Multi-layer Or Ply Patents (Class 383/109)
  • Patent number: 8167489
    Abstract: A packaging bag for secondary packaging which allows safety transport of infectious substances is provided. Front and back surface materials are placed on top of another and formed into a bag member by heat-sealing both side edge and bottom edge portions continuously. Partitioning materials formed of a plastic sheet or film having a required size are disposed on inner surfaces of the upper ends of the front and back surface materials and attached to the front and back surface materials by heat-sealing both side edge and bottom edge portions except for an upper end edge portion to form pocket portions. A sealing material is stuck to the back surface material on the outside of the upper end portion thereof so as not to be opened. The internal pressure is received by one of the pocket portions when the internal pressure in the packaging bag is increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Sugiyama-Gen Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hideo Igarashi
  • Publication number: 20120099808
    Abstract: A personal portable sealable and re-sealable storage enclosure made of material that is to visually conceal, obscure, hide, cloak, or otherwise prevent the viewing of contents, can maintain leak resistant seal, washable, with optional strap or lanyard attachment for hands-free transport. You are able to carry any product without having to worry about leaks or damage to your personal bags. The secret pack is covered with a beautiful and washable fabric. What makes the secret pack different from any other personal bag is that you can carry personal items without anyone knowing the content of your pack, and can be used for everything of day to day use. This pouch has been tested for safe travel in standard commercial airline altitudes and leak resistant which keeps your personal items dry. The secret pack can also be wiped clean with a damp cloth or washed in the wash machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2010
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Inventor: Cynthia Deshon Washington
  • Publication number: 20120090275
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive patch-containing package bag 1, having: a package bag 8; and an adhesive patch 10 stored inside the package bag 8, wherein the adhesive patch 10 has a backing 12, an adhesive layer 14 laminated on at least one side of the backing 12 and containing ropinirole and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a release liner 16 covering the adhesive layer 14, and a relative humidity at 4° C. is maintained at 35% or higher inside the package bag 8.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: HISAMITSU PHARMACEUTICAL CO., INC.
    Inventors: Naoyuki Uchida, Yuka Takagi, Yasunori Takada
  • Patent number: 8157783
    Abstract: In order to provide a medical liquid container which allows for no forgetful failure to open the partition wall and can realize simple and easy sterilization of the liquid medicament bag and thereby decrease the production cost, the present invention provides a medical liquid container having a plurality of communicatably partitioned medical liquid-housing chambers and a discharge reserve chamber having formed therein a discharge port for a liquid medicament, the medical liquid container comprising liquidtightly partitioning portion for liquidtightly separating said liquid medicament-housing chambers from each other, and non-liquidtightly partitioning portion for non-liquidtightly separating between at least one of said liquid medicament-housing chambers and said discharge reserve chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Hosokawa Yoko Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Katsuyuki Yoshikawa
  • Publication number: 20120063706
    Abstract: Multi-layer bags may be formed to include first and second sidewalls joined along a first side edge, an opposite second side edge, and a closed bottom edge. The first and second layers may be non-continuously laminated together in discrete sections to include bonded regions in which the layers are bonded and unbonded regions in which the layers are not bonded. Such a bag may be described as a “bag-in-a-bag” type configuration in which the inner bag is non-continuously bonded to the outer bag. The inventors have surprisingly found that such configurations of non-continuous bonding provides increased and unexpected strength properties to the multi-layer films and bags.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventors: Robert W. Fraser, Michael G. Borchardt, Jack A. MacPherson, Robert T. Dorsey, Scott Binger, Shaun T. Broering
