Abstract: Provided herein are blown films with encapsulated active agents, such as volatile anti-microbial agents, suitable for use as food packaging materials. Also provided herein are methods of manufacturing such blown films. The methods include extruding a bubble from molten polymers, dispensing active agents inside the bubble, and collapsing the bubble such that the bubble self-adheres to form a film with the active agents encapsulated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method comprising, as method steps, a) providing a container blank comprising a blank wall at least partly surrounding a blank interior, comprising i) a multitude of particles, and ii) a liquid in a first proportion of liquid; and b) shaping the container blank thereby obtaining a container comprising a container wall which at least partly surrounds a container interior and comprises a container layer comprising i) the particles of the multitude of particles, and ii) the liquid in a further proportion of liquid; wherein the further proportion of liquid is less than the first proportion of liquid. The invention further relates to a container obtainable by the above method; to a container having a container layer; to a method of filling and closing one of the aforementioned containers; to a closed container obtainable by said method; to an apparatus; and to uses of a filling machine, of one of the aforementioned containers, of the apparatus and of a multitude of fibers.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for uniform growth of nanostructures such as nanotubes (e.g., carbon nanotubes) on the surface of a substrate, wherein the long axes of the nanostructures may be substantially aligned. The nanostructures may be further processed for use in various applications, such as composite materials. For example, a set of aligned nanostructures may be formed and transferred, either in bulk or to another surface, to another material to enhance the properties of the material. In some cases, the nanostructures may enhance the mechanical properties of a material, for example, providing mechanical reinforcement at an interface between two materials or plies. In some cases, the nanostructures may enhance thermal and/or electronic properties of a material. The present invention also provides systems and methods for growth of nanostructures, including batch processes and continuous processes.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a sheet for heat exchange elements, which has high water resistance, while also having excellent productivity by achieving excellent shape stability. The present invention is a sheet for heat exchange elements, which is provided with a laminate that is composed of at least a porous substrate and a resin layer, and which is configured such that the resin layer contains at least a urethane resin and a polyvinylpyrrolidone and/or a vinylpyrrolidone copolymer.

Abstract: An end-to-end vaccine supply chain for distribution, tracking, delivery, implementation, and post-delivery data collection and processing. A supply chain is monitored by ensuring proper cold-chain distribution protects the vaccine from manufacturer all the way to delivery to a patient. Equipment would include a cold box integrated with sensors for monitoring temperature and ensuring that the box is not tampered with anywhere in the delivery chain. Back-end delivery tracking and post-delivery monitoring software systems provide up to date notifications to relevant parties of vaccine safety and other information.

Abstract: Optical products are disclosed that include a polymer substrate; a composite coating, deposited on the polymer substrate; a permeating adhesive, which permeates the composite coating and is in contact with the polymer substrate; and a protective layer, secured to the composite coating by the permeating adhesive. The composite coating includes at least a first layer and a second layer, each of which is provided with a binding group component which together form a complementary binding group pair. The optical products exhibit improved resistance to delamination during storage and use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to packaging material comprising a plastic substrate comprising at least one surface, and a barrier layer for hydrophobic substances, wherein the barrier layer is in contact with the at least one surface of the plastic substrate, wherein the barrier layer comprises a copolymer, a surface-reacted calcium carbonate, and a mineral material selected from natural ground calcium carbonate and/or precipitated calcium carbonate, as well as a method for producing the same and its use.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and methods of manufacture for soft robotic actuators are described herein. In one aspect, a soft robotic actuator can include an elastomeric material defining a cavity; a volume of liquid metal (LM) positioned within the cavity; and an energy source coupled to the LM, where the energy source is adapted or configured to alter a temperature of the volume of LM, whereby altering the temperature of the volume of LM initiates an actuation of the elastomeric material.

