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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7354496 | Method for manufacturing double-walled liner A double-walled liner and an apparatus and method for manufacturing said liner, wherein the outer liner of the double-walled liner is seamed longitudinally and transversely, and wherein the apparatus includes: a frame; a supply section for providing webs of inner an... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7347394 | Pill crusher pouch and method of using same A pill crusher pouch, dimensioned to be received between a platen and anvil of a pill crusher wherein the anvil is integrally fixed to a base and wherein the platen is coupled to said base through a moveable handle, is constructed a seamless tube of flexible materia... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7219814 | Totes for bottles According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a carrier for transporting a bottle or bottles, is provided. The carrier includes a tote having a non-rigid front and rear panel secured to one another along a right side terminal edge, a left side terminal edge... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7195019 | Equipment for manufacturing cigarettes Cigarettes are manufactured using modified automated cigarette making apparatus. Those cigarettes possess smokable rods having paper wrapping materials having additive materials applied thereto as patterns. The additive materials, are applied to a continuous paper w... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7181059 | Apparatus and methods for the inspection of objects A method for inspecting electrical circuits, and a system for carrying out the method, generating a representation of boundaries of elements in an image of an electrical circuit which is under inspection, and analyzing at least some locations of at least some bounda... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7135088 | Method of producing packaging material in the form of a continuous laminate web The invention relates to a method of producing packaging material in the form of a continuous laminate web (17) and being of the type which includes a core layer (2) of paper or cardboard whose one face displays a layer (7) which is disposed out... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7024748 | Segment formed flexible fluid containment vessel A flexible fluid containment vessel or vessels fabricated out of segments of fabric clamped together for transporting and containing a large volume of fluid, particularly fresh water. ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6984067 | Laminated film, method for production thereof, bag and package using the laminated film, and method for separation thereof A laminated film includes an outer-layer-film, a water-soluble film, and an intermediate layer interposed between the outer-layer-film and the water-soluble film. The intermediate layer contains high-pressure polyethylene oxidized to a prescribed degree on a surface... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6966697 | Trash bags with narrowing seals to facilitate gripping A polymeric film bag having first and second panels that are joined to each other along a pair of opposing sides and a bottom bridging the opposing sides. Each of the first and second panels have an original width. Extending inwardly from near or at one of the pair ... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6923336 | Gas container A gas container includes a bag, a mouth and a connector. The bag defines a space for storing gas and an aperture for passing the gas. The mouth includes a first end for connection with a valve and a second end inserted in the aperture. The connector is located betwe... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6586060 | Thin-walled synthetic resin laminated body for liquid container and method for manufacturing the same A thin-walled laminated synthetic resin body for a liquid container according to the invention comprises first and second thin-walled synthetic resin layers (10, 20), each having a curved surface portion (11, 21) and a projection (12, 22) extending outwar... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6322044 | Ice cube bag and method of producing ice cube bags An ice cube bag comprises two sheet-shaped foil layers (12, 14; 12', 14') defining an outer periphery. A peripheral joint (20, 21, 21a, 21b) extends along the major part of the outer periphery of the foil layers, with the exception of a peripheral area co... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6068402 | Foldable cooler The present invention provides a novel foldable softwalled cooler for preventing temperature change of heated or cooled items placed therein. The structure generally includes flexible walls having an insulating material therein and a bottom connected to t... | 05/30/2000 |
| 5944189 | Sample bags having thickened regions Sample bags are produced from webs of film material by forming longitudinal seams and longitudinally spaced transverse seams and by filling the bags with a sample product between forming the transverse seams. In order to make the bags easier to handle, th... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5895694 | Chlorine-free multilayer film material, process for its manufacture and its use The present invention relates to a chlorine-free multilayer film material comprising a) a gas-barrier layer (1) comprising a non-chlorine containing organic polymer which is substantially impermeable to oxygen gas; b) two tie layers (2) each contacting one sid... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5697707 | Compartmentalized food and beverage bag with reinforcement shields A compartmentalized food and beverage bag with reinforcement shields comprising: a bag fabricated of wax coated paper and including four side walls, a floor and an open top, two side walls including a crease to permit collapsible folding of the bag, the f... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5679423 | Polyurethane elastomer organ bag of welded polyurethane film A method of welding at least two layers of a thin thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer (10A, B) to form a weld seam (12) to produce polyurethane barrier products such as, but not limited to, gloves (20), condoms (30), inflatable catheter balloon cuffs (48... | 10/21/1997 |
| 5524781 | Bulk liquid transport container A bulk liquid container constructed of semi-rigid material which has an integral outer wall to limit leakage. A single endless inner seal and an optional dual outer seal reduces the risk of leakage. The container is constructed with a single layer of mate... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5273511 | Method to improve welding of profiled plastic film or tape A method for providing a welded side seam area in a plastic bag or package having interlocking male and female profile sections on plies of plastic sheeting material includes the provision of cut-outs through one of the male and female profile sections an... | 12/28/1993 |
