, UV-stable, thermoformable, oriented film made from a crystallisable thermoplastic, the thickness of which lies in the range of from 10 &mgr;m to 350 &mgr;m. Said film comprises at least one white pigment, a flame-proofing agent and a UV absorber and is characterized by good stretchability and thermoformability, by good optical and mechanical properties and an economical production. The invention further relates to a method for the production of said film and the use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2002
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventors: Ursula Murschall, Guenther Crass, Ulrich Kern, Klaus Oberlaender
  • Publication number: 20030004237
    Abstract: The invention concerns transparent, flame retardant, thermoformable, UV-stabilized, single layered or multilayered films, containing a cristallizable thermoplastic material, preferably polyethyleneterephthalate, at least one flame retarding agent and a UV stabilizer as main components. Said films are characterized by good stretchability, thermoformability and good optical and mechanical properties, which makes them and the shaped bodies made from said films suitable for both inner and outer applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventors: Ursula Murschall, Ulrich Kern, Andreas Stopp, Guenther Crass
  • Publication number: 20020176978
    Abstract: A white film whose thickness is in the range from 1 to 500 &mgr;m and which comprises, as principal constituent, a crystallizable thermoplastic, wherein the film comprises at least one UV stabilizer as light stabilizer and at least one white pigment, the use of the film, and also a process for its production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2002
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Inventors: Ursula Murschall, Guenther Crass, Guenter Bewer, Klaus Oberlaender
  • Publication number: 20020150751
    Abstract: Biaxially oriented, coextruded polyester films with a base layer at least 90% by weight of which is composed of a thermoplastic polyester, preferably polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and with at least one sealable outer layer and a second nonsealable outer layer and, if desired, with other intermediate layers, and comprising at least one UV absorber, preferably hydroxybenzotriazoles and triazines, have high UV resistance, do not embrittle when exposed to high temperatures, have a surface without undesirable haze and are suitable for numerous indoor and outdoor applications. The outer layers comprise antiblocking agents, such as silica with an average particle diameter preferably below 50 nm and/or above 2 &mgr;m, and the sealable outer layer is preferably composed of a copolyester which has been built up from ethylene terephthalate units and ethylene isophthalate units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2001
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventors: Ursula Murschall, Ulrich Kern, Guenther Crass, Andreas Stopp, Herbert Peiffer
  • Publication number: 20020128358
    Abstract: The invention relates to a transparent, flame-retardant, oriented film made from a thermoplastic and whose thickness is from 5 to 300 &mgr;m. The film comprises at least one flame retardant and has very good optical and mechanical properties, and also has good orientability and can be produced cost-effectively. The invention further relates to the use of this film and to a process for its production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventors: Ursula Murschall, Ulrich Kern, Guenther Crass, Andreas Stopp
  • Publication number: 20020115757
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an opaque, white UV-resistant low-flammability film with a thickness of from 10 to 500 &mgr;m whose principal constituent is a crystallizable thermoplastic. It also comprises at least barium sulfate, at least one UV stabilizer and at least one optical brightener. The barium sulfate and/or the optical brightener and/or the UV stabilizer here is either incorporated directly into the thermoplastic when the polymer is prepared or fed as a masterbatch during film production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2001
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Inventors: Ursula Murschall, Guenther Crass, Klaus Oberlaender, Ulrich Kern
  • Publication number: 20020068159
    Abstract: The invention relates to a matt, biaxially oriented polyester film having at least one matt base layer (B) which comprises at least 70% by weight of thermoplastic polyester, and also a pigment system with narrow grain size distribution. The invention further relates to the use of the film and to a process for its production. The film of the invention has characteristic matt surfaces and has good suitability for use as a packaging film or for industrial applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Publication date: June 6, 2002
    Inventors: Herbert Peiffer, Guenther Crass, Gottfried Hilkert
  • Patent number: 6391410
    Abstract: The application discloses the use of a transparent, biaxially oriented polyester film having a base layer at least 80% by weight of which is composed of a thermoplastic polyester, and having at least one outer layer, where the outer layer is composed of a polymer or of a mixture of polymers which comprises at least 40% by weight of ethylene 2,6-naphthalate units and up to 60% by weight of ethylene terephthalate units and/or units from cycloaliphatic or aromatic diols and/or dicarboxylic acids, with the proviso that the Tg2 value of the polymer film is above the Tg2 value of the base layer but below the Tg2 value of the outer layer, has a barrier film with respect to the gases H2O, N2, CO2, He and flavors. It is particularly suitable for packaging applications, specifically for packaging foods and other consumable items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Polyester Film, GmbH
    Inventors: Herbert Peiffer, Cynthia Bennett, Guenther Crass, Gottfried Hilkert, Werner Roth
  • Patent number: 6358579
    Abstract: A multiple-pack system composed of a combined pack made from individual packages, where the individual packaging takes place in a biaxially stretch-oriented polypropylene film with modified polyolefinic sealable layers. The characterizing features of the multiple-pack system are that the combined-pack film is composed of a sealable, biaxially stretch-oriented coextruded polyester film having more than one layer, where the sealable outer layer(s) comprise(s) copolyester. In the novel multiple-packed system, the combined-pack film is sealable with itself, but does not seal to the biaxially oriented polypropylene films of the individual packages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Polyester Film GmbH
    Inventors: Herbert Peiffer, Guenther Crass, Ursula Murschall
  • Publication number: 20010033948
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an at least single-layer, biaxially oriented film support for magnetic recording media which is predominantly composed of crystallizable polyester, having a thickness in the range from 1 to 40 &mgr;m. The film has, over its total roll length and roll width and after it has been made up into customer rolls, an electrostatic charge build-up which is in the range from −80 kV/m to +80 kV/m, the contact pressure at the roll cutters during make-up being set in the range from 300 N/m to 350 N/m. The film is drawn between electrical discharge means, which are arranged close to the roll, along the film path in the make-up machine, and is particularly suitable for high-quality audio, video or computer tapes and for floppy disks or thermal tapes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2001
    Publication date: October 25, 2001
    Inventors: Ursula Murschall, Andreas Stopp, Guenther Crass, Harald Mueller
  • Patent number: 6291053
    Abstract: The invention relates to a biaxially oriented polyester film which has at least three layers and has better optical properties than films of the prior art together with very good processing performance, and, after it is metalized or coated with oxidic materials, is a good barrier to oxygen, and which is built up on each side from at least one base layer B and outer layers A and C applied to this base layer, where these outer layers have a defined number of elevations of a defined height and diameter. The invention further relates to the use of the film and to a process for the production thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: Hoechst Diafoil GmbH
    Inventors: Herbert Peiffer, Guenther Crass, Richard Lee Davis