公开(公告)号：US20130140320A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-06

申请号：US13817417

申请日：2011-08-18

Applicant: Krishna V. Nadella ,  Thomas Malone ,  Barbara Burke ,  Steven Woolridge

Inventor： Krishna V. Nadella ,  Thomas Malone ,  Barbara Burke ,  Steven Woolridge

IPC: B65D81/38 ,  B31C99/00

CPC classification number: B65D81/3879 ,  B29C44/3453 ,  B31C13/00 ,  B65D81/3867

Abstract: A container comprises a wall and a bottom. The wall includes a thermoplastic polymer material, and forms a cylindrical shape. The thermoplastic polymer material has a microstructure that includes a plurality of closed cells, each cell containing a void and each cell having a maximum dimension extending across the void within the cell that ranges between 1 micrometer and 200 micrometers long. The bottom is joined to an end of the cylindrical shape to close the end such that the beverage and/or other items disposed inside the cylindrical shape don't escape through the end of the shape.

Abstract translation: 容器包括壁和底部。 壁包括热塑性聚合物材料，并形成圆柱形。 热塑性聚合物材料具有包括多个闭孔的微结构，每个电池含有空隙，并且每个电池具有跨过电池内的空隙延伸的最大尺寸，其范围为1微米至200微米长。 底部连接到圆柱形的端部以封闭端部，使得设置在圆柱形内部的饮料和/或其它物品不会通过形状的端部逸出。

公开(公告)号：US08377548B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-19

申请号：US12898106

申请日：2010-10-05

Applicant: Krishna Nadella ,  Gregory Branch ,  Vipin Kumar ,  Michael A. Waggoner

Inventor： Krishna Nadella ,  Gregory Branch ,  Vipin Kumar ,  Michael A. Waggoner

IPC: B32B3/26 ,  B32B5/14

CPC classification number: B29C44/06 ,  B29C44/0415 ,  B29C44/0461 ,  B29C44/0484 ,  B29C44/3415 ,  B29C44/3446 ,  B29C44/3453 ,  B29C44/3473 ,  B29L2031/7132 ,  B32B5/32 ,  B32B27/06 ,  Y10T428/1376 ,  Y10T428/24628 ,  Y10T428/2495 ,  Y10T428/24992 ,  Y10T428/249961 ,  Y10T428/249976 ,  Y10T428/249977 ,  Y10T428/249978 ,  Y10T428/249979 ,  Y10T428/24998 ,  Y10T428/249981 ,  Y10T428/249989

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein relates to relates to foamed thermoplastic material objects and articles of manufacture having an internal layered cellular structure, as well as to methods of making the same. In one embodiment, the invention is directed to a multi-layer foamed polymeric article of manufacture, comprising: a non-laminated multi-layer thermoplastic material sheet, wherein the multi-layer thermoplastic material sheet has first and second discrete outer layers sandwiching a plurality of discrete inner foamed layers, and wherein the two outer layers and plurality discrete inner foamed layers are integral with one another. The thermoplastic material may be a semi-crystalline polymer such as, for example, PET (polyethylene terephthalate), PEEK (polyetheretherketone), PEN (polyethylene napthalate), PBT (polybutylene terephthalate), PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate), PLA (polyactide), polyhydroxy acid (PHA), thermoplastic urethane (TPU), or blends thereof. The two outer layers may be unfoamed skin layers having smooth outer surfaces, and the discrete inner foamed layers may be microcellular.

Abstract translation: 本文公开的本发明涉及具有内部分层细胞结构的泡沫热塑性材料物体和制品，以及其制造方法。 在一个实施方案中，本发明涉及一种多层发泡聚合物制品，其包括：非层压多层热塑性材料片，其中所述多层热塑性材料片具有夹着多个第一和第二离散外层 的离散的内部发泡层，并且其中两个外层和多个离散的内部发泡层彼此成一体。 热塑性材料可以是半结晶聚合物，例如PET（聚对苯二甲酸乙二醇酯），PEEK（聚醚醚酮），PEN（聚萘二甲酸乙二醇酯），PBT（聚对苯二甲酸丁二醇酯），PMMA（聚甲基丙烯酸甲酯），PLA（聚丙交酯） 多羟基酸（PHA），热塑性聚氨酯（TPU）或其混合物。 两个外层可以是具有光滑外表面的未发泡表皮层，并且离散的内部发泡层可以是微孔的。

