Contains Vapor Or Gas Barrier, Polymer Derived From Vinyl Chloride Or Vinylidene Chloride, Or Polymer Containing A Vinyl Alcohol Unit Patents (Class 428/36.6)
  • Patent number: 8895120
    Abstract: Preform for the blow moulding of a container comprising a neck section (1) including a pouring opening (20), an adjacent wall section (2) and a bottom section (3). It consists of a primary plastic raw material in a primary area (A1, A2, A3) and at least one secondary material in at least a secondary area (B1, B2, B3) both having a mutually different coloration. Said preform is remarkable in that said bottom section (3) is composed of a multi-layer structure with primary layers composed of said primary plastic material, and additional secondary layers (6, 7, 8, 9, 10). The latter are composed of said secondary material, two surface secondary layers the one of which (6) is directed outwardly respective the preform, whereas the other one (10) is directed inwardly, and an intermediate secondary layer between them (7, 8, 9), which constitutes a core layer, which is located between two said primary layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Resilux
    Inventor: William Dierickx
  • Patent number: 8883278
    Abstract: A container that has a laminate that has a substrate with a gloss layer and a matte layer is provided. A portion of the laminate is located at a seal portion of the container, and a plurality of cavities extend through the gloss layer but do not extend through any amount of the matte layer at the portion of the laminate that is located at the seal portion. The plurality of cavities function to reduce the severity of pinholes at the seal portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Evergreen Packaging, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin Cable
  • Publication number: 20140329039
    Abstract: Disclosed is a biodegradable sheet prepared from biodegradable material comprising a gas barrier material, wherein the gas barrier material may be a nanoclay and/or polyvinyl alcohol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Tal Neuman, Daphna Nissenbaum, Ana Lea Dotan, Shai Garty
  • Patent number: 8871320
    Abstract: A manufacturing process for flexible tube skirts including the steps of providing a multi-layer plastic film, cutting out a strip from the multi-layer plastic film, producing a cylindrical sleeve by rolling-welding the strip, and cutting out the sleeve to the desired length to obtain the tube skirts. The strip is cut out from a multi-layer plastic film which has a symmetrical structure in relation to its median plane, with symmetrical layers having the same thickness and made of the same plastic, having the same chemical composition and the same molar mass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Cebal SAS
    Inventor: Michel Bosshardt
  • Publication number: 20140305939
    Abstract: The invention relates to a multilayer structure produced by moulding and intended to form at least one part of the packaging wall, said structure comprising an oxygen barrier layer, referred to as a “passive layer”, composed of a resin that is a barrier to oxygen, and another layer, referred to as to an “active layer”, composed of at least one resin that is permeable to oxygen and in which oxygen absorbers are dispersed. The invention also relates to packaging comprising said multilayer structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: AISAPACK HOLDING S.A.
    Inventors: Stéphane Mathieu, Joachim Pellissier
  • Publication number: 20140308468
    Abstract: A Process is provided comprising melt fabricating Tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer characterized by an MFR of no greater than 10 g/10 min and PPVE content of no greater than 5 wt % in to a final-shape article and heat aging said article at a temperature of at least 295° C. to increase the melting temperature of said tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer by at least 6° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventor: Heidi Elizabeth Burch
  • Patent number: 8845046
    Abstract: A highly reliable vacuum heat insulating material having excellent processability, usability and heat insulating performance and a heat insulating box using the vacuum heat insulating material are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
    Inventors: Kyoko Nomura, Syuichi Iwata, Hiroshi Nakashima
  • Patent number: 8834981
    Abstract: [Problems] To provide a multilayered plastic container which exhibits excellent oxygen-barrier property of the ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer to a sufficient degree without the need of providing a special adhesive layer, and which, when a polyolefin resin is used to form the inner and outer layers, too, not only permits the ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer to be effectively used but also makes it very easy to set the conditions for satisfying predetermined properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Toyo Seikan Kaisha, Ltd.
