Patents by Inventor JoAnn H. Squire

JoAnn H. Squire 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).

  • Metalizable Oriented Polypropylene Films With A Functionalized Tie Layer Material
    Publication number: 20130323513
    Abstract: Described is a multi-layered film comprising a core layer comprising polypropylene; a metalizable skin layer such as a treated HDPE or PETG; and a first tie layer comprising a functionalized polypropylene such as an acid-grafted isotactic polypropylene between the core layer and metalizable skin layer; wherein the metalizable skin layer comprises a polymer having a surface energy (ASTM D2578) of at least 30 dynes/cm, a Young's Modulus (ASTM D790) of at least 1500 MPa, and a melting point (ASTM D3418) of at least 130° C.; and wherein the film as measured on the metalizable skin side has a Haze of less than 1000 Haze Units, and a Gloss of greater than 300 Gloss Units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventors: Michael A. Hubbard, Robert G. Peet, Eric W. Bender, Jay K. Keung, JoAnn H. Squire