公开(公告)号：US20100163450A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-01

申请号：US12720166

申请日：2010-03-09

Applicant: Gregory L. Branch

Inventor： Gregory L. Branch

IPC: B65D85/00 ,  B29C44/02

CPC classification number: B29C44/3453 ,  B29B11/14 ,  B29C44/04 ,  B29C44/0415 ,  B29C44/0461 ,  B29C44/0484 ,  B29C44/06 ,  B29C44/3446 ,  B65D81/3867 ,  B65D81/3874 ,  C08J9/122 ,  C08J2201/032

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a deep draw microcellularly foamed polymeric container comprising a polymeric sidewall integrally connected to a polymeric base along a bottom edge. The polymeric sidewall and base are contiguous with each other and define a shape of an open top container. The polymeric sidewall and base have a contiguous inner microcellular foam structure (having average cell diameters ranging from about 5 to about 100 microns) surrounded by a smooth outer skin layer integrally connected therewith. The polymeric sidewall defines a container height and a top opening, wherein the top opening defines a top opening width, and wherein the polymeric base defines a container base width, and wherein the area defined by the top opening is greater than the area defined by the polymeric base, and wherein the ratio of the container height (h) to the top opening width (w) is greater than about 1:1 (h:w).

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种深拉伸微孔泡沫聚合物容器，其包括沿底部边缘整体地连接到聚合物基底的聚合物侧壁。 聚合物侧壁和基底彼此邻接并限定开口顶部容器的形状。 聚合物侧壁和基底具有由与其整体连接的光滑外表皮层包围的连续的内部微细胞泡沫结构（平均泡孔直径范围为约5至约100微米）。 聚合物侧壁限定容器高度和顶部开口，其中顶部开口限定顶部开口宽度，并且其中聚合物基部限定容器基部宽度，并且其中由顶部开口限定的区域大于由 聚合物基底，并且其中容器高度（h）与顶部开口宽度（w）的比率大于约1:1（h:w）。

公开(公告)号：US20130032289A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-07

申请号：US13640665

申请日：2011-04-19

Applicant: Krishna Nadella ,  Xiaoxi Wang ,  Vipin Kumar

Inventor： Krishna Nadella ,  Xiaoxi Wang ,  Vipin Kumar

IPC: B32B37/10

CPC classification number: B32B37/04 ,  B29C44/06 ,  B29C65/10 ,  B29C65/1412 ,  B29C65/203 ,  B29C65/30 ,  B29C65/483 ,  B29C65/8253 ,  B29C66/1122 ,  B29C66/45 ,  B29C66/71 ,  B29C66/727 ,  B29C66/73921 ,  B29C66/8264 ,  B29C66/83413 ,  B29C66/9292 ,  B29K2105/041 ,  B29K2105/043 ,  B29K2105/046 ,  B29L2031/776 ,  B32B5/18 ,  B32B7/04 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B27/065 ,  B32B27/302 ,  B32B27/304 ,  B32B27/32 ,  B32B27/36 ,  B32B27/365 ,  B32B37/12 ,  B32B37/203 ,  B32B2038/0084 ,  B32B2250/22 ,  B32B2266/08 ,  B32B2305/022 ,  B32B2307/54 ,  B32B2307/542 ,  B32B2307/546 ,  B32B2307/732 ,  B32B2307/734 ,  B32B2309/04 ,  B32B2309/105 ,  B32B2309/12 ,  B32B2367/00 ,  B32B2419/04 ,  B32B2451/00 ,  B32B2607/00 ,  Y10T156/10 ,  B29K2067/003

Abstract: A method for joining two components includes positioning a thermoplastic polymer portion of a first component adjacent a thermoplastic polymer portion of a second component such that the first and second portions form an interface. At least one of the portions includes a microstructure having a plurality of closed cells, each cell containing a void and each cell having a maximum dimension extending across the void. The method also includes exerting pressure on the thermoplastic polymer portions to form a bond at the interface that holds the portions together. The plurality of closed cells, and especially those adjacent the surface of the thermoplastic polymer portion that form the interface, help isolate thermally and/or chemically the surface from the remainder of the portion.

