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Class 264/288.4 - Stretching by applying tension


Subclass of Class 264 - Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes
Definition: Process in which the reshaping is performed by pulling an
No. of patents: 409
Last issue date: 05/22/2012


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NumberTitleIssue Date
8182732Stretchable composite sheet and process for forming the same with a plurality of gathers
Here is disclosed a composite sheet comprising substantially non-stretchable nonwoven fabric sheets and a plurality of elastic members extending in a transverse direction and spaced one from another in a longitudinal direction by a given spacing wherein the elastic ...
05/22/2012
8062572Process for activating a web
A process for simultaneously activating two or more portions of a web in different directions. The process involves feeding a web into an apparatus that includes a pair of intermeshing activation rolls having three dimensional surface features configured to simultan...
11/22/2011
8021591Method and apparatus for incrementally stretching a web
A method and apparatus is provided which uses activation members for incrementally stretching a web at a low strain rate. The activation members include an activation belt and a single activation member wherein the activation belt and single activation member compri...
09/20/2011
7824594Process for activating a web
A process for simultaneously activating two or more portions of a web in different directions. The process involves feeding a web into an apparatus that includes a pair of intermeshing activation rolls having three dimensional surface features configured to simultan...
11/02/2010
7799258Process for manufacturing a shaped part of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene
The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of a shaped part of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE) comprising melt processing, wherein UHMW-PE a) is annealed at a temperature between 130° C. and 136° C., preferably at about 135° C. for ...
09/21/2010
7491357Solution casting process and cellulose ester film
In solution casting, dope containing a polymer and a solvent is cast on to a support to form a cast film. The cast film is stripped from the support to obtain a polymer film of cellulose ester, for example, cellulose acetate propionate (CAP). The polymer film is str...
02/17/2009
7442427Coextruded, hot-sealable and peelable polyester film, process for its production and its use
This invention relates to coextruded, transparent, biaxially oriented polyester film comprising a base layer (B) and a heatsealable top layer (A) which is peelable from at least APET, the heatsealable and peelable top layer (A) consisting of a) 80-98% b...
10/28/2008
7396498Orientation of films to improve barrier and UV stability
The invention disclosed herein relates to a method of treating plastics material fibers, filaments or film to improve their resistance to degradation by UV radiation and/or increase their resistance to gas (oxygen) transmissivity and an improved plastics material so...
07/08/2008
7396578Adhesion-promoted , heatsealable and peelable polyester film, process for its production and its use
Coextruded, biaxially oriented polyester films which have a base layer (B) and have a heatsealable outer layer (A) that can be peeled from APET/CPET and from CPET, where the outer layer (A) includes a) from 60 to 99% by weight of polyester and ...
07/08/2008
7378145Hot-embossable polyester film
The present invention relates to a transparent, hot-embossable, biaxially oriented polyester film having a base layer (B), an amorphous outer layer (A) with a coating on this outer layer (A), and a crystalline outer layer (c). The invention further relates to the us...
05/27/2008
7361295Solvent casting process
A process for solvent casting including, casting a dope from a casting die onto a casting support, drying the cast dope on the casting support to form film, stripping off the film from the casting support, and further drying the film, wherein the dope has a solid ma...
04/22/2008
7338625Methods of restoring elasticity after stiffening treatments
Methods for restoring elasticity to a stiffened elastic material include prestretching, compressing and/or notching the stiffened elastic material. These methods can be used alone, or in combination for a compounding effect. ...
03/04/2008
7329453White, heatsealable, peelable polyester film, process for its production and its use
Coextruded, biaxially oriented polyester films which have a white base layer (B) and have a heatsealable outer layer (A) that can be peeled from APET/CPET and from CPET, where the outer layer (A) includes a) from 80 ...
02/12/2008
7320773Biodegradable laminate sheet and molded item from biodegradable laminate sheet
A biodegradable laminate sheet having as its object to provide a formed body superior in heat resistance, shock resistance, transparency and formability, and having non-stretched polylactic acid-family resin layer of which the crystallinity is 20% or less, and a lay...
01/22/2008
7306729Porous PTFE materials and articles produced therefrom
Novel porous PTFE membranes are described possessing a unique combination of high strength, low flow resistance, and small pore size. Additionally, unique constructions with superior filtration and venting properties incorporating porous PTFE membranes are described...
