Lee J Murray

US Patent:

6358577, Mar 19, 2002

Filed:

Aug 17, 1998

Appl. No.:

09/135196

Inventors:

William E. Bowen - Neenah WI
Lee J. Murray - Appleton WI
Patricia M. McCarry - Neenah WI

Assignee:

Pechiney Emballage Flexible Europe

International Classification:

B32B 706

US Classification:

428 353, 428 354, 428 359, 428 418, 428516, 428520, 428483, 4284758, 4284761, 239 6, 239 43, 239 57

Abstract:

A multilayer structure with improved permeation for atmospheric diffusion of aromatic products wherein the structure comprises: a permeable membrane wherein said permeable membrane comprises at least two polymeric layers wherein the polymer of each layer is independently selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, very low density polyethylene, low density polyethylene, ethylene methylacrylate copolymer; a release layer wherein said release layer comprises a nylon polymer or a ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer wherein the release layer is adhered to most inner polymeric layer of the permeable member which comprises the permeable membrane and wherein the adhesion between release layer and the adjacent layer of the polymeric permeable membrane is a relatively weak bond compared to the bond between the layers of the polymeric permeable membrane; and an impermeable membrane wherein said impermeable membrane comprises one or more layers wherein the materials which comprise the individual layers of the impermeable membrane are independently selected from metal or foil and wherein said impermeable portion is laminated to said release layer.

US Patent:

6638591, Oct 28, 2003

Filed:

Dec 5, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/730090

Inventors:

William E. Bowen - Neenah WI
Lee J. Murray - Appleton WI
Patricia M. McCarry - Neenah WI

Assignee:

Pechiney Emballage Flexible Europe

International Classification:

B32B 706

US Classification:

428 418, 428458, 4284752, 4284758, 239 6, 239 34

Abstract:

A multilayer structure with improved permeation for atmospheric diffusion of aromatic products wherein the structure comprises, a permeable membrane wherein said permeable membrane comprises at least two polymeric layers wherein the polymer of each layer is independently selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, very low density polyethylene, low density polyethylene, ethylene methylacrylate copolymer; a release layer wherein said release layer comprises a nylon polymer or a ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer wherein the release layer is adhered to most inner polymeric layer of the permeable-member which comprises the permeable membrane and wherein the adhesion between release layer and the adjacent layer of the polymeric permeable membrane is a relatively weak bond compared to the bond between the layers of the polymeric permeable membrane; and an impermeable membrane wherein said impermeable membrane comprises one or more layers wherein the materials which comprise the individual layers of the impermeable membrane are independently selected from metal or foil and wherein said impermeable portion is laminated to said release layer.

US Patent:

6902817, Jun 7, 2005

Filed:

Oct 27, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/694267

Inventors:

William E. Bowen - Neenah WI, US
Lee J. Murray - Appleton WI, US
Patricia M. McCarry - Neenah WI, US

Assignee:

Pechiney Emballage Flexible Europe

International Classification:

B32B027/32
B65D017/00
A61L009/12

US Classification:

4284752, 428 428, 4284755, 428516, 428520

Abstract:

A multilayer structure with improved permeation for atmospheric diffusion of aromatic products wherein the structure comprises: a permeable membrane wherein said permeable membrane comprises at least two polymeric layers wherein the polymer of each layer is independently selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, very low density polyethylene, low density polyethylene, ethylene methylacrylate copolymer; a release layer wherein said release layer comprises a nylon polymer or a ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer wherein the release layer is adhered to most inner polymeric layer of the permeable member which comprises the permeable membrane and wherein the adhesion between release layer and the adjacent layer of the polymeric permeable membrane is a relatively weak bond compared to the bond between the layers of the polymeric permeable membrane; and an impermeable membrane wherein said impermeable membrane comprises one or more layers wherein the materials which comprise the individual layers of the impermeable membrane are independently selected from metal or foil and wherein said impermeable portion is laminated to said release layer.

