Patents by Inventor Philip D. Bourgeois
Philip D. Bourgeois 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: 11787153Abstract: Liner having an induction heat sealable layer for sealing to a rim of a container, and a pull tab for ease of removal of the liner from the container rim. An insert is disposed between multilayer upper and lower components, has a heat bondable polyolefin layer that is thermally laminated to polyolefin layers of the upper and lower components, forming a pull tab between the integrated polyolefin layers. The resulting composite resists delamination and can be formed in a single thermal lamination step, avoiding the multiple lamination steps, associated high equipment costs, and complex layer constructions of the prior art.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2018Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Tekni-Plex, Inc.Inventor: Philip D. Bourgeois
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Patent number: 11148400Abstract: Liner having an induction heat sealable layer for sealing to a rim of a container, and a pull tab for ease of removal of the liner from the container rim. A folded insert disposed between multilayer upper and lower components, has a heat bondable polyolefin layer that is thermally laminated to polyolefin layers of the upper and lower components, forming a pull tab between the integrated polyolefin layers. The resulting composite resists delamination and can be formed in a single thermal lamination step, avoiding the multiple lamination steps, associated high equipment costs, and complex layer constructions of the prior art.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2016Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Tekni-Plex, Inc.Inventor: Philip D. Bourgeois
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Patent number: 10716927Abstract: A flexible polymeric tube comprising: an outer tubular wall layer comprised of a thermoplastic propylene-based elastomer (PBE) material, and, an innermost tubular layer comprised of a thermoplastic ethylene-based olefinic material.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2018Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Tekni-Plex, Inc.Inventors: Philip D. Bourgeois, Joseph E. Olsavsky
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Patent number: 10646704Abstract: Tubing comprising an inner layer, an outer layer and a middle layer, wherein the inner layer comprises a polyethylene, the outer layer comprises a thermoplastic polyurethane and the middle layer comprises an ethylene ethyl acrylate copolymer or an ethylene methyl acrylate copolymer or an anhydride grafted ethylene methyl acrylate copolymer, a copolymer of two or more of the acrylate copolymers or a mixture of two or more thereof.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2018Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: Tekni-Plex, Inc.Inventors: Philip D. Bourgeois, Munish Shah
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Publication number: 20180186122Abstract: Liner having an induction heat sealable layer for sealing to a rim of a container, and a pull tab for ease of removal of the liner from the container rim. An insert is disposed between multilayer upper and lower components, has a heat bondable polyolefin layer that is thermally laminated to polyolefin layers of the upper and lower components, forming a pull tab between the integrated polyolefin layers. The resulting composite resists delamination and can be formed in a single thermal lamination step, avoiding the multiple lamination steps, associated high equipment costs, and complex layer constructions of the prior art.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2018Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventor: Philip D. Bourgeois
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Publication number: 20180133449Abstract: Tubing comprising an inner layer, an outer layer and a middle layer, wherein the inner layer comprises a polyethylene, the outer layer comprises a thermoplastic polyurethane and the middle layer comprises an ethylene ethyl acrylate copolymer or an ethylene methyl acrylate copolymer or an anhydride grafted ethylene methyl acrylate copolymer, a copolymer of two or more of the acrylate copolymers or a mixture of two or more thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2018Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: Philip D. Bourgeois, Munish Shah
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Publication number: 20180126145Abstract: A flexible polymeric tube comprising: an outer tubular wall layer comprised of a thermoplastic propylene-based elastomer (PBE) material, and, an innermost tubular layer comprised of a thermoplastic ethylene-based olefinic material.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2018Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Philip D. Bourgeois, Joseph E. Olsavsky
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Publication number: 20170291399Abstract: Liner having an induction heat sealable layer for sealing to a rim of a container, and a pull tab for ease of removal of the liner from the container rim. A folded insert disposed between multilayer upper and lower components, has a heat bondable polyolefin layer that is thermally laminated to polyolefin layers of the upper and lower components, forming a pull tab between the integrated polyolefin layers. The resulting composite resists delamination and can be formed in a single thermal lamination step, avoiding the multiple lamination steps, associated high equipment costs, and complex layer constructions of the prior art.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2016Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventor: Philip D. Bourgeois