12/11/2007
7306835Thermo-shrinkable polyester film
The present invention relates to a thermo-shrinkable polyester film with a superior thermal shrinkage, which has an orientation angle of a molecular chain in a range of from 0° to about ±10° relative to a main shrinkage direction, and a molecular orientation rati...
12/11/2007
7300703Heat-stabilised poly(ethylene naphthalate) film for flexible electronic and opto-electronic devices
The use of a heat-stabilized, heat-set oriented film comprising poly(ethylene naphthalate) as a substrate in, or in the manufacture of, an electronic or opto-electronic device containing a conjugated conductive polymer, wherein said film has a shrinkage at 30 mins a...
11/27/2007
7285322Multilayer, transparent film made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyethylene naphthalate (PEN) for producing packaging composites with UV protection
The invention relates to an at least two-layer polyester film with a total thickness of from 5 to 200 μm which comprises, alongside polyethylene terephthalate, from 2 to 20% by weight—based on the weight of the entire film—of polyethylene naphthalate (PEN), whe...
10/23/2007
7269942Wall flow particulate trap system
A wall-flow particulate trap system regenerated by reverse flow of filtered exhaust gas through porous walls of a plurality of tubular passages is disclosed. The system includes a particulate trap having an inlet and an outlet, the particulate trap adapted to receiv...
09/18/2007
7261944Oriented, aminosilane-coated film capable of structuring by means of electromagnetic radiation and composed of thermoplastic polyester for the production of selectively metallized films
The invention relates to a single- or multilayer, oriented, film coated with an aminosilane compound and composed of polyester which comprises an additive which, on irradiation with electromagnetic radiation, forms metal nuclei on which further metal can be deposite...
08/28/2007
7241507Hydrolysis-stable film comprising a polyester with a hydrolysis stabilizer and process for its production and its use
The invention relates to a hydrolysis-stable polyester whose thickness is preferably in the range from 0.4 to 500 μm. The film comprises polyester and at least one hydrolysis stabilizer and is distinguished by its low hydrolysis rate. The invention furthermore rela...
07/10/2007
7238419White opaque film having low transparency and improved dielectric strength
The invention relates to a white opaque film formed from a crystallizable thermoplastic, preferably thermo-plastic polyester in the form of polyethylene terephthalate, barium sulfate and titanium dioxide as pigments, at least one optical brightener, and optionally a...
07/03/2007
7238417Transparent film made from PET and PEN with UV protection, process for producing the film, and use of the film in packaging with extended shelf life
The invention relates to a polyester film with a thickness of from about 4 to about 23 μm, which comprises, alongside polyethylene terephthalate as main constituent, from about 2 to about 20% by weight of polyethylene naphthalate (based on the weight of the film), ...
07/03/2007
7238411Multilayered polyester film and process for producing the same
The present invention is a multilayer polyester film comprising a layer A and a layer B which are laminated alternately, the layer A constituting the outermost layer on both sides of the film, wherein (1) the layer A comprises a polyester A, and the layer B comprise...
07/03/2007
7234816Polarizing beam splitter assembly adhesive
A polarizing beam splitter (PBS) includes a multilayer reflective polarizing film, a pressure sensitive adhesive is disposed on the multilayer reflective polarizing film, a first rigid cover is disposed on the pressure sensitive adhesive. The PBS can be used in a va...
06/26/2007
7229697Hydrolysis-stable film comprising a polyester with a hydrolysis stabilizer and process for its production and its use
The invention relates to a hydrolysis-stable polyester film comprising a polyester, whose thickness is preferably in the range from 0.4 to 500 μm. The film comprises polyester and at least one hydrolysis stabilizer and is distinguished by its low hydrolysis rate. T...
06/12/2007
7229696Multilayer, transparent film made from PET and PEN with at least one functional outer layer for producing composite packaging with UV resistance
The invention relates to an at least two-layer polyester film with a total thickness of from about 5 to about 200 μm which comprises polyethylene terephthalate and from about 2 to about 20% by weight—based on the weight of the entire film—of polyethylene naphth...