| 5209573 | Trash can liner A trash can liner is disclosed which evenly distributes the load across the sealed bottom portion thereof. The liner includes a body portion which is formed from a tube of coextruded, thermoplastic film. The tube includes edge portions which are folded in... | 05/11/1993 |
| 5205649 | Leakproof packaging Liquidtight containers which are so integrated at the upper ends thereof as to keep fluids from escaping through the gaps between the front and back walls of the container. The closure system of the bag is designed to surround the upper end of the bag wit... | 04/27/1993 |
| 5135785 | Pouch containers and films therefor A pouch container can be produced for household products such as bleaches using a multi-layer film and RF sealing techniques. The film has at least one barrier layer and at least one seal layer. The film also has an oxygen permeability of at least about 6... | 08/04/1992 |
| 5071699 | Antistatic woven coated polypropylene fabric The present invention provides for an anti-static flexible fabric material formed from woven, axially oriented crystalline polypropylene yarn, said fabric further characterized as having a coating of a flexible, thermoplastic polymer on one or both sides ... | 12/10/1991 |
| 5035516 | Barbecue grill cleaner bag A disposable container for cleaning outdoor barbecue grills is disclosed comprising a flexible, generally rectangular, reclosable plastic bag having opposing front and rear wall panels joined together at the bottom and opposing side edges in a fluid tight... | 07/30/1991 |
| 4981392 | Water inflatable structural module A water inflatable structural module for constructing temporary dikes and related structures includes two identical elongated flattened cylinders sealed at opposite lateral ends to form a sealed, water-tight chamber within a cylinder. The cylinders are jo... | 01/01/1991 |
| 4931032 | Octadienyl acetate synergist for the grape root borer pheromone Addition of (Z,Z)-3,13 octadecadienyl acetate to the grape root borer, Vitacea polistiformis (Harris), pheromone (E,Z)-2,13 octadecadienyl acetate increases capture of males in sticky traps by three- to sevenfold. This new composition will provide and eff... | 06/05/1990 |
| 4868024 | Medico-surgical and sanitary articles and materials Sheet material for making a water closet disposable article, such as a bag for body waste products, is unaffected by contact with water of neutral pH, but is degraded on contact with an alkali added to the pan of the water closet. The material may have a ... | 09/19/1989 |
| 4818544 | Beverage packages A beverage sachet has improved base seam opening performance by the provision of sealed lands extending inwardly from the side seams to reduce the tendency of curling of the base seams in use.... | 04/04/1989 |
| 4808421 | Formed polymer film package for microwave cooking A microwavable package, comprising a folded package for use in holding a variety of cookable items, such as popcorn, other food products, or other substances, all to be heated within a microwave oven, the package being formed of a polymer material, compri... | 02/28/1989 |
| 4798288 | Plastic packing having multiple compartments for solid and liquid products The invention relates to a plastic packing having multiple compartments for liquid and solid products having a joint common to both compartments constituted by at least two sheets of polymer material, one of which ruptures internally along a longitudinal ... | 01/17/1989 |
| 4793486 | Protective bag for water-sensitive medical or electronic apparatus An enclosure for use to safely secure a water-sensitive medical or electronic device such as a medication infusion pump in a water-resistant manner is disclosed which utilizes a pouch made of a sheet of thin plastic material to store the apparatus, the po... | 12/27/1988 |
| 4759494 | Liquid-proof envelope with attached identification form Packaging article comprising a form having at least one straight side for identification data to be provided thereon and an envelope attached to the straight side of the form. The envelope is internally liquid proof and has an open side and an interior fo... | 07/26/1988 |
| 4603432 | Spill containment bag and method of using the same A collapsible and reusable spill containment bag for containing spills of liquid material is flexible and includes a main body portion and a tubular extension portion at the upper end thereof. The extension portion which can be folded or inserted into the... | 07/29/1986 |
| 4557956 | Deformable container with filler unit A container made of deformable sheet material comprises two panels generally facing one another and having perimetric edge zones bonded fluidtight to one another. In at least one of the panels deformation-enhancing corrugations are provided whereby the co... | 12/10/1985 |
| 4468812 | Flexible container A flexible container for potable liquids, the container being of a fabric reinforced rubber body with an internal lining, the lining being bonded to the rubber and being formed of a non-orientated polypropylene. The potable liquid may be wine.... | 08/28/1984 |
| 4441627 | Bag system for transportation of bulk liquids A bag of tough, flexible material, sealed to be liquid tight except for filling and emptying access ports, is designed for mounting in a standard transportation container. The bag is then filled with a bulk liquid and transported in the container to a des... | 04/10/1984 |
| 4363841 | Laminated packaging material A laminated packaging material suitable for use in flexible containers for potato chips, corn chips, and the like, comprises (A) as an outer surface, a transparent sheet of nylon, polyester, cellophane, or polypropylene, (B) a coextruded laminate of pigme... | 12/14/1982 |
| 4310578 | Retort-sterilizable laminated structure and process for preparation thereof Disclosed is a retort-sterilizable laminated structure comprising an aluminum foil or sheet, a heat-sealable crystalline propylene type resin layer formed on one surface of the aluminum foil or sheet and a heat-resistant resin layer formed on the other su... | 01/12/1982 |
| 4265949 | Multilayer bag structure for packaging A multilayer bag structure having at least two laminated layers, the innermost layer being composed of a random copolymer of ethylene and an alpha-olefin having 5 to 10 carbon atoms, said copolymer having the following characteristics: (1) it has an ethyl... | 05/05/1981 |
| 4235365 | Three-layered polypropylene films This invention relates to a three-layered polypropylene film consisting of a core layer of biaxially oriented polypropylene sandwiched between ethylene-propylene copolymer layers having a different degree of molecular orientation, shown by birefringence, ... | 11/25/1980 |