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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 23, 1999
Filed:
Jan. 25, 1996
Russell P Gehrke, Neenah, WI (US);
Joseph C Hsu, Neenah, WI (US);
David J Haas, Neenah, WI (US);
Jay D Hodson, Greenville, WI (US);
American National Can Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
A polymeric laminate for use in polymeric films, and packaging material and packages made therefrom, that is roughened or knurled to produce a series of nicks or cuts over substantially the entire surface area of the laminate, producing an easy-opening feature. The laminate may be a multilayer, polymeric structure that may comprise an oriented polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, or a biaxially oriented nylon. The packaging material of the invention may contain a sealant film, either a single layer or multilayer film, and may also comprise an intermediate layer of foil.