  • Publication number: 20120057811
    Abstract: A plastic bag with flexible sidewalls defining an interior volume for holding contents includes a reinforcing feature to resist puncture and/or rupture of the bag. The reinforcing feature may include reinforcing the portion of the bag proximate the bottom edge with additional or thicker thermoplastic material. In various embodiments, the reinforcing feature may be a multilayer strip of plastic material attached along a bottom edge of the bag, either internally or externally, to provide additional material resistant to puncture. The reinforcing feature may be adhesively bonded, heat bonded, or cold bonded to the bag sidewalls. In other embodiments, the sheet material used to produce the bag may be made with varying thicknesses. In addition, methods of manufacturing a bag with such reinforcing features in a high speed automated process are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Inventors: Edward B. Tucker, David J. Hoying, Matthew W. Waldron, Kyle R. Wilcoxen, Ryan J. Coonce
  • Patent number: 8128288
    Abstract: The Adaptable Gift Bag is a bag made of relatively opaque, stretchy material, not paper or netting, so that it can fit over various sizes and shapes of gift items and present a smooth, attractive appearance. The Adaptable Gift Bag is typically made of a single sheet of material folded over and sewn along one or two sides so that it has one open end, but in alternate embodiments it could have two open ends. The open end can be closed around the gift by gathering and tying with traditional ribbon or cord, by attaching a drawstring, or alternatively can be twisted and stretched back over the gift for a unique finished appearance. The Adaptable Gift Bag may be lined (e.g., with a different material), may include a zipper for easier removal from the gift item, and/or may include strategically placed elastic bands in its interior for a better fit (esp. at the corners). Using a shimmery, sparkly, or iridescent material provides a festive appearance for the finished gift.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Inventor: Stacey A. Feeney
  • Patent number: 8118802
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a connector for packaging containing medical fluids, in particular infusion or transfusion bags, including a tubular connection part for receiving a spike for the withdrawal of fluid, and having a lower opening on the packaging side and an upper opening on the connection side. A self-sealing membrane, which is pierced by the spike, is located in the connection part. The membrane has an upper, annular section leading into a lower, plate-shaped section, said annular section of the membrane surrounding the spike in a sealing manner, when the latter pierces the plate-shaped section. The membrane acts as a guide for the spike and also reseals the connector, once the spike has been removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Torsten Brandenburger, Ismael Rahimy
  • Publication number: 20120039550
    Abstract: Incrementally-stretched adhesively-laminated films include two or more film layers adhesively bonded together. At least one of the two or more film layers is incrementally stretched. The incrementally-stretched adhesively-laminated films can have maintained or increased strength parameters despite a reduction in gauge. The incrementally-stretched adhesively-laminated films can be formed into bags for use as trash can liners or food storage. Methods of forming incrementally-stretched adhesively-laminated films include cold stretching one or more of the first and second film layers and adhesively bonding the film layers together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: The Glad Products Company
    Inventors: Jack A. MacPherson, Scott Binger, Ken Cisek, Robert W. Fraser, Michael G. Borchardt, Robert T. Dorsey, Shaun T. Broering
  • Publication number: 20120031448
    Abstract: The present invention features a lightweight compact pump design, a cloaking pouch to block wireless signals, a rescue enclosure for a litter basket, a sliding mechanism for a tent, a shoulder strap for a sleeping bag, a holding device for a tent pole, an interchangeable fly or cover for a tent and a modular sleep system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: Nemo Equipment, Inc.
