Amcor has patented a recyclable film structure for thermoforming packaging components. The film consists of three layers, including polyethylene and high-density polyethylene with a hydrocarbon resin. The innovative design allows for easier thermoforming and maintains shape post-forming, reducing warping or shrinking issues. GlobalData’s report on Amcor gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
Smarter leaders trust GlobalData
According to GlobalData’s company profile on Amcor, Synthetic Resin containers was a key innovation area identified from patents. Amcor's grant share as of May 2024 was 49%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Recyclable thermoformable film for packaging components
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11981487B2) discloses a thermoformable base film designed for maintaining its shape after thermoforming. The base film comprises three layers - a first layer with polyethylene, a second layer with high-density polyethylene and a hydrocarbon resin, and a third layer with polyethylene. Additionally, a fourth layer with high-density polyethylene and inorganic particles can be included. The presence of an oxygen barrier layer and specific thermoforming temperature operating window enhance the film's performance. The base film can be used to create thermoformed bases with cavities and flanges, suitable for packaging products in a hermetically sealed manner.
Furthermore, the patented invention extends to packaged products utilizing the thermoformed bases, where a lid packaging component is sealed to the flange of the base, enclosing the product in the cavities. The lid packaging component is designed for recyclability and ease of product dispensing. The composition of the lid packaging component includes layers of high-density polyethylene, inorganic particles, and polyethylene-based materials. The patent also details variations in the composition of the thermoformable base film, emphasizing the absence of certain materials like polyester, ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer, and polyamide, ensuring specific properties and recyclability of the film. Overall, the patented technology offers a comprehensive solution for creating thermoformed bases and packaged products with improved structural integrity and recyclability features.
To know more about GlobalData’s detailed insights on Amcor, buy the report here.
Data Insights
From
The gold standard of business intelligence.
Blending expert knowledge with cutting-edge technology, GlobalData’s unrivalled proprietary data will enable you to decode what’s happening in your market. You can make better informed decisions and gain a future-proof advantage over your competitors.
GlobalData, the leading provider of industry intelligence, provided the underlying data, research, and analysis used to produce this article.
GlobalData Patent Analytics tracks bibliographic data, legal events data, point in time patent ownerships, and backward and forward citations from global patenting offices. Textual analysis and official patent classifications are used to group patents into key thematic areas and link them to specific companies across the world’s largest industries.
