Ernest E Bachert

US Patent:

6986921, Jan 17, 2006

Filed:

Nov 12, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/706351

Inventors:

Michael D. Schmal - Orwigsburg PA, US
Ernest E. Bachert - Orwigsburg PA, US
John A. Menges - Auburn PA, US
Robert R. Witt - Marengo IL, US

International Classification:

B32B 1/08
B32B 5/12
B32B 3/04

US Classification:

428 352, 428 366, 428 376, 428105, 428106, 428112, 428113, 428114, 428118, 428128, 428129, 428130, 428913

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to thermoplastic elastomer films and bags made from thermoplastic elastomer films and also to methods for making thermoplastic elastomer films and bags. The thermoplastic elastomer films of the present invention are composed of thermoplastic elastomers and non-elastic polyesters. The bags of the present invention are fabricated using blended monolayer thermoplastic films that include a blend of thermoplastic elastomer and a non-elastic polyester, or co-extruded multi-layer films that include at least one layer of thermoplastic elastomer and at least one layer of non-elastic polyester. The blended monolayer thermoplastic films of the present invention are useful in the food handling industry and particularly in the meat packaging industry and for use in cooking bag applications. The co-extruded films of the present invention are also useful in the food handling industry and particularly the meat packaging industry and for use in meat casing applications.

US Patent:

7709069, May 4, 2010

Filed:

Dec 14, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/300175

Inventors:

Michael D. Schmal - Orwigsburg PA, US
Ernest E. Bachert - Orwigsburg PA, US
John A. Menges - Auburn PA, US

Assignee:

M & Q Packaging Corporation - Schuylkill Haven PA

International Classification:

B32B 27/06
H05B 6/80
B65D 81/34
B65D 33/01
B29D 22/00

US Classification:

428 357, 219735, 426113, 383103, 428 352

Abstract:

Provided are high temperature, venting food preparation bags used to package food products for storage, transportation, and preparation and methods for making and using the same. High temperature, venting food preparation bags are composed of a sealed end, an open end, at least one side wall composed of a first thermoplastic film having a vent, and a vent seal composed of a second thermoplastic film. The vent seal is fused to the sidewall via a non-adhesive seal thereby closing the vents. At elevated temperatures, the vent seal at least partially detaches from the side wall thereby opening the vents. Opening of the at least one vent is not dependent upon the accumulation of internal fluid or gaseous pressure, and is compatible with vacuum packaging techniques. Vented cooking techniques are provided that permit browning and crisping of beef and poultry without manipulating the food preparation bag during cooking.

US Patent:

8431203, Apr 30, 2013

Filed:

Sep 18, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/233319

Inventors:

Michael D. Schmal - Orwigsburg PA, US
Ernest E. Bachert - Orwigsburg PA, US

Assignee:

M & Q IP Leasing, Inc. - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

B32B 1/02
B32B 27/08
B32B 27/34
B32B 27/36

US Classification:

428 357, 4284744, 4284747, 4284749, 4284752, 428480

Abstract:

High temperature bags for use in high temperature processes. Suitable high temperature processes include cooking food products, such as whole muscle meats, and sterilization of medical instruments. The high temperature bags may be comprised of multilayer films comprising materials that can withstand high temperatures and also have other beneficial properties such as, for example, the ability to be readily heat sealed, durability, no adhesion to food products, and good/improved moisture and gas barrier properties. These high temperature bags can preferably withstand temperatures greater than the boiling point of water, i. e. , 212 F. , more preferably greater than 300 F. and more even more preferably greater than 350 F. Furthermore, the high temperature bags may be used to freeze and ship products and may be placed directly into a high temperature environment, such as an oven or microwave, in order to cook or sterilize a product contained within the bag.

US Patent:

8592016, Nov 26, 2013

Filed:

Sep 12, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/531009

Inventors:

Michael D. Schmal - Orwigsburg PA, US
Ernest E. Bachert - Orwigsburg PA, US
John A. Menges - Auburn PA, US

Assignee:

M&Q IP Leasing, Inc. - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

B32B 1/02
C08F 283/04
C08G 69/48
C08L 67/00
C08L 77/00

US Classification:

428 355, 428 341, 428 352, 428 357, 428 368, 428 3692, 525425

Abstract:

Provided are high temperature food preparation films, bags made from the films, as well as methods for fabricating such bags. The high temperature food preparation films are composed of a blended monolayer thermoplastic elastomer film comprising a polyamide and a polyester elastomer. The polyamides include nylon-6, nylon-6,6, copolymers of nylon-6, copolymers of nylon-6,6, and combinations thereof. Bags made from such films are used in high temperature cooking applications of up to about 425 F.

