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Polypropylene/polyester nonoriented heat sealable moisture barrier film and bag
Assignee: Reynolds Consumer Products Inc
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Filing: 1985-12-17
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Granted: 1987-12-29
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Expires: 2005-12-17
Abstract
Abstract A nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film is disclosed. This film has a base layer ("A") of polypropylene homopolymer, polypropylene copolymer or combinations thereof, a heat sealant layer ("C") of polyester/copolyester or blends thereof and a tie layer ("B") of modified polyethylene homopolymer, modified polyethylene copolymer, modified polypropylene homopolymer, modified polypropylene copolymer, an unmodified polyethylene copolymer or combinations thereof between the base layer ("A") and the heat sealant layer ("C"). This film has three layers ("ABC") or five layers ("CBABC"). This film exhibits a very broad heat seal range and has a moisture vapor transmission rate of from about 0.20 to about 1.0 g/100in2/24 hr. This film has a wide variety of applications as a packaging film including such demanding uses as the inside of a microwave popcorn bag. This film significantly improves the shelf life of microwave popcorn compared to conventional films used for this product. This film also exhibits excellent heat seal properties to itself as well as a wide variety of diverse substrates.
Inventors
- 👤 John P. Winter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:06
CPC Classifications
B; B32; B32B; B32B27/00; B32B27/06; B32B27/08; B32B27/32; B32B27/36; B32B7/00; B32B7/04; B32B7/12; B32B2307/00; B32B2307/30; B32B2307/31; B32B2307/70; B32B2307/726; B32B2307/7265; B32B2323/00; B32B2323/04; B32B2323/10; B32B2367/00; B32B2439/00; B32B2439/70; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/13; Y10T428/1303; Y10T428/1307; Y10T428/1334; Y10T428/1341; Y10T428/14; Y10T428/1452; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24942; Y10T428/24992; Y10T428/25; Y10T428/258; Y10T428/28; Y10T428/2813; Y10T428/2817; Y10T428/31504; Y10T428/31652; Y10T428/31663; Y10T428/31786; Y10T428/31797; Y10T428/31855; Y10T428/31909; Y10T428/31913; Y10T428/31928
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 44
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film comprising: a base layer selected from the group consisting of a polypropylene homopolymer, a polypropylene copolymer and combinations thereof; a heat sealant layer selected from the group consisting of a polyester, a copolyester and combinations thereof; and a tie layer between the base layer and the heat sealant layer selected from the group consisting of a modified polyolefin blend, an unmodified polyethylene copolymer and combinations thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film comprising: a base layer selected from the group consisting of a polypropylene homopolymer, a polypropylene copolymer and combinations thereof; a heat sealant layer selected from the group consisting of a polyester, a copolyester and combinations thereof; and a tie layer between the base layer and the heat sealant layer selected from the group consisting of a modified polyolefin blend, an unmodified polyethylene copolymer and combinations thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded moisture barrier film of claim 1 wherein the peel strength provided by the tie layer exceeds 600 g/in.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film of claim 1 wherein the nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded moisture barrier film has a moisture vapor transmission rate of from about 0.20 to about 1.0 g/100 in 2 /24 hr.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film of claim 3, wherein the nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film has a moisture vapor transmission rate of from about 0.20 to 0.50 g/100 in 2 /24 hr.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
86 words
The nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, mositure barrier film of claim 3 wherein: the base layer comprises from about 30% to about 90% w/w of the total weight of the nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film; the heat sealant layer comprises from about 5% to about 40% w/w of the total weight of the nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film; and the tie layer comprises from about 5% to about 35% w/w of the total weight of the nonoriented heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
86 words
The nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, mositure barrier film of claim 5 wherein: the base layer comprises from about 60% to about 85% w/w of the total weight of the nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film; the heat sealant layer comprises from about 10% to about 20% w/w of the total weight of the nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film; and the tie layer comprises from about 7% to about 15% w/w of the total weight of the nonoriented heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
86 words
The nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film of claim 3 wherein: the base layer comprises from about 30% to about 90% mil/mil of the total thickness of the nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film; the heat sealant layer comprises from about 5% to about 33% mil/mil of the total thickness of the nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film; and the tie layer comprises from about 5% to about 33% mil/mil of the total thickness of the nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
86 words
The nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, mositure barrier film of claim 7 wherein: the base layer comprises from about 60% to about 80% mil/mil of the total thickness of the nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film; the heat sealant layer comprises from about 8% to about 20% mil/mil of the total thickness of the nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film; and the tie layer comprises from about 8% to about 20% mil/mil of the total thickness of the nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
79 words
The nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film of claim 3 wherein: the polyolefin of the modified polyolefin blend is selected from the group consisting of a polyethylene homopolymer, a polyethylene copolymer, a polypropylene homopolymer, a polypropylene copolymer and combinations thereof; the polyolefin blend is modified to promote adhesion between the base layer and the heat sealant layer; and the unmodified polyethylene copolymer is selected from the group consisting of ethylene methyl acrylate, ethylene vinyl acetate and combinations thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
The nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film of claim 3 wherein: the copolyester of the heat sealant layer comprises diethylene glycol copolyester; and diethylene glycol copolyester is chemically defined as poly (ethylene-codiethylene terephthalate).
