Synergistic biopolymer blown film extrusion system and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8734710
APP PUB NO 20120168993A1
SERIAL NO

13098312

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A biopolymer blown film extrusion system comprising an extruder receiving polymer pellets and at least two additives, and generating a molten mass having at least one layer; a die receiving the molten extrudates and generating a bubble having at least one layer from a die orifice; an internal bubble blower operably connected to maintain air inside the bubble; a bubble collapsing frame receiving the bubble and generating a biopolymer film having at least one layer, the film having a selected elongation at break of 180% or more in one direction and heat sealing at 195° F. or less; a nip roller operably connected to draw the biopolymer film from the bubble collapsing frame; a turning bar operably connected to change a travel angle of the biopolymer film; and a travel roller operably connected to direct travel of the biopolymer film.

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TOPPAN PACKAGING AMERICAS HOLDINGS INC1900 SOUTH BLVD SUITE 308 CHARLOTTE NC 28203

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Georgelos, Paul Naperville, US 20 169
Montefusco, Pat Genoa, US 16 177
Sanfilippo, James J Barrington Hills, US 128 2354
Skaggs, Jeanne M Arlington Heights, US 36 1152
Speer, Roy Barrington, US 24 986

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