    Inventors: Cam Brensinger, Suzanne Turell
  • Publication number: 20120027321
    Abstract: Improved merchandise bag with reinforced bag wall is formed of thinner than normal extruded film with a thickened center section. For merchandise bags, the thickened center section provides a stronger bag bottom and a stronger area for the formation of bag handles. Handle bags include soft loop, round die cut oval die cut, wave top, patch and rigid handles. For T-shirt style bags, the thinner plastic in the gusset and handle areas is made up for by multiple layers of film in these regions. T-shirt bags may have single, triple or folded gussets providing as many as eight layers of film in these regions. The thickened center section will substantially match the thickness of the gusseted areas and provide for a more easily stacked bag. The bags are formed of mono layer or multi-layer film and at least a portion of the bag walls is corona treated to improve adhesion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventor: Danial Brian Tan
  • Publication number: 20120008878
    Abstract: A bag has a body portion having a seam forming a pocket, an opening in the body portion arranged to receive items, a first handle located adjacent to the opening, and a second handle arranged adjacent to the seam, off-set from the first handle. A method of manufacture a bag having two handles includes providing stock in the form of a tubular plastic film stock, forming a first bag from the tubular plastic film stock, the first bag having a first handle at a top of the bag, and a second handle at a bottom of the bag, and forming a second bag from the tubular plastic film stock, the second bag having a first handle at a top of the second bag, the first handle of the second bag arranged adjacent the bottom handle of the first bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventors: Tara J. Saville, Mark D. Sale, Jay B. Paulson
  • Publication number: 20120008886
    Abstract: The bulk transport bag has an opening at the top and closed at the bottom. It has four sides which are reinforced with a rigid stiffening in the shape of a crisscross. Along the two longest sides at the top of the bag, there are sleeves which have many rows of stitching attaching them to the sides of the bag. These sleeves enable the easy access of forklift tynes to slide through and pickup the bag. The bulk transport bag also has two sleeves which are attached to the bottom of the bag. These sleeves have many rows of stitching to keep the sleeves secure. These bottom sleeves protrude from the edge of both ends of the bag. The bottom sleeves are also attached to the side of the bag with one row of stitching. The bulk transport bag eliminates the need or use of pallets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: SHOPPING MATE P/L
    Inventor: Susan Congiusta
  • Publication number: 20110317941
    Abstract: A packaging bag for secondary packaging which allows safety transport of infectious substances is provided. Front and back surface materials are placed on top of another and formed into a bag member by heat-sealing both side edge and bottom edge portions continuously. Partitioning materials formed of a plastic sheet or film having a required size are disposed on inner surfaces of the upper ends of the front and back surface materials and attached to the front and back surface materials by heat-sealing both side edge and bottom edge portions except for an upper end edge portion to form pocket portions. A sealing material is stuck to the back surface material on the outside of the upper end portion thereof so as not to be opened. The internal pressure is received by one of the pocket portions when the internal pressure in the packaging bag is increased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventor: Hideo IGARASHI
  • Patent number: 8075188
    Abstract: A liner for use in a bulk container is provided. The liner comprises a first flexible portion, a second flexible portion, a first seal joining the first and second portions, a second seal joining the first and second portions, a third seal joining the first and second portions, and a fourth seal joining the first and second portions. The first portion is a better barrier than the second portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: CDF Corporation
    Inventors: James Plunkett, Joseph Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20110296755
    Abstract: A bag constructed of a weed suppression material for packaging a ground cover material. When the bag is in a closed configuration, the bag serves as a container for shipping, handling, and storage of the ground cover material. When the bag is opened and unfolded, and the ground cover material within the bag is spread over the opened and unfolded bag, the bag serves as a layer of weed suppression material on top of underlying soil and beneath the ground cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventors: Robert Neal Alfred Hawkinson, James Earl Hawkinson
  • Publication number: 20110293206
    Abstract: Bags are formed from reclaimed plastic material. Each bag comprises two opposed sheet sections formed substantially entirely of a first plastic type, but also containing impurity particles of a different plastic type. The sheet sections comprise at least two distinct independent layers, with each layer in each sheet section being surface bonded to each adjacent layer in that sheet section. Although discontinuities in each layer resulting from the impurity particles create weak areas and in some cases apertures, the weakened portions of each layer are reinforced by portions of the other layer that are not weakened, since there is a minute likelihood that an impurity particle in one layer will be precisely co-located with an impurity particle in an adjacent layer. Thus, each layer reinforces the other layer to maintain structural integrity of the sheet section and of the bag. Methods for forming such bags are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventor: Harinder Tamber
  • Publication number: 20110272363
    Abstract: A waste collection system having a bag assembly, and a method for removing waste material from a waterline using the system is provided. The bag assembly includes a plurality of inner bags nested within each other to collectively form a multi-layered sidewall. The bag assembly includes at least two connectors, each connector having a first end projecting inwardly through the sidewall for attaching the bags to each other and a second end opposite the first end. A container having an inlet port and an outlet port is provided. The second end of each connector is connected to one of the ports for facilitating fluid communication through the container, wherein waste material separates from the fluid within the container and remains within an innermost bag. The innermost bag and waste material contained therein is removed from the container without disconnecting the connectors from the ports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventor: Fernando Alberto Grazziotin
  • Publication number: 20110268372
    Abstract: A side-gusseted bag has two front walls which are joined by a side gusset at a longitudinal side provided with a reclosure. The side gusset is folded-over outwards in the region of the reclosure in such a manner that the side gusset ends at its folded-over section at the associated longitudinal side. The reclosure running in the longitudinal direction is fastened to an inner surface of the side gusset at the folded-over section. A method for manufacturing a side-gusseted bag is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2010
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: NORDENIA USA INC.
