Patents by Inventor Ying (Lora) Liang

Ying (Lora) Liang 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: 11752742
    Abstract: A multi-layer film and a film package made from the film are described herein that provide resealing capabilities by utilizing a tacky layer within the multi-layer film. The multi-layer film can include an outer film portion including the embedded tacky layer and an inner film portion. An opening feature formed in the multi-layer film includes a flap configured to be manipulated by a user to create an opening through the multi-layer film. The inner film portion can include a release layer configured specifically to interact with the tacky layer to provide a desired separation peel force and resealing functionalities. The outer film portion can include an outer film layer disposed on an opposite side of the tacky layer from the release layer that is configured to permanently adhere to the tacky layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Intercontinental Great Brands LLC
    Inventors: Stuart Mackintosh Blyth, Matthew James Down, Christopher Holt, Ying (Lora) Liang, Paul A. Zerfas
  • Patent number: 11267633
    Abstract: A multi-layer film and a film package made from the film are described herein that provide resealing capabilities by utilizing a tacky layer within the multi-layer film. The multi-layer film can include an outer film portion including the embedded tacky layer and an inner film portion. An opening feature formed in the multi-layer film includes a flap configured to be manipulated by a user to create an opening through the multi-layer film. The inner film portion can include a release layer configured specifically to interact with the tacky layer to provide a desired separation peel force and resealing functionalities. The outer film portion can include an outer film layer disposed on an opposite side of the tacky layer from the release layer that is configured to permanently adhere to the tacky layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Intercontinental Great Brands LLC
    Inventors: Stuart Mackintosh Blyth, Ronald H. Exner, Louis Peter Fenech, III, Ying (Lora) Liang, Jeffrey T. Weber, Paul A. Zerfas, Evan Michael Ziolkowski
  • Publication number: 20220041357
    Abstract: A multi-layer film and a film package made from the film are described herein that provide resealing capabilities by utilizing a tacky layer within the multi-layer film. The multi-layer film can include an outer film portion including the embedded tacky layer and an inner film portion. An opening feature formed in the multi-layer film includes a flap configured to be manipulated by a user to create an opening through the multi-layer film. The inner film portion can include a release layer configured specifically to interact with the tacky layer to provide a desired separation peel force and resealing functionalities. The outer film portion can include an outer film layer disposed on an opposite side of the tacky layer from the release layer that is configured to permanently adhere to the tacky layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Stuart Mackintosh Blyth, Matthew James Down, Christopher Holt, Ying (Lora) Liang, Paul A. Zerfas
  • Patent number: 11123963
    Abstract: A multi-layer film and a film package made from the film are described herein that provide resealing capabilities by utilizing a tacky layer within the multi-layer film. The multi-layer film can include an outer film portion including the embedded tacky layer and an inner film portion. An opening feature formed in the multi-layer film includes a flap configured to be manipulated by a user to create an opening through the multi-layer film. The inner film portion can include a release layer configured specifically to interact with the tacky layer to provide a desired separation peel force and resealing functionalities. The outer film portion can include an outer film layer disposed on an opposite side of the tacky layer from the release layer that is configured to permanently adhere to the tacky layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Intercontinental Great Brands LLC
    Inventors: Stuart Mackintosh Blyth, Matthew James Down, Christopher Holt, Ying (Lora) Liang, Paul A. Zerfas
  • Publication number: 20200198309
