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Self-venting polymeric film

US8197925B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 2004
Grant dateJun 12, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 20, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31786
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A heat-scalable, composite film said film comprising a polymeric substrate layer having a first and second surface and disposed on a surface of the substrate layer a water-soluble barrier layer, wherein (i) the substrate layer has one or more venting means therein; and (ii) the thickness of the barrier layer is from about 0.05 to about 40 μm; a process for the manufacture thereof; and use thereof as a self-venting film in the packaging of an ovenable meal.

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