    Inventors: Takayuki Ishihara, Yuuki Tashiro, Kota Mori
  • Publication number: 20140255637
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing tubular bodies (1) exhibiting an inner circumferential surface (8) and outer circumferential surface (7) for packaging tubes out of a strip-shaped film substrate (2), which exhibits at least one weldable plastic layer (3) or consists of the latter, and which encompasses a first edge face (5) extending in the longitudinal direction of the film substrate (2) or a second edge face (6) spaced apart from the first edge face (5) by the width of the film substrate (2), wherein the first edge face (5) runs at a first angle (?) relative to a first thickness extension direction on a first radially innermost border (9) of the first edge face (5), and the second edge face (6) runs at a second angle (?) relative to a second thickness extension direction on a second radially outermost border of the second edge face (6), and wherein the first and second edge faces (6) are placed opposite each other and joined together during exposure to heat, wherein the first angle (?) and second angle (?) differ
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: PACKSYS GLOBAL (SWITZERLAND) LTD.
    Inventor: Julius Läubli
  • Patent number: 8815356
    Abstract: A plastic preform has a base body, and a threaded area disposed on and integrally formed with the base body. An integrally formed annular section extends outwards in a radial direction from the base body, below the threaded area. The annular section has a first surface facing the base body and a second surface facing the threaded area. A marking characteristic of at least one property of the plastic preform is located on a surface section of the plastic preform below the threaded area, in the longitudinal direction of the plastic perform, extending at an angle of non-zero in relation to the longitudinal direction of the plastic preform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Krones AG
    Inventor: Gerald Huettner
  • Patent number: 8815359
    Abstract: Provided is a multi-layer container excellent in delamination resistance and gas barrier property, which can be manufactured without employing any molding method involving a special apparatus, which increases a production cost, and a complicated step. Specifically, the multi-layer container includes a laminate structure of three or more layers having at least a gas barrier layer between an innermost layer and an outermost layer, in which the gas barrier layer in a site formed of the laminate structure has a portion having a thickness 0.01 to 0.9 times as large as the maximum thickness of the gas barrier layer. Further, provided are a mold suitable for manufacturing the multi-layer container, and a manufacturing method for a multi-layer container using the mold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Jun Mitadera
  • Patent number: 8815358
    Abstract: A pouch-like package for long-term storage of a highly acidic condiment is fabricated from a flexible sheet material having a light-blocking sheet, such as aluminum foil, coextruded between a printable layer, which may be a polymeric material such as PET, and a barrier layer, which may be a polymeric material such as PET coated on one side by a thin layer of aluminum oxide. Suitable adhesives may be used between the printable layer, the light-blocking sheet, and the barrier layer. If desired, a sealant such as acrylonitrile may be applied to the surface of the barrier layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: H.J. Heinz Company
    Inventor: William Rasile
  • Patent number: 8801984
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-layered microporous polyolefin film for a battery separator and a method for preparing the same. The microporous multi-layered film of the present invention has a characteristics to have both the low shutdown temperature conferred by the polyethylene and the high melt fracture temperature conferred by the polypropylene and heat-resistant filler. In addition, it has the high strength and stability conferred by the micropores prepared under wet process and the high permeability and high strength conferred by the macropores prepared under dry process. Therefore, this multi-layered film can be used effectively to manufacture a secondary battery with high capacity and high power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: SK Innovation Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jang-Weon Rhee, Inhwa Jung, Gwigwon Kang, Youngkeun Lee
  • Publication number: 20140220274
    Abstract: A film containing a layer formed from a resin composition containing a polyamide compound (A) and a resin (B), wherein the polyamide compound (A) contains from 25 to 50% by mol of a diamine unit, which contains a particular diamine unit, in an amount of 50% by mol or more; from 25 to 50% by mol of a dicarboxylic acid unit, which contains a particular dicarboxylic acid unit, in an amount of 50% by mol or more; and from 0.1 to 50% by mol of a particular constitutional unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY INC.