    Abstract: A multi-layer film and a film package made from the film are described herein that provide resealing capabilities by utilizing a tacky layer within the multi-layer film. The multi-layer film can include an outer film portion including the embedded tacky layer and an inner film portion. An opening feature formed in the multi-layer film includes a flap configured to be manipulated by a user to create an opening through the multi-layer film. The inner film portion can include a release layer configured specifically to interact with the tacky layer to provide a desired separation peel force and resealing functionalities. The outer film portion can include an outer film layer disposed on an opposite side of the tacky layer from the release layer that is configured to permanently adhere to the tacky layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Stuart Mackintosh Blyth, Matthew James Down, Chris Holt, Elena Jaeger, Ying (Lora) Liang
  • Publication number: 20190329954
    Abstract: A multi-layer film and a film package made from the film are described herein that provide resealing capabilities by utilizing a tacky layer within the multi-layer film. The multi-layer film can include an outer film portion including the embedded tacky layer and an inner film portion. An opening feature formed in the multi-layer film includes a flap configured to be manipulated by a user to create an opening through the multi-layer film. The inner film portion can include a release layer configured specifically to interact with the tacky layer to provide a desired separation peel force and resealing functionalities. The outer film portion can include an outer film layer disposed on an opposite side of the tacky layer from the release layer that is configured to permanently adhere to the tacky layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Stuart Mackintosh Blyth, Ronald H. Exner, Louis Peter Fenech, III, Ying (Lora) Liang, Jeffrey T. Weber, Paul A. Zerfas, Evan Michael Ziolkowski
  • Publication number: 20190168491
    Abstract: A multi-layer film and a film package made from the film are described herein that provide resealing capabilities by utilizing a tacky layer within the multi-layer film. The multi-layer film can include an outer film portion including the embedded tacky layer and an inner film portion. An opening feature formed in the multi-layer film includes a flap configured to be manipulated by a user to create an opening through the multi-layer film. The inner film portion can include a release layer configured specifically to interact with the tacky layer to provide a desired separation peel force and resealing functionalities. The outer film portion can include an outer film layer disposed on an opposite side of the tacky layer from the release layer that is configured to permanently adhere to the tacky layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Stuart Mackintosh Blyth, Matthew James Down, Christopher Holt, Ying (Lora) Liang, Paul A. Zerfas
  • Publication number: 20190047266
    Abstract: A multi-layer film and a film package made from the film are described herein that provide resealing capabilities by utilizing a tacky layer within the multi-layer film. The multi-layer film can include an outer film portion including the embedded tacky layer and an inner film portion. An opening feature formed in the multi-layer film includes a flap configured to be manipulated by a user to create an opening through the multi-layer film. The inner film portion can include a release layer configured specifically to interact with the tacky layer to provide a desired separation peel force and resealing functionalities. The outer film portion can include an outer film layer disposed on an opposite side of the tacky layer from the release layer that is configured to permanently adhere to the tacky layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Stuart Mackintosh Blyth, Matthew James Down, Chris Holt, Elena Jaeger, Ying (Lora) Liang
  • Publication number: 20160176554
    Abstract: A packaged baked food item, and a method for forming it, are disclosed. A film is laid over a tray containing moulds and a portion of dough deposited onto the film over each mould. The dough is baked to form an item having a face moulded by the inner surface of the mould and with the film conformed to it. A second film is extended over the first film and the films attached to each other to at least partially enclose the baked food item between the first and second films as a package. The first film may be pre-formed to the shape of the moulds prior to depositing the dough and baking. The method provides a means to facilitate packaging baked items, with a package mimicking the moulded shape of the underlying item, and may also be used to reduce the need for resurfacing of baking trays with non-stick layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2014
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Applicant: KRAFT FOODS R & D, INC.