US Patent:

8602649, Dec 10, 2013

Filed:

Aug 20, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/859963

Inventors:

Michael D. Schmal - Orwigsburg PA, US
Ernest E. Bachert - Orwigsburg PA, US
Joseph A. Radosta - Easton PA, US

Assignee:

M&Q IP Leasing, Inc. - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

B65D 33/28

US Classification:

383 75, 383118, 383 71, 2205734

Abstract:

An improved liner having an elastic securing mechanism that may be placed in a vessel to form and maintain a barrier between the vessel and objects contained therein. The liner includes an elastic securing band secured around the perimeter of the open top end of the liner using a plurality of spaced-apart tack welds or rivets. In one embodiment, the liner material is folded over the elastic and ultrasonic sealing is used to burn through the elastic and seal the folded liner material to itself thereby securing the elastic to the liner. In use, the liner is placed within a receptacle of the vessel and the open top end is folded outward and downward over a rim of the vessel such that the elastic engages an outside of the vessel to form a secure and snug fit of the liner to the vessel. Advantageously, a failure to a portion of the elastic is limited to that portion of the elastic only and propagation of the failure is limited by the rivets.

US Patent:

20030021925, Jan 30, 2003

Filed:

Jul 30, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/918042

Inventors:

Michael Schmal - Orwigsburg PA, US
Ernest Bachert - Orwigsburg PA, US
John Menges - Auburn PA, US
Robert Witt - Marengo IL, US

Assignee:

M&Q Plastic Products, Inc.

International Classification:

B32B001/02
B65D001/00
B32B001/08
B29D022/00
B29D023/00
F16L001/00
B31B001/00
B31B049/00
B32B027/06
B32B027/36

US Classification:

428/035700, 428/483000, 428/035200, 493/051000

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to thermoplastic elastomer films and bags made from thermoplastic elastomer films and also to methods for making thermoplastic elastomer films and bags. The thermoplastic elastomer films of the present invention are composed of thermoplastic elastomers and non-elastic polyesters. The bags of the present invention are fabricated using blended monolayer thermoplastic films that include a blend of thermoplastic elastomer and a non-elastic polyester, or co-extruded multi-layer films that include at least one layer of thermoplastic elastomer and at least one layer of non-elastic polyester. The blended monolayer thermoplastic films of the present invention are useful in the food handling industry and particularly in the meat packaging industry and for use in cooking bag applications. The co-extruded films of the present invention are also useful in the food handling industry and particularly the meat packaging industry and for use in meat casing applications.

US Patent:

20040253399, Dec 16, 2004

Filed:

Aug 20, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/643959

Inventors:

John Menges - Auburn PA, US
Ernest Bachert - Orwigsburg PA, US
George Schmidt - Lansdale PA, US

Assignee:

M&Q Plastic Products, Inc.

International Classification:

B65D001/00

US Classification:

428/035200

Abstract:

A cook and chill casing includes a substantially rectangular bag formed from a plastic, tubular material. The bag has a food-receiving interior open at a first end and sealed at a second end. The sealed end has a tapered seal that separates two corners of the tubular material from the interior. The two corners separated by the tapered seal provide handles for lifting the bag. The bag is formed from nylon, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester, and/or various combinations of these materials. In one embodiment, the bag is formed from a multilayer, co-extruded plastic film having a thickness in the range of about two mils to about five mils, and the seal is a heat seal. A clip is used to seal the open end of the bag once it has been filled.

US Patent:

20050079372, Apr 14, 2005

Filed:

May 11, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/843096

Inventors:

Michael Schmal - Orwigsburg PA, US
Ernest Bachert - Orwigsburg PA, US
John Menges - Auburn PA, US

International Classification:

F16B004/00
B32B027/06

US Classification:

428482000, 428035700

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to blended monolayer films and multilayer films having odor barrier properties, methods of making such films, and bags made from such films. Blended monolayer films include blends of non-elastic polyesters and blends of non-elastic polyesters, polyester thermoplastic elastomers, polyolefins, or combinations thereof. Multilayer thermoplastic films include a plurality of layers of film. The plurality of layers of film includes at least one non-elastic polyester layer of film and at least one additional layer of film. The one additional layers of film can be polyester thermoplastic elastomer layers, polyolefin layers, nylon layers, and combinations thereof. Blended monolayer films and multilayer films are a substantial odor barrier for at least 3 days and have a gauge thickness of from about 0.00015 to about 0.01 inches.