| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| RE38694 |
Low shrink force shrink film |
February 1, 2005 |
| The multilayer shrink film of the present invention provides very low shrink tension approximating some PVC films, while providing relatively high free shrink characteristics and relatively low shrink temperatures. The preferred film has three layers including a relatively thick core |
| RE37699 |
Film containing alpha-olefin/vinyl aromatic copolymer |
May 14, 2002 |
| Film and sheet materials, and articles made therefrom, such as bags, pouches, trays, etc., comprise one or more layers of a thermoplastic, homogeneous alpha-olefin/vinyl aromatic copolymer, preferably an ethylene/styrene copolymer. The alpha-olefin/vinyl aromatic copolymer has proper |
| H1816 |
Oriented, tubular film and heat-shrinkable, peelable bag for vacuum skin packaging |
November 2, 1999 |
| A heat-shrinkable bag generally includes a multilayer, coextruded, oriented, tubular film, the film comprising an inner, gas-permeable portion and an outer, substantially gas-impermeable portion peelably adhered to the inner portion at a peel force ranging from about 0.001 to about 2 |
| 7611770 |
Films having enhanced sealing characteristics and packages containing same |
November 3, 2009 |
| Films containing a sealant layer composition comprising: (1) polyethylene homopolymer, and ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer, ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, and ethylene/acrylate copolymer; and (2) elastomer, plastomer, ionomer, and carboxyl-modified polyethylene; when sealed to a |
| 7608312 |
Printed antifog film |
October 27, 2009 |
| A printed antifog packaging film incorporates a cured reactive ink system or a cured reactive varnish system. The reactive ink system includes a radiation-cured ink or a cured thermoset ink. The reactive varnish system includes a radiation-cured varnish or a cured thermoset varnish. The |
| 7607467 |
Web dispenser |
October 27, 2009 |
| An apparatus for selectively dispensing a web from a plurality of rolls of serrated bags or layflat tubing comprises a web selector for selecting and advancing a web from the plurality of rolls; a bag driver for advancing the selected web and separating a bag from the web; and a bag |
| 7606632 |
Apparatus for dispensing activated monitoring devices |
October 20, 2009 |
| The invention is a method and apparatus for dispensing an activated electronic monitoring device (EM device), such as a data logger. The invention can activate an EM device and verify activation before dispensing the EM device. The invention comprises a receptacle for storing a plura |
| 7589331 |
UV-C sensitive composition and dosimeter |
September 15, 2009 |
| The invention is a UV sensitive composition that undergoes a color change upon exposure to a predetermined dosage of UV-C radiation. The UV-C sensitive composition comprises a halogenated polymer, such as polyvinylidene chloride, that produces an acid upon exposure to UV radiation, a |
| 7588830 |
Heat shrinkable films containing single site catalyzed copolymers |
September 15, 2009 |
| The present invention is directed to a heat-shrinkable, thermoplastic film or bag which contains at least one homogeneous ethylene alpha-olefin copolymer having a density of at least 0.90 g/cc. Oriented films made in accordance with the present invention exhibit improved optics and i |
| 7585528 |
Package having an inflated frame |
September 8, 2009 |
| A package for containing a product such as meat. The package includes top and bottom opposing flexible chamber sheets. These sheets are sealed together in a selected chamber seal zone to define a watertight chamber portion that is capable of containing the product. A hollow frame cir |
| 7581371 |
Retail package for flowable products |
September 1, 2009 |
| A package includes a pouch including a base portion having a first width, the base portion having a closed bottom; and a neck integrally connected to the base portion, the neck having a second width narrower than the first width, the neck including an end portion; and a first easy-open |
| 7569395 |
Method and apparatus for measuring oxygen concentration |
August 4, 2009 |
| An apparatus and non-invasive method of measuring oxygen by exciting a luminescent compound disposed in a container and then measuring the intensity of the light emitted by the excited luminescent compound as it relaxes to the ground state. A plot of emission intensity as a function |
| 7551448 |
Electronic device having improved electrical connection |
June 23, 2009 |