    Inventors: Takafumi Oda, Ryoji Otaki, Kentaro Ishii, Shota Arakawa
  • Publication number: 20140220279
    Abstract: A nitrile copolymer rubber composition containing a nitrile copolymer rubber (A) which contains ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer units (a1) 35 to 85 wt %, conjugated diene monomer units which may be at least partially hydrogenated (a2) 15 to 65 wt %, cationic monomer units (a3) 0 to 30 wt %, and aromatic vinyl monomer units (a4) 0 to 50 wt %, the total content of the ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer units (a1) and the aromatic vinyl monomer units (a4) being 35 to 85 wt %, a vinyl chloride resin (B), and a plasticizer (C) with a specific structure is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventors: Akira Tsukada, Yoshihisa Takeyama
  • Patent number: 8795803
    Abstract: A laminate film including a first core polylactic acid layer, a coating receiving-layer of polylactic acid, and coated on one side of the coating receiving-layer with PVOH, EVOH, a blend of crosslinked EVOH/PVOH, vinyl alcohol-vinylamine (PVAm) copolymer, anionic carboxylated styrene-butadiene copolymer (SBR) emulsion, or blends thereof. This coating may be applied after the machine-direction orientation step and dried and oriented in a transverse direction orientation oven if in-line coating is desired; or applied to the film in an off-line coating method and dried in an air flotation oven. The dried coating layer can be metallized. This laminate film exhibits excellent gas and moisture barrier properties, appearance, and metal adhesion. It may also optionally include a heat sealable or winding improving layer on the side opposite the coating receiving-layer of the core layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Toray Plastics (America), Inc.
    Inventors: Tracy A. Paolilli, John J. Fitch
  • Publication number: 20140212611
    Abstract: A container comprising a polyester composition with enhanced carbon dioxide and oxygen barrier properties is provided. The polyester composition comprises a polyester and a gas barrier enhancing additive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Robert Kriegel, Xiaoyan Huang, Robert Schiavone, T. Edwin Freeman
  • Patent number: 8784960
    Abstract: A multilayer structure, comprising: a layer of a resin composition (A); a layer of a saponified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (B); and a layer of polyolefin (C) arranged on one side or both sides of those layers, wherein the resin composition (A) contains polyolefin (D), a saponified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (E) and a saponified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (F1) and/or an acid-modified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (F2), the copolymer (E) has a mass ratio [E/(F1+F2)] of from 0.05 to 30, the polyolefin (D) has the copolymer (E) having an average particle diameter of from 0.1 to 1.8 ?m dispersed in a matrix thereof, the layers of (A) and of (C) have thicknesses of from 50 to 1000 ?m, and from 25 to 1000 ?m, respectively, which enables provision of a multilayer structure having good gas barrier properties after retort processing and a good appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Kuraray Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takeyuki Igarashi, Yasuhiko Haneda, Masahiro Kitamura
  • Publication number: 20140193596
    Abstract: Multilayer polymer structure comprising at least one couple of adjacent layers (L1-L2), characterized in that: layer (L1) comprises at least one polymer composition (C1) comprising at least one semi-crystalline polyphthalamide and at least one impact modifier (I1), and layer (L2) comprises at least one polymer composition (C2) comprising at least one functionalized polyolefin (FPO2), said functionalized polyolefin comprising functional groups chosen from carboxylic groups, their esters, their anhydrides and their salts. Process for manufacturing said multilayer structure, which comprises co-extruding polymer compositions (C1) and (C2) so as to obtain couple of adjacent layers (L1-L2). Shaped article comprising the invented multilayer structure and process for manufacturing the shaped article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: SOLVAY ADVANCED POLYMER, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Corinne BUSHELMAN, James K. Doty, Jean De Canniere, Claude DEHENNAU, Marie-Paule COLLARD
  • Patent number: 8771813
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Inventors: Ellery West, Gail West
  • Patent number: 8765242
    Abstract: A plastic fuel tank having polyethylene layers is disclosed. The polyethylene layer positioned as the outermost layer of the plastic fuel tank is a high-density polyethylene layer admixed with an ultraviolet inhibitor for minimizing transmission of ultraviolet light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazutake Koyama, Masahiro Yonemura, Yutaka Tabata, Teruyuki Saitoh
  • Patent number: 8765239
    Abstract: The printed image on a major face of a flexible food packaging film is covered by a shellac barrier coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Mantrose-Haeuser Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Graham C. Battersby, Stephen A. Santos, Bin Zhong, Xiangdong Gan
  • Publication number: 20140170344