    Inventors: Jochen Brauer, Mark W. Gum
  • Publication number: 20110249918
    Abstract: A bag for encasing material is described. The bag comprises a sheet having a top panel, a bottom panel, an extended panel and a liner. A tear line separates the extended panel from the bottom panel, and a fold line separating the bottom panel from the top panel. The top panel is defined by a top border, a bottom edge, a bottom border, and the fold line. The bottom panel is defined by a top border, the fold line, a bottom border, and the tear line. The extended panel is defined by a top border, the tear line, a bottom border, and a top edge. The liner is welded to a first side of the sheet and intersects the fold line. The first side of the sheet is folded onto itself at the fold line. The top panel top edge is joined to the bottom panel top edge, and the top panel bottom edge is joined to the bottom panel bottom edge. A method of forming the bag is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Inventor: Eggo Haschke
  • Patent number: 8029885
    Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-layer film comprising: a surface layer having a thickness of 10 to 50 ?Êm made of an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer having a density of 0.935 to 0.950 g/cm3, a flexible layer having a thickness of 100 to 200 ?Êm made of an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer having a density of 0.860 to 0.930 g/cm3, a barrier layer having a thickness of 10 to 80 ?Êm made of a mixed resin containing 60 to 95% by weight of a cyclic olefin polymer and 5 to 40% by weight of an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer having a density of 0.900 to 0.965 g/cm3, and a seal layer having a thickness of 5 to 80 ?Êm made of an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer having a density of 0.910 to 0.950 g/cm3. This multi-layer film is suited for use as a material for production of a medicine container 10 because it suppresses adsorption of a medicine by the barrier layer and is also superior in strength and flexibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory, Inc.
    Inventors: Yuki Manabe, Hideshi Okamoto, Keiichi Kawakami
  • Patent number: 7988681
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable waste containment device that is rapidly deployable. The waste containment device allows containment of liquid or semi-liquid waste until permanently disposed. The present invention also provides a portable waste containment system wherein the waste containment device is enclosed within a package for storage and when pulled from the package the waste containment device is ready for use. Still further, the present invention provides a method of using the portable waste containment device of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Inventors: Kermetta M McGarity, Howard C McGarity, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20110182532
    Abstract: A flexible liner has a planar base and multiple sides extending up from the planar base. The base and sides of the flexible liner define a cavity for receiving foodstuffs or other items. The flexible liner is generally dimensioned to fit within a cavity of a flexible container bag, such as a soft-sided cooler, duffle bag, gym bag or reusable grocery tote bag. The flexible liner provides increased rigidity and durability for the flexible container bag. While manual force deforms the flexible liner from its original shape, the liner is elastic and has shape memory such than when the force is removed, the liner will return to its original shape. The liner is made from a viscoelastic polymer material. Further, the liner can be attached to or configured to be removable from the flexible container bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventor: Linda Baltus
  • Publication number: 20110164836
    Abstract: A plastic bag includes a body having overlapped first and second layers. The overlapped first and second layers define a receiving space. The body further includes two sides respectively having a first corrugated portion and a second corrugated portion. Each of the first and second corrugated portions includes a layer unit having eight layer sections. Each of the eight layer sections is a portion of one of the first and second layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventor: YI-MIN CHEN
  • Publication number: 20110150368
    Abstract: An article of manufacture including a bag made of a multi-layer laminate. The bag can have a front surface, a rear surface, two side surfaces, a bottom surface, and a top surface; the bag having a height, a width, and a depth, and an internal volume. The bag can be sealable and have a seal strength of at least about 1,600 pounds per square inch. The multi-layer laminate can have a thickness of from about 130 to about 200 microns. The plastic laminate can include an inner layer and an outer layer, wherein the outer layer can include a nylon and the inner layer can include a polyethylene. The plastic laminate can have a dart drop resistant of at least about 5 grams/mil and a tear resistance of at least about 6 grams/mil and 9 grams/mil in the machine direction and cross direction, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventors: Justin Alan Ellsworth, Lawrence Andrew Schumacher, George Scott Kerr, Allan Jay Root, David P. Cameron, David Brian Long, Solomon O'Neil West, James Scott Bradley
  • Publication number: 20110151069