Abstract translation: 用于连接两个部件的方法包括将第一部件的热塑性聚合物部分定位成邻近第二部件的热塑性聚合物部分，使得第一部分和第二部分形成界面。 这些部分中的至少一个包括具有多个闭孔的微结构，每个单元包含空隙，并且每个单元具有跨过空隙延伸的最大尺寸。 该方法还包括在热塑性聚合物部分上施加压力以在将部分保持在一起的界面处形成结合。 多个闭孔，特别是邻近形成界面的热塑性聚合物部分的表面附近的那些有助于将表面与该部分的其余部分进行热和/或化学隔离。

公开(公告)号：US20110081524A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-07

申请号：US12898106

申请日：2010-10-05

Applicant: Krishna Nadella ,  Gregory Branch ,  Vipin Kumar ,  Michael A. Waggoner

Inventor： Krishna Nadella ,  Gregory Branch ,  Vipin Kumar ,  Michael A. Waggoner

IPC: B32B3/26 ,  B32B7/02 ,  B32B27/00 ,  B32B5/18

CPC classification number: B29C44/06 ,  B29C44/0415 ,  B29C44/0461 ,  B29C44/0484 ,  B29C44/3415 ,  B29C44/3446 ,  B29C44/3453 ,  B29C44/3473 ,  B29L2031/7132 ,  B32B5/32 ,  B32B27/06 ,  Y10T428/1376 ,  Y10T428/24628 ,  Y10T428/2495 ,  Y10T428/24992 ,  Y10T428/249961 ,  Y10T428/249976 ,  Y10T428/249977 ,  Y10T428/249978 ,  Y10T428/249979 ,  Y10T428/24998 ,  Y10T428/249981 ,  Y10T428/249989

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein relates to relates to foamed thermoplastic material objects and articles of manufacture having an internal layered cellular structure, as well as to methods of making the same. In one embodiment, the invention is directed to a multi-layer foamed polymeric article of manufacture, comprising: a non-laminated multi-layer thermoplastic material sheet, wherein the multi-layer thermoplastic material sheet has first and second discrete outer layers sandwiching a plurality of discrete inner foamed layers, and wherein the two outer layers and plurality discrete inner foamed layers are integral with one another. The thermoplastic material may be a semi-crystalline polymer such as, for example, PET (polyethylene terephthalate), PEEK (polyetheretherketone), PEN (polyethylene napthalate), PBT (polybutylene terephthalate), PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate), PLA (polyactide), polyhydroxy acid (PHA), thermoplastic urethane (TPU), or blends thereof. The two outer layers may be unfoamed skin layers having smooth outer surfaces, and the discrete inner foamed layers may be microcellular.

Abstract translation: 本文公开的本发明涉及具有内部分层细胞结构的泡沫热塑性材料物体和制品，以及其制造方法。 在一个实施方案中，本发明涉及一种多层发泡聚合物制品，其包括：非层压多层热塑性材料片，其中所述多层热塑性材料片具有夹着多个第一和第二离散外层 的离散的内部发泡层，并且其中两个外层和多个离散的内部发泡层彼此成一体。 热塑性材料可以是半结晶聚合物，例如PET（聚对苯二甲酸乙二醇酯），PEEK（聚醚醚酮），PEN（聚萘二甲酸乙二醇酯），PBT（聚对苯二甲酸丁二醇酯），PMMA（聚甲基丙烯酸甲酯），PLA（聚丙交酯） 多羟基酸（PHA），热塑性聚氨酯（TPU）或其混合物。 两个外层可以是具有光滑外表面的未发泡表皮层，并且离散的内部发泡层可以是微孔的。

公开(公告)号：US07807260B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-05

申请号：US12016118

申请日：2008-01-17

Applicant: Krishna Nadella ,  Gregory L. Branch ,  Vipin Kumar ,  Michael A. Waggoner

Inventor： Krishna Nadella ,  Gregory L. Branch ,  Vipin Kumar ,  Michael A. Waggoner

IPC: B32B3/26 ,  B32B5/20 ,  B29C44/06

CPC classification number: B29C44/06 ,  B29C44/0415 ,  B29C44/0461 ,  B29C44/0484 ,  B29C44/3415 ,  B29C44/3446 ,  B29C44/3453 ,  B29C44/3473 ,  B29L2031/7132 ,  B32B5/32 ,  B32B27/06 ,  Y10T428/1376 ,  Y10T428/24628 ,  Y10T428/2495 ,  Y10T428/24992 ,  Y10T428/249961 ,  Y10T428/249976 ,  Y10T428/249977 ,  Y10T428/249978 ,  Y10T428/249979 ,  Y10T428/24998 ,  Y10T428/249981 ,  Y10T428/249989