06/12/2007
7223459Coextruded, hot-sealable and peelable polyester film, process for its production and its use
This invention relates to a coextruded, transparent, biaxially oriented polyester film comprising a base layer (B) and a heatsealable top layer (A) which is peelable from at least CPET, the heatsealable and peelable top layer (A) consisting of ...
05/29/2007
7211306Peelable polyester film with self-venting, process for its production and its use
Coextruded, biaxially oriented polyester films which have a base layer (B) and have a heatsealable outer layer (A) that can be peeled from APET/CPET and from CPET, where the outer layer (A) includes a) from 80 to 98% by weight of polyester and ...
05/01/2007
7205040Peelable polyester film having improved oxygen barrier, process for its production and its use
Coextruded, biaxially oriented polyester films which have a base layer (B) and have a heatsealable outer layer (A) that can be peeled from APET/CPET and from CPET, where the outer layer (A) comprises from 80 to 99% by weight of polyester and
04/17/2007
7189451Multilayer, matt, thermoformable, IR-reflective polyester film
Multilayer, biaxially oriented polyester films which include as a constituent of the base layer B, a crystallizable polyester with increased diethylehe glycol content and/or increased polyethylene glycol content, and/or increased isophthalic acid content, preferably...
03/13/2007
7189452Matt, thermoformable, IR-reflective polyester film
Biaxially oriented polyester films formed from a crystallizable polyester having increased diethylene glycol content and/or increased polyethylene glycol content, and/or increased isophthalic acid content, preferably polyethylene terephthalate. The films of the inve...
03/13/2007
7186455White flame-resistant uv-stable film made from a crystallizable thermoplastic, a method for production and the use thereof
The invention relates to a white, biaxially oriented film which comprises a crystallizable thermoplastic as main componet and is characterized by further comprising at least one UV-stabilizer, at least one white pigment and at least one flame-proofing agent, which i...
03/06/2007
7186452Coextruded, hot-sealable and peelable polyester film having high peeling resistance, process for its production and its use
This invention relates to a coextruded, transparent, biaxially oriented polyester film comprising a base layer (B) and a heatsealable top layer (A) which is peelable from at least the APET side of an APET/CPET tray, the heatsealable and peelable top layer (A) consis...
03/06/2007
7157132Transparent, sealable, flame-retardant polyester film, method for the production and use thereof
Biaxially oriented, co-extruded polyester films comprising a base layer consisting of at least 90 wt. % thermoplastic polyester, preferably polyethylene terephthalate (PET), at least one sealable outer layer and a second non-sealable outer layer and, optionally, oth...
01/02/2007
7147925White, steam-sterilizable and extrusion-coatable polyester film
The invention relates to a single- or multilayer, white, biaxially oriented polyester film. Films of the invention are formed from thermoplastic polyester and are coated on at least one side with a water-soluble adhesion-promoting layer that includes a hydrolyzed am...
12/12/2006
7147927Biaxially oriented polyester film and laminates thereof with copper
Disclosed are biaxially oriented polyester film produced from a polyester comprising: (1) diacid residues comprising at least 90 mole percent of terephthalic acid residues, naphthalenedicarboylic acid residues or combinations thereof; and (...
12/12/2006
7144615Coextruded, hot-sealable and peelable polyester film, process for its production and its use
This invention relates to a coextruded, transparent, biaxially oriented polyester film comprising a base layer (B) and a heatsealable top layer (A) which is peelable with respect to at least CPET. The heatsealable and peelable top layer (A) consists of ...
12/05/2006
7141307Extrusion-coatable polyester film comprising poly(m-xyleneadipamide)
Polyester films which comprise not only thermoplastic polyester, e.g. polyethylene terephthalate, but also from 5 to 45% by weight of poly(m-xyleneadipamide) and optionally from 0.02 to 1% by weight of fillers, and which have, on at least one surface, an adhesion-pr...
11/28/2006
7141293Coextruded, hot-sealable and peelable polyester film having high peeling resistance, process for its production and its use
This invention relates to a coextruded, transparent, biaxially oriented polyester film comprising a base layer (B) and a heatsealable top layer (A) which is peelable from at least APET, the heatsealable and peelable top layer (A) consisting of ...
11/28/2006
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