    Abstract: An infant feeding system comprising a sterile sealed laminated bag having a predetermined quantity of liquid infant food sealed therein, a compressed integral sterile teat sealed with the bag closure and or spout and a protective cap for the teat, the system being arranged such that the cap can be removed to enable the infant to feed from the sterile teat and food.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventor: Edward James Harding
  • Patent number: 7963698
    Abstract: The present invention is a bag (1) composed of multiple removable bags (10) (9) (8) (7) (6) (5), forming a set (1) with bags disposed in layers (5). It is designed to be used especially in places that accumulate and/or collect grit/dirt, both in hydraulic plants and in isolated places, such as trash cans and temporary toilets. It is also appropriate for places where products are separated manually. It resolves the difficulties of the first steps of placement of bags end reduces the time spent on carrying out maintenance, bringing benefits both due to its lower cost and the less time of exposure to an uncomfortable body position for its users. The set (1) is set in place, and the innermost bag (10) of the set is removed after being used, taking with it its contents; after that, the place is immediately ready for use. After the first bag is used and removed, the second ,0g (9) is, and so forth, until all the bags have been used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Inventor: Fernando Alberto Grazziotin
  • Patent number: 7954670
    Abstract: A container evacuation system is provided for viscous flowable materials such as grease, paste or flowable powders. The container system includes a lightweight, rigid exterior, such as a cardboard container. Provided within the container is a flexible containment system constructed of polyethylene sheets or the like. The flexible containment system is provided with a plurality of weldments to create at least two pockets, wherein one pocket contains the flowable material and a second pocket is available to be filled with air, to allow air provided to the second pocket to force the flowable material from the first pocket out through a drain. The system includes a weldment which curves around at least a portion of the drain to crease a funnel which focuses flowable material toward the drain, while reducing the likelihood of a portion of the flexible containment system from obstructing the movement of flowable material out of the first pocket through the drain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Plastic Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin R. Stuart
  • Publication number: 20110123137
    Abstract: A bag can be formed of a material having a layer that is substantially water-impervious. A portion of the material can be folded to form a base of the bag. Water-based adhesives can be used with the folded portions to form the base, and openings can be provided in the layer of the material to permit the adhesives to dry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2009
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: Exopack, LLC
    Inventors: Allyson Smith, Jon Thompson, Jim Monier
  • Patent number: 7938580
    Abstract: A package (599) with three layers allows sterilization of the package contents, provides a separate area for a scavenger and minimizes the oxygen transmission rate for the package and has, in one embodiment, a third layer (330) with a first section (336) of breathable polymeric material, a second section (334) of substantially non-breathable polymeric material and a third section (332) of breathable polymeric material which is positioned between a first layer (512) of substantially non-breathable polymeric material and a second layer (514) of substantially non-breathable polymeric material. The first layer (512) and the second layer (514) are fixed together to define a non-breathable pouch (516); and the third layer (330) is fixed to the first layer (512) and the second layer (514) and divides the non-breathable pouch (516) into a first compartment (592) and a second compartment (594).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Perfecseal, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Gaskell, Conor Brendan Ward, Gerry A. King
  • Publication number: 20110103720
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a bag is performed by supplying at least two sheets, wherein each sheet comprises at least an inner layer made of an inner layer material and an outer layer made of an outer layer material. The inner layer material has a higher melting temperature than the outer layer material. The outer layers of the sheets are laid onto each other and welded to each other along a welding seam such that an almost entirely sealed cavity between the sheets arises, but leaving open an entrance opening to the cavity. After that, the thus formed bag is turned inside out through the entrance opening, and then a portion of the sheets around the entrance opening is folded inwardly of the thus formed bag such that the outer layers thereof face to each other and are then welded to each other such that the bag obtains a sealed cavity between the sheets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventor: Ebo Jacques De Muinck
  • Publication number: 20110097022
    Abstract: An easy-open package includes a pouch including a first and second side panel, and discrete laminate including a base strip and a panel section having an inner surface comprising an easy-open sealant, the panel section sealed to the base strip; at least one of the base strip and panel section anchored to the first side panel; and a product in the pouch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: CRYOVAC, INC.