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein relates to relates to foamed thermoplastic material objects and articles of manufacture having an internal layered cellular structure, as well as to methods of making the same. In one embodiment, the invention is directed to a multi-layer foamed polymeric article of manufacture, comprising: a non-laminated multi-layer thermoplastic material sheet, wherein the multi-layer thermoplastic material sheet has first and second discrete outer layers sandwiching a plurality of discrete inner foamed layers, and wherein the two outer layers and plurality discrete inner foamed layers are integral with one another. The thermoplastic material may be a semi-crystalline polymer such as, for example, PET (polyethylene terephthalate), PEEK (polyetheretherketone), PEN (polyethylene napthalate), PBT (polybutylene terephthalate), PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate), PLA (polylactide), polyhydroxy acid (PHA), thermoplastic urethane (TPU), or blends thereof. The two outer layers may be unfoamed skin layers having smooth outer surfaces, and the discrete inner foamed layers may be microcellular.

Abstract translation: 本文公开的本发明涉及具有内部分层细胞结构的泡沫热塑性材料物体和制品，以及其制造方法。 在一个实施方案中，本发明涉及一种多层发泡聚合物制品，其包括：非层压多层热塑性材料片，其中所述多层热塑性材料片具有夹着多个第一和第二离散外层 的离散的内部发泡层，并且其中两个外层和多个离散的内部发泡层彼此成一体。 热塑性材料可以是半结晶聚合物，例如PET（聚对苯二甲酸乙二醇酯），PEEK（聚醚醚酮），PEN（聚萘二甲酸乙二醇酯），PBT（聚对苯二甲酸丁二醇酯），PMMA（聚甲基丙烯酸甲酯），PLA（聚丙交酯） 多羟基酸（PHA），热塑性聚氨酯（TPU）或其混合物。 两个外层可以是具有光滑外表面的未发泡表皮层，并且离散的内部发泡层可以是微孔的。

公开(公告)号：US20100112301A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-06

申请号：US12612652

申请日：2009-11-04

Applicant: Steven Ray Powers

Inventor： Steven Ray Powers

IPC: B32B3/00 ,  B32B37/02 ,  B32B37/00

CPC classification number: B65H39/16 ,  B29C44/3446 ,  B29C44/3453 ,  B29C44/348 ,  B32B1/08 ,  B32B5/022 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B32B27/10 ,  B32B27/12 ,  B32B27/281 ,  B32B27/285 ,  B32B27/286 ,  B32B27/30 ,  B32B27/32 ,  B32B27/36 ,  B32B27/40 ,  B32B37/00 ,  B32B2270/00 ,  B32B2307/704 ,  B32B2307/724 ,  B65H2301/3251 ,  B65H2401/113 ,  B65H2401/242 ,  B65H2701/1752 ,  Y10T156/10 ,  Y10T156/1712 ,  Y10T428/24628 ,  Y10T428/24636

Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatuses and methods for making interleaved cylindrical rolls from a polymer roll and a porous roll. The interleaved rolls disclosed herein are useful for subsequent high pressure gas impregnation and solid-state foam processing. In one embodiment, an interleaving apparatus comprises: a first rotatable platform for unwinding a first cylindrical roll of a first sheet material, the first rotatable platform being rotatable about a first central axis; a second rotatable platform for unwinding a second cylindrical roll of a second sheet material, the second rotatable platform being rotatable about a second central axis; and a third rotatable platform for winding, while the first and second materials are unwinding, the first sheet material together with the second sheet material to yield the interleaved cylindrical roll, the third rotatable platform being rotatable about a third axis and proximate to the first and second rotatable platforms.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及从聚合物辊和多孔辊制造交错圆柱形辊的装置和方法。 本文公开的交错辊可用于随后的高压气体浸渍和固态泡沫处理。 在一个实施例中，交错装置包括：用于展开第一片材的第一圆柱形卷的第一可旋转平台，所述第一可旋转平台可围绕第一中心轴线旋转; 用于展开第二片材的第二圆柱形辊的第二可旋转平台，所述第二可旋转平台可围绕第二中心轴线旋转; 以及第三可旋转平台，用于当所述第一和第二材料展开时，将所述第一片材与所述第二片材一起卷绕以产生交错的圆柱形辊，所述第三可旋转平台可绕第三轴线旋转并且接近所述第一和第二片材 第二可旋转平台。