Abstract: A tube for receiving a liquid or pasty product comprising a multilayered tube jacket, the tube jacket having one or more outer layer(s) made of polyolefin, one or more inner layer(s) made of polyolefin and a barrier layer arranged between the outer layer(s) and the inner layer(s), wherein the barrier layer consists of an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH), and wherein the ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer of the barrier layer has an ethylene content of <35 mol % and the thickness of the barrier layer is ?25 ?m.

Abstract: The invention relates to a capsule (10) designed for food or beverage preparation, the capsule (10) comprising a cup-shaped base body (1), a top wall (2) and a bottom retaining wall (3) for holding food or beverage preparation ingredients, wherein the base body (1) is made of one single injection-molded piece and wherein a side wall (4) of the base body comprises at least one co-injected multilayer section (5) having two outer layers (5a) being made from a different polymeric material than a core layer (5b), and wherein the base body (1) further comprises a bottom structure (6) which is integrally molded with the side wall (4) and comprising opening means (7) allowing the capsule to be opened at the time of its use.

Abstract: A lower cost, light weight, hermetic system and method for storage of dry commodities outdoors for up to 1000 tonnes of commodity includes a multilayer joined material with a thickness of 0.2-0.3 mm, a weight of approximately 200 g/m2, a permeability to oxygen of less than 3 cc/m2/day and a permeability to water of less than 4 g/m2/day, a tensile strength of approximately 38 MPa, and insect penetration-resistance of approximately 1200 g/m2 (Dart test value).

Abstract: A cartridge (10) containing a dose (12) of at least one substance, such as powdered coffee, for preparing a liquid product by means of liquid and/or steam introduced at a given temperature into the cartridge (10) comprises a casing (14) containing the aforesaid dose (12) with a side wall (140) and a bottom wall (142) through which the liquid product flows out from the cartridge (10). The aforesaid bottom wall (142) has a layered structure with: at least one layer (1420) made of a first compostable material designed to undergo softening and/or melting at a temperature ranging between 70° C. and 120° C.; and—at least one layer (1422) made of a second compostable material that does not undergo appreciable softening and/or melting at said temperature.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a multilayer plastic film useful in packaging. The film includes layers 1-18, respectively: a PE material layer, a PE material layer, an adhesive resin material layer, a polyamide material layer, an EVOH material layer, a polyamide material layer, an adhesive resin material layer, a PE material layer, a ULDPE material layer, a ULDPE material layer, a PE material layer, an adhesive resin material layer, a polyamide material layer, an EVOH material layer, a polyamide material layer, an adhesive resin material layer, a PE material, and a PE material layer.

Abstract: An ostomy wafer includes a stoma receiving hole formed through an adhesive layer and a backing layer of the ostomy wafer and has a central area formed as a continuous band of material around an entire perimeter of the stoma receiving hole. An outer periphery of the wafer is formed by a plurality of petals connected to and extending away from the central area, and a plurality of bridges is provided formed between adjacent petals of the plurality of petals. A thickness of the adhesive layer measured within one of the plurality of bridges is greater than a thickness of the adhesive layer measured within one of the plurality of petals.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ostomy wafer comprising a central peristomal area surrounding a stoma receiving hole, from which a plurality of petals are extending radially, the petals being interconnected via bridges with a apex pointing away from the central area. The wafer is suitable for application to especially demanding skin surface conditions, such as in ostomists suffering from hernia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dry wipe comprising a woven or knitted microfiber fabric having hydrophilic polymer microfibers and lipophilic polymer microfibers, which is impregnated with at least one surfactant, the hydrophilic/lipophilic balance (HLB) of which is greater than or equal to 5. These wipes can be used to clean the surface of substrates and/or to confer demisting properties on hydrophilic surfaces.

Abstract: Methods and devices to synthesize vertically aligned carbon nanotube (VACNT) arrays directly on a catalytic conductive substrate without addition of an external metallic catalyst layer and without any pretreatment to the substrate surface using a plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) method are provided. A method comprises providing a catalytic conductive substrate, that has not been pretreated through a plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) method or other methods, to a PECVD device, etching the catalytic conductive substrate to form catalytically active nano-features on the surface of the catalytic conductive substrate, and growing vertically aligned carbon nanotubes on the surface of the catalytic conductive substrate, without an external metallic catalyst layer, by providing a carbon source gas to the catalytic conductive substrate.