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film of claim 3 coextruded by a cast coextrusion technique.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film of claim 3 coextruded by a blown film coextrusion technique.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
The nonoriented heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film of claim 3 wherein the heat sealant layer contains a slip agent and an antiblock agent.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
27 words
The nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film of claim 13 wherein: the slip agent is an organic silicone; and the antiblock is an inorganic diatomaceous earth.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
35 words
The nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film of claim 3 wherein the heat sealant layer is differentially sealable utilizing a fusion seal for a strong seal and a peelable seal for a weaker seal.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
161 words
A nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film comprising: a first tie layer selected from the group consisting of a first modified polyolefin blend, a first unmodified polyethylene copolymer and combinations thereof; a second tie layer selected from the group consisting of a second modified polyolefin blend, a second unmodified polyethylene copolymer and combinations thereof; a base layer selected from the group consisting of a polypropylene homopolymer, a polypropylene copolymer and combinations thereof between the first tie layer and the second tie layer; a first heat sealant layer selected from the group consisting of a polyester, a copolyester and combinations thereof; and a second heat sealant layer selected from the group consisting of a polyester, a copolyester and combinations thereof wherein: the first tie layer, the second tie layer and the base layer are between the first heat sealant layer and the second heat sealant layer; and the first heat sealant layer and the second heat sealant layer are outer layers.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
161 words
A nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film comprising: a first tie layer selected from the group consisting of a first modified polyolefin blend, a first unmodified polyethylene copolymer and combinations thereof; a second tie layer selected from the group consisting of a second modified polyolefin blend, a second unmodified polyethylene copolymer and combinations thereof; a base layer selected from the group consisting of a polypropylene homopolymer, a polypropylene copolymer and combinations thereof between the first tie layer and the second tie layer; a first heat sealant layer selected from the group consisting of a polyester, a copolyester and combinations thereof; and a second heat sealant layer selected from the group consisting of a polyester, a copolyester and combinations thereof wherein: the first tie layer, the second tie layer and the base layer are between the first heat sealant layer and the second heat sealant layer; and the first heat sealant layer and the second heat sealant layer are outer layers.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
23 words
The nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded moisture barrier film of claim 16 wherein the peel strength provided by the tie layer exceeds 600 g/in.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
38 words
The nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film of claim 16 wherein the nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded moisture barrier film has a moisture vapor transmission rate of from about 0.20 to about 1.0 g/100 in 2 /24 hr.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
36 words
The nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film of claim 18, wherein the nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film has a moisture vapor transmission rate of from about 0.20 to 0.50 g/100 2 /24 hr.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
101 words
The nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film of claim 18 wherein: the base layer comprises from about 30% to about 90% w/w of the total weight of the nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film; the first heat sealant layer and the second heat sealant layer combined comprise from about 5% to about 40% w/w of the total weight of the nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film; and the first tie layer and the second tie layer combined comprise from about 5% to about 35% w/w of the total weight of the nonoriented heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
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The nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film of claim 20 wherein: the base layer comprises from about 60% to about 85% w/w of the total weight of the nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film; the first heat sealant layer and the second heat sealant layer combined comprise from about 10% to about 20% w/w of the total weight of the nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film; and the first tie layer and the second tie layer combined comprise from about 7% to about 15% w/w of the total weight of the nonoriented heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
101 words
The nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film of claim 18 wherein: the base layer comprises from about 30% to about 90% mil/mil of the total thickness of the nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film; the first heat sealant layer and the second heat sealant layer combined comprise from about 5% to about 33% mil/mil of the total thickness of the nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film; and the first tie layer and the second tie layer combined comprise from about 5% to about 33% mil/mil of the total thickness of the nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
101 words
The nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film of claim 22 wherein: the base layer comprises from about 60% to about 80% mil/mil of the total thickness of the nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film; the first heat sealant layer and the second heat sealant layer combined comprise from about 8% to about 20% mil/mil of the total thickness of the nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film; and the first tie layer and the second tie layer combined comprise from about 8% to about 20% mil/mil of the total thickness of the nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
155 words
The nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film of claim 18 wherein: the polyolefin of the first modified polyolefin blend is selected from the group consisting of a polyethylene homopolymer, a polyethylene copolymer, a polypropylene homopolymer, a polypropylene copolymer and combinations thereof; the first modified polyolefin blend is modified to promote adhesion between the base layer and the first heat sealant layer; the first unmodified polyethylene copolymer is selected from the group consisting of ethylene methyl acrylate, ethylene vinyl acetate and combinations thereof; the polyolefin of the second modified polyolefin blend is selected from the group consisting of a polyethylene homopolymer, a polyethylene copolymer, a polypropylene homopolymer, a polypropylene copolymer and combinations thereof; the second modified polyolefin blend is modified to promote adhesion between the base layer and the second heat sealant layer; and the second unmodified polyethylene copolymer is selected from the group consisting of ethylene methyl acrylate, ethylene vinyl acetate and combinations thereof.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
34 words
The nonoriented, heat sealant, coextruded, moisture barrier film of claim 18 wherein: the copolyester of the heat sealant layer comprises diethylene glycol copolyester; and diethylene glycol copolyester is chemically defined as poly (ethylene-co-diethylene terephthalate).
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
17 words
The nonoriented heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film of claim 18 coextruded by a cast coextrusion technique.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
18 words
The nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film of claim 18 coextruded by a blown film coextrusion technique.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
24 words
The nonoriented heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film of claim 18 wherein the heat sealant layer contains a slip agent and an antiblock agent.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
27 words
The nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film of claim 28 wherein: the slip agent is an organic silicone; and the antiblock is an organic diatomaceous earth.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
34 words
The nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film of claim 18 wherein the heat sealant layer is differentially sealable utilizing a fusion seal for a strong seal and a peelable seal for a weaker.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
23 words
The nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film of claim 30 wherein the film is heat sealable on both sides of the film.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
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The nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film of claim 31 having the ability to form a lap seal.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
109 words
A laminate sheet comprising: a first substrate comprising a nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film comprising: a base layer selected from the group consisting of a polypropylene homopolymer, a polypropylene copolymer and combinations thereof; a heat sealant layer selected from the group consisting of a polyester, a copolyester and combinations thereof; and a tie layer between the base layer and the heat sealant layer wherein the tie layer is selected from the group consisting of a modified polyethylene homopolymer, a modified polyethylene copolymer, a modified polypropylene homopolymer, a modified polypropylene copolymer, an unmodified polyethylene copolymer and combinations thereof; and a second substrate adhesively laminated to the first substrate.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
109 words
A laminate sheet comprising: a first substrate comprising a nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film comprising: a base layer selected from the group consisting of a polypropylene homopolymer, a polypropylene copolymer and combinations thereof; a heat sealant layer selected from the group consisting of a polyester, a copolyester and combinations thereof; and a tie layer between the base layer and the heat sealant layer wherein the tie layer is selected from the group consisting of a modified polyethylene homopolymer, a modified polyethylene copolymer, a modified polypropylene homopolymer, a modified polypropylene copolymer, an unmodified polyethylene copolymer and combinations thereof; and a second substrate adhesively laminated to the first substrate.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