公开(公告)号：US20100052201A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-04

申请号：US12397310

申请日：2009-03-03

Applicant: Krishna Nadella

Inventor： Krishna Nadella

IPC: C08J9/00 ,  C08J9/12 ,  B29C44/34

CPC classification number: C08J9/122 ,  B29C44/3453 ,  B29C44/348 ,  B29K2023/06 ,  B29K2023/12 ,  B29K2067/003 ,  B29K2067/006 ,  B29K2067/046 ,  B29K2071/00 ,  B29K2105/041 ,  C08J2201/032 ,  C08J2367/02 ,  C08J2367/04

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for making expanded foamed polymeric panels from solid monolithic semi-crystalline thermoplastic material sheets having a first thickness, density, and volume. In one embodiment, the method comprises: absorbing an effective amount of a plasticizing gas into the semi-crystalline thermoplastic material sheet to yield a reversibly plasticized semi-crystalline thermoplastic material sheet that is differentially impregnated with the plasticizing gas to define a non-uniform gas concentration gradient across the initial first thickness; and heating the plasticized semi-crystalline thermoplastic sheet to yield the foamed polymeric panel, wherein the foamed polymeric panel comprises (1) a second thickness that is at least about three and half times greater than the first initial thickness, and (2) a non-uniform second density level that is less than the first density level. In another embodiment, the foamed polymeric panel also comprises (3) a second volume that is at least 5 times greater than the first volume.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了用于由具有第一厚度，密度和体积的固体整体半结晶热塑性材料片材制备膨胀的泡沫聚合物面板的方法。 在一个实施方案中，该方法包括：将有效量的增塑气体吸收到半结晶热塑性材料片材中以产生可逆增塑的半结晶热塑性材料片材，其与塑化气体差异浸渍以限定不均匀的气体 初始厚度的浓度梯度; 并且加热所述增塑的半结晶热塑性片材以产生泡沫聚合物面板，其中所述发泡聚合物面板包括（1）比所述第一初始厚度大至少约三倍和二倍的第二厚度，和（2） - 均匀的第二密度水平小于第一密度水平。 在另一个实施方案中，泡沫聚合物面板还包括（3）比第一体积大至少5倍的第二体积。

公开(公告)号：US07501175B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-10

申请号：US10557755

申请日：2004-05-14

Applicant: Gregory L. Branch ,  Wiley D. Gunter

Inventor： Gregory L. Branch ,  Wiley D. Gunter

IPC: B32B7/02

CPC classification number: B29C44/348 ,  B29C44/3446 ,  B29C44/3453 ,  B29C51/02 ,  B29K2021/00 ,  B29K2023/06 ,  B29K2025/00 ,  B29K2027/06 ,  B29K2033/08 ,  B29K2067/00 ,  B29K2105/04 ,  B65D1/26 ,  B65D43/162 ,  B65D81/262 ,  B65D2585/366 ,  C08J9/122 ,  C08J2201/032 ,  Y02P70/279 ,  Y10T428/1352 ,  Y10T428/1376 ,  Y10T428/24942 ,  Y10T428/24983 ,  Y10T428/24992

Abstract: This invention provides packages and containers produced by a solid state method for the manufacture of foamed polymeric material. The packages are suitable for pre-cooking or sterilization, insulated transport, cooking vessel, reheating, and storage of food. The gas impregnated thermoforming (GIT) process includes interleaving an article of raw polymeric material with a gas channeling means; exposing the article to a non-reacting gas at elevated pressure to achieve a desired concentration of gas within the polymer, thereby forming a partially gas-saturated article, separating it from the gas channeling means, then decompressing, foaming and forming it at a temperature below the material's melt temperature; and finally trimming it to produce a finished foamed polymeric material and recyclable scrap solid state process foamed polymer.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了通过固态方法生产泡沫聚合材料制成的包装和容器。 包装适用于预烹饪或灭菌，绝缘运输，烹饪容器，再加热和储存食物。 气体浸渍热成型（GIT）工艺包括用气体引导装置交织原料聚合物材料; 将物品在升高的压力下暴露于非反应性气体以在聚合物内达到所需浓度的气体，从而形成部分气体饱和的物品，将其与气体通道装置分离，然后在温度下减压，发泡和形成 低于材料的熔体温度; 并最终修剪它以生产成品泡沫聚合物材料和可再循环废料固态工艺泡沫聚合物。