Abstract: A sorbent pouch for use in sorbent dialysis. The sorbent pouch allows for fluid to freely pass into and through the sorbent materials, while keeping the sorbent materials inside the sorbent pouch.

Abstract: A substrate characterised in that it is at least partially surface-coated with a coating containing at least one so-called “barrier” layer having silica and one or more material(s) X selected from among SiC, Si, Si3N4, in which layer the amount of X varies between 25-wt. % and 50.-wt. % in relation to the total weight of the barrier layer, the barrier layer being formed by grains of one or more materials X covered at least partially in a silica shell, and the barrier layer being in direct contact with the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for making a thermoplastic composition, comprising the steps of: a) melt mixing a first thermoplastic polymer and a paper product comprising a mixture of cellulose fibers and a second thermoplastic polymer.

Abstract: A polymer film for packaging at least one microorganism culture medium includes at least one layer of polystyrene and at least one heat-sealing layer. The polymer film has an average water vapor permeability of between 30.0 g/m2×24 hours and 140.0 g/m2×24 hours, preferentially between 70.0 g/m2×24 hours and 120.0 g/m2×24 hours.

Abstract: A method for making an insulating dunnage product (10) includes the steps of (a) permanently deforming at least one non-planar interior layer (12) that includes a paper sheet to form a plurality of air pockets (14), (b) surrounding the at least one interior layer (12) on all four sides and over the top and bottom sides of the at least one interior layer (12) with at least one outer layer (16) of sheet material and (c) peripherally sealing the at least one outer layer (16) to capture the at least one interior layer (12) therein such that the interior layer (12) has major portions that are free to shift relative to adjacent portions of the at least one outer layer (16).

Abstract: A substrate, in particular intended for contact with liquid silicon, wherein it is at least partially surface-coated with a multilayer coating formed by: at least one layer, known as the adhesion layer, contiguous with the substrate, having an open porosity of at least 30%, and formed of a material comprising silica and silicon nitride, said material having a silica content of between 10 wt.-% and 55 wt.-% in relation to the total weight thereof; and a layer different from the adhesion layer, known as the release layer, located on the surface of the adhesion layer and formed of a material including silica and silicon nitride, said material having a silica content of between 2 wt.-% and 10 wt.-% in relation to the total weight thereof.

Abstract: An x-ray head support boom has a number of tube segments coupled together in series. Each segment may be formed from a flexible membrane and encloses a jammable medium that transitions between a fluidic state and a rigid state in response to an applied force. Each segment is coupled to an actuator for application of the force. At least one cable is coupled to one or more tube segments to apply a tensile force to bend the series of tube segments.

Abstract: A dispersion stabilizer for suspension polymerization is provided that includes a vinyl alcohol-based polymer (A), wherein a 0.1 mass % concentration aqueous solution of the polymer (A) has an absorbance (a1) of less than 0.25 at a wavelength of 280 nm, the aqueous solution has an absorbance (a2) of less than 0.030 at a wavelength of 320 nm, the polymer (A) has a degree of saponification of not less than 68 mol % and not more than 98 mol %, the polymer (A) has a viscosity-average degree of polymerization of more than 1500 and less than 4500, and the polymer (A) in powder form has a YI value of not less than 5. The dispersion stabilizer is capable of producing a vinyl-based resin that is excellent in polymerization stability, has a small particle size, and has an improved bulk density.

Abstract: An ostomy appliance for attachment to a stoma, the ostomy appliance comprising: an adhesive wafer (100) defining a passage for receiving a stoma of a user, the adhesive wafer comprising a backing layer and a skin facing adhesive layer; and a collecting bag (116) which in use is secured to the adhesive wafer; wherein the adhesive wafer in a first adhesive zone has a first set of properties and in a second adhesive zone (104) has a second set of properties, the first zone defining three or more radially extending zones, wherein the second zone defines one or more interconnecting parts (110), each of which interconnects at least two of the radially extending zones (108).