    Abstract: A multi-layer sheet structure is provided. The multi-layer sheet structure comprises at least one structural layer comprising high impact polystyrene and at least one moisture barrier layer comprising greater than about 30 percent cyclic olefin copolymer by weight of the at least one moisture barrier layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: SPARTECH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Pranabes K. Pramanik, Gregory M. Dixon
  • Patent number: 8747979
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a binder useful in coating end uses. The binder preferably includes an aqueous polymer dispersion and a vinyl polymer. The binder is useful in packaging coatings, including coatings for use on food or beverage cans, or a portion thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Valspar Sourcing, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl Cavallin, T. Howard Killilea, Larry Brandenburger, Nhan Huynh, Jeffrey Niederst
  • Publication number: 20140147608
    Abstract: A container, according to various embodiments of the invention, includes a co-extruded, blow molded wall that comprises: (1) a first, inner surface layer, (2) a second, interior layer; and (3) a third layer. In one embodiment, the inner surface layer comprises an extrusion blow-molding-capable grade of PET; the second, interior layer comprises adhesive; and the third layer comprises a polyolefin and the regrind material from one or more containers similar to the blow molded container. In various embodiments, the third layer is an outer surface layer of the blow molded wall. Alternatively, the container may further comprise a fourth (e.g., exterior surface) layer that comprises a polyolefin. In other embodiments, the inner surface layer comprises an extrusion blow-molding-capable grade of PET; the second, interior layer comprises a barrier material, such as polyamide resin, EVOH, or a compatible oxygen scavenger; and the third layer comprises an extrusion blow-molding-capable grade of PET.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: CONSOLIDATED CONTAINER COMPANY LP
    Inventors: Mihaela Penescu, Wayne Barron
  • Publication number: 20140134370
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multilayered film comprising: an outer polyethylene layer; a core layer comprising 40% to 49% (w/w) of polypropylene homopolymer, 51% to 55% (w/w) of LLDPE, and 0% to 5% (w/w) of at least one additive; and an inner polyethylene layer. The multilayered film of the present disclosure exhibits good mechanical strength with lower thickness. The present disclosure also relates to a laminate comprising: an outer printing layer; a middle barrier layer; and an inner sealant layer; wherein at least one of the outer printing layer or the inner sealant layer is made up of a multilayered film comprising: an outer polyethylene layer; a core layer comprising 40% to 49% (w/w) of polypropylene homopolymer, 51% to 55% (w/w) of LLDPE, and 0% to 5% (w/w) of at least one additive; and an inner polyethylene layer. The present disclosure further relates to a laminated tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: ESSEL PROPACK LTD.
    Inventors: Chandrashekhar Ramchandra Abhyankar, Mrinal Kanti Banjerjee
  • Patent number: 8722785
    Abstract: Provided is a composite of saponified product of an ethylene-vinyl ester-based copolymer from which films excellent in gas barrier properties and film rigidity and highly inhibited from having fish eyes are obtained. It is a process for producing a composite of saponified product of an ethylene-vinyl ester-based copolymer, which comprises: mixing a composition (a) containing a saponified product of ethylene-vinyl ester-based copolymer (A1) and having a moisture content of 50% by weight or higher with a water-swellable layered inorganic compound (B) to obtain a composition (C); and mixing the composition (C) in the state of having a moisture content of 10% by weight or higher and less than 60% by weight with a saponified product of ethylene-vinyl ester-based copolymer (A2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: The Nippon Synthetic Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Shouichi Kani
  • Patent number: 8721920
    Abstract: The instant invention concerns a composition comprising a base polymer, at least one compound of the formula E-(L-E)x wherein: E is and L is a linking group; and at least one transition metal in a positive oxidation state. The invention also concerns packages containing walls comprising such compositions, methods of forming such packages, and methods of packaging an oxygen-sensitive item within such a package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Plastipak Packaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Girish Nilkanth Deshpande, Venkat Govindarajan, John M. Rost, Alan Silverman
  • Patent number: 8722164
    Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a polymeric films suitable for use in a wide variety of applications, including (but not limited to) the formation of bioprocessing containers. Particularly, the disclosed films comprise a first barrier layer comprising polyglycolic acid, polyamide, EVOH, and/or an EVOH blend and a second barrier layer comprising EVOH. The dual barrier layers of the film maintain a high gas barrier under a variety of relative humidity conditions. In addition, the disclosed film is biologically inert and free from film surface-modifying additives such that the film does not inhibit the growth of biological cell cultures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Cryovac, Inc.
