Patents by Inventor Kenneth Scott Laverdure
Kenneth Scott Laverdure 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).
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Patent number: 9745435Abstract: Composition and method for making a multi-layer bio-based film having one or more cavitated layers. In one aspect, the multilayer flexible film has polylactic acid, an inorganic filler, and a cavitation stabilizer making up at least one film layer. In one aspect, the barrier web has a cavitated bio-based film layer. In another aspect, the print web has a cavitated bio-based film layer.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2016Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.Inventors: Robert Nolan Cotton, Kenneth Scott Laverdure, Deepali Palta, Brad Dewayne Rodgers
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Publication number: 20160122490Abstract: Composition and method for making a multi-layer bio-based film having one or more cavitated layers. In one aspect, the multilayer flexible film has polylactic acid, an inorganic filler, and a cavitation stabilizer making up at least one film layer. In one aspect, the barrier web has a cavitated bio-based film layer. In another aspect, the print web has a cavitated bio-based film layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2016Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventors: Robert Nolan COTTON, Kenneth Scott LAVERDURE, Deepali PALTA, Brad Dewayne RODGERS
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Patent number: 9284104Abstract: An apparatus and method for depositing an ultra-thin inorganic coating on to a packaging film substrate is disclosed. Flame pretreatment enhances the quality of the inorganic coating. Multiple coating layers may be deposited onto the substrate by passing the substrate over various one or more flame head configurations in either a stand-alone or in-line manufacturing environment.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Robert Godfroid, Glenn Jordan, Anthony Robert Knoerzer, Kenneth Scott Laverdure, Eldridge M. Mount, III
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Patent number: 9267011Abstract: Composition and method for making a multi-layer bio-based film having one or more cavitated layers. In one aspect, the multilayer flexible film has polylactic acid, an inorganic filler, and a cavitation stabilizer making up at least one film layer. In one aspect, the barrier web has a cavitated bio-based film layer. In another aspect, the print web has a cavitated bio-based film layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2012Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.Inventors: Robert Nolan Cotton, Kenneth Scott Laverdure, Deepali Palta, Brad Dewayne Rodgers
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Patent number: 9040120Abstract: An inorganic nanolayer surface coated polymer film product is disclosed with enhancements such as improved metallization capability, low cost, low polymer additives and modifiers, improved recyclability, and good web properties. Also method for priming a flexible film substrate to enhance the reactivity or wettability of the substrate for metallization is disclosed. A substrate film is coated with one or more nanolayers of a metal or metal oxide applied by CCVD and/or PECVD at open atmosphere. The deposited coating acts to enhance the surface energy of the film substrate and to and reduce the surface gauge variation of the substrate or supporting film, thereby enhancing the wettability of the film substrate for metallization and/or to improve the anti-block characteristics of the film. The deposited coatings may also act as a barrier layer for lowering the permeability of light, gas and vapor transmission through the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2011Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Andrew Hunt, Yongdong Jiang, Kenneth Scott Laverdure, Anthony Robert Knoerzer
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Publication number: 20130340673Abstract: An apparatus and method for depositing an ultra-thin inorganic coating on to a packaging film substrate is disclosed. Flame pretreatment enhances the quality of the inorganic coating. Multiple coating layers may be deposited onto the substrate by passing the substrate over various one or more flame head configurations in either a stand-alone or in-line manufacturing environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: Robert GODFROID, Glenn JORDAN, Anthony Robert KNOERZER, Kenneth Scott LAVERDURE, Eldridge M. MOUNT, III
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Publication number: 20130344240Abstract: An apparatus and method for depositing an ultra-thin inorganic coating on to a packaging film substrate is disclosed. Flame pretreatment enhances the quality of the inorganic coating. Multiple coating layers may be deposited onto the substrate by passing the substrate over various one or more flame head configurations in either a stand-alone or in-line manufacturing environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: Robert GODFROID, Glenn JORDAN, Anthony Robert KNOERZER, Kenneth Scott LAVERDURE, Eldridge M. MOUNT, III
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Publication number: 20130251988Abstract: Composition and method for making a multi-layer bio-based film having one or more cavitated layers. In one aspect, the multilayer flexible film has polylactic acid, an inorganic filler, and a cavitation stabilizer making up at least one film layer. In one aspect, the barrier web has a cavitated bio-based film layer. In another aspect, the print web has a cavitated bio-based film layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2012Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Robert Nolan COTTON, Kenneth Scott LAVERDURE, Deepali PALTA, Brad Dewayne RODGERS
