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Multi-layer laminated preform and method of its manufacture
Assignee: Crown Packaging Technology Inc
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Filing: 1995-10-11
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Granted: 1999-04-13
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Expires: 2015-10-11
Abstract
Abstract A blank (2) is molded for the manufacture of a multi-layer preform (1). The blank possesses protrusions (5). After the protrusions (5) have been brought to a plasticised state under the action of heat, those surfaces that contain protrusions (5) are covered by a layer of plasticised material. The blank (2) becomes connected to the layer (6) in the area of the protrusions (5). After cooling of the preform created from the blank (2) and the layer (6), the blank (2) will be connected with the layer (6) by means of microweld positions (7) in the area of the said protrusions (5). With that, delamination of the preform (1) during further processing or use-will be effectively prevented.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen W. Cornell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-11-06 15:09
CPC Classifications
B; B32; B32B; B32B7/00; B32B7/04; B29; B29C; B29C37/00; B29C37/0078; B29C37/0082; B29C45/00; B29C45/16; B29C45/1657; B29C45/1684; B29C49/00; B29C49/071; B29C65/00; B29C65/02; B29C65/14; B29C65/1429; B29C65/1432; B29C65/1496; B32B38/00; B32B38/0008; B29C35/00; B29C35/02; B29C2035/0283; B29C35/08; B29C35/0805; B29C2035/0811; B29C2035/0822; B29C2035/0855; B29C49/42; B29C49/78; B29C2049/7879; B29C2793/00; B29C2793/0081; B29C2949/00; B29C2949/07; B29C2949/076; B29C2949/0768; B29C2949/077; B29C2949/0772; B29C2949/0773; B29C2949/081; B29C2949/0811; B29C2949/0819; B29C2949/20; B29C2949/22; B29C2949/24; B29C2949/26; B29C2949/28; B29C2949/30; B29C2949/3008; B29C2949/3012; B29C2949/3016; B29C2949/302; B29C2949/3024; B29C2949/3026; B29C2949/3028; B29C2949/3032; B29C2949/3034; B29C2949/3036; B29C2949/3086; B29C2949/3088; B29C2949/309; B29C35/04; B29C35/045; B29C35/12; B29C49/08; B29C49/087; B29C59/00; B29C59/02; B29C59/10; B29C65/1403; B29C65/1412; B29C65/1425; B29C66/00; B29C66/70; B29C66/71; B29C66/72; B29C66/723; B29C66/73; B29C66/737; B29C66/7377; B29C66/73775; B29C66/73776; B29C66/739; B29C66/7392; B29C66/73921; B29K; B29K2105/00; B29K2105/25; B29K2105/253; B29K2105/26; B29K2995/00; B29K2995/0037; B29K2995/0068; B29K2995/0069; B32B2307/00; B32B2307/70; B32B2307/72; B32B2310/00; B32B2310/08; B32B2310/0806; B32B2310/0825; B32B2439/00; B32B2439/40; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/13; Y10T428/1352; Y10T428/139; Y10T428/1393; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24479; Y10T428/24521; Y10T428/26; Y10T428/269
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A blow moldable preform for making a closeable container, said preform made from a blank having one or more covering layers and comprising: (a) a blank provided with a plurality of protrusions on at least one side; and (b) at least one cover layer (1) engaging the side of the blank that has said protrusions thereon, and (2) forming a connecting zone by a plurality of thermally produced microweld positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
A blow moldable preform for making a closeable container, said preform made from a blank having one or more covering layers and comprising: (a) a blank provided with a plurality of protrusions on at least one side; and (b) at least one cover layer (1) engaging the side of the blank that has said protrusions thereon, and (2) forming a connecting zone by a plurality of thermally produced microweld positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A preform according to claim 1, wherein the microweld positions are located nearby said protrusions and the surface of the cover layer has complementary depressions for engaging said protrusions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A preform according to claim 2, wherein the blank has an inner surface and an outer surface, and the protrusions are on its outer surface and the cover layer engages the outer surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A preform according to claim 2, wherein the blank has an inner surface and an outer surface, and the protrusions are on its inner surface and the cover layer engages the inner surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A preform according to claim 2, wherein the blank has an inner surface and an outer surface, and the protrusions are on its inner and outer surfaces and cover layers engage the inner and the outer surfaces.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A preform according to claim 1, wherein the connecting zone is formed by said protrusions and the protrusions extend approximately vertically to said connecting zone and have an approximate circular cross section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A preform according to claim 1, wherein the connecting zone is formed by said protrusions, and wherein said protrusions possess a sealed structure.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
A preform according to claim 1, wherein the protrusions have a height of about 0.25 mm to about 1.5 mm and a circular cross-sectional area of about 0.5 mm to about 44 mm.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
48 words
A blow moldable preform for making a closable container, said preform made from a blank, having one or more covering layers, wherein the adjacent surfaces of two layers are bonded with one another in a connecting zone, said connecting zone comprising a plurality of thermally produced microweld positions.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
48 words
A blow moldable preform for making a closable container, said preform made from a blank, having one or more covering layers, wherein the adjacent surfaces of two layers are bonded with one another in a connecting zone, said connecting zone comprising a plurality of thermally produced microweld positions.
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