American Can Company

James River Corporation

Scott W Middleton

Paul James Ruthven

Lee J Murray, Jr

Steven R Felstein

Gerald J VanHandel

A microwave susceptor package such as a food package is disclosed which contains a microwave reactive material comprising a support material and a microwave interactive coating on the support material. The support material is selected from microwave transparent and thermally stable substrates whereas the microwave interactive coating comprises metal particles in an ink-like substance that may be printed onto the substrate such as a portion of the substrate.

Microwave interactive printable coatings

A laminate web, suitable for conversion into a container for degenerative products, is produced from aluminum foil and an extrusion coating of an ethylene/acrylic acid-type copolymer, utilizing a polyacrylic acid chromium complex primer to enhance the bond at the interface. The laminate web will usually be formed into a tube with the copolymer disposed on the product side, which can advantageously be used to package fluoride toothpaste, and the like.

Laminate web produced with polyacrylic acid complex primer

A coated paperboard product and a process for producing the same which includes corona discharge treatment of a paperboard surface and subsequent extrusion of molten polyester thereon. The resulting product has a very high degree of adhesion between the paperboard and polyester layers, and is capable of being utilized for forming pressed food trays which can be subjected to oven cooking temperatures.

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Appleton, WI, United States of America

Scott W Middleton