    Inventors: John Blake, Ying (Lora) Liang, Michele Wright, Odette Moncayo
  • Patent number: 8962740
    Abstract: An oxygen scavenging polyolefin composition and methods of making thereof are described herein. In one approach, the composition includes a continuous non-polar polyolefin matrix having oxygen scavenging domains dispersed therein. The oxygen scavenging domains include an oxidizable polymer, a transition metal catalyst or salt thereof, and a catalytic promoter effective to bind with oxygen passing through the continuous non-polar polyolefin matrix. The oxygen scavenging domains forming a discrete polar region within the continuous non-polar polyolefin matrix. The composition further includes a polymeric compatibilizer having a polar moiety and a non-polar moiety and in amounts effective to uniformly disperse the polar oxygen scavenging domains in the continuous non-polar polyolefin matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC
    Inventors: Ying (Lora) Liang, Surendra Agarwal, Alexander Greenfield
  • Publication number: 20140073741
    Abstract: An oxygen scavenging polyolefin composition and methods of making thereof are described herein. In one approach, the composition includes a continuous non-polar polyolefin matrix having oxygen scavenging domains dispersed therein. The oxygen scavenging domains include an oxidizable polymer, a transition metal catalyst or salt thereof, and a catalytic promoter effective to bind with oxygen passing through the continuous non-polar polyolefin matrix. The oxygen scavenging domains forming a discrete polar region within the continuous non-polar polyolefin matrix. The composition further includes a polymeric compatibilizer having a polar moiety and a non-polar moiety and in amounts effective to uniformly disperse the polar oxygen scavenging domains in the continuous non-polar polyolefin matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Inventors: Ying (Lora) Liang, Surendra Agarwal, Alexander Greenfield
  • Patent number: 8485835
    Abstract: A suspended ceiling grid tee of conventional cross-sectional shape having a plurality of generally planar parallel and orthogonal surfaces and at least two electrically isolated conductor strips attached to the planar areas of the tee surfaces extending along substantially the full length of the tee, a connector for supplying low voltage electrical power to or from the conductors, the connector having a configuration complementary to the cross-sectional shape of the grid tee and including at least two electrical contacts for energizing each of said conductor strips when said connector is positioned on said grid tee.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: USG Interiors, LLC
    Inventors: Ying (Lora) Liang, Daniel Boss, Paul D. LaLonde, Peder Gulbrandsen
  • Patent number: 8314336
    Abstract: A rectangular ceiling tile proportioned for use in a standard rectangular ceiling grid module formed by grid tees, the tile having a pair of conductors arranged to feed low voltage electrical power from the grid elements to an electric or electronic device carried on the tile, the conductors each extending to an edge or edges of the tile and adapted to make physical contact with a conductor carried on a grid element when supported on such grid element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: USG Interiors, LLC
    Inventors: Ying (Lora) Liang, Daniel Boss, Graeme Gee
  • Patent number: 8146316
    Abstract: An elongated grid tee for supplying low voltage power on a suspended ceiling comprising at least two electrically conductive paths electrically insulated from each other, extending lengthwise of the tee, and accessible for receiving or supplying electrical power at numerous locations along the length of the tee.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: USG Interiors, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Boss, Ying (Lora) Liang
  • Publication number: 20100130055
    Abstract: A suspended ceiling grid tee of conventional cross-sectional shape having a plurality of generally planar parallel and orthogonal surfaces and at least two electrically isolated conductor strips attached to the planar areas of the tee surfaces extending along substantially the full length of the tee, a connector for supplying low voltage electrical power to or from the conductors, the connector having a configuration complementary to the cross-sectional shape of the grid tee and including at least two electrical contacts for energizing each of said conductor strips when said connector is positioned on said grid tee.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: USG INTERIORS, INC.
    Inventors: Ying (Lora) Liang, Daniel Boss, Paul D. LaLonde, Peder Gulbrandsen
  • Publication number: 20100126090
    Abstract: A rectangular ceiling tile proportioned for use in a standard rectangular ceiling grid module formed by grid tees, the tile having a pair of conductors arranged to feed low voltage electrical power from the grid elements to an electric or electronic device carried on the tile, the conductors each extending to an edge or edges of the tile and adapted to make physical contact with a conductor carried on a grid element when supported on such grid element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: USG INTERIORS, INC.
    Inventors: Ying (Lora) Liang, Daniel Boss, Graeme Gee
  • Publication number: 20100126104
    Abstract: An elongated grid tee for supplying low voltage power on a suspended ceiling comprising at least two electrically conductive paths electrically insulated from each other, extending lengthwise of the tee, and accessible for receiving or supplying electrical power at numerous locations along the length of the tee.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: USG INTERIORS, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Boss, Ying (Lora) Liang