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Polyester or copolyester/polyolefin laminate structures and methods of making the same
Assignee: Eastman Chemical Co
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Filing: 2003-01-31
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Granted: 2006-05-02
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Expires: 2023-01-31
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to polyester/polyolefin laminate materials having improved properties. The invention also relates to copolyester/polyolefin laminate materials having improved properties. The laminates herein exhibit improved results in flammability studies. The invention further relates to methods of making laminate structures.
Inventors
- 👤 John Edward Christopher Willham
- 👤 Thomas Joseph Pecorini
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-11-03 22:15
CPC Classifications
B; B32; B32B; B32B27/00; B32B27/06; B32B27/08; B32B27/30; B32B27/308; B32B27/32; B32B27/34; B32B27/36; B32B2250/00; B32B2250/24; B32B2307/00; B32B2307/30; B32B2307/306; B32B2307/3065; B32B2309/00; B32B2309/08; B32B2309/10; B32B2309/105; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1089; Y10T156/1092; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24942; Y10T428/2495; Y10T428/24959; Y10T428/31504; Y10T428/31786; Y10T428/31797; Y10T428/31855; Y10T428/31909; Y10T428/31913; Y10T428/31928; Y10T428/31935; Y10T428/31938; Y10T442/00; Y10T442/30; Y10T442/3854; Y10T442/3862; Y10T442/3886
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A polyester or copolyester/polyolefin laminate comprising: a) a first polymer layer comprising a polyester or a copolyester, wherein the first polymer layer has an inner and an outer surface, and a thickness of from about 0.080 inches to about 0.250 inches; b) a tie layer comprising consisting essentially of an alkyl acrylate copolymer having a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface is adjacent to the inner surface of the first polymer layer; and c) a second polymer layer comprising a polyolefin, wherein the second polymer layer has an inner and an outer surface, and wherein the second surface of the tie layer is adjacent to the inner surface of the second polymer layer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A polyester or copolyester/polyolefin laminate comprising: a) a first polymer layer comprising a polyester or a copolyester, wherein the first polymer layer has an inner and an outer surface, and a thickness of from about 0.080 inches to about 0.250 inches; b) a tie layer comprising consisting essentially of an alkyl acrylate copolymer having a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface is adjacent to the inner surface of the first polymer layer; and c) a second polymer layer comprising a polyolefin, wherein the second polymer layer has an inner and an outer surface, and wherein the second surface of the tie layer is adjacent to the inner surface of the second polymer layer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The laminate of claim 1 , wherein the laminate is suitable for applications where a CC1 classification is required as defined by UBC Standard 26-7.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The laminate of claim 1 , wherein the tie layer comprises one or more of: ethylene-methyl acrylate copolymer, ethylene-ethyl acrylate copolymer, ethylene-butyl acrylate copolymer or ethylene-methyl methacrylate copolymer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The laminate of claim 1 , wherein the second polymer layer comprises one or more of: polyethylene, polypropylene, poly-1-butene or ethylene polymer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The laminate of claim 1 , wherein the second polymer layer comprises a polyethylene woven fabric, polyethylene film or polyethylene sheeting.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The laminate of claim 1 , wherein the second polymer layer has a thickness of from about 0.001 to about 0.020 inches.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The laminate of claim 1 , wherein the tie layer has a thickness of from about 0.0005 to about 0.020 inches.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
162 words
A process for making a laminate, the process comprising: a) providing a first polymer layer comprising a polyester or copolyester, wherein the first polymer layer has an inner and an outer surface, and a thickness of from about 0.080 inches to about 0.250 inches; b) providing a tie layer comprising consisting essentially of an alkyl acrylate polymer, wherein the tie layer has a first and a second surface; c) providing a second polymer layer comprising a polyolefin, wherein the second polymer layer has an inner and an outer surface; d) applying the tie layer to one or more of the inner surface of the first polymer layer or the inner surface of the second polymer layer and bringing the first and second polymer layers into proximal contact with each other, wherein the tie layer is situated between the first and second polymer layers, thereby providing a pre-laminate; and e) applying sufficient heat and/or pressure to the pre-laminate to provide a laminate material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
162 words
A process for making a laminate, the process comprising: a) providing a first polymer layer comprising a polyester or copolyester, wherein the first polymer layer has an inner and an outer surface, and a thickness of from about 0.080 inches to about 0.250 inches; b) providing a tie layer comprising consisting essentially of an alkyl acrylate polymer, wherein the tie layer has a first and a second surface; c) providing a second polymer layer comprising a polyolefin, wherein the second polymer layer has an inner and an outer surface; d) applying the tie layer to one or more of the inner surface of the first polymer layer or the inner surface of the second polymer layer and bringing the first and second polymer layers into proximal contact with each other, wherein the tie layer is situated between the first and second polymer layers, thereby providing a pre-laminate; and e) applying sufficient heat and/or pressure to the pre-laminate to provide a laminate material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The process of claim 8 , wherein the tie layer is applied in sheet form.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
The process of claim 8 , wherein the tie layer is applied by extrusion.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
The process of claim 8 , wherein the laminate is suitable for use in applications where a CC1 classification is required as defined by UBC Standard 26-7.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
29 words
The process of claim 8 , wherein the alkyl acrylate copolymer comprises one or more of ethylene-methyl acrylate copolymer, ethylene-ethyl acrylate copolymer, ethylene-butyl acrylate copolymer or ethylene-methyl methacrylate copolymer.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
The process of claim 8 , wherein the second polymer layer comprises one or more of: polyethylene, polypropylene, poly-1-butene or ethylene polymer.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
The process of claim 8 , wherein the second polymer layer comprises a polyethylene woven fabric, polyethylene film or polyethylene sheeting.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
The process of claim 8 , wherein the second polymer layer has a thickness of from about 0.001 to about 0.020 inches.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
The process of claim 8 , wherein the tie layer has a thickness of from about 0.0005 to about 0.020 inches.
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