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Multi-layer sandwich sheet and packaging using the said sheet

Assignee: Firmenich SA
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Filing: 1988-07-18
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Granted: 1991-02-05
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Expires: 2008-07-18
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Abstract

Abstract Multi-layer laminated sandwich sheet, comprising at least two layers which are superimposed and stuck together by welding or gluing, one layer being constituted by a material impervious to the active volatile agents of a perfuming or deodorizing composition, of an aroma or of an insecticidal or bactericidal substance, and the other layer being composed of a film made from a polymer or a copolymer with a polyolefin base or from a copolymer of polyamide and polyether, which film contains, in dispersed and homogeneous phase, a base constituted by a perfuming or deodorizing composition, an aroma or an insecticidal or bactericidal substance, and packaging utilizing the said sheet.

Inventors

  • 👤 Gunter Holzner

Bibliographic Details

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Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-10-30 09:07
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C48/00; B29C48/03; B29C48/07; B29C48/08; A; A61; A61L; A61L9/00; A61L9/015; A61L9/04; A61L9/12; B29C48/09; B29C48/10; B29C48/14; B29C48/147; B29C48/1472; B29C48/16; B29C48/18; B29C48/21; B29C48/25; B29C48/30; B29C48/32; B29C48/335; B32; B32B; B32B15/00; B32B15/04; B32B15/08; B32B15/20; B32B27/00; B32B27/06; B32B27/08; B32B27/18; B32B27/30; B32B27/306; B32B27/32; B32B27/34; B32B27/36; B32B3/00; B32B3/02; B32B3/04; B32B7/00; B32B7/04; B32B7/12; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/24; B65D81/28; B29C2791/00; B29C2791/004; B29C2791/007; B32B2553/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/905; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/13; Y10T428/1334; Y10T428/1338; Y10T428/26; Y10T428/269; Y10T428/31504; Y10T428/31678; Y10T428/31725; Y10T428/31786; Y10T428/31855; Y10T428/31935; Y10T428/31938