| The invention is directed to a method and apparatus for electrically interconnecting multiple electronic components together by disposing the electronic components between two opposing plurality of protrusions that hold the electrical components together and establish an electrical c |
| 7540834 |
Backseamed casing and packaged product incorporating same |
June 2, 2009 |
| A heat-shrinkable backseamed casing film comprises a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer, with the first and third layers being outer layers and the second layer being between the first layer and the third layer. The first outer layer serves as an inside casing layer, and |
| 7534615 |
Process for detecting leaks in sealed packages |
May 19, 2009 |
| The present invention relates to a process for detecting a leak in a package. The process comprises preparing a package by covering at least a portion of an O.sub.2-sensitive product with a multilayer film comprising (i) a leak-indicator layer in which a O.sub.2-sensitive indicator is |
| 7517569 |
Shrink packaging barrier film |
April 14, 2009 |
| A film comprises a barrier layer including PVdC or EVOH, a skin layer, and an intermediate layer comprising at least about 50% of propylene/ethylene copolymer. The film has at least about 10% free shrink in at least one direction at 85.degree. C. The film is useful in making barrier shri |
| 7514152 |
Oxygen scavenging film with good interply adhesion |
April 7, 2009 |
| An oxygen scavenger film includes a layer including a blend of an oxygen scavenger and a polymer selected from high density polyethylene, polypropylene or a propylene copolymer, and a sealant layer. Alternatively, both the oxygen scavenging layer and the sealant layer include a polym |
| 7513766 |
Extrusion apparatus having a driven feed segment |
April 7, 2009 |
| The invention is an extrusion apparatus having a driven feed segment that is rotatably driven about central mandrel or within a housing member. Rotation of the driven feed segment subjects one or more streams of resin introduced onto a surface thereof to transverse shear during radial fl |
| 7504158 |
Dual-ovenable, heat-sealable packaging film |
March 17, 2009 |
| A dual ovenable film having a first layer comprising one or more polyamides and a second layer comprising one or more polyamides. The first layer forms the first outer surface of the film. The second layer has a melting point of at least about 210.degree. C. The film is capable of fo |
| 7504045 |
Method of triggering a film containing an oxygen scavenger |
March 17, 2009 |
| A method of triggering a film containing an oxygen scavenger includes providing composition including a peroxide; and packaging the composition in a film including an oxygen scavenger; whereby the oxygen scavenger is triggered in the absence of ultraviolet light, visible light, and e |
| 7500841 |
Apparatus for pumping gases in a film |
March 10, 2009 |
| The invention is a process and apparatus for producing a cross-linked, tubular film or "tape" that uses a motor driven nip roll assembly and a product driven idler roll to pump gases contained within the film in a desired direction. The process eliminates the need to create slits to |
| 7494605 |
Process for triggering, storing, and distributing an oxygen scavenger, and a stored oxygen scave |
February 24, 2009 |
| A method includes triggering an oxygen scavenger; and storing the scavenger in a container configured such that the oxygen scavenger exhibits no substantial oxygen scavenging activity while inside the container. The triggered oxygen scavenger can later be removed from the container, |
| 7493740 |
Apparatus and method for loading a bag train |
February 24, 2009 |
| An apparatus for taking up imbricated bags carried by a pair of carrier tapes includes two carrier tape winding spools positioned coaxially with one another; and a differential gear unit positioned between said spools and adapted to be removably connectable to a shaft of a bag loader |
| 7473473 |
Tear resistant shrink film |
January 6, 2009 |
| A shrink film includes an internal layer including a styrene/butadiene/styrene block copolymer; and first and second outer layers including an olefinic polymer. First and second intermediate layers including an ethylene copolymer having a melt index less than 4.0 can be optionally in |
| 7468144 |
UV- or heat triggered low oxygen packaging system employing an oxidizable polymer resin and a p |
December 23, 2008 |
| Disclosed herein is a method of initiating oxygen scavenging in a packaging article comprising an oxygen scavenging polymer. The method involves (i) providing the packaging article comprising the oxygen scavenging polymer, wherein the packaging article comprises an interior surface a |
