Fluid Circulates Between Bag Plies Patents (Class 383/101)
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Patent number: 11401076Abstract: The invention relates to a valve bag, in particular a cross-bottom valve bag, comprising a first wall and a second wall, which are joined to each other by means of side edges or side folds and by means of bottoms and which delimit a bag interior, comprising a valve, which is arranged in one of the bottoms and via which the bag interior can be filled with a filling material, and comprising venting openings in the first and/or in the second wall for venting the bag interior. At least one channel is provided on the outside of at least one wall, which channel covers the venting openings and is formed at least by two parallel fastening strips and by a cover strip, the cover strip likewise comprising venting openings, and wherein the shortest path between the parallel fastening strips along the cover strip is longer than the shortest path along the at least one wall or the cover strip, and/or the parallel fastening strips consist of stretchable material.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2017Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: Windmöller & Hölscher KGInventors: Andreas Lamkemeyer, Michael Jung, Uwe Köhn, Jakob Derksen, Andreas Kleemann
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Patent number: 11111036Abstract: Methods of making flexible containers that include structural support frames, including methods for sealing such containers.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2018Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Joseph Craig Lester, Marc Richard Bourgeois, Benjamin Jacob Clare, Tadayoshi Ishihara
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Patent number: 11104827Abstract: A gummed paper includes: a first adhesive layer, configured to adhere to an object; a first substrate, adhered to a surface of the first adhesive layer opposite to the object; a second adhesive layer, adhered to a surface of the first substrate opposite to the first adhesive layer; a second substrate, adhered to a surface of the second adhesive layer opposite to the first substrate; and a plurality of foaming agent particles, distributed in the first adhesive layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2018Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: NINGDE AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY LIMITEDInventors: Zhifang Dai, Luran Zhang, Hai Long, Xinghua Tao
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Patent number: 10759567Abstract: Disclosed is a flexible packaging container, in particular a plastic film pouch or bag for bulk goods, comprising a front wall (2) and a rear wall (3) as well as a holding space (15) between said walls (2, 3) for goods to be stored; the walls (2, 3) are made at least in part of a film material; the flexible packaging container further comprising an intermediate space (14) which is formed by an inner ply (4) and is separated from the holding space (15) by said inner ply (4); the holding space (15) can be evacuated into the intermediate space (14) via at least one holding space evacuation hole (7) in the inner ply (4), and the intermediate space (14) can be evacuated out of the packaging container (1) via at least one additional evacuation hole (11) that interrupts a transverse seam; the front wall (2) does not comprise any of the longitudinal seam (12) that seals the packaging container (1) in the peripheral direction; the inner ply (4) is formed by a strip (4) which is located on a side of the front wall (2)Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2015Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Bischof + Klein SE & Co. KGInventors: Rolf Zum-Dohme, Christoph Reinker
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Patent number: 10442596Abstract: Reduction of contamination and the proportion of fines fractions in the packaging of rod form polysilicon is achieved by directly filling a plastic bag with polysilicon from a cleaning bowl by a rotating motion which causes polysilicon chunks to slide into the bag.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: WACKER CHEMIE AGInventors: Matthias Vietz, Martin Brixel, Joachim Mattes, Peter Wimmer
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Patent number: 10144552Abstract: A paper sack for bulk material such as cement, gypsum, granulate, animal feed or similar, having a base, preferably a cross bottom or block bottom, and having an upper part which is disposed opposite the base and in which a valve tube is optionally arranged for filling the paper sack, wherein the paper sack has at least one paper layer having an overlap which is sealingly adhesively bonded toward the sack interior; and wherein the layer of the paper layer facing the sack interior has an air-permeable region in the region of the overlap which is covered by the layer of the paper layer facing the sack exterior. The at least one paper layer at least regionally has a water-repellent/water-tight coating facing the sack exterior.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2014Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: dy-pack Verpackungen Gustav Dyckerhoff GmbHInventors: Eduard Lisek, Gerhard Schulte, Michael Merschmann, Jens Stamm