    Inventor: Andrew W. Moehlenbrock
  • Publication number: 20110097021
    Abstract: A lightweight ballistic protection backpack and other useful items are realized utilizing one or more panels of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (or UHMWPE) unidirectional laminate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: Joseph Curran, Michael Pelonzi
  • Publication number: 20110067359
    Abstract: Composite parts such as plastic laminates are formed using a pre-assembled, integral double bag to vacuum bag the part. The double bag is formed of two sheets of bag material that are cut to pre-determined width dimensions, with the width of one sheet being less than that of the other. The bag sheets are prealigned and then attached to each other by spaced apart bonds between the sheets which hold the bag sheets in registered relationship to each other when the double bag is placed over the part and sealed to a tool base. The attachment bonds may be formed by ultrasonic welding, heat sealing or an adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: Richard L. Kulesha
  • Publication number: 20110064336
    Abstract: The sterilization pouch includes a sealable inner space for receiving one or more medical instruments, a preferred instrument being a hinged plier. The pouch is generally comprised of first and second layers, the layers being sealed around a peripheral edge except a separation in the seal to form an opening for accessing the inner space and a flap for closing the opening. The pouch has an upper portion and a first and second lower portion extending therefrom, the upper portion being comprised of a vertical length just as long or longer than the lower portions to allow for insertion and removal of the instrument through the opening, wherein the opening is along the peripheral edge of the upper portion. A recessed portion separates the first and second lower portions, such as to permit the inner space to connect the first and second lower portions only through the upper portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventor: George Kyritsis
  • Publication number: 20110064334
    Abstract: A watertight ready-made or foldable storage bag suitable for preserving and protecting items against flood hazards, preferably has a lower part in the shape of cuboid made of watertight material, and an upper part with an upper edge watertightly sealed. The bag is foldable from a planar form into a suitable shape immediately before use which saves space for large items. For smaller items the bag may be pre-folded, so that the preserved item can be placed therein, and closing the bag watertightly with its upper part. The dimensions of the bag vary depending on those of the item placed within. In an alternative option the lower and upper parts of the bag are separate parts. The lower part ensures complete watertightness of the item from the sides and below, and upon flooding, floatability of the item, while the upper tent part ensures watertightness of the item against precipitation from above.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: IDD SOLUTIONS OU
    Inventors: Sven SORMUS, Veljo PEEBU, Raul LUSTI
  • Publication number: 20110064335
    Abstract: A bag for encasing material is described. The bag comprises a sheet comprising a top panel, a bottom panel, an extended panel, a tear line separating the extended panel from the bottom panel, and a fold line separating the bottom panel from the top panel, the top panel being defined by a top border, a bottom edge, a bottom border, and the fold line, the bottom panel being defined by a top border, the fold line, a bottom border, and the tear line, and the extended panel being defined by a top border, the tear line, a bottom border, and a top edge; and a liner attached to a first side of the sheet and intersecting the fold line, the first side of the sheet being folded onto itself at the fold line, the top panel top edge being joined to the bottom panel top edge, and the top panel bottom edge being joined to the bottom panel bottom edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventors: EGGO HASCHKE, DENNIS NOLAN
  • Publication number: 20110033134
    Abstract: In a reclosable bag (20) a zipper (Z) is provided on the inner surfaces (50) of the plastic film and the two parts of the zipper (Z) are fixed on the opposite inner surfaces (50) of the bag (20), wherein the zipper (Z) is connected to the inner surface (50) of the plastic film in such a manner that between the welded regions (12, 14) between the zipper (Z) and the inner surface (50) of the plastic film, recesses (15, 13) are left free in the longitudinal direction of the zipper (Z) to form a seal-free longitudinal channel and in the transverse direction of the zipper (Z) to produce free air or steam passage openings at defined distances between the zipper (Z) and the inner surface (50), through which openings a passage of steam is possible, wherein ends of the openings facing the interior (60) of the bag (20) are larger than ends of the openings facing the exterior (70) of the bag (20).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventors: Gyula Madai, Christian Caro, Thomas Fischer, Franz Scheidl
  • Publication number: 20110026860
    Abstract: Devices and methods are contemplated in which pouch-based diagnostic and medical products are formed in a process that allows formation of distinct seals using application of distinct process control variables for the respective seals. Therefore, products having stronger permanent seals and at the same tome frangible seals with controlled breaking characteristics can be prepared in s simple and reproducible manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2007
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: QUALIGEN, INC.
