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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8080310 | Multilayer, heat-shrinkable film comprising a plurality of microlayers A multilayer, heat-shrinkable film generally includes at least one bulk layer and a microlayer section comprising a plurality of microlayers. The ratio of the thickness of any of the microlayers to the thickness of the bulk layer ranges from about 1:2 to about 1:40.... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8020358 | Apparatus and method for forming inflated containers An apparatus for forming inflated containers from a film web having two juxtaposed film plies includes: a. a mechanism that conveys the film web along a path of travel; b. a first sealing device for producing one o... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8012572 | Multilayer, heat-shrinkable film comprising a plurality of microlayers A multilayer, heat-shrinkable film generally includes at least one bulk layer and a microlayer section comprising a plurality of microlayers. The ratio of the thickness of any of the microlayers to the thickness of the bulk layer ranges from about 1:2 to about 1:40.... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7950433 | Machine for inflating and sealing an inflatable web A machine for inflating and sealing an inflatable web comprising a series of pre-formed flexible containers, each of the pre-formed containers being capable of holding therein a quantity of gas and having an opening for receiving such gas. ... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7828146 | Inflatable containers An inflatable container generally includes a flexible housing having an interior cavity and a flexible valve in operative association with the housing, wherein, when a first force is exerted on the housing and a second force is exerted on the valve, or the valve is ... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7803416 | Packaging process for fresh meat products, fresh meat package obtainable thereby and twin lidding film suitable therefor A method of packaging a fresh meat product on a support member (6) lidded with a twin lidding film (3) including an inner oxygen permeable film (15) and an outer gas impermeable film (16), by providing the twin lidding film (3) as ... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7721781 | Apparatus and method for forming inflated chambers An inflatable web, and method and apparatus for inflating the web, which generally includes two sheets having inner surfaces sealed to each other in a pattern defining a series of inflatable chambers of predetermined length, each of the chambers having at least one ... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7674041 | Packaging device and method of using the same A packaging device generally includes a flexible inner container, a flexible outer container, and a one-way valve in fluid communication with the inner container. Articles to be packaged are contained within the inner container, and the inner container is positioned... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7553437 | Method and mold assembly for making a molded foam article A mold assembly for making a molded foam article generally includes a housing having an internal cavity and an opening into the cavity, a movable support member movable between an inner position and an outer position, an object supported by the support member and ha... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7389626 | Apparatus and method for forming inflated articles An apparatus for making inflated articles from a film web having two juxtaposed film plies. One version of the apparatus generally includes a first rotary sealing device for producing transverse seals that bond the film plies together, an inflation assembly for dire... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7225599 | Apparatus and method for forming inflated articles An apparatus for making inflated articles from a film web having two juxtaposed film plies. One version of the apparatus generally includes a first rotary sealing device for producing transverse seals that bond the film plies together, an inflation assembly for dire... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7220476 | Apparatus and method for forming inflated chambers An inflatable web, and method and apparatus for inflating the web, which generally includes two sheets having inner surfaces sealed to each other in a pattern defining a series of inflatable chambers of predetermined length, each of the chambers having at least one ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7183006 | Additive transfer film suitable for cook-in end use A multilayer film has a first layer and a second layer. The first layer comprises an additive, a binder, and a crosslinking agent. The additive is a flavor, fragrance, colorant, antimicrobial agent, antioxidant, chelating agent, and/or odor absorbent. The binder is ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7165375 | Inflation device for forming inflated containers An inflation device for introducing gas into inflatable webs of the type comprising a pair of juxtaposed film plies and a pair of opposing film edges, the inflation device including a body having a longitudinal dimension, a transverse dimension, and a web-contact re... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7141256 | Packaging film having permeable patch covering an opening in the film and package made therefrom A package, which allows for butchering and packaging of fresh red meat at a centralized facility is provided which includes an impermeable tray supporting the product, a first film sealed to the tray for enclosing the product, a channel defined within the first film... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7013615 | Self-cleaning fluid dispenser A fluid dispenser generally includes a housing and a valving rod disposed in and movable within the housing, the valving rod including a central bore, at least one inlet for receiving a cleaning fluid composed of a solvent and a gas, and one or more outlet ports in ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6996956 | Fluid dispenser having improved cleaning solvent delivery system A fluid dispenser generally includes a housing and a valving rod disposed in and movable within the housing, the valving rod including a central bore, at least one inlet for receiving a cleaning solvent, and one or more outlet ports in fluid communication with the b... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6984442 | Multilayer film comprising an amorphous polymer A multilayer film includes a first layer comprising an amorphous polymer that exhibits a glass transition temperature, and a second layer forming an exterior layer of the multilayer film and comprising a sealant material capable of forming a heat-seal, the sealant m... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6929193 | Tip for a foam-in-place dispenser A foam-in-place dispenser and a porous tip therefore having a frusto-conical face, wherein an outermost rim of the tip extends beyond the discharge end of the dispenser. ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6872756 | Foam comprising ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer A foam formed from ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer having a melt index of greater than 1 gram/10 minutes and a vinyl acetate content ranging from about 5 to about 25 weight percent. ... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6811059 | Self-cleaning fluid dispenser A fluid dispenser generally includes a housing and a valving rod disposed in and movable within the housing, the valving rod including a central bore, at least one inlet for receiving a cleaning fluid composed of a solvent and a gas, and one or more outlet ports in ... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6809125 | Foam comprising polyolefin blend and method for producing same A foam and method for making such foam includes a blend of a low density polyethylene and a higher density ethylene polymer. The ethylene polymer has a density ranging from greater than 0.94 to about 0.97 grams/cubic centimeter and a melt flow index of greater than ... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6804933 | Apparatus and method for forming inflated containers An apparatus for forming inflated containers generally includes a mechanism that conveys a web of film along a path of travel, the film web including one or more pre-formed flexible containers; an inflation assembly positioned adjacent the travel path to direct gas ... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6773798 | Polyolefin foam composite structure and method for making the same A composite structure, which generally includes: a. a foam sheet comprising polyolefin; and b. a coating disposed on at least one surface of the polyolefin foam sheet, the coating comprising at least one member selected from ethylene/propylene rubber, ... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6773796 | Thermoformable multi-layer polypropylene foam sheet A thermoformable, multilayer, co-extruded sheet comprising at least two separate foam polypropylene layers obtained by chemical foaming of two polyproplene resins having different flexural modulus, a “high modulus” polypropylene and a “low modulus” polypropy... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6770342 | Multi-layer quiet barrier film and container made therefrom A multi-layer gas- and odour-barrier film comprising a gas- and odor-barrier layer a) and at least one outer layer b) comprising a blend of an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, an ethylene-alkyl-acrylate or alkyl-methacrylate copolymer and from about 1 to about 15% ... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6770683 | Foam comprising a blend of ethylene/styrene interpolymer and polyethylene A foam, comprising a blend of (a) from 0.1 to 4.9 weight percent ethylene/styrene interpolymer; and (b) from 95.1 to 99.9 weight percent polyethylene homopolymer or copolymer. ... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6764756 | Polyolefin foam composite structure and method for making the same A composite structure, which generally includes: a. a foam sheet comprising polyolefin; and b. a coating disposed on at least one surface of the polyolefin foam sheet, the coating comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of eth... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6675557 | Apparatus for dispensing fluid into pre-formed, flexible containers and enclosing the fluid within the containers An apparatus for dispensing fluid into pre-formed, flexible containers and enclosing the fluid within the containers includes a web of film comprising a series of pre-formed flexible containers, each of the pre-formed containers being capable of holding t... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6670023 | Laminate for case-ready packaging including a gas-impermeable film capable of delaminating into a gas-permeable portion and a gas-impermeable portion, and a gas-permeable film bonded thereto A laminate generally includes: a. a multilayer, gas-impermeable film capable of delaminating into a gas-permeable portion and a gas-impermeable portion, the gas-permeable portion in adherence with the gas-impermeable portion at a predetermined intra-f... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6667067 | Dual web package having improved gaseous exchange A package which allows for butchering and packaging of fresh red meat at a centralized facility is provided which includes a an impermeable tray supporting the product, a first film sealed to the tray for enclosing the product, means defined within the fi... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6651406 | Apparatus and method for forming inflated containers An apparatus for forming inflated containers includes a film web that includes two juxtaposed film plies, a closed longitudinal edge, an open longitudinal edge, and a series of transverse seals having a first end located at the closed longitudinal edge an... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6598373 | Apparatus and method for forming inflated containers An apparatus for forming inflated containers generally includes a mechanism that conveys a web of film along a path of travel, the film web including one or more pre-formed flexible containers; an inflation assembly positioned adjacent the travel path to ... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6550229 | Device for sealing two plies of film together, particularly for enclosing a foamable composition in a flexible container A device for sealing two plies of plastic film together generally includes an electrically conductive heating element and a rotatable support cylinder having an outer, circumferential surface, the cylinder being positioned in abutting relationship with th... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6517936 | Multi-layer stretch film A stretch film heat-sealable to polystyrene-based material comprising a first outer heat-sealing layer, a second outer layer and at least an intermediate layer, comprising in the first outer heat-sealing layer a TPE-S such as a styrene-butadiene-styrene b... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6492013 | Foam composite structure comprising a blend of polypropylene and homogeneous ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer A foam sheet including a blend of polypropylene and homogeneous ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer, wherein the polypropylene is present in the blend at a weight percentage ranging from 70 to 95 and the homogeneous ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer is present ... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6462101 | Foam comprising a blend of low density polyethylene and high melt tension polypropylene A foam includes a blend of low density polyethylene and polypropylene having a melt tension of greater than about 20 centinewtons at 200° C.... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6432512 | Foam plank laminate A foam plank laminate of thermoplastic material comprises at least two expanded foam sheets, both partially perforated, and laminated with the perforated surfaces facing each other and the smooth non perforated surfaces as the outer plank surfaces. The fo... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6406767 | Medical solution tubing A medical solution tubing useful in combination with medical solution packages and pouches includes an outer layer of polypropylene, ethylene propylene copolymer, or modified ethylene propylene copolymer; an intermediate layer comprising a polymeric elast... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6391438 | Polyolefin foam/film composite structure and method for making same A composite structure generally includes a polyolefin foam sheet and a film in adherence with the foam sheet. The film includes a blend of polyethylene and a thermoplastic elastomer. The elastomer includes a copolymer or terpolymer having a styrenic compo... | 05/21/2002 |