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Patent number: 10071834Abstract: The present invention relates to a paper sack for bulk material such as cement, gypsum, granulate, animal feed or similar, having a base, preferably a cross bottom or block bottom, and having an upper part which is disposed opposite the base and in which a valve hose is optionally arranged for filling the paper sack, wherein the paper sack has a coated paper layer, having a gas-tight coating facing the sack interior, wherein the coating forms the surface of the inner wall of the paper sack contacting the filling material, and wherein the coated paper layer has an overlap which is sealingly adhesively bonded toward the sack interior, and wherein the layer of the coated paper layer facing the sack interior has perforations in the region of the overlap which are covered by the layer of the coated paper layer facing the sack exterior.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2014Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: dy-pack Verpackungen Gustav Dyckerhoff GmbHInventors: Eduard Lisek, Gerhard Schulte
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Patent number: 9873553Abstract: In a bag with a jacket wall composed of at least two layers closed in each case by means of a longitudinal adhesive seam to form a tube and having two front ends, and with folded bottoms closing the bag at the front ends, and with a filling opening for introducing a filling material, wherein the jacket wall has at least one paper layer and the at least one paper layer at least largely determines the load-bearing capability with filled weight and the mechanical stability of the bag, the usefulness of the bag is improved by the fact that the jacket wall has, on its outside, a layer of a plastic film with a thickness of 60 pm or less, which surrounds the at least one paper layer and protects it from moisture and, in an area of overlapping ends, has adhesion points (K) between which air removal paths (Z) are formed.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2015Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: Mondi AGInventors: Peter Hardeman, Fabio Rencurosi
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Patent number: 9637278Abstract: Methods for creating multi-layered bags with increased or maintained strength involve forming a ribbed pattern in one or more film layers of a multi-layered bag. The method also includes non-continuously laminating the film layers of the multi-layered bag together. In one or more implementation, a transverse direction ring rolling process forms the ribbed pattern and bonds the film layers together. In one or more additional implementations, the ribbed pattern and lamination are formed separately. Still further implementations include forming network patterns one or more film layers of a multi-layered bag. Multi-layered bags formed in accordance with one or more implementations of the present invention include one or more of increased strength or reduced basis weight.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2012Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Michael G. Borchardt, Kyle R. Wilcoxen, Robert W. Fraser, Robert T. Dorsey, Shaun T. Broering, Jack A. MacPherson, Scott Binger, Ken Cisek, Theodore J. Fish
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Patent number: 9393757Abstract: In one example embodiment, a laminated film includes an extruded ribbed first film portion that includes multiple ribs, where consecutive ribs are separated by webs that are integral with the ribs. The laminated film also includes an un-ribbed second film portion, and a region of discontinuous lamination between the first film portion and the second film portion. The region of discontinuous lamination includes multiple regions where the first and second film portions are bonded together, and multiple regions where the first and second film portions are not bonded together.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Michael G. Borchardt, Theodore J. Fish, Kenneth E. Cisek, Robert T. Dorsey
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Patent number: 9381718Abstract: Multi-layered thermoplastic films include intermittent stretched regions that are visually distinct from un-stretched regions. The stretched regions can be white, opaque, and non porous. The multi-layered thermoplastic films with visually-distinct stretched regions can be formed into bags for use as trash can liners or food storage. Additionally, methods of stretching thermoplastic films to create visually distinct stretched regions include incrementally stretching a plurality of film layers, at least one of which includes a thermoplastic material and a voiding agent.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2012Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Robert T. Dorsey, Michael G. Borchardt
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Patent number: 9381697Abstract: Thermoplastic films include intermittent stretched regions that are visually distinct from un-stretched regions. The stretched regions can be white, opaque, and non porous. The thermoplastic films with visually-distinct stretched regions can be formed into bags for use as trash can liners or food storage. Additionally, methods of stretching thermoplastic films to create non-porous, white, and opaque stretched regions include incrementally stretching a film of a thermoplastic material and a voiding agent.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2012Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Robert T. Dorsey, Michael G. Borchardt
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Patent number: 9365324Abstract: The plastic bag with a hem and draw tape may include flexible thermoplastic sidewalls that have a network pattern imparted onto them across the side seams. In one embodiment, the network pattern is below the hem seal. In another embodiment, the network pattern covers the hem seal. The bag may also include a ribbed pattern below the network pattern. The network pattern may be continuous or discontinuous.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2014Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Kyle R. Wilcoxen, Robert W. Fraser