188 words
The laminate sheet of claim 33 wherein the nonoriented heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film comprises: a first tie layer selected from the group consisting of a modified polyethylene homopolymer, a modified polyethylene copolymer, a modified polypropylene homopolymer, a modified polypropylene copolymer, an unmodified polyethylene copolymer and combinations thereof; a second tie layer selected from the group consisting of a modified polyethylene homopolymer, a modified polyethylene copolymer, a modified polypropylene homopolymer, a modified polypropylene copolymer, an unmodified polyethylene copolymer and combinations thereof; a base layer selected from the group consisting of a polypropylene homopolymer, a polypropylene copolymer and combinations thereof between the first tie layer and the second tie layer; a first heat sealant layer selected from the group consisting of a polyester, a copolyester and combinations thereof; and a second heat sealant layer selected from the group consisting of a polyester, a copolyester and combinations thereof wherein: the first tie layer, the second tie layer and the base layer are between the first heat sealant layer and the second heat sealant layer; and the first heat sealant layer and the second heat sealant layer are outer layers.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
37 words
The laminate sheet of claim 33 wherein: the second substrate is selected from the group consisting of a paper and a film; and the film of the second substrate is not the same as the first substrate.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
37 words
The laminate sheet of claim 34 wherein: the second substrate is selected from the group consisting of a paper and a film; and the film of the second substrate is not the same as the first substrate.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
21 words
The laminate sheet of claim 33 wherein the nonoriented, seat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film has a single heat sealant layer.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
131 words
A laminate bag comprising: a nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film comprising: a base layer selected from the group consisting of a polypropylene homopolymer, a polypropylene copolymer and combinations thereof; a heat sealant layer selected from the group consisting of a polyester, a copolyester and combinations thereof; and a tie layer between the base layer and the heat sealant layer wherein the tie layer is selected from the group consisting of a modified polyethylene homopolymer, modified polyethylene copolymer, a modified polypropylene homopolymer, a modified polypropylene copolymer, an unmodified polyethylene copolymer and combinations thereof; a paper lamina having the nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film adhesively laminated to the paper lamina to form a laminate sheet wherein the laminate sheet is formed into the laminate bag having a predetermined size.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
131 words
A laminate bag comprising: a nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film comprising: a base layer selected from the group consisting of a polypropylene homopolymer, a polypropylene copolymer and combinations thereof; a heat sealant layer selected from the group consisting of a polyester, a copolyester and combinations thereof; and a tie layer between the base layer and the heat sealant layer wherein the tie layer is selected from the group consisting of a modified polyethylene homopolymer, modified polyethylene copolymer, a modified polypropylene homopolymer, a modified polypropylene copolymer, an unmodified polyethylene copolymer and combinations thereof; a paper lamina having the nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film adhesively laminated to the paper lamina to form a laminate sheet wherein the laminate sheet is formed into the laminate bag having a predetermined size.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
188 words
The laminate bag of claim 38 wherein the nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film comprises: a first tie layer selected from the group consisting of a modified polyethylene homopolymer, a modified polyethylene copolymer, a modified polypropylene homopolymer, a modified polypropylene copolymer, an unmodified polyethylene copolymer and combinations thereof; a second tie layer selected from the group consisting of a modified polyethylene homopolymer, a modified polyethylene copolymer, a modified polypropylene homopolymer, a modified polypropylene copolymer, an unmodified polyethylene copolymer and combinations thereof; a base layer selected from the group consisting of a polypropylene homopolymer, a polypropylene copolymer and combinations thereof between the first tie layer and the second tie layer; a first heat sealant layer selected from the group consisting of a polyester, a copolyester and combinations thereof; and a second heat sealant layer selected from the group consisting of a polyester, a copolyester and combinations thereof wherein: the first tie layer, the second tie layer and the base layer are between the first heat sealant layer and the second heat sealant layer; and the first heat sealant layer and the second heat sealant layers are outer layer.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
21 words
The laminate bag of claim 38 wherein the nonoriented, heat sealable, coextruded, moisture barrier film has a single heat sealant layer.
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