| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 053427000 | Skin packaging (e.g., vacuum forming by conforming cover over contents) | 14 |
| 20080256904 | System and method to adhere a pouch to an insert - A container for distributing product samples comprises material configured to form a pocket. A layer of clean release adhesive is disposed on the first external face of the pocket. A first surface of a film is placed adjacent to the layer of clean release adhesive such that the first surface of the film and the first external face of the pocket are releasably attached. A layer of permanent adhesive disposed on a second surface of the film. A surface of a liner is placed adjacent to the permanent adhesive such that the permanent adhesive is exposed if the liner is removed. A product sample may be sealed in a pocket formed from the material. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080295456 | BUSINESS METHODS FOR DISTRIBUTION OF TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE CARBON FILMS - A system and business method for maximizing the fabrication and distribution efficiency of transparent conductive carbon films, while at the same time preserving the desirable mechanical, electrical and optical properties of the films, are discussed. This system and method preferably employ a roll-to-roll fabrication process, environmental controls, testing of pertinent optoelectronic properties and packaging. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090025339 | INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGING AN INTIMATE FEMININE ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A method of individually packaging an intimate feminine absorbent article such that the packaged intimate feminine absorbent article is dimensioned to fit within the pocket of an article of clothing to be worn on one's person includes compressing the intimate feminine absorbent article from a first condition to a second, compressed condition and retaining the intimate feminine absorbent article in the second, compressed condition with a pressure differential that acts upon a substantially flexible, substantially air impermeable material to maintain the intimate feminine absorbent article in the compressed condition. The pressure differential is created by locating the intimate feminine absorbent article in an interior space of a substantially flexible material, creating a negative pressure within the interior space, and hermetically sealing the intimate feminine absorbent article at the negative pressure within the flexible material. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090044493 | TRAVELING WITH AN INTIMATE FEMININE ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A method of traveling with a single-use intimate feminine absorbent article on one's person includes the steps of packaging a single-use intimate feminine absorbent article such that the packaged single-use intimate feminine absorbent article is dimensioned to fit within a pocket of an article of clothing on one's person. This packaging includes locating the single-use intimate feminine absorbent article in an interior space, creating a negative pressure within the interior space, and hermetically sealing the single-use intimate feminine absorbent article at the negative pressure within the interior space. The method further includes placing said packaged single-use intimate feminine absorbent article in a pocket and traveling with said packaged single-use intimate feminine absorbent article in the pocket of the article of clothing on one's person. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090288367 | Vacuum Skin Packaging Apparatus and Process - It is disclosed a vacuum skin packaging apparatus equipped with a cutting device. The apparatus comprises an arrangement for packaging products between a bottom thermoplastic web and a top thermoplastic web, wherein the top web forms a tight skin all around the products to be packed, thus sealing wherever the two webs contact each other. The cutting device comprises a laser source (LS) producing a laser beam (LB) at a first optical power and means (MR) for directing said laser beam at said first optical power towards the area where the two webs contact each other in a manner that the reflected laser beam (RLB) at said first optical power follows a predetermined path (CL) so that the two webs become cut and the products become packaged singularly. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20100115890 | VACUUM SKIN PACKAGING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method for the manufacture of a vacuum skin package where the lower support member is formed in a suitably selected shape which process comprises feeding a flat lower web ( | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100275554 | METHOD OF PACKAGING RECORD ROLLS OF COVER TAPE AND PACKAGE - The method for packaging together a plurality of record rolls of cover tape according to the present invention comprises wrapping a stack obtained by roughly coaxially stacking said record rolls in a heat-shrink film; and heat-shrinking said heat-shrink film, so that a pressure of at least 0.8 mN/mm | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110126493 | HEAT AND PRESSURE RESISTANT BOTTLE WITH INCREASED OXYGEN BARRIER AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION - This invention provides a bottle that allows for easy and efficient application of shrink sleeves. The ease of application is partly a result of the invention's wall thickness along its body-forming portion. The body-forming portion of the invention has thick walls and thus exhibits negligible expansion during a hot-filling process. This permits a shrink sleeve to be placed onto the body-forming portion of the resistant bottle prior to filling. If the resistant bottle is hot-filled, the sleeve shrinks as a result of radiant heat emanating outwardly from the high temperature product, without the aid of an external heat source, such as a heat tunnel. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110179751 | METHOD AND MEANS OF REDUCING LOSS OF HEAT OF EVAPORATION - A hot water shrink tunnel ( | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110197549 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPRESSING AND HOLDING IN COMPRESSION WOVEN FABRIC ARTICLES - The disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for compressing woven material or other compressible material, such as, but not limited to, a comforter set or bedding set. The bedding set or other woven material is placed into a reclosable storage bag which includes a reclosable zipper and a reclosable air valve. With the zipper open, the bag is compressed by a compression apparatus, typically in the absence of vacuum being applied, and, thereafter, the zipper is closed. Straps are wrapped around the compressed bag and the compressed bag is placed into a tote container or similar device. The result is a package with reduced volume, which reduces shipping and display costs, and is more aesthetically attractive to the consumer. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20120005988 | Vacuum Skin Packaging Laminate, Package and Process for Using Same - The present invention is directed to vacuum skin packaging, laminates. The laminates include a first film, a second film, an adhesive bonding the first film to the second film, and an adhesive-free interfacial section between the first and second films. The laminate is adapted to provide substantially horizontal first film-surface above the product for displaying product markings and a thermoformable second film-surface for conforming to the shape of the product. The present invention also is directed to vacuum skin packages formed from such laminates, and methods of packaging a product. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20130333326 | TRANSPORTATION BASE LOAD UNITIZER - A transportation base load unitizer ( | 12-19-2013 |
| 20150353216 | Packaging Machine For Vacuum Skin Packaging - A vacuum-skin packaging machine for sealing film onto a tray containing a product includes a vacuum system. The vacuum system includes a vacuum pump, piping, and valves. The machine includes a top structure and a bottom structure defining a vacuum chamber in communication with the vacuum pump via the piping. An actuating mechanism transitions the top structure and the bottom structure between an opened state where they are separated and a closed state where they are sealed. A platen-movement mechanism moves a platen to the chamber while the top and bottom structures are in the opened state. The platen holds the trays. A heating plate heats the film while the top and bottom structures are in the closed position. The heated film is forced against the trays in response to a valve venting a region of the vacuum chamber adjacent to the heated film. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20160084424 | Method for Producing a Vacuum Insulating Body - A method is for producing a vacuum insulating body (vacuum insulation panel; VIP) made of a vacuum-tight foil or foil connection and a flat filter material, in particular a single-layer or multi-layer non-woven material, which is air-permeable but is not permeable for a powdered filling material. | 03-24-2016 |