Abstract: The present invention is a method for producing a film particularly well suited for shrink film applications, said method comprising the steps of selecting a target polyethylene resin and then increasing the melt strength of the polyethylene resin by reacting the polyethylene resin with an alkoxy amine derivative, and then forming a film from the reacted target polyethylene.

Abstract: An organopolysiloxane containing at least two silicon-bonded hydroxyl groups, the reaction product of an amino-containing organoalkoxysilane with a dicarboxylic anhydride, and an organopolysiloxane containing long-chain alkyl and alkoxy groups, but free of hydroxyl groups are emulsified and dispersed in water in the presence of a surfactant to form a coating emulsion composition.

Abstract: Systems and methods in accordance with embodiments of the invention implement carbon nanotube-based field emitters. In one embodiment, a method of fabricating a carbon nanotube field emitter includes: patterning a substrate with a catalyst, where the substrate has thereon disposed a diffusion barrier layer; growing a plurality of carbon nanotubes on at least a portion of the patterned catalyst; and heating the substrate to an extent where it begins to soften such that at least a portion of at least one carbon nanotube becomes enveloped by the softened substrate.

Abstract: This invention relates to a liquid-filled tetrahedral package having a longitudinal fin seal and having a first transverse seal on one end of the package and a second transverse seal on the opposite end of the package, wherein the first and second transverse seals are substantially perpendicular to one another.

Abstract: The invention comprises a body bag having at least two layers of a sheet material and a paper sheet, with the sheet material being a plastic coated on at least a portion with adhesive, the coating of adhesive cause the sheet material to stick only to itself. The paper sheet is adjacent to the plastic sheet material to initially prevent the sheet material from sticking to itself.

Abstract: Disclosed is a decorative cover for cleaning product containers. The device includes a cylindrical cover having a decorative ornamentation on its exterior surface. In some embodiments, the cover may also include decorative ornamentation on its interior surface to provide fluidity of content and design. The ornamentation is customizable so that the cover may be decorated with any pattern, image, or inscription. The cover has an open top and bottom configuration so as to allow a user to slide on the cover over an existing cleaning product container without requiring additional attachment means. The device is constructed to conceal the basic packaging disposed on the product containers. In this way, the present invention adds a decorative appeal to an otherwise basic packaging which may not be aesthetically appealing to consumers.

Abstract: A packaging structure of container is provided with a base layer and an insulating layer joined together to form a flexible packaging structure. The base layer can be made of paper materials or metal materials, and the insulating layer can be made of the foam thermal insulation materials of EPE, EPP, EPS, EPO, or materials with similar properties. The packaging structure provides packaging to wrap around items that can be packed, such as bottles or cans, and achieves the benefit of insulation and heat preservation using the insulating layer. In addition, a magnetic layer can be provided on the insulating layer, so that the packaging structure not only provides benefits of insulation and heat preservation through the package of various shapes of items, but also provides the effect of fixture by having its both ends absorbing each other at a fixed position using the magnetic layer afterward.

Abstract: A packaged food product, comprising a wrapping (1) entirely made of coating-free transpiring paper material and a product (100) to be cooked or heated received therein, wherein the wrapping (1) itself is apt to be exposed to a heat source jointly to the product.

Abstract: The system for shipping bottles is provided; the system contains a plurality of corrugated members that interleave to form a plurality of bottle holding cavities. The system utilizes an insulative pad formed of a textile pad disposed within a polymer film sleeve. The insulative pad is disposed around the bottle holding cavities. A textile pad has chopped fibers selected from the group polyester, nylon, acrylic, cotton, polypropylene, denim and combinations thereof is coupled to an interior surface being attached to the pad.