    Inventors: Solomon Bekele, Patrick Wayne Thompson
  • Publication number: 20140127437
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a peelable film to be sealed on a polyester-based substrate comprising a coextraded multilayer structure comprising:—a rupturable polyester-based sealant layer;—an adhesive layer in contact with said rupturable layer, comprising a polymer selected from the group consisting of ionomers, maleic anhydride grafted polyolefin, EVA, EBA, EMA and EAA;—a gas-barrier layer in contact with said adhesive layer, comprising a gas-barrier polymer selected from the group consisting of EVOH and polyamide, characterised in that the average peel strength between the adhesive layer and the rupturable sealant layer is lower than 15 N/15 mm, preferably lower than 13 N/15 mm as measured in a 180° peel geometry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Amcor Flexibles Transpac NV
    Inventors: Tony Malfait, Anna Perez Moreno, Galina Ourieva
  • Publication number: 20140106102
    Abstract: The method serves for the plasma treatment of container-like workpieces. The workpiece is inserted into an at least partially evacuable chamber of a treatment station. The plasma chamber is bounded by a chamber base, a chamber cover and a lateral chamber wall. The plasma treatment causes a coating to be deposited on the workpiece. The plasma is ignited by microwave energy. The coating consists at least of a gas barrier layer and a bonding layer arranged between the workpiece and the gas barrier layer. The gas barrier layer contains SiOx and the bonding layer contains carbon. The gas barrier layer is produced from a gas that contains at least one silicon compound and argon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: KHS CORPOPLAST GMBH
    Inventors: Sonke Siebels, Michael Herbort
  • Patent number: 8697215
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a preformed liner of tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer adhered to the surface of a pipe, and in particular, an oil well pipe, without the need for either a primer layer or an adhesive. The liner comprises an effective amount of metal powder which provides adhesion between the liner and the surface of the pipe. The present invention also relates to a process for making such pipe, where in a preferred embodiment, the liner is co-extruded to form an inner layer and an outer layer. This co-extrusion embodiment is particularly useful in applications where high purity is necessary. In this case, the inner layer comprises an effective amount of metal powder and the outer layer is pure tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro (alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: EI du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventor: Jacob Lahijani
  • Patent number: 8689846
    Abstract: Construction comprising a tie layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignees: The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn E. Jones, Andy Haishung Tsou, Yoshiaki Hashimura, Yoshihiro Soeda
  • Patent number: 8685511
    Abstract: A container comprising a polyester composition with enhanced mechanical properties is provided. The polyester composition comprises a polyester and a creep control agent. In particular embodiments, the polyester composition comprises a polyester, a creep control agent, and a gas barrier additive. In particular embodiments, the creep control agents are molecules or polymers comprising dianhydrides, bis-lactams, bis-oxazoles, and epoxides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: The Coca-Cola Company
    Inventors: Robert Kriegel, Xiaoyan Huang, Robert Schiavone, T. Edwin Freeman, Mihaela Penescu
  • Patent number: 8686323
    Abstract: Multilayer freezable/microwaveable films and packages having both low temperature resistance to withstand subzero freezer storage temperatures and high temperature resistance to withstand microwave cooking temperatures. The freezable/microwaveable films and packages include, for example, a film having at least three coextruded layers including an inner heat sealable layer, at least one core layer adjacent to the heat sealable layer, and an outer skin layer adjacent the core layer opposite the heat sealable layer. Preferably, the films and packages further include an outer protective layer laminated to the outer skin layer. The freezable/microwaveable packages can include a venting system, such as vent slits or a vent valve in the package, or vents in at least one seal of the package, to facilitate microwave heating or cooking of the package contents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Pliant, LLC
    Inventors: Jau-Ming Su, Paul Z. Wolak
  • Publication number: 20140083890
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a packaging material that is capable of long term storage by preventing adsorption or transfer of an easily oxidizable component and an oily component in an adhesive of a patch to the packaging material, and also preventing discoloration and decrease in drug effect due to oxidization. The present invention provides the packaging material for a patch including: an inner layer made of polyethylene terephthalate having heat sealing properties; an oxygen-absorbing layer that includes an oxygen-absorbing resin having an unsaturated alicyclic structure as an oxygen-absorbing part; and an oxygen barrier layer made of aluminum foil as an outer layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicants: Nitto Denko Corporation, Toyo Seikan Group Holdings, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoichi Ishizaki, Yoshihiro Ohta, Akinori Hanatani, Sachiko Sakamoto, Tsuyoshi Mukobata, Yoshihiro Iwao
