Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080280084 | MULTIPLE LAYER STRUCTURES COMPRISING A POLY (VINYLIDENE CHLORIDE) LAYER - Multiple layer structures comprising one or more poly(vinylidene chloride) layers and containers made from the multiple layer structures are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a multiple layer structure comprising one or more PVDC layers comprising a component selected from the group consisting of a poly(vinylidene chloride), a poly(vinylidene chloride) copolymer, and combinations thereof. The multiple layer structure further comprises one or more tie layers attached to the PVDC layer. The tie layer comprises a component selected from the group consisting of (a) polyether polyester copolymers, (b) polyurethanes having a melting temperature above about 121° C., (c) a blend comprising a polyamide and an ethylene copolymer containing an amine reactive functional group, and combinations thereof. | 11-13-2008 |
20090087654 | FILMS CONTAINING MICROLAYER STRUCTURES - Films containing microlayer structures are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides an autoclavable film containing a first microlayer of a heat resistant polymer and a second microlayer of a flexible polymer attached to the first microlayer. Each of the first microlayer and the second microlayer has a thickness ranging between about 0.01 microns and about 10 microns. | 04-02-2009 |
20090169853 | BARRIER FILMS CONTAINING MICROLAYER STRUCTURES - Films containing microlayer structures are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a film containing a first microlayer of a heat resistant polymer and a second microlayer of a barrier polymer having a heat distortion temperature ranging between about 50° C. and about 120° C. attached to the first microlayer. Each of the first microlayer and the second microlayer has a thickness ranging from about 0.01 microns to about 10 microns. | 07-02-2009 |
20090324666 | METHODS FOR MAKING ANTIMICROBIAL RESINS - Methods for making antimicrobial resins and for forming coatings comprising antimicrobial resins on substrate surfaces are disclosed. The methods involve providing a mixture comprising about 15 weight % to about 80 weight % of a hydrophilic acrylic oligomer, about 10 weight % to about 80 weight % of a multifunctional acrylic monomer, about 5 weight % to about 40 weight % of an adhesion-promoting acrylic or vinyl monomer, and about 0.1 weight % to about 15 weight % of a metal salt; and exposing the mixture to a radiation source to cure at least a portion of the mixture, thereby forming an antimicrobial resin. | 12-31-2009 |
20100247824 | NON-PVC FILMS HAVING PEEL SEAL LAYER - Films having peel seal layers and/or barrier layers are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a film comprising a peel seal layer comprising a blend of a polypropylene random copolymer having a melting temperature greater than 145° C., a styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene block copolymer, and an LLDPE having a melting temperature greater than 120° C. | 09-30-2010 |
20100247935 | NON-PVC FILMS HAVING BARRIER LAYER - Films having peel seal layers and/or barrier layers are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a film comprising a barrier layer comprising a caprolactam-free nylon compound. | 09-30-2010 |
20100247936 | NON-PVC FILMS WITH TOUGH CORE LAYER - Multilayer films comprising a core layer are provided. In an embodiment, the present disclosure provides a film having a core layer comprising a material selected from a rubber-modified polypropylene and a polymer blend. The polymer blend includes an elastomeric propylene-ethylene copolymer and a component selected from the group consisting of polypropylene random copolymers, styrene/ethylene-butylene/styrene block copolymers, and combinations thereof. | 09-30-2010 |
20110236258 | MEDICAL FLUID ACCESS DEVICE WITH ANTISEPTIC INDICATOR - A medical device, such as a vascular access device, is disclosed for providing access to a medical fluid flow path for the introduction or withdrawal of medical fluids to and from the flow path. The access device includes an indicator for providing a visual indication when the access device has been exposed to an antiseptic agent. | 09-29-2011 |
20130004557 | Antimicrobial Resin Compositions - Methods for making antimicrobial resins and for forming coatings comprising antimicrobial resins on substrate surfaces are disclosed. The methods involve providing a mixture comprising about 15 weight % to about 80 weight % of a hydrophilic acrylic oligomer, about 10 weight % to about 80 weight % of a multifunctional acrylic monomer, about 5 weight % to about 40 weight % of an adhesion-promoting acrylic or vinyl monomer, and about 0.1 weight % to about 15 weight % of a metal salt; and exposing the mixture to a radiation source to cure at least a portion of the mixture, thereby forming an antimicrobial resin. | 01-03-2013 |
20130224866 | MEDICAL FLUID ACCESS DEVICE WITH ANTISEPTIC INDICATOR - A medical device, such as a vascular access device, is disclosed for providing access to a medical fluid flow path for the introduction or withdrawal of medical fluids to and from the flow path. The access device includes an indicator for providing a visual indication when the access device has been exposed to an antiseptic agent. The indicator includes a substrate and a microporous layer disposed on the substrate. The microporous layer is made from a polymer material having an index of refraction from about 1.25 to about 1.6 and is configured to change from a substantially opaque state to a substantially transparent state upon exposure to an antiseptic solution. The microporous layer resumes the substantially opaque state after a period of time. | 08-29-2013 |
20140154297 | ANTIMICROBIAL SUBSTRATES AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING THE SAME - Substrates having antimicrobial films or coatings adhered to a surface of the substrate and methods for replenishing the antimicrobial activity of films or coatings adhered to substrate surfaces are disclosed. The antimicrobial films and coatings comprise a strongly basic anion-exchange resin and an anion bound to the strongly basic anion-exchange resin, the anion being free of transition metals. The methods involve exposing a film or coating to an anion having antimicrobial activity, the anion being free of transition metals, and the film or coating comprising a strongly basic anion-exchange resin, thereby obtaining an antimicrobial film or coating comprising the anion bound to the strongly basic anion-exchange resin. | 06-05-2014 |
20140162045 | RADIATION STABILIZED PVC COMPOSITIONS, AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - Disclosed are PVC compositions with enhanced color resistance to electromagnetic irradiation & shelf life color stability; gamma-irradiated PVC articles; methods of making the gamma-irradiated PVC articles; and compositions including PVC resins for making the gamma-irradiated PVC articles. | 06-12-2014 |