    Inventors: Jason Anthony Taylor, Michael Scot Poirier, Scott Stephen Breidenthal
  • Publication number: 20110019937
    Abstract: A heavy-duty plastic bag is comprised of a flat front panel, a back panel and gusseted longitudinal side panels. One of the gusseted longitudinal side panels has extended opposed gusseted side walls to form bag carrying end panels. The bag carrying end panels are sealed with one another and are each provided with three spaced-apart handle holes for ease of carrying the bag by one or both ends of a person with the bag disposed horizontally to facilitate manipulation in carrying of the bag. The bag carrying end panels provide for reinforced hand holes and comfort to the hands of a user person. The gusseted side panels and front and back panels provide a heavy-duty plastic bag with four display panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: HOOD PACKAGING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brian John STEINWAGNER, Kerry Lee RING, Brian Andrew MUNSTERMAN
  • Patent number: 7866885
    Abstract: A film bag that forms a sealed film package, with bag surfaces made of an at least two-layered composite film that has a heat-sealable polyolefin inner layer and a non-sealable outer layer. There is at least one carrying handle made of a heat-sealable film. The bag surfaces have window-like openings spaced away from the edges of the film bag, which are covered by film tabs on the inside of the bag. The film tabs are sealed by a heat-sealable first side to the layer of the bag surfaces on the inside of the bag, and each is joined to it by a sealing seam that surrounds the associated opening as an air-tight closure. Each of the ends of the at least one carrying handle is sealed in the region of the openings to the heat-sealable first side of the film tabs covering the openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Nordenia Deutschland Halle GmbH
    Inventors: Marcus Kujat, Alfons Kruse
  • Publication number: 20100293897
    Abstract: A polymeric woven bag has a first panel and a second panel and an open end of the bag to be pinched closed. A first layer of heat activated adhesive material is on a portion of the bag to form an adhesive-to-adhesive seal by contact with a second layer of heat activated adhesive material on a portion of the bag. second panel, wherein the first adhesive layer and the second adhesive layer have respective heat activation temperatures below the softening point temperature of the polymeric bag material, and wherein sealing the bag end after the bag has been filled with contents by heat activating the first layer of adhesive material and the second layer of adhesive material at a temperature below the softening point temperature of the polymeric bag material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventor: Mark E. Jansen
  • Patent number: 7837388
    Abstract: A multi-substrate sheet for forming an at least partially open mesh fabric bag using a form, fill and seal machine and a bag formed of this sheet are provided. The sheet includes at least one strip formed of an open mesh polymeric fabric and at least one strip formed of a polymeric film. The fabric and film strips are secured to one another to form a web that can be formed into a roll and utilized with a form, fill and seal machine. The bag resulting from the processing of the web by the machine includes a substantial open mesh fabric portion to provide adequate ventilation to the product positioned within the bag and a printable film portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Plaspack USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Corbett T. Hefner, Scott Erickson
  • Patent number: 7828787
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a connector for packaging containing medical fluids, in particular infusion or transfusion bags, including a tubular connection part for receiving a spike for the withdrawal of fluid, and having a lower opening on the packaging side and an upper opening on the connection side. A self-sealing membrane, which is pierced by the spike, is located in the connection part. The membrane has an upper, annular section leading into a lower, plate-shaped section, said annular section of the membrane surrounding the spike in a sealing manner, when the latter pierces the plate-shaped section. The membrane acts as a guide for the spike and also reseals the connector, once the spike has been removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH
    Inventors: Torsten Brandenburger, Ismael Rahimy
  • Patent number: 7819583