  • Patent number: 8679605
    Abstract: A peelable lidstock for use with a child resistant pharmaceutical blister is disclosed. The lidstock includes a first layer of white polyester, a second layer of adhesive, a third layer of foil, and a fourth layer of heat seal. The lidstock is strong and provides excellent child resistance and a broad sealing window which facilitates manufacture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Pactiv LLC
    Inventor: James Stevenson
  • Patent number: 8679609
    Abstract: The invention describes a flexible tubular article for transport of volatile hydrocarbons comprising: (a) an inner layer of a polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) polymer or a polyvinylidene difluoride copolymer; (b) an intermediate thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) layer extruded in tubular form over the inner PVDF layer, and (c) a polyvinyl chloride polymer extruded in tubular form over the outside surface of the intermediate layer and being coextensive therewith. The tubular articles of the invention have a maximum permeation rating of 15 g/m2/day under SAE J1737 test conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: Wayne Edward Garver, Mark Fisher Colton
  • Patent number: 8679608
    Abstract: A multilayer elastomer laminate that is impermeable to inflation gases, which is capable of adhering to a diene elastomer composition and which can be used in an inflatable article provided with such a diene composition, said laminate comprising at least two superposed elastomer layers (phr signifying parts by weight per hundred parts of elastomer, in each elastomer composition considered): as a gastight first layer, a first elastomer composition comprising more than 50 phr of a copolymer containing polystyrene and polyisobutylene blocks; as an adhesive second layer, a second elastomer composition comprising more than 50 phr of an unsaturated thermoplastic styrene copolymer and optionally a liquid plasticizing agent at a content from 0 to less than 100 phr. This multilayer laminate possesses very good impermeability properties and a reduced hysteresis compared to layers based on butyl rubber, and also a high adhesion to a diene elastomer third layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignees: Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A., Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin
    Inventors: Pierre Lesage, Vincent Abad, Emmanuel Custodero
  • Patent number: 8663761
    Abstract: A plastic preform, having a base body, a thread region arranged on the base body, wherein the thread region is formed in one piece with the base body, and a ring-shaped section which is arranged underneath the thread region, which extends outwards in a radial direction (R) of the plastic container and which is formed in one piece with the base body, wherein the ring-shaped section has a first surface facing the base body and a second surface facing the thread region. At least one optically perceivable marking is arranged on the surface facing the base body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Krones AG
    Inventors: Rainer Kwirandt, Gerald Huettner
  • Patent number: 8642146
    Abstract: Provided are aqueous coating liquids that contain ultrafine inorganic compound particles with good dispersibility, and gas barrier laminates of excellent transparency and gas barrier properties that have a layer formed from the coating liquid. The coating liquid includes ultrafine inorganic compound particles, a polyester resin, a sodium polycarboxylate and water. The gas barrier laminate includes a substrate and a gas barrier layer formed on the substrate, wherein the gas barrier layer has a layer (A) formed from the coating liquid and a layer (B) containing a polycarboxylic acid polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Inventors: Chisato Fujimura, Masayuki Kashimura, Katsumi Kawaguchi
  • Patent number: 8637128
    Abstract: A package for holding fluid material suitable for preserving a dental implant is disclosed. The package has a capsule and a cap. The capsule is formed exclusively of cyclic olefin copolymer with an impermeability to moisture of less than 5% fluid loss per year and the cap is formed of low density polyethylene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Straumann Holding AG
    Inventor: Vincent Jemelin
  • Patent number: 8637271
    Abstract: Polymeric indicators are provided for visually monitoring, detecting, and/or determining the presence of metabolic byproducts from harmful or potentially harmful microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Indicator Systems International, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon Booher, Joel R. Gorski
  • Patent number: 8637129
    Abstract: A sheet material including a plurality of bands of polymeric material extruded parallel to each other in a single layer film, wherein adjacent bands of polymeric material include odor control additives that are different from one another. The sheet material may be formed into a bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Intellectual Property Development Corporation Pty Ltd.