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Patent number: 9156591Abstract: A particularly simple construction is intended for a packaging container for bulk material, in particular a sack or bag made of a plastic film with at least one container wall which encloses the bulk material, which comprises a multilayer venting region extending in the longitudinal direction of the container and consisting of at least one inner layer and one outer layer, wherein the venting region has at least one inner and outer opening, wherein the inner openings are designed as apertures in a strip-shaped surface region of the inner layer of the venting region, wherein the surface region extends over at least a portion of the direction of extent of the venting region, and wherein the at least one outer opening is formed in a joining seam laterally limiting the venting region, wherein a shielding element inside the venting region is associated with the outer opening in the joining seam for the deliberate diversion of at least a partial flow of the air flow passing through the venting region.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2012Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: Nordfolien GMBHInventors: Olaf Böckmann, Sven Brinkmann
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Patent number: 9011005Abstract: A geotextile container has a bag section, a cover section and a stuffing space. The bag section has a bag cloth, a bag non-woven fabric and a trapezoidal longitudinal section. The cover section is integrally connected with the bag section and has a cover cloth and a cover non-woven fabric. The stuffing space is formed inside the bag section and has a first margin portion. A longitudinal section of the stuffing space is trapezoidal. The first margin portion is formed at a side of a bottom of the stuffing space. The first margin portion can be immediately unfolded and contain filling materials once the geotextile container is projected into the sea.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2012Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Gold-Joint Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ching-Yi Lin, Hsuan-Hui Tang, Chun-Jung Tseng
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Patent number: 8931955Abstract: A composite or laminate film or sheet of plastics material for use in microwave ovens comprises at least three layers of plastics material bonded and/or adhered together and with the central layer being of unoriented plastics material or of less oriented material relative to the orientation of the plastics material(s) of the outer layers, and/or being of lower melting point materials than the outer layers.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2009Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Excelsior Technologies LimitedInventor: Mark Peplinski
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Patent number: 8720729Abstract: A foil made of two plastic films and an adhesive layer laminating the two films together, wherein the first plastic film has a first side and a second side and comprises punctures therebetween. The foil is of a dual peel-seal type such that the first plastic film realizes a first peel-able seal within the foil at its first side in the form of an adhesion peel seal in an open state and/or in the form of a cohesion peel seal in a sealed state, and wherein the adhesive layer leaves open the punctures such that gas can penetrate through the punctures in-between the two films towards the first peel-able seal.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2009Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Mondi AGInventors: Gyula Madai, Jan-Torsten Vollmer, Melinda Budai, Michael Seeber, Bernhard Mumelter
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Publication number: 20130284738Abstract: A sheet material for use in packaging having at least a first layer and at lease a second layer, wherein the first layer and the second layer are bonded together to fabricate the sheet material such that an area between the first layer and the second layer is unbonded so as to create a passageway having at least one opening on a first side of the sheet material and at least one opening on a second side of the sheet material, the passageway being a one-way valve integrally formed by bonding together the first and second layers to form the sheet material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2012Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventor: Shlomo Uri Haimi
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Patent number: 8419278Abstract: A check valve includes two valve films of synthetic resin that put one on the other, and an air passage defined by two seal sections formed by means of bonding parts of the valve films together. A compression bag and air compression bag equipped with this check valve are also provided. An inlet of the air passage is defined by a straight line linking the respective upward flow side end sections of the seal sections. An outlet of the air passage is defined by a straight line linking the respective downward flow side end sections of the seal sections. In at least one of the seal sections, the valve films are not bonded together at the line of extension of the seal section, situated on the downward flow side of the downward flow side end section of the seal section.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2010Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Inventor: Kazuya Tanaka
