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High strength flexible film package utilizing thin film

US6579584B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 10, 1998
Grant dateJun 17, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31938
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An article, such a bag, pouch, casing, or sheet formed from joined film pieces, comprises a non-crosslaminated film. The article has a parallel plate burst strength of at least 190 inches of water, with the film having a thickness of from 1 to 2.9 mils. The film comprises one or more of a wide variety of polymers, with linear low density polyethylene being a preferred polymer. The film is heat sealed to itself or another film (preferably a similar or identical film). The burst strength is surprising in view of the thin gauge of the film, and the fact that the film is not cross-laminated.

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