Patents by Inventor Michael F. Brandmeier

Michael F. Brandmeier 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).

  • Multi-layer high moisture barrier polylactic acid film
    Patent number: 9221213
    Abstract: A laminate film including a first polylactic acid layer; a second metal-receiving layer including PVOH, EVOH, or a blend thereof on a side of the first polylactic acid layer; and a metal layer deposited on a side of the metal-receiving layer opposite the polylactic acid layer. The metal-receiving layer may be coextruded with the polylactic acid first layer or may be a coating applied to one side of the polylactic acid first layer. This laminate film exhibits excellent gas and moisture barrier properties, appearance, and metal adhesion. It may also include a heat sealable or winding improving layer on the side opposite the metal receiving-layer of the first polylactic acid layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: TORAY PLASTICS (AMERICA), INC.
    Inventors: Shichen Dou, Tracy A. Paolilli, John J. Fitch, Michael F. Brandmeier, Keunsuk P. Chang
  • BIAXIALLY ORIENTED BIO-BASED POLYOLEFIN FILMS AND LAMINATES
    Publication number: 20110274892
    Abstract: A laminate film including at least one bio-based polyolefin layer including at least 53 pMC of radiocarbon (14C) content is disclosed. The laminate film may include additional layers such as a second bio-based polyolefin resin-containing layer of at least 53 pMC radiocarbon content, and a metal layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: TORAY PLASTICS (AMERICA), INC.
    Inventors: Keunsuk P. Chang, Michael F. Brandmeier
  • MULTI-LAYER HIGH MOISTURE BARRIER POLYLACTIC ACID FILM
    Publication number: 20110171489
    Abstract: A laminate film including a first polylactic acid layer; a second metal-receiving layer including PVOH, EVOH, or a blend thereof on a side of the first polylactic acid layer; and a metal layer deposited on a side of the metal-receiving layer opposite the polylactic acid layer. The metal-receiving layer may be coextruded with the polylactic acid first layer or may be a coating applied to one side of the polylactic acid first layer. This laminate film exhibits excellent gas and moisture barrier properties, appearance, and metal adhesion. It may also include a heat sealable or winding improving layer on the side opposite the metal receiving-layer of the first polylactic acid layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: TORAY PLASTICS (AMERICA), INC.
    Inventors: Shichen Dou, Tracy A. Paolilli, John J. Fitch, Michael F. Brandmeier, Keunsuk P. Chang