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Patent number: 8371752Abstract: A packaging container, including a flexible plastic wall with a region between an interior wall and exterior wall, the region being defined by at least one sealed or glued seam which is in at least a partial region selectively permeable to gas and has a reduced degree of bonding before sealing or gluing over at least said partial region. The region is formed by an overlap of a flat plastic web. The overlap is arranged between the two outer edges of the flat film. The at least one glued or sealed seam includes one or both of longitudinal seams. The interior wall includes at least one opening having a size sufficient to allow gas to escape from an interior portion of the container and to enter into the region between the interior and exterior walls. The at least one opening is located at a spaced distance from the at least one sealed or glued seam. At least one spacer is located between the at least one opening and the at least one sealed or glued seam.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2011Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Inventors: Jürgen Heinemeier, Burkhard Lückmann, Günther Reimann
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Patent number: 8328421Abstract: Airtight compressible storage containers (e.g., pouches) having one-way valves in the form of respective collapsible channels that run along and adjacent to respective pouch side seals. Each collapsible channel comprises unsealed sections of web material that span the space between a respective side seal and a respective interior seal. Each collapsible channel communicates with a respective air inlet located in the interior volume of the pouch and a respective air outlet located on a periphery of the pouch. When the contents of the pouch are compressed by a user pushing down on pouch, air from the storage chamber containing the compressible contents can be forced into the air inlet, through the open channel and out the air outlet until the desired amount of air has been removed from the pouch.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2009Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Martin Calvo, Linh Pham
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Patent number: 8197138Abstract: An evacuable container includes a first side wall having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The first side wall includes an aperture between the interior surface and the exterior surface. A second side wall has an interior surface and an exterior surface. The second side wall is connected to the first sidewall such that the interior surfaces of the first and second side walls form an interior of the container. A sheet has a first surface and a second surface. The first surface faces the exterior surface of the first side wall. The sheet is sealingly attached to the exterior surface of the first side wall so as to form a flow chamber between the first side wall and the sheet. The sheet includes (i) a plurality of flow channels disposed on the first surface, and (ii) an aperture between the first surface and the second surface. A check valve is disposed in fluid communication with the aperture in the sheet.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2008Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventor: Robert R. Turvey
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Patent number: 8166969Abstract: A hydration system for providing fluid to a user. The system comprises a bladder configured to hold a fluid, wherein comprises an outer layer of a fluorinated rubber composite. A spout is connected to the bladder and in communication with the inside of the bladder, wherein the spout comprises an output port and an fill port for filling the bladder with fluid. A cap adapted to engage and close the fill port is included. Also, a tube having a first end is connected to the output port of the spout and having a second end and having a second end connected to a fluid delivery fitting.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2002Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Texas Research International, Inc.Inventors: Peyton W. Hall, Frank T. Zeller, John Werner Bulluck, Michael L. Dingus
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Patent number: 8123035Abstract: A shock-absorbing package is disclosed. The shock-absorbing package includes a package body defining a pocket into which the object being packed is received and a pocket opening. A cover is provided to close the pocket opening, and includes a cover air pocket for added protection against shock and for ensuring the pocket opening to remain closed. The cover air pocket is inserted into a hole provided on the package body in such a manner the cover air pocket when inflated with air remains in engagement with the hole so as to keep the cover in the closed position. The object may be taken out from the package by deflating the cover air pocket thus allowing the cover to be released from the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2010Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jin Sik Won
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Patent number: 8061899Abstract: A flexible storage bag for storing food items and the like is provided with a separation material positioned to cover an aperture disposed in and/or a one-way valve element attached to the storage bag. The separation material may be a non-woven material. When latent air remaining in the interior volume of the storage bag is exhausted through the aperture and/or one-way valve element, the air passes through the separation material. The separation material functions to remove liquids that may be entrained in the exhausting air. In an embodiment, the separation material may be treated with a low surface energy substance to improve the liquid removal function. In another embodiment, the separation material may be provided as a plurality of layers or as part of the one-way valve element.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2005Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Dean A. Zimmerman, Michael G. Borchardt