Abstract: In exemplary implementations of this invention, a shape controller controls the shape of a bladder as the bladder inflates. The shape controller includes a first set of regions and a second set of regions. The second set of regions is more flexible than the first set of regions. The shape controller is embedded within, or adjacent to, a wall of the bladder. When the bladder is inflated, the overall shape of the bladder bends in areas adjacent to the more flexible regions of the shape controller. For example, the shape controller may comprise paper and the more flexible regions may comprise creases in the paper. Or, for example, the more flexible regions may comprise notches or indentations. In some implementations of this invention, a multi-state shape display changes shape as it inflates, with additional bumps forming as pressure in the display increases.

Abstract: The invention provides hot melt adhesives comprising (A) a mixture of polymers consisting of (1) an amorphous alpha olefin, (2) an ethylene copolymer that has a Tg value equal to or less than ?35° C.; and (3) a styrene block copolymer; and (B) a polyethylene wax grafted with a functional group. These hot melt adhesives have high heat resistance and good low temperature performance, making them particularly well suited for end-of-line packaging application.

Abstract: A composite structure disclosed includes a base (X) and a layer (Y). The layer (Y) includes a mixture of a metal oxide (A), a phosphorus compound (B), and a compound (La) (silicon compound). Examples of the phosphorus compound (B) and the compound (La) include a compound containing a site capable of reacting with the metal oxide (A). When the number of moles of metal atoms (M) derived from the metal oxide (A) is denoted by NM and the number of moles of Si atoms derived from the compound (La) is denoted by NSi, 0.01?NSi/NM?0.30 is satisfied. When the number of moles of phosphorus atoms derived from the phosphorus compound (B) is denoted by NP, 0.8?NM/NP?4.5 is satisfied.

Abstract: The method disclosed includes: a step (I) of preparing a dispersion liquid (S) including an aluminum compound (A); a step (II) of mixing the dispersion liquid (S) and a predetermined phosphorus compound (B) so as to prepare a coating liquid (U); a step (III) of applying the coating liquid (U) onto the base (X) so as to form a precursor layer of the layer (Y); and a step (IV) of subjecting the precursor layer to heat treatment at a temperature of 110° C. or more so as to form the layer (Y). The aluminum compound (A) can be formed by adding an acid to a solution including an aluminate. The number of moles (NM) of aluminum atoms derived from the aluminum compound (A) and the number of moles (NP) of phosphorus atoms derived from the phosphorus compound (B) satisfy 0.8?(NM)/(NP)?4.5.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a tile or panel having at least one magnetic material embedded therein, and fully or partially covered with at least one layer of parchment. The invention also encompasses at least one discrete permanent magnet that is placed at an appropriate location within a panel or tile, and wherein at least a portion of the panel or tile and the at least one magnet are then optionally covered with at least one layer of at least one barrier material, and then at least one parchment layer partially or fully envelopes this assembly. The inventive tile having at least one magnetic type material can have at least one indicia or design on at least one surface, and the inventive tile can be magnetically attached to a wall or another panel having at least one magnetic type material to form a wall or panel surface.

Abstract: A label for a bottle where the label is comprised of a laminate where an outer layer (3) is a material susceptible to losing opaqueness when made wet, and an inner layer (5) behind this first layer which is a material that is opaque, and such that it will maintain such opaqueness when wet.

Abstract: A container for semi-solid compositions comprising a tube portion having a first paper that defines first, second, and third plies forming an open end and a closed end, the tube portion comprising a lumen containing a semi-solid composition. The tube portion comprises a continuous coating that is a permeation barrier to the semi-solid composition, which is disposed between the first and second plies and the second and third plies. The container also includes a restrictor portion sized and dimensioned to couple with the open end of the tube portion and an end closure member sized and dimensioned to mate with the restrictor portion. The tube portion, restrictor portion, and end closure are made of one or more biodegradable materials.

