Patents by Inventor John G. Bradfute

John G. Bradfute 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).

  • 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
  • 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
  • Patent number: 5658625
    Abstract: Film and sheet materials, and articles made therefrom, such as bags, pouches, trays, etc., comprise one or more layers of a thermoplastic, homogeneous alpha-olefin/vinyl aromatic copolymer, preferably an ethylene/styrene copolymer. The alpha-olefin/vinyl aromatic copolymer has properties which can can provide a desired performance characteristics such as impact resistance, printability, RF sealability, free shrink, optics, as well as many others. 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 therto. Finally, also included is an RF-sealable film comprising such copolymers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1997
    Assignee: W.R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
    Inventors: John G. Bradfute, Blaine Clemons Childress, Marvin Havens, Cedric Michael Lulham, Ronald D. Moffitt, Martindale Nelson, Lawrence R. Norpoth, William Peyton Roberts, Gloria Garcia Toney, George Dean Wofford
  • Patent number: 5106688
    Abstract: The packaging of high profile, high abuse products, like bone-in meat cuts and/or fresh/processed fish, often results in vacuum loss, especially when the vacuum skin packaging (VSP) process is used. To reduce this problem a highly formable, highly abuse resistant film is provided wherein at least 25% of the total thickness comprises ionomer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1992
    Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
    Inventors: John G. Bradfute, Claudio Freschi
  • Patent number: 4875587
    Abstract: An easily opened package suitable for food products such as ring sausage and the like includes a first web with a sealant layer of ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer and an ionomer, and a second web including a sealant layer of an ionomer. A resulting package exhibits good self-welding characteristics and seal strength, and an easily peelable seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1989
    Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
    Inventors: Cedric M. Lulham, George D. Wofford, John G. Bradfute, Steven G. Friedrich
  • Patent number: 4729926
    Abstract: A thermoplastic laminate suitable for long-term storage of shelf stable food products includes a first substrate comprising a layer of ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer and a layer of a polyamide; and a second substrate bonded to the first substrate and comprising a vinylidene chloride copolymer. Polyamide may be included in a separate and distinct third substrate disposed between the first and second substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1988
    Assignee: W. R. Grace & Co., Cryovac Div.
    Inventors: Randal M. Koteles, John G. Bradfute
  • Patent number: 4729476
    Abstract: An easily opened package suitable for food products such as ring sausage and the like includes a first web with a sealant layer of ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer and an ionomer, and a second web including a sealant layer of an ionomer. A resulting package exhibits good self-welding characteristics and seal strength, and an easily peelable seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1988
    Assignee: W.R. Grace & Co., Cryovac Div.
    Inventors: Cedric M. Lulham, George D. Wofford, John G. Bradfute, Steven G. Friedrich
  • Patent number: RE37699
    Abstract: Film and sheet materials, and articles made therefrom, such as bags, pouches, trays, etc., comprise one or more layers of a thermoplastic, homogeneous alpha-olefin/vinyl aromatic copolymer, preferably an ethylene/styrene copolymer. The alpha-olefin/vinyl aromatic copolymer has properties which can can provide a desired performance characteristics such as impact resistance, printability, RF sealability, free shrink, optics, as well as many others. The homogeneous alpha-olefin-vinyl aromatic copolymer may be present in a mono-layer 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. Finally, also included is an RF-sealable film comprising such copolymers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Assignee: Cryovac, Inc.
    Inventors: John G. Bradfute, Blaine Clemons Childress, Marvin Havens, Cedric Michael Lulham, Ronald D. Moffitt, Martindale Nelson, Lawrence R. Norpoth, William Peyton Roberts, Gloria Garcia Toney, George Dean Wofford