US Patent:

7871558, Jan 18, 2011

Filed:

Jul 27, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/829280

Inventors:

Rick Merical - Appleton WI, US
Kenneth Charles Wurtzel - Bridgeton NJ, US
Lee Murray - Appleton WI, US

Assignee:

Alcan Global Pharmaceutical Packaging, Inc. - Pennsauken NJ

International Classification:

B29C 49/04
B29C 49/06

US Classification:

264539, 264537, 264540

Abstract:

A container for a moisture-sensitive product. The container has an openable container body defining an interior volume for holding the product. More specifically, a rigid container defining an interior volume for holding a moisture-sensitive product, and comprising at least an inner layer and an outer layer, the inner and outer layers being coextruded layers, the inner layer comprising a polymeric material and a desiccant material, the outer layer comprising a moisture-barrier material.

US Patent:

8003179, Aug 23, 2011

Filed:

Aug 1, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/461680

Inventors:

Rick Merical - Appleton WI, US
Lee Murray - Appleton WI, US
James Sikorsky - Appleton WI, US

Assignee:

Alcan Packaging Flexible France - Paris

International Classification:

B32B 27/18
B32B 27/08
A61B 17/3215

US Classification:

428 359, 428 352, 428 355, 428 357, 206363

Abstract:

Film structures, packages, films and methods of making the same are provided wherein the film structures have a desiccant material incorporated into at least one layer of the film structures and further wherein the film structures can comprise a material for making a peelable seal when the film structures are heat sealed to other film structures. The film structures are utilized for a package to hold a product that may be sensitive to the presence of moisture. The product may preferably be pharmaceutical products, nutraceutical products, or devices such as absorbable sutures or medical stents, although any moisture-sensitive product is contemplated by the present invention.

US Patent:

8110260, Feb 7, 2012

Filed:

Feb 2, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/670801

Inventors:

Rick Merical - Appleton WI, US
Kenneth C. Wurtzel - Bridgeton NJ, US
Lee Murray - Appleton WI, US

International Classification:

B32B 27/06
B32B 27/18
B32B 27/32
B65D 81/26

US Classification:

428 357, 428 347, 428 364, 428 365, 206204

Abstract:

A container for a moisture-sensitive product. The container has an openable container body defining an interior volume for holding the product. More specifically, a rigid container defining an interior volume for holding a moisture-sensitive product, and comprising at least an inner layer and an outer layer, the inner and outer layers being coextruded layers, the inner layer comprising a polymeric material and a desiccant material, the outer layer comprising a moisture-barrier material.

US Patent:

20040131805, Jul 8, 2004

Filed:

Mar 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/385131

Inventors:

Rick Merical - Appleton WI, US
Lee Murray - Appleton WI, US

International Classification:

F16L001/00

US Classification:

428/034100

Abstract:

Film structures, packages and methods of making the same are provided wherein the film structures have a desiccant material incorporated into a sealant layer of the film structures and further wherein the sealant layer of the film structures comprise a material for making a peelable seal when the film structures are heat sealed to other film structures. The film structure is utilized for a package to hold a product that may be sensitive to the presence of moisture. The product may preferably be pharmaceutical or nutriceutical products, although any moisture-sensitive product is contemplated by the present invention.

US Patent:

20060269708, Nov 30, 2006

Filed:

Apr 11, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/401633

Inventors:

Rick Merical - Appleton WI, US
Keith Wilbourn - Crestwood KY, US
Lee Murray - Appleton WI, US

International Classification:

B32B 27/08

US Classification:

428035700

Abstract:

Film structures, packages, films and methods of making the same are provided wherein the film structures have a desiccant material incorporated into a layer of the film structures and further wherein the film structures can comprise a material for making a peelable seal when the film structures are heat sealed to other film structures. The film structures are utilized for a package to hold a product that may be sensitive to the presence of moisture. The product may preferably be pharmaceutical or nutraceutical products, although any moisture-sensitive product is contemplated by the present invention.