Location History:
- Rubigen, CH (2014 - 2016)
- Munsingen, CH (2017)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2014-2025
Title: Innovations of Philippe Kern
Introduction
Philippe Kern is an accomplished inventor based in Rubigen, Switzerland. He has made significant contributions to the field of packaging technology, particularly in the development of recyclable and collapsible containers. With a total of four patents to his name, Kern's work focuses on enhancing the sustainability and functionality of packaging materials.
Latest Patents
Kern's latest patents include a recyclable, collapsible tube with barrier properties. This innovative design aims to ensure recyclability within a high-value circular recycling material stream. The fluid-tight collapsible polyolefin container features a container body formed from a laminate that is folded into a container-like shape. It is sealed in overlapping edge regions and coated with a sheathing of polyolefin material. The container laminate consists of at least three layers, including an inner polyolefin layer, an outer polyolefin layer, and a barrier layer sandwiched between them. The barrier layer comprises at least one polyolefin barrier foil, ensuring that at least 90% of all polymers used in the container are made of the same type of polyolefin.
Another notable patent involves a method for manufacturing a container body of a tube. This method includes imprinting a sheet material, bending it into the shape of the container body, sealing adjacent edges, and coating the bent material with a transparent plastics sheathing. The choice of materials ensures that the sheathing does not adhere to the imprint