| 7452601 |
Oxygen scavenger compositions derived from isophthalic acid/or terephthalic acid monomer or deri |
November 18, 2008 |
| An oxygen scavenger composition includes mer units that have at least one cycloalkenyl group or functionality and, further, has mer units derived from isophthalic acid or terephthalic acid or certain derivatives thereof. The oxygen scavenger composition has been found to act as an ox |
| 7399515 |
Protecting laminate for automotive carpeting |
July 15, 2008 |
| Another object of the present invention is therefore a process for the preparation of a carpet comprising an upper fibrous layer, an intermediate thermoplastic protective laminate and a polyurethane foam layer wherein the polyurethane foam layer is formed on the surface of the protec |
| 7368153 |
Oxygen detection system for a rigid container |
May 6, 2008 |
| The present invention relates to the non-invasive use of a luminescent compound to detect and measure concentrations of oxygen dissolved in a rigid container, especially a bottle, a tray, a carton, a lidstock associated with a tray, a stand up pouch, or a paperboard container. The me |
| 7365130 |
Cycloolefinic copolymer for high modulus film |
April 29, 2008 |
| Cycloolefinic polymer compositions exhibiting an advantageous balance of dimensional stability, improved impact resistance and superior optical properties are provided. The cycloolefinic polymer compositions of the invention generally include at least one cycloolefinic polymer and an |
| 7357890 |
Apparatus and method for extruding a multilayered structure |
April 15, 2008 |
| An apparatus and method for extruding a multilayered article employs a shearing rod connected to the end of an extruder screw. The shearing rod is rotated along with the extruder screw and shears the polymer materials being advanced along an annular space between the shearing rod and the |
| 7338708 |
Thick shrink film having high oxygen transmission rate |
March 4, 2008 |
| A multilayer film is relatively thick has an oxygen transmission rate of at least 10,000 cc/mil/24 hour@STP. The film is particularly suited for the packaging of fresh seafood. The film has a first layer which is an outer film layer which serves as a heat seal layer, and a second layer |
| 7338691 |
Cook-in patch bag and process for using same |
March 4, 2008 |
| A cook-in bag having a patch adhered thereto provides is designed for cook-in of bone-in meat products. The patch is adhered to the bag with an adhesive capable of withstanding cook-in conditions. |
| 7335327 |
Method of shrinking a film |
February 26, 2008 |
| A method of shrinking a film comprises the steps of providing a shrink film and exposing the film to an amount of radiation energy effective to activate the shrink characteristic of the film. The film comprises one or more thermoplastic polymers and at least about 0.001 weight % of s |
| 7318524 |
Oxygen scavenging form/fill/seal package for limited lifetime optical data storage media |
January 15, 2008 |
| A package includes a non-thermoformed thermoplastic pouch including a first and second panel; and an optical data storage medium disposed in the pouch; wherein the pouch comprises an oxygen barrier material, and an oxygen scavenger. Two methods of making a package include (1) providing a |
| 7313900 |
Method and apparatus for manufacturing an easy-to-open package |
January 1, 2008 |
| Disclosed is an apparatus for manufacturing, through a vacuum skin packaging (VSP) method, an easy-to-open package provided with a device for initiating the opening thereof. The apparatus includes a sealing station (115) wherein a top web (113) is sealed to a bottom web (104) in a fi |
| 7303123 |
Method of labeling an item for item-level identification |
December 4, 2007 |
| The invention is a method of validating a label that includes the steps of reading a product-specific code disposed on an item; retrieving a stored verification code corresponding to the product-specific code; reading a label verification code disposed on a label having a serial number |
| 7288593 |
Enhanced oxygen barrier performance from modification of ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymers (EVOH |
October 30, 2007 |
| Herein is disclosed a modified ethylene vinyl alcohol polymer (EVOH) comprising an oxygen scavenging functional group. Preferably, the modified EVOH comprises structures IV, V, and VI: ##STR00001## wherein x is an integer greater than or equal to 1, y is an integer greater than or eq |
| 7273629 |
Meat package with reduced leaker rates |
September 25, 2007 |
