Patents by Inventor Lee J. Murray

Lee J. Murray 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: 6902817
    Abstract: A multilayer structure with improved permeation for atmospheric diffusion of aromatic products wherein the structure comprises: a permeable membrane wherein said permeable membrane comprises at least two polymeric layers wherein the polymer of each layer is independently selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, very low density polyethylene, low density polyethylene, ethylene methylacrylate copolymer; a release layer wherein said release layer comprises a nylon polymer or a ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer wherein the release layer is adhered to most inner polymeric layer of the permeable member which comprises the permeable membrane and wherein the adhesion between release layer and the adjacent layer of the polymeric permeable membrane is a relatively weak bond compared to the bond between the layers of the polymeric permeable membrane; and an impermeable membrane wherein said impermeable membrane comprises one or more layers wherein the materials which comprise the individual layers of the imper
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Pechiney Emballage Flexible Europe
    Inventors: William E. Bowen, Lee J. Murray, Patricia M. McCarry
  • Publication number: 20040131805
    Abstract: Film structures, packages and methods of making the same are provided wherein the film structures have a desiccant material incorporated into a sealant layer of the film structures and further wherein the sealant layer of the film structures comprise a material for making a peelable seal when the film structures are heat sealed to other film structures. The film structure is utilized for a package to hold a product that may be sensitive to the presence of moisture. The product may preferably be pharmaceutical or nutriceutical products, although any moisture-sensitive product is contemplated by the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Rick L. Merical, Lee J. Murray
  • Publication number: 20040086677
    Abstract: A multilayer structure with improved permeation for atmospheric diffusion of aromatic products wherein the structure comprises: a permeable membrane wherein said permeable membrane comprises at least two polymeric layers wherein the polymer of each layer is independently selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, very low density polyethylene, low density polyethylene, ethylene methylacrylate copolymer; a release layer wherein said release layer comprises a nylon polymer or a ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer wherein the release layer is adhered to most inner polymeric layer of the permeable member which comprises the permeable membrane and wherein the adhesion between release layer and the adjacent layer of the polymeric permeable membrane is a relatively weak bond compared to the bond between the layers of the polymeric permeable membrane; and an impermeable membrane wherein said impermeable membrane comprises one or more layers wherein the materials which comprise the individual layers of the imper
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: William E. Bowen, Lee J. Murray, Patricia M. McCarry
  • Patent number: 6638591
    Abstract: A multilayer structure with improved permeation for atmospheric diffusion of aromatic products wherein the structure comprises, a permeable membrane wherein said permeable membrane comprises at least two polymeric layers wherein the polymer of each layer is independently selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, very low density polyethylene, low density polyethylene, ethylene methylacrylate copolymer; a release layer wherein said release layer comprises a nylon polymer or a ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer wherein the release layer is adhered to most inner polymeric layer of the permeable-member which comprises the permeable membrane and wherein the adhesion between release layer and the adjacent layer of the polymeric permeable membrane is a relatively weak bond compared to the bond between the layers of the polymeric permeable membrane; and an impermeable membrane wherein said impermeable membrane comprises one or more layers wherein the materials which comprise the individual layers of the imper
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: Pechiney Emballage Flexible Europe
    Inventors: William E. Bowen, Lee J. Murray, Patricia M. McCarry
  • Patent number: 6358577
    Abstract: A multilayer structure with improved permeation for atmospheric diffusion of aromatic products wherein the structure comprises: a permeable membrane wherein said permeable membrane comprises at least two polymeric layers wherein the polymer of each layer is independently selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, very low density polyethylene, low density polyethylene, ethylene methylacrylate copolymer; a release layer wherein said release layer comprises a nylon polymer or a ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer wherein the release layer is adhered to most inner polymeric layer of the permeable member which comprises the permeable membrane and wherein the adhesion between release layer and the adjacent layer of the polymeric permeable membrane is a relatively weak bond compared to the bond between the layers of the polymeric permeable membrane; and an impermeable membrane wherein said impermeable membrane comprises one or more layers wherein the materials which comprise the individual layers of the imper
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Assignee: Pechiney Emballage Flexible Europe
    Inventors: William E. Bowen, Lee J. Murray, Patricia M. McCarry
  • Publication number: 20010000235
    Abstract: A multilayer structure with improved permeation for atmospheric diffusion of aromatic products wherein the structure comprises: a permeable membrane wherein said permeable membrane comprises at least two polymeric layers wherein the polymer of each layer is independently selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, very low density polyethylene, low density polyethylene, ethylene methylacrylate copolymer; a release layer wherein said release layer comprises a nylon polymer or a ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer wherein the release layer is adhered to most inner polymeric layer of the permeable member which comprises the permeable membrane and wherein the adhesion between release layer and the adjacent layer of the polymeric permeable membrane is a relatively weak bond compared to the bond between the layers of the polymeric permeable membrane; and an impermeable membrane wherein said impermeable membrane comprises one or more layers wherein the materials which comprise the individual layers of the imper
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2000
    Publication date: April 12, 2001
    Inventors: William E. Bowen, Lee J. Murray, Patricia M. McCarry
  • Patent number: 6120860