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Publication number: 20110188786Abstract: A packaging container, including a flexible plastic wall with a region between an interior wall and exterior wall, the region being defined by at least one sealed or glued seam which is in at least a partial region selectively permeable to gas and has a reduced degree of bonding before sealing or gluing over at least said partial region. The region is formed by an overlap of a flat plastic web. The overlap is arranged between the two outer edges of the flat film. The at least one glued or sealed seam includes one or both of longitudinal seams. The interior wall includes at least one opening having a size sufficient to allow gas to escape from an interior portion of the container and to enter into the region between the interior and exterior walls. The at least one opening is located at a spaced distance from the at least one sealed or glued seam. At least one spacer is located between the at least one opening and the at least one sealed or glued seam.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2011Publication date: August 4, 2011Inventors: Jürgen HEINEMEIER, Burkhard LÜCKMANN, Günther REIMANN
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Publication number: 20110158562Abstract: The present invention pertains to a multilayer bag for receiving a powder material. A tubular wall is provided to have, once the bag is filled with the powder material and stacked, stacking sections which face upward and downward and side sections which face laterally. The tubular wall has an inner plastic liner with vents along at least one of the side sections to allow stacking pressure to expel air through the vents. There is also a first paper layer contiguous with the inner plastic liner, then a humidity barrier layer non-adjacent with the inner plastic liner; and at least one outer paper layer. The placement of the vents and the non-adjacent humidity barrier facilitate expulsion of air via the vents during and after stacking and avoid inadvertent sealing melt bonding between the humidity barrier and the inner liner.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2010Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: Emballage Rouville Inc.Inventors: Sylvain Desilets, Claude Lemoyne, Jonathan Le Sage, Paul Gélinas, Daniel Cartier, Daniel C. Engen
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Patent number: 7927015Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible packaging container that is made of plastic, wherein a region comprising an interior wall and an exterior wall is formed by means of sealed or glued seams. The interior wall is provided with one or more openings which allow gas to escape from the interior region of the container and to enter into the region between the interior and exterior walls, and the sealed or glued seams enclosing said region are, at least in a partial region, formed such that they allow gas to escape.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2005Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Inventors: Jürgen Heinemeier, Burkhard Lückmann, Günther Reimann
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Patent number: 7780353Abstract: A bag for retaining the warmth and crispiness of food items contained therein is disclosed. The bag is made of cellulose-based, oven-durable outer and inner plies that are adhesively affixed together by adhesive layers, a bag interior defined by adjacent faces of the inner ply, and at least one pocket formed between the outer and inner plies defined by adjacent adhesive layers. The outer and inner plies are pierced with a plurality of apertures such that the apertures pierced within the outer ply are offset from the apertures pierced within the inner ply by a predetermined dimension. Due to a temperature differential, vapors emitted by a warmed food item inserted in the bag interior are driven into each one pocket and remain within the corresponding pocket for a useful period of time. A process for producing the bag is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2006Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Mibaplast Ltd.Inventor: Itzhak Yoffe
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Patent number: 7708464Abstract: A deaeration valve comprising two valve films 11, 12 of synthetic resin that put one on the other, having an air passage 2 defined by two seal sections 21, 22 formed by means of bonding parts of the valve films together, wherein the inlet 2a of the air passage 2 is defined by the straight line linking the respective upward flow side end sections 21a, 221a of the seal sections 21, 22; the outlet 2b of the air passage is defined by the straight line linking the respective downward flow side end sections 21b, 223b of the seal sections 21, 22; and in at least one of the seal sections 21, 22, the valve films 11, 12 are not bonded together at the line of extension 21c, 223c of the seal section 21, 22, situated on the downward flow side of the downward flow side end section 21b, 223b of the seal section 21, 22.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2005Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Inventor: Kazuya Tanaka
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Patent number: 7674041Abstract: A packaging device generally includes a flexible inner container, a flexible outer container, and a one-way valve in fluid communication with the inner container. Articles to be packaged are contained within the inner container, and the inner container is positioned within the outer container. When the containers are closed and pressure is applied to the outer container, ambient fluid trapped within the outer container transfers the pressure to the inner container, thereby urging fluid flow from the inner container, through the one-way valve, and out of the packaging device.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2007Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Cryovac, Inc.Inventor: Shawn Frayne