    Abstract: A bag structure includes a bag body including side walls having inner and outer surfaces, and the bag body further includes a top end and a bottom end. A closure member is coupled to the top end for opening and closing the bag body, and an adhesive member is secured to the bag body. The adhesive member includes a reinforced section and an adhesive section. The adhesive member is configured to retain the top end of the bag body in a folded over relationship until the adhesive member is severed along the reinforced section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Walker, Michael L. Iannelli, II, Gary A. Fulk
  • BAG
    Publication number: 20100266222
    Abstract: A thermoplastic bag for storing food items may include a first sidewall and an opposing second sidewall joined to the first sidewall to define an interior volume. The first and second sidewalls may be made from pliable, sheet-like thermoplastic web material. The sidewalls may be formed with a pattern of ribs. When a tensioning force is applied to the sidewall, the ribs may open so that the sidewall may become generally more planar. Opening the ribs may cause the sidewalls to stretch or expand thereby adding to the overall area of the bag. The thermoplastic material may have a shape memory characteristic that may cause the ribs to reform after the tensioning force is alleviated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: The Glad Products Company
    Inventors: John E. Rusnak, Nancy M. Mack-Robles, Jeffrey S. Stiglic, Theodore J. Fish, John A. MacPherson
  • Publication number: 20100254636
    Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible bag for pourable construction material, particularly a cement bag, which is used for transporting and storing defined portions, preferably at least 15 kg to 50 kg, of the pourable material. The invention also relates to a method for producing said bag for construction material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: ABST GmbH-Advanced Bag Technology & Service GmbH Service Gmbh
    Inventor: Ihab Abdalla Radwan Elkhouli
  • Publication number: 20100247936
    Abstract: Multilayer films comprising a core layer are provided. In an embodiment, the present disclosure provides a film having a core layer comprising a material selected from a rubber-modified polypropylene and a polymer blend. The polymer blend includes an elastomeric propylene-ethylene copolymer and a component selected from the group consisting of polypropylene random copolymers, styrene/ethylene-butylene/styrene block copolymers, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicants: BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC., BAXTER HEALTHCARE S.A.
    Inventors: Moh-Ching Oliver Chang, Yuanpang S. Ding, Michael Tung-Kiung Ling, John W. Putnam, Dan Liu, Fabio Giuseppe Casartelli, Robert R. Roberts, Gregg Nebgen, Annick Colin, Giampiero Pesci
  • Patent number: 7799008
    Abstract: An enteral feeding device, includes a system for delivering liquid nutrients to an enteral feeding tube. The device includes: (a) a container, having first, second and third openings; (b) a tip configured to be coupled to the container, the tip having an opening in fluid communication with the first opening of the container, the second opening of the container configured such that nutrient can be delivered to the second opening and the third opening configured to receive nutrient or to allow gas expelled from the patient (e.g., through burping) to flow there through.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Inventor: William Hendricks
  • Publication number: 20100215293
    Abstract: An air bag includes two inner sheets facing each other, two outer sheets located at an outer side of the two inner sheets, heat resistance material located at an inner side of any one inner sheet, a first thermal bonding line thermally bonding the two outer sheets to form air input channel, a second thermal bonding line thermally bonding the inner and outer sheets along the material with gap from the first thermal bonding line, and third thermal bonding lines extending from the second thermal bonding line oppositely to the air input channel to form air pillars, a second thermal bonding portion being formed to cross the third thermal bonding lines to thermally bond the two inner and outer sheets to form a pressurization space between the second thermal bonding portion and line, and the second thermal bonding portion being spaced apart from adjacent second thermal bonding portion to form a second passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: INDIS AIR CORP
    Inventor: Sung Jun Kim