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Publication number: 20130224446Abstract: A multi-layer packaging film comprising a bio-based layer and method for making the same. An outer layer comprising a bio-based film is adhered to a product side layer comprising a bio-based film having barrier properties. A non-compostable sealant layer is pattern applied to a portion of the product side layer. Because a portion of the bio-based product side layer is exposed, upon opening of the package the product side layer is susceptible to moisture. This allows for subsequent biodegradation or compostability of the films. In another embodiment the sealant layer comprises a water permeable material. Upon opening of the package moisture can subsequently contact the product side layer and initiate biodegradation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Todd FAYNE, Kenneth Scott LAVERDURE, Brad Dewayne RODGERS, Steven Kenneth TUCKER
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Publication number: 20130101831Abstract: A multi-layer paper-based packaging material is provided that has adequate barrier properties. At least one surface of the paper is smoothed and then a barrier layer is applied. The paper can also include optional primer and heat-seal layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2011Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Anthony Robert KNOERZER, Kenneth Scott LAVERDURE, Todd Michael FAYNE
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Publication number: 20130034667Abstract: An inorganic nanolayer surface coated polymer film product is disclosed with enhancements such as improved metallization capability, low cost, low polymer additives and modifiers, improved recyclability, and good web properties. Also method for priming a flexible film substrate to enhance the reactivity or wettability of the substrate for metallization is disclosed. A substrate film is coated with one or more nanolayers of a metal or metal oxide applied by CCVD and/or PECVD at open atmosphere. The deposited coating acts to enhance the surface energy of the film substrate and to and reduce the surface gauge variation of the substrate or supporting film, thereby enhancing the wettability of the film substrate for metallization and/or to improve the anti-block characteristics of the film. The deposited coatings may also act as a barrier layer for lowering the permeability of light, gas and vapor transmission through the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2011Publication date: February 7, 2013Inventors: Andrew HUNT, Yongdong JIANG, Anthony Robert KNOERZER, Kenneth Scott LAVERDURE
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Publication number: 20110200844Abstract: A multi-layer PLA film with barrier properties having one or more additives. In one aspect the additive can lower the glass transition temperature of the PLA to enhance the span of environments in which the PLA film can degrade. In one aspect, a plasticizer can be added to lower the glass transition temperature to facilitate degradation at lower temperatures. In one aspect, calcium carbonate can be added to a PLA film layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2010Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Todd Michael FAYNE, Anthony Robert KNOERZER, Kenneth Scott LAVERDURE, Brad Dewayne RODGERS
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Patent number: 7943218Abstract: A multi-layer film with barrier properties having two or more layers made from a bio-based film is disclosed. In one aspect, the print web comprises a bio-based film. In one aspect, the barrier web comprises a bio-based film. In one aspect, a bio-based adhesive adheres the print web to the barrier web. The bio-based film can include paper, PCR, polylactide or polyhydroxy-alkanoate. Unlike prior art petroleum-based films, the bio-based film of the present invention is made from a renewable resource and is biodegradable.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2008Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Robert Knoerzer, Kenneth Scott Laverdure, Brad Dewayne Rodgers
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Publication number: 20100221560Abstract: Bio-based high barrier metalized film such as PLA or PHA has an adhesion layer coated or co-extruded with the bio-based film and a metal oxide is disposed on the adhesion layer. The adhesion layer can be a co-extruded polyethylene terephthalate, nylon, polyglycolic acid, or ethylene vinyl alcohol. The adhesion layer can have a coating of EVOH, a nylon/EVOH blend, PVOH, PVOH/EAA mixtures, or a primer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Anthony Robert Knoerzer, Kenneth Scott Laverdure, Eldridge M. Mount, III, Brad Dewayne Rodgers
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Publication number: 20080160327Abstract: A multi-layer film with barrier properties having two or more layers made from a bio-based film is disclosed. In one aspect, the print web comprises a bio-based film. In one aspect, the barrier web comprises a bio-based film. In one aspect, a bio-based adhesive adheres the print web to the barrier web. The bio-based film can include paper, PCR, polylactide or polyhydroxy-alkanoate. Unlike prior art petroleum-based films, the bio-based film of the present invention is made from a renewable resource and is biodegradable.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2008Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventors: Anthony Robert Knoerzer, Kenneth Scott Laverdure, Brad Dawayne Rodgers