Abstract: A polymer and coating composition containing the polymer are provided that are useful in coating applications such as, for example, food or beverage packaging containers. The polymer preferably includes a backbone having one or more polycyclic groups. In one embodiment, the polymer is a polyester and, more preferably, a polyester-urethane polymer. In one embodiment, the one or more polycyclic groups is a tricyclic or higher group.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are flexible barrier packages composed of materials that are substantially free of virgin, petroleum-based compounds. The flexible barrier packages contain a sealant that has a biobased content of at least about 85%. The sealant is laminated to an outer substrate that has a biobased content of at least about 95% via a tie layer that can further include an extruded substrate. The extruded substrate has a biobased content of at least about 85%. Ink optionally can be deposited on either side of the outer substrate, and the exterior surface of the outer substrate can further include a lacquer. A barrier material layer can be deposited or laminated between the first tie layer and the outer substrate. The flexible barrier packages of the invention are useful for enclosing a consumer product, for example, food, drink, wipes, shampoo, conditioner, skin lotion, shave lotion, liquid soap, bar soap, toothpaste, and detergent.

Abstract: There is provided a dimensionally stable laminated paperboard material having a tear-resistant polymer film core. The tear-resistant paperboard laminate is a multi-layer paperboard laminate with an integral polymer core having a tear resistance a thickness of at least 1 mil and a tear resistance of at least 350 grams of force in machine direction and 400 grams of force in cross direction, as measured by the Elmendorf tear propagation test. Two paperboard substrates are bonded on respective opposite sides of the polymer core, to provide printability, facilitate adherence and prevent frictional resistance. The multi-layer paperboard-polymer-paperboard laminate is particularly useful for child-resistant, senior-friendly and pilfer-proof packaging and may be printed on, hot-stamped, embossed, die-cut and glued using conventional printing and converting techniques. An adhesive laminating process and an extrusion laminating process for manufacturing the laminate are also disclosed.

Abstract: The food drainage bag is a flexible drainage bag fabricated from a fine-mesh material having non-stick properties. The bag is utilized to drain excess liquid from frozen or fresh food items. Liquids can be made to drain more quickly from the foods simply gently by squeezing the bag. Alternatively, foods may be allowed to drain naturally if desired. The bag is easily cleaned and may be folded for storage or positioned on a hook to dry when not in use. The interior of the bag may be treated with a non-stick, non-toxic material to further enhance its non-stick properties.

Abstract: The invention provides hot melt adhesive with wide service temperature ranges, methods of using the adhesive to bond substrates together, to close/seal cases and cartons and the like, and to articles of manufacture comprising the adhesive. The hot melt adhesive comprises a metallocene catalyzed polyethylene copolymer, less than 10 wt % of a functionalized metallocene catalyzed polyethylene copolymer, greater than 22 wt % of a wax, a tackifier and optionally, additives.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a liquid packaging board (1), wherein the base board (3) is provided with at least one polymeric coating layer on both sides thereof to decrease the flavor scalping from a packaged liquid, such as citrus fruit juice. Inside the baseboard, there is a layer (6) of ethylene methyl acrylate copolymer either in a direct contact with the packaged liquid or coated with a thin layer of polyolefin. The invention also relates to a closed package for liquid food that is formed from the liquid packaging board (1) by folding and seaming, wherein the side that comes in contact with the food product, correspondingly, comprises an EMA layer and, possibly, a thin polyolefin layer on top of the same. The invention further comprises the use of EMA in decreasing the flavor scalping from the packaged liquid by the packaging material.

Abstract: A container for holding food or beverages includes an inner thermoformed sleeve and a molded insulating foam support layer. The inner sleeve and foam support layer each have a circumferential wall extending from a bottom wall. The foam layer is bonded to the thermoformed sleeve on the outside or inside of the sleeve. The container can also include an outer sleeve bonded to an outer surface of the foam support layer. The inner sleeve may be made of thermoformed polystyrene. The outer sleeve may be a paper label.

Abstract: An improved adhesive composition having increased bond strength between a celluosic board and plastic film substrate is provided. The adhesive composition having improved adhesion includes a modified starch component, polyethylenimine and water. Articles having improved adhesion and methods of making the articles having improved adhesion are also provided.