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Publication number: 20160030728Abstract: Assembly, and method of fabricating an assembly including an extruded polymeric tube and a prefabricated tubular polymer body (fitment), the method including the steps of: extruding an outer tubular surface of a thermoplastic propylene-based elastomer (PBE) material; treating the outer surface along a selected axial length at one end of the tube with a solvent; inserting the treated one end into a hollow tubular passage of a prefabricated tubular body having an inner passage wall of a polypropylene-based material; and allowing the mated juncture to dry such that the treated outer surface solvent bonds to the inner wall. The tubing is preferably a coextruded tube having an innermost layer of a thermoplastic ethylene-based olefinic material. The mating tubing and fitment overcome the prior art problems of stress cracking, fluid contamination and/or processing difficulties.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2014Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: Philip D. Bourgeois, Joseph E. Olsavsky
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Patent number: 8877853Abstract: A plastic preform, container or article includes a multilayer wall having at least one layer of a matrix resin, at least one layer of a barrier resin, an adhesion-promoting material blended with the barrier resin and/or matrix resin, and an active oxygen barrier composition blended with the barrier resin and/or matrix resin. The adhesion-promoting material promotes bonding between the barrier and matrix resin layers and includes an amine polymer, preferably an imine polymer having a number of available primary, secondary or tertiary amine groups. The matrix resin preferably is an ester-containing resin, such as PET. The barrier resin preferably is EVOH. The active oxygen barrier composition includes a metal with an additive compound, and may also include a host polymer.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2011Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Graham Packaging Company, LPInventor: Philip D. Bourgeois
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Patent number: 8794489Abstract: A dispensing valve includes a resiliently flexible mounting portion, a resiliently flexible opening portion disposed radially inwardly of the mounting portion, and a resiliently flexible isolating portion disposed radially between and coupled to the mounting and opening portions. The isolating portion extends both radially outwardly and axially to form a first radial space between the opening and isolating portions, and is spaced radially inwardly of the mounting portion to form a second radial space between the mounting and isolating portions. The opening portion may include one or more slits.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Berry Plastics CorporationInventors: Kenneth S. Bloom, Philip D. Bourgeois, Darin M. Pugne
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Patent number: 8579140Abstract: A child-resistant dispensing closure for a container may include one or the other or both of a dispensing cover non-removably securable to a container, or an outer cover non-removably securable and rotatable with respect to the inner cover and cooperable with the dispensing cover to render the closure child-resistant. According to another embodiment, an outer cover may include a flange to aid users in pushing and turning the outer cover with their fingers.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2008Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Rexam Healthcare Packaging Inc.Inventors: Donald Paul Delagrange, Philip D. Bourgeois, Gregory A. Geisinger, Maurice R. Gnepper, Darin M. Pugne
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Publication number: 20130256342Abstract: A dispensing valve includes a resiliently flexible mounting portion, a resiliently flexible opening portion disposed radially inwardly of the mounting portion, and a resiliently flexible isolating portion disposed radially between and coupled to the mounting and opening portions. The isolating portion extends both radially outwardly and axially to form a first radial space between the opening and isolating portions, and is spaced radially inwardly of the mounting portion to form a second radial space between the mounting and isolating portions. The opening portion may include one or more slits.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventors: Kenneth S. Bloom, Philip D. Bourgeois, Darin M. Pugne
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Patent number: 8397957Abstract: A dispensing valve includes a resiliently flexible mounting portion, a resiliently flexible opening portion disposed radially inwardly of the mounting portion, and a resiliently flexible isolating portion disposed radially between and coupled to the mounting and opening portions. The isolating portion extends both radially outwardly and axially to form a first radial space between the opening and isolating portions, and is spaced radially inwardly of the mounting portion to form a second radial space between the mounting and isolating portions. The opening portion may include one or more slits.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2010Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Berry Plastics CorporationInventors: Kenneth S. Bloom, Philip D. Bourgeois, Darin M. Pugne