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Publication number: 20090196531Abstract: An air filling bag with an outer film strengthening structure includes two outer films and a main check valve, where the two outer films are adhered to each other to form an air chamber by means of hot sealing, in which each outer film includes the first film sheet and the second film sheet stacked together, and a plurality of first hot sealing lines is formed by adhering the first film sheet to the second film sheet by means of hot sealing in a first direction together with a plurality of second hot sealing lines formed by adhering the first film sheet to the second film sheet by means of hot sealing in a second direction. The main check valve is positioned between the two outer films and one end thereof projects from the air chamber. Air in the air chamber can compress the main check valve to shield a first air passageway of the main check valve so as to prevent air from leaking out of the air chamber after outside air flows in the air chamber via the first air passageway.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2008Publication date: August 6, 2009Inventors: Chieh Hua Liao, Yaw Shin Liao, Yao Chuan Liao
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Patent number: 7516648Abstract: An apparatus detects a leak of an electrically conductive fluid from a disposable plastic bag used in mixing applications, such as during bioprocessing in a sterile environment. In one embodiment, the bag is associated with a sensor for detecting a leak from an interior compartment. The sensor may be arranged to detect either a leak internal to the at least two material layers of the bag or external to the outer layer, or both. Related methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2007Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: LevTech, Inc.Inventor: Alexandre N. Terentiev
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Publication number: 20090052813Abstract: The invention describes a sack (220) which (220) is formed by first transverse sealing seams (110, 150) from a foil tube (101), and which (101) is provided with at least a first vent channel (20), which runs largely parallel to the axis of the film tube (101), and whose inner (40) film layer has first vent openings for venting of the sack interior (210) into the first vent channel (20). It is characteristic that at least a second vent channel (140) is provided, which is connected to the first vent channel (140) by second vent openings (90, 100, 200), and which, in turn, has third vent openings (120), which vent the at least one second vent channel (140).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2007Publication date: February 26, 2009Applicant: WINDMÖLLER & HÖLSCHER KGInventors: Rudiger Grosse-Heitmeyer, Thomas Knoke, Martin Kolker, Ludger Schulten, Hans-Ludwig Voss, Jan Thorsten Weber, Thomas Hawighorst
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Publication number: 20090026098Abstract: A scent bag including an outer shell having first and second open ends. The first and second open ends includes a closure device capable of selectively and independently closing the first and second ends. An inner bag is made from a mesh material and has a first open end and a second closed end. The first open end is attached at points along its periphery to the shell adjacent the first end of the outer shell, and the second closed end of the bag is attached to the outer shell along adjacent the second end of the outer shell at a plurality of points.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2007Publication date: January 29, 2009Inventor: Phillip Tierney
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Patent number: 7448803Abstract: A compression bag includes longitudinally continuous sheets continuously supplied in a longitudinal direction to lie one upon another, and adhered at predetermined spots to form an article containing portion having a space for an article and an air passageway having a space continuing to the space of the article containing portion. The sheets include a frontal sheet, a rear sheet which is equal to the frontal sheet in breadth (i.e., the transverse side dimension of the sheets), at least one valve body sheet disposed between the frontal and rear sheets and made smaller than the front and rear sheets in breadth, and base members disposed between at least one of the frontal and rear sheets and the valve body sheet and made smaller than the valve body sheet in breadth.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2004Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Inventor: Ryouichi Ootsubo
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Patent number: 7090398Abstract: A storage bag is disclosed having a simple structure and capable of discharging gas generated by contents and capable of preventing the contents from leaking. In the storage bag closed by heat sealing, a pressure sensitive adhesive is previously applied to an arbitrary heat portion. The portion applied with the pressure sensitive adhesive is heat sealed in a state in which the portion is divided, and a gas venting air passage is formed as a non-heat seal portion in an intermediate portion of the heat sealed portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2003Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Assignee: Daiwa Gravure Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yukihiko Shibata