| A packaged product has a food product having an added liquid thereon, and a packaging article at least partially surrounding the food product. The packaging article having a seal layer comprising a member selected from the group consisting of a slip agent and a surfactant. The slip agent |
| 7258930 |
Oxygen scavenging film with cyclic olefin copolymer |
August 21, 2007 |
| An oxygen scavenger film includes a layer including an oxygen scavenger, and a layer including a cyclic olefin copolymer. An oxygen scavenger film includes a layer including a blend of an oxygen scavenger, and a cyclic olefin copolymer. A method of triggering an oxygen scavenger film |
| 7255903 |
Patch bag with patch containing high and low crystallinity ethylene copolymers |
August 14, 2007 |
| A patch bag has a heat-shrinkable patch adhered to a heat-shrinkable bag. The patch comprises an ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymer having a density greater than about 0.915 g/cm.sup.3, this copolymer being present in the patch in an amount of at least about 5 percent, based on a total patc |
| 7244489 |
Foamed article with absorbing characteristics on one side and non-absorbing characteristics on t |
July 17, 2007 |
| There is provided a multi-layered foamed article. The foam article has a layer of foam material on either side of an inner peel layer disposed roughly in the middle of the foam. The portion of the foam in closest proximity to the peel layer is subjected to the greatest amount of heat |
| 7241481 |
Method of removing sulfur odors from packages |
July 10, 2007 |
| An article, such as a polymeric film, sachet, purge control pad, or label, includes a sulfur scavenger. In some embodiments, an oxygen scavenger is also included. A method includes providing an article, including a sulfur scavenger and an oxygen scavenger; and subjecting the article to a |
| 7228674 |
Vacuum packaging machine |
June 12, 2007 |
| A vacuum packaging machine for performing a vacuum sealing operation on product packages, comprises a vertical stack of vacuum chambers 4 which each manage to receive at least one unsealed product package 2 and are operable to perform an independent vacuum sealing operation on the least |
| 7219362 |
Packaging for limited lifetime optical data storage media |
May 15, 2007 |
| A package includes a thermoformed web or support member, an optical data storage medium disposed in a cavity of the thermoformed web, or on the support member; and a covering web disposed on the optical data storage medium, and on the thermoformed web or support member, and in sealing |
| 7207157 |
Stack sealing method using multilayer packaging film |
April 24, 2007 |
| A heat-shrinkable multilayer film comprises (A) a first layer, which is an outer layer, and which comprises polyolefin; (B) a second layer comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of polyolefin, polystyrene, and polyurethane, wherein the second layer has a th |
| 7200977 |
Heat-shrinkable multilayer packaging film comprising inner layer comprising a polyester |
April 10, 2007 |
| A heat-shrinkable multilayer film comprises (A) a first layer, which is an outer layer, and which comprises polyolefin; (B) a second layer comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of polyolefin, polystyrene, and polyurethane; (C) a third layer comprising at l |
| 7183006 |
Additive transfer film suitable for cook-in end use |
February 27, 2007 |
| 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 a polysaccharide a |
| 7165015 |
Handheld device for retrieving and analyzing data from an electronic monitoring device |
January 16, 2007 |
| The invention is a handheld device that is adapted for wireless communication with an electronic monitoring device, and includes a control unit and dedicated operating system configured to analyze data retrieved from a data logger and determine if the electronic monitoring device has |
| 7163967 |
Method of increasing the gas transmission rate of a film |
January 16, 2007 |
| A method of increasing the gas transmission rate of a packaging film comprises providing a packaging film that comprises at least about 0.001 weight % of single-walled carbon nanotube material based on the weight of the film. The packaging film is exposed to an amount of radiation energy |
| 7153891 |
Photoinitiator blends for high speed triggering |
December 26, 2006 |
| An oxygen scavenger composition includes an organic oxygen scavenger, a transition metal catalyst, and a blend of at least two photoinitiators selected from 1,3,5-tris(4-benzoylphenyl)benzene, thioxanthone derivative, acyl phenylphosphineoxide derivative, and diphenyl sulfide derivat |