    Inventor: Philip Withers
  • Publication number: 20140017431
    Abstract: A transparent article includes a continuous polyester matrix having at least one incompatible filler dispersed therein. The incompatible filler provides domains in the polyester matrix, each domain having a particular dimension, thus providing a range of dimensions for the domains in the article. To create haze, the dimensions are within the range of from about 380 nm to about 720 nm. Once the range of dimensions is determined, a light absorbent composition can be found which absorbs light at a range of wavelengths that at least substantially covers the range of dimensions of the domains. In doing so, it has been found that the haze of the article can be substantially masked. Method for producing the article and for masking the haze are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: M & G USA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Edwin Andrew Sisson, Arianna Giovannini, Simone Ferrero
  • Publication number: 20140008368
    Abstract: A multilayer film is described made of recyclable thermoplastic material comprising a layer (A) of unoriented amorphous PET combined with at least one barrier layer (B) which comprises unoriented amorphous PET, a salt of a transition metal and an oxidisable polyester-ether, in which the quantity of unoriented amorphous PET is at least 95% in weight of the total film and in which the permeability to oxygen is below 10 cc/m2/24 h/atm. The film is particularly suitable for the production of food-grade containers and packages with high barrier effect and high transparency which, at the same time, are fully recyclable in the same application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: Plastic Relife SRL
    Inventor: Tonino Severini
  • Publication number: 20140004286
    Abstract: A balloon made from a laminate film including at least one bio-based polyester layer of at least about 19.0 pMC of radiocarbon (14C) content is disclosed. The laminate film could further have additional layers such as a second bio-based polyester resin-containing layer of at least about 21.5 pMC of radiocarbon (14C) content, a linear low density polyethylene bio-based resin-containing layer of at least about 94 pMC of radiocarbon (14C) content, a metal layer, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Toray Plastics (America), Inc.
    Inventors: Stefanos L. SAKELLARIDES, Keunsuk P. Chang
  • Patent number: 8617674
    Abstract: A multi-layer sheet designed for the sealing of a container (10) made of glass by heat sealing on the sealing ring (12) of the container treated by means of oxides and/or of metal salts comprises at least a support layer (21) and a lower layer (22) made of a polymeric heat-sealable material onto which is grafted an unsaturated carboxylic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Amcor Flexibles Selestat SAS
    Inventors: Alain Grayer, Guy Boiron
  • Publication number: 20130344264
    Abstract: Described are stretchable and formable lighter than air balloons including a high barrier lamination. The stretchable and formable balloons stretch when overinflated instead of failing. The balloons are formed from a lamination including a polyester film with a total thickness of 4 ?m to 12 ?m including a biaxially oriented polyester core layer and at least one amorphous copolyester skin layer. The polyester film has an Elongation % in the transverse direction (TD) or machine direction (MD) of greater than 125%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicants: ANAGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC., TORAY PLASTICS (AMERICA), INC.
    Inventors: Toray Plastics (America), Inc., Anagram International, Inc
  • Patent number: 8608011
    Abstract: A fuel tank capable of strongly fusion-bonding a built-in part to an inner surface of an outer wall thereof while protecting the outer wall even when an impact, etc. are applied thereto. In the fuel tank for a motor vehicle, which is formed by blow molding, in which the built-in part is mounted, and which has the outer wall composed of a synthetic resin, a plurality of mounting members adapted to mount the built-in part to the fuel tank are provided on the built-in part so as to be fusion-bonded to the inner surface of the outer wall of the fuel tank. An abutment portion is formed on each of the mounting members for contacting the inner surface of the outer wall of the fuel tank, and an abutment surface and a plurality of abutment pins, each projecting from the abutment surface, are formed in the abutment portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: FTS Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Toshiaki Asahara, Tomohide Aoki, Yasuyuki Washiyama