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Patent number: 8192811Abstract: A plastic container or preform includes a multilayer wall having at least one layer of polyester resin, at least one layer of barrier resin, and an adhesion-promoting material blended with the barrier resin and/or the polyester resin to promote bonding between the barrier and polyester layers. The adhesion-promoting material includes an organometallic coupling agent based upon titanium, zirconium or aluminum. The organometallic coupling agent preferably has an amino end group with an affinity for carboxylic end groups in the polyester, and preferably is selected from the group consisting of neopentyl(diallyl)oxy, tri(N-ethylenediamino) ethyl titanate, zirconate and aluminate. Coupling agents based upon titanium and zirconium are particularly preferred for containers and preforms having a clear (non-colored) wall.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2003Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Graham Packaging PET Technologies Inc.Inventor: Philip D. Bourgeois
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Publication number: 20120071600Abstract: A plastic preform, container or article includes a multilayer wall having at least one layer of a matrix resin, at least one layer of a barrier resin, an adhesion-promoting material blended with the barrier resin and/or matrix resin, and an active oxygen barrier composition blended with the barrier resin and/or matrix resin. The adhesion-promoting material promotes bonding between the barrier and matrix resin layers and includes an amine polymer, preferably an imine polymer having a number of available primary, secondary or tertiary amine groups. The matrix resin preferably is an ester-containing resin, such as PET. The barrier resin preferably is EVOH. The active oxygen barrier composition includes a metal with an additive compound, and may also include a host polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: Graham Packaging Company, LPInventor: Philip D. Bourgeois
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Patent number: 8075966Abstract: A plastic preform, container or article includes a multilayer wall having at least one layer of a matrix resin, at least one layer of a barrier resin, an adhesion-promoting material blended with the barrier resin and/or matrix resin, and an active oxygen barrier composition blended with the barrier resin and/or matrix resin. The adhesion-promoting material promotes bonding between the barrier and matrix resin layers and includes an amine polymer, preferably an imine polymer having a number of available primary, secondary or tertiary amine groups. The matrix resin preferably is an ester-containing resin, such as PET. The barrier resin preferably is EVOH. The active oxygen barrier composition includes a metal with an additive compound, and may also include a host polymer.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2004Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Graham Packaging Company, Ltd.Inventor: Philip D. Bourgeois
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Publication number: 20100147732Abstract: A child-resistant dispensing closure for a container may include one or the other or both of a dispensing cover non-removably securable to a container, or an outer cover non-removably securable and rotatable with respect to the inner cover and cooperable with the dispensing cover to render the closure child-resistant. According to another embodiment, an outer cover may include a flange to aid users in pushing and turning the outer cover with their fingers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2008Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventors: Donald Paul Delagrange, Philip D. Bourgeois, Gregory A. Geisinger, Maurice R. Gnepper, Darin M. Pugne
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Publication number: 20100072231Abstract: A dispensing closure assembly includes a deck having an outlet orifice, and an outlet conduit extending through the deck generally coaxially with respect to the outlet orifice. An inner wall extends generally coaxially with respect to the outlet conduit, wherein a fluid chamber is at least partially defined radially inwardly of the inner wall. A baffle wall is carried radially inwardly of the inner wall, wherein one or more fluid flow passages are defined between the inner wall and the baffle wall. The baffle wall includes a central portion opposed to the outlet conduit and a raised peripheral portion extending axially and radially outwardly from the central portion. Fluid flowing through the fluid flow passages enters the fluid chamber through the fluid flow passages, is directed toward the inner wall by the baffle wall, and then flows into the outlet conduit and out the outlet orifice.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2008Publication date: March 25, 2010Inventors: Kenneth S. Bloom, Karl L. Joseph, Philip D. Bourgeois
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Publication number: 20090136760Abstract: A plastic container, preform or article includes a multilayer wall having at least one layer of matrix resin, at least one layer of barrier resin, and an adhesion-promoting material blended with the barrier resin and/or the matrix resin to promote bonding between the barrier and matrix layers. The matrix resin preferably is an ester-containing resin, most preferably a polyester such as PET. The adhesion-promoting material includes an amine polymer, preferably an imine polymer having a plurality of available primary, secondary or tertiary amine groups. An alkylene imine polymer is preferred, particularly a polyethyleneimine polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2009Publication date: May 28, 2009Applicant: Graham Packaging PET Technologies Inc.Inventor: Philip D. Bourgeois