    Abstract: Multilayer film structures and packages therefrom which are particularly suited for containing organics such as organic liquids or solvents, e.g., amines, diamines, triamines, xylenes, tolene, ethoxyethanols, urethanes, or epoxies, or the like, or materials containing organics are disclosed as are methods for containing such organics. The film structures have two layer elements. The first layer element has a flexible barrier material layer and a sealant layer; the second layer element has a high barrier material layer; and when formed into a package such as a pouch the sealant layer is disposed interiorly and is used to seal the package together. Suitable materials for the high barrier material include metal foil, e.g., aluminum foil, and nylon coated on at least one side with a polyvinylidene chloride copolymer; the flexible barrier material layer is suitably nylon; and, the sealant is preferably ethylene vinyl acetate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: American National Can Company
    Inventors: William E. Bowen, Lee J. Murray, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4777085
    Abstract: The invention is in an improved multiple layer packaging sheet material which can be formed into closed and sealed packages suitable for holding products containing substantial fractions of cyanoacrylate. The invention depends on the positioning of high density polyethylene in direct contact with the cyanoacrylate-type product, and positioning a primer on the other side of the high density polyethylene. Preferred embodiments of the sheet structure include additional layers to provide barrier and abuse resistance properties, and the necessary adhesive materials to hold the various layers of the structure together with good adhesion. Additional layers are contemplated. The sheet structure can be formed into a package which positions the high density polyethylene adjacent the cyanoacrylate product, and between it and the other layers at all locations of contact between the cyanoacrylate product and the packaging sheet material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1988
    Assignee: American National Can Company
    Inventors: Lee J. Murray, Jr., Suzanne E. Schaefer
  • Patent number: 4731268
    Abstract: The invention is an improved multiple layer packaging sheet material which can be formed into closed and sealed packages suitable for holding products containing substantial fractions of cyanoacrylate. The invention depends on the positioning of high density polyethylene in direct contact with the cyanoacrylate-type product, and positioning a primer on the other side of the high density polyethylene. Preferred embodiments of the sheet structure include additional layers to provide barrier and abuse resistance properties, and the necessary adhesive materials to hold the various layers of the structure together with good adhesion. Additional layers are contemplated. The sheet structure can be formed into a package which positions the high density polyethylene adjacent the cyanoacrylate product, and between it and the other layers at all locations of contact between the cyanoacrylate product and the packaging sheet material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1988
    Assignee: American Can Company
    Inventors: Lee J. Murray, Jr., Suzanne E. Schaefer
  • Patent number: 4698247
    Abstract: The invention is an improved multiple layer packaging sheet material which can be formed into closed and sealed packages suitable for holding products containing substantial fractions of cyanoacrylate. The invention depends on the positioning of high density polyethylene in direct contact with the cyanoacrylate-type product, and positioning a primer on the other side of the high density polyethylene. Preferred embodiments of the sheet structure include additional layers to provide barrier and abuse resistance properties, and the necessary adhesive materials to hold the various layers of the structure together with good adhesion. Additional layers are contemplated. The sheet structure can be formed into a package which positions the high density polyethylene adjacent the cyanoacrylate product, and between it and the other layers at all locations of contact between the cyanoacrylate product and the packaging sheet material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1987
    Assignee: American Can Company
    Inventors: Lee J. Murray, Suzanne E. Schaefer
  • Patent number: 4210566
    Abstract: Ink compositions are provided which are suitable for use in ink jet printing on coated or uncoated substrates to form images which are highly resistant to abrasion and highly penetrant by virtue of the penetrating characteristics of a select solvent system. The ink compositions have improved handling safety and performance characteristics, and contain, in a preferred embodiment a penetrating solvent blend comprised of from about 50 to 90% n-propyl acetate as a major solvent, methyl cellosolve as a high boiling secondary solvent, and, as an auxiliary solvent a lower aliphatic alcohol; from about 3 to 25% by weight of a low molecular weight B or C-stage, modified phenol polymers; a colorant; an electrolyte; and optionally, a surfactant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1978
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1980
    Assignee: American Can Company
    Inventor: Lee J. Murray
  • Patent number: 4155895
    Abstract: An ink composition is provided which is suitable for use on bare metal, for example, tinplate or aluminum as well as on such metals having organic coatings applied to surfaces thereof. The compositions may also be used on plastic containers or retortable pouches comprising plastic or plastic-metal foil laminates. The inks are suitable for use in contact printers or in jet ink printing techniques. The ink compositions are thermotropic, i.e. they change color in the presence of steam at elevated temperature and are useful as sterilization indicators. The inks comprise essentially a binder resin component, an alcohol solvent and a colorant which reacts in the presence of steam at elevated temperature to produce a visible and permanent color change.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 22, 1979
    Assignee: American Can Company
    Inventors: Stanley E. Rohowetz, James D. Specht, Lee J. Murray
  • Patent number: 4147836
    Abstract: A coated paperboard product and a process for producing the same which includes corona discharge treatment of a paperboard surface and subsequent extrusion of molten polyester thereon. The resulting product has a very high degree of adhesion between the paperboard and polyester layers, and is capable of being utilized for forming pressed food trays which can be subjected to oven cooking temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 3, 1979
    Assignee: American Can Company
    Inventors: Scott W. Middleton, Lee J. Murray, Jr., Steven R. Felstein
  • Patent number: RE32270
    Abstract: A coated paperboard product and a process for producing the same which includes corona discharge treatment of a paperboard surface and subsequent extrusion of molten polyester thereon. The resulting product has a very high degree of adhesion between the paperboard and polyester layers, and is capable of being utilized for forming pressed food trays which can be subjected to oven cooking temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 28, 1986
    Assignee: James River-Norwalk, Inc.
    Inventor: Lee J. Murray, Jr.