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Patent number: 7063255Abstract: A system and method for displaying a presentation instrument such as a gift card, and for establishing and maintaining an account associated with the gift card. The gift card is packaged with a card carrier for display at a retail establishment, with both the card and the card carrier each having an account identifying element, such as a magnetic stripe or bar code. The identifying element on the card may be electronically read in order to conduct transactions against the account. The identifying element on the card carrier may be electronically read to activate the account, but not conduct transactions, thereby reducing the opportunity for fraudulent transactions against the account.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2004Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Assignee: First Data CorporationInventor: Kenneth Algiene
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Patent number: 7034256Abstract: A popcorn heating device includes a bag member, a receptacle removably connectable therewith and having a top portion including inner and outer layers and a medially disposed heat-retaining layer. The device further includes a mechanism for electrically heating the receptacle and the bag member. The heating mechanism includes a base member having at least one electrical conductor including a plurality of conducting posts. The base member further includes a first switch for toggling at least one electrical conductor between on and off positions and a second switch for controlling the temperature of at least one electrical conductor. A plurality of heating elements are electrically coupled to the plurality of conducting posts and a plug provided for electrically coupling the base member to a power source.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2004Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Inventor: Richard D. Phillips
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Patent number: 6995124Abstract: A product and process for laundering delicate or dry-clean only garments in a conventional home washing machine. The process represents a home version of the commercial wet-cleaning processes for cleaning of delicate garments. The product comprises a liquid combination washing/conditioning composition and optionally a wash pretreatment composition, a flexible wrap container within which the garments are contained during washing and a pretreatment applicator.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 1999Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: The Procter & Gamble CompanyInventors: Todd Michael Wernicke, Freddy Arthur Barnabas, Michelle Frances Mellea, John Downing Curry, Michael P. Siklosi
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Patent number: 6986605Abstract: A multiwall vented bag is provided which includes an inner tube formed of a plastic material. The inner tube has an open end initially in an open position and adapted to receive filling material therein and at least one vent opening formed therein. The bag further includes a strip of material positioned adjacent and attached to a preselected region of the inner tube. The preselected region includes the at least one vent opening of the inner tube. The strip also includes at least one vent opening to allow air to pass from within the inner tube, through both the at least one vent opening of the inner tube and the at least one vent opening of the strip. The bag further includes an outer tube positioned to substantially surround outer surfaces of the inner tube. The outer tube is formed of a porous material that allows air released from within the inner tube to pass out of the bag through porous material of the outer tube. A method of forming and using a vented bag are also included.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2003Date of Patent: January 17, 2006Assignee: Exopack-Technology, LLCInventors: John R. Allen, Richard Henry Busbin
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Patent number: 6883964Abstract: A multiwall paper bag for bulk material, especially particulate or powdered material, has an inner ply of a high performance kraft paper, an intermediate layer or ply of a thin polyethylene secured to the outer surface of the inner ply, and an outer ply of high performance kraft paper that is secured to the intermediate ply. At least one end of the bag is closed during initial formation of the bag. The other end can be left open for filling and subsequent closing, or it can be initially closed and provided with a filling valve. At least the intermediate ply, and preferably the inner ply as well, is microperforated for venting of air during filling. The intermediate ply is secured to the inner ply either by a plurality of longitudinally extending transversely space apart lines of adhesive or the securing adhesive is spread completely over the mating surfaces of the two plies.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2002Date of Patent: April 26, 2005Assignee: Hood Packaging Corporation/Emballage Hood CorporationInventor: Sylvain Beaulieu
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Publication number: 20040096128Abstract: The present invention provides a storage bag having a simple structure and capable of discharging gas generated by contents and capable of preventing the contents from leaking. In the storage bag closed by heat sealing, a pressure sensitive adhesive is previously applied to an arbitrary heat portion. The portion applied with the pressure sensitive adhesive is heat sealed in a state in which the portion is divided, and a gas venting air passage is formed as a non-heat seal portion in an intermediate portion of the heat sealed portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Applicant: DAIWA GRAVURE CO. LTD.Inventor: Yukihiko Shibata