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 27
Claim 1
Independent Claim 139 words
A multilayer sandwich sheeting comprising at least two separately and simultaneously extruded layers of polymeric materials, a first layer being composed of a first polymeric material selected from a group consisting of a polyolefin resin and a copolymer of polyamide and polyether, said first polymeric material being mixed before extruding with a volatile active agent selected from the group consisting of a perfuming composition, a deodorizing composition, a flavoring agent, an aroma agent, an insecticidal substance and a bactericidal substance; and a second layer being composed of a second polymeric material which is impervious to said volatile active agent, said second layer being extruded as the outer layer while the first layer forms the inner layer, such that evaporation of said volatile active agent is substantially prevented during said extrusion; said first and second layers being permanently stuck together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 139 words
A multilayer sandwich sheeting comprising at least two separately and simultaneously extruded layers of polymeric materials, a first layer being composed of a first polymeric material selected from a group consisting of a polyolefin resin and a copolymer of polyamide and polyether, said first polymeric material being mixed before extruding with a volatile active agent selected from the group consisting of a perfuming composition, a deodorizing composition, a flavoring agent, an aroma agent, an insecticidal substance and a bactericidal substance; and a second layer being composed of a second polymeric material which is impervious to said volatile active agent, said second layer being extruded as the outer layer while the first layer forms the inner layer, such that evaporation of said volatile active agent is substantially prevented during said extrusion; said first and second layers being permanently stuck together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 142 words
Packaging formed from a multilayer sandwich sheeting comprising at least two separately and simultaneously extruded layers of polymeric materials, a first layer being composed of a first polymeric material selected from a group consisting of a polyolefin resin and a copolymer of polyamide and polyether, said first polymeric material being mixed before extruding with a volatile active agent selected from the group consisting of a perfuming composition, a deodorizing composition, a flavoring agent, an aroma agent, an insecticidal substance and a bactericidal substance; and a second layer being composed of a second polymeric material which is impervious to said volatile active agent, said second layer being extruded as the outer layer while the first layer forms the inner layer, such that evaporation of said volatile active agent is substantially prevented during said extrusion; said first and second layers being permanently stuck together.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 142 words
Packaging formed from a multilayer sandwich sheeting comprising at least two separately and simultaneously extruded layers of polymeric materials, a first layer being composed of a first polymeric material selected from a group consisting of a polyolefin resin and a copolymer of polyamide and polyether, said first polymeric material being mixed before extruding with a volatile active agent selected from the group consisting of a perfuming composition, a deodorizing composition, a flavoring agent, an aroma agent, an insecticidal substance and a bactericidal substance; and a second layer being composed of a second polymeric material which is impervious to said volatile active agent, said second layer being extruded as the outer layer while the first layer forms the inner layer, such that evaporation of said volatile active agent is substantially prevented during said extrusion; said first and second layers being permanently stuck together.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 19 words
Packaging formed from the sandwich sheet of claim 2, wherein the second layer forms the outside of the package.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 147 words
A multilayer sandwich sheeting which is prepared by separately and simultaneously co-extruding in a current of air or inert gas at least two layers which are superimposed and permanently bound together, one of said layers being composed of a material impervious to a volatile active agent and the other said layer being composed of a film made from a polymeric material, said film being 10 to 300 microns thick and containing said active agent premixed in a homogenous manner in said polymeric material prior to extrusion in a proportion of 0.1 to 50% active agent by weight to the weight of said polymeric material in which said active agent is incorporated, the said impervious layer being extruded as the outer layer while the said active agent containing layer forms the inner layer such that evaporation of said active agent is prevented during simultaneous co-extrusion of said layers.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 147 words
A multilayer sandwich sheeting which is prepared by separately and simultaneously co-extruding in a current of air or inert gas at least two layers which are superimposed and permanently bound together, one of said layers being composed of a material impervious to a volatile active agent and the other said layer being composed of a film made from a polymeric material, said film being 10 to 300 microns thick and containing said active agent premixed in a homogenous manner in said polymeric material prior to extrusion in a proportion of 0.1 to 50% active agent by weight to the weight of said polymeric material in which said active agent is incorporated, the said impervious layer being extruded as the outer layer while the said active agent containing layer forms the inner layer such that evaporation of said active agent is prevented during simultaneous co-extrusion of said layers.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 14 words
The sandwich sheet according to claim 4, wherein the film comprises a polyolefin resin.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 29 words
The sandwich sheet according to claim 5, wherein the polyolefin resin comprises polyethylene, polypropylene, or copolymers of ethylene and propylene, ethylene and vinyl acetate, or ethylene and ethyl acrylate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 17 words
The sandwich sheet according to claim 4, wherein the film comprises a copolymer of polyamide and polyether.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 26 words
The sandwich sheet according to claim 4, wherein the layer impervious to the volatile active agents comprises one of aluminum or a polyamide or polyester resin.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 23 words
The sandwich sheet according to claim 4, wherein the two layers are superimposed and permanently bound together by gluing with an adhesive substance.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 32 words
The sandwich sheet according to claim 9, wherein the adhesive substance is premixed with one of a perfuming composition, a deodorizing composition, an aroma agent, an insecticidal substance, or a bactericidal substance.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 177 words
A multilayer sandwich sheeting which is prepared by separately and simultaneously co-extruding in a current of air or inert gas at least two layers which are superimposed and permanently bound together, one of said layers being composed of a material impervious to a volatile active agent and the other said layer being composed of a film made from a polymeric material, said film being 10 to 300 microns thick and containing said active agent premixed in a homogeneous manner in said polymeric material prior to extrusion in a proportion of 0.1 to 50% active agent by weight to the weight of said polymeric material in which said active agent is incorporated, said volatile active agent being selected from the group consisting of a perfuming composition, a deodorizing composition, a flavoring agent, an aroma agent, an insecticidal substance and a bactericidal substance, the said impervious layer being extruded as the outer layer while the said active agent containing layer forms the inner layer such that evaporation of said active agent is prevented during simultaneous co-extrusion of said layers.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim 177 words