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Publication number: 20040057636Abstract: A compactor bag which has a substantially rectangular bag body 11 made of synthetic resin films 12 and 13, the bag body having an openable side 14 provided with a zipper 15 through which an item can be put into and taken out of the bag body 11. Check valve portions 20 are provided in right-triangular areas at both corners of a side opposite the openable side 14. Each of the check valve portions 20 has a flat and closable air release path 22 which is formed by fused portions f, g and 21 of the films 12 and 13, and air inside the bag body 11 is guided into the air release path 22 by the hypotenuse of the right-triangular area and is exhausted from the bag body 11 as indicated by arrow “d”. The check valve portions 20 communicate with a packing space of the bag body 11 at the respective hypotenuses of the right-triangular areas. The check valve portions may be made of thin and soft films inserted between the films 12 and 13.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2002Publication date: March 25, 2004Inventor: Akira Ishizaki
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Publication number: 20030219177Abstract: A bag for vacuum packaging, comprising an inner layer, made of sealable material, and an outer layer that is substantially impermeable to gases, and at least one sheet element, which is positioned at least partially proximate to the opening of the bag so as to keep at least one portion of the inner layer spaced from at least one portion of at least one face of the at least one sheet element, in order to form air suction channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2003Publication date: November 27, 2003Inventor: Marziano Salvaro
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Patent number: 6403174Abstract: A sheet element is provided for the formation of bags for packing food products and not under vacuum. The layer or film (12) intended to form the inner surface of at least one side of the bag has seams (13, 23) which are facing not in parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bag and each having a plurality of transverse cavities or notches (16) and at least one longitudinal groove to promote the evacuation of air.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 1999Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Inventor: Giovanni Copeta
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Patent number: 6199602Abstract: A large drum for containing high dispersion, high air content solids for repeated filling and emptying by means of vacuum filling plants and a method for filling them. The drums consist of at least two layers, an inner layer consisting of uncoated air-permeable fabric and an outer layer being coated so as to be dust tight and provide a moisture barrier. These layers being connected to one another by means of a special seam, so that it is possible for the drum to be deaerated solely through this seam. The seam includes an air-permeable dust-retaining filter strip material disposed between the drum layers.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 1999Date of Patent: March 13, 2001Assignee: Wacker-Chemie GmbHInventors: Helmut Maginot, Armin Grossmann
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Patent number: 6062732Abstract: A flexible intermediate bulk container having a filling spout extending outwards from one end and a discharge spout extending from the opposed end. A layer of an air-permeable diaphragm and a layer of sheet internal thereto are located at the one end, the opposed end or in wall of container. The diaphragm and sheet are adapted to have a tube therein in fluid communication into the container, through which a vacuum or air pressure may be applied to facilitate filling or discharge of contents.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 1998Date of Patent: May 16, 2000Assignee: Intertape Polymer GroupInventor: Ray Scott
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Patent number: 6019511Abstract: A protective assembly may be, for examples, a rectangular blanket or pad placed over or under an object to be insulated or a bag or pouch which receives an object. The protective assembly includes at least one and preferably two inner layers and a solid outer layer. The inner layer has a plurality of interconnected funnels. The funnels each have a small end and a large end. An opening is defined by each funnel in the inner layer adjacent the large end. The small end of the funnel extends toward the outer layer. The funnels space the layers apart. The funnels form a dead airspace while trapping condensate which may be harmful to the object being protected by preventing liquid from being forced upon the object. The protective assembly substantially eliminates the possibility that condensation will drop upon the object or be forced by pressure into contact with the object.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 1993Date of Patent: February 1, 2000Assignee: Tredegar Industries, Inc.Inventors: Paul E. Thomas, Michael A. Francis
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Patent number: 5980108Abstract: A multi-part, air-conditioned packaging container provides ventilated storage of foods. The container has an outer covering having openings, a breathing plastic-film inner covering provided with openings, and a closure device for the openings, which can be used as a carrying or hanging device. The outer covering is made of air-permeable breathing material and the inner covering in made of a perforated plastic film. Between these coverings an air-conditioning zone is formed. The openings can be closed by double-pull closure system.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1998Date of Patent: November 9, 1999Assignee: LaCrex SAInventor: Max Herbert Pasbrig