A multilayer sandwich sheeting which is prepared by separately and simultaneously co-extruding in a current of air or inert gas at least two layers which are superimposed and permanently bound together, one of said layers being composed of a material impervious to a volatile active agent and the other said layer being composed of a film made from a polymeric material, said film being 10 to 300 microns thick and containing said active agent premixed in a homogeneous manner in said polymeric material prior to extrusion in a proportion of 0.1 to 50% active agent by weight to the weight of said polymeric material in which said active agent is incorporated, said volatile active agent being selected from the group consisting of a perfuming composition, a deodorizing composition, a flavoring agent, an aroma agent, an insecticidal substance and a bactericidal substance, the said impervious layer being extruded as the outer layer while the said active agent containing layer forms the inner layer such that evaporation of said active agent is prevented during simultaneous co-extrusion of said layers.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim 149 words
Packaging formed from a multilayer sandwich sheeting which is prepared by separately and simultaneously co-extruding in a current of air or inert gas at least two layers which are superimposed and permanently bound together, one of said layers consisting of a material impervious to a volatile active agent and the other said layer being composed of a film made from a polymeric material, said film being 10 to 300 microns thick and containing said active agent premixed in a homogenous manner in said polymeric material prior to extrusion in a proportion of 0.1 to 50% active agent by weight to the weight of said polymeric material in which said active agent is incorporated, the said impervious layer being extruded as the exterior layer while the said active agent containing layer forms the interior layer such that evaporation of said active agent is prevented during simultaneous co-extrusion of said layers.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim 149 words
Packaging formed from a multilayer sandwich sheeting which is prepared by separately and simultaneously co-extruding in a current of air or inert gas at least two layers which are superimposed and permanently bound together, one of said layers consisting of a material impervious to a volatile active agent and the other said layer being composed of a film made from a polymeric material, said film being 10 to 300 microns thick and containing said active agent premixed in a homogenous manner in said polymeric material prior to extrusion in a proportion of 0.1 to 50% active agent by weight to the weight of said polymeric material in which said active agent is incorporated, the said impervious layer being extruded as the exterior layer while the said active agent containing layer forms the interior layer such that evaporation of said active agent is prevented during simultaneous co-extrusion of said layers.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim 13 words
The packaging according to claim 12, wherein the film comprises a polyolefin resin.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim 28 words
The packaging according to claim 13, wherein the polyolefin resin comprises polyethylene, polypropylene, or copolymers of ethylene and propylene, ethylene and vinyl acetate, or ethylene and ethyl acrylate.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim 16 words
The packaging according to claim 12, wherein the film comprises a copolymer of polyamide and polyether.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim 23 words
The packaging according to claim 12, wherein the layer impervious to the volatile active agents comprises aluminum or a polyamide or polyester resin.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim 22 words
The packaging according to claim 12, wherein the two layers are superimposed and permanently bound together by gluing with an adhesive substance.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim 31 words
The packaging according to claim 17, wherein the adhesive substance is premixed with one of a perfuming composition, a deodorizing composition, an aroma agent, an insecticidal substance, or a bactericidal substance.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim 180 words
Packaging formed from a multilayer sandwich sheeting which is prepared by separately and simultaneously coextruding in a current of air or inert gas at least two layers which are superimposed and permanently bound together, one of said layers consisting of a material impervious to a volatile active agent and the other said layer being composed of a film made from a polymeric material, said film being 10 to 300 microns thick and containing said active agent premixed in a homogeneous manner in said polymeric material prior to extrusion in a proportion of 0.1 to 50% active agent by weight to the weight of said polymeric material in which said active agent is incorporated, said volatile active agent being selected from the group consisting of a perfuming composition, a deodorizing composition, a flavoring agent, an aroma agent, an insecticidal substance, and a bactericidal substance, the said impervious layer being extruded as the exterior layer while the said active agent containing layer forms the interior layer such that the evaporation of said active agent is prevented during simultaneous co-extrusion of said layers.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim 180 words
Packaging formed from a multilayer sandwich sheeting which is prepared by separately and simultaneously coextruding in a current of air or inert gas at least two layers which are superimposed and permanently bound together, one of said layers consisting of a material impervious to a volatile active agent and the other said layer being composed of a film made from a polymeric material, said film being 10 to 300 microns thick and containing said active agent premixed in a homogeneous manner in said polymeric material prior to extrusion in a proportion of 0.1 to 50% active agent by weight to the weight of said polymeric material in which said active agent is incorporated, said volatile active agent being selected from the group consisting of a perfuming composition, a deodorizing composition, a flavoring agent, an aroma agent, an insecticidal substance, and a bactericidal substance, the said impervious layer being extruded as the exterior layer while the said active agent containing layer forms the interior layer such that the evaporation of said active agent is prevented during simultaneous co-extrusion of said layers.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim 161 words
A multilayer sandwich sheeting which is prepared by separately and simultaneously co-extruding in a current of air or inert gas at least two layers which are superimposed and permanently bound together, one of said layers being composed of a material impervious to a volatile active agent and the other said layer being composed of a film made from a polymeric material, said film being 10 to 300 microns thick and containing said active agent premixed in a homogeneous manner in said polymeric material prior to extrusion in a proportion of 0.1 to 50% active agent by weight to the weight of said polymeric material in which said active agent is incorporated, said volatile active agent being selected from among compounds having sanitizing or aromatizing characteristics, the said impervious layer being extruded as the outer layer while the said active agent containing layer forms the inner layer such that evaporation of said active agent is prevented during simultaneous co-extrusion of said layers.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim 161 words
A multilayer sandwich sheeting which is prepared by separately and simultaneously co-extruding in a current of air or inert gas at least two layers which are superimposed and permanently bound together, one of said layers being composed of a material impervious to a volatile active agent and the other said layer being composed of a film made from a polymeric material, said film being 10 to 300 microns thick and containing said active agent premixed in a homogeneous manner in said polymeric material prior to extrusion in a proportion of 0.1 to 50% active agent by weight to the weight of said polymeric material in which said active agent is incorporated, said volatile active agent being selected from among compounds having sanitizing or aromatizing characteristics, the said impervious layer being extruded as the outer layer while the said active agent containing layer forms the inner layer such that evaporation of said active agent is prevented during simultaneous co-extrusion of said layers.

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