PRODUCT AND METHOD FOR A PLASTIC COMPOSITION COMPRISING INORGANIC MATERIALS

Abstract

Products and methods for producing products which comprise polyethylene and inorganic minerals for a single layer plastic composition.

Claims

1. A plastic composition comprising: approximately 20-49% calcium carbonate; approximately 30-60% high density polyethylene; approximately 0-20% linear low density polyethylene; approximately 0-10% fillers/bonding agent; said plastic composition being a single layer.

2. The plastic composition of claim 1 further comprising a biopolymer.

3. The plastic composition of claim 2 wherein said biopolymer is approximately 0.5% to 20% by weight of said plastic composition.

4. The plastic composition of claim 2 wherein said biopolymer is an amount less than 1.5%.

5. The plastic composition of claim 2 wherein said biopolymer is selected from the group consisting of: poly lactic acid, poly-hydroxybutunoate, poly-hydroxyalkanoate, Nylon 610, Nylon 611.

6. The plastic composition of claim 1 wherein said plastic composition contains no fibers.

7. The plastic composition of claim 1 wherein said external surface of said plastic composition has a printable surface.

8. The plastic composition of claim 1 wherein said external surface of said plastic composition has a smooth surface.

9. The plastic composition of claim 1 wherein said plastic composition provides a moisture barrier.

10. The plastic composition of claim 1 wherein said plastic composition is biodegradable.

11. The plastic composition of claim 1 wherein said plastic composition comprises printed information.

12. The plastic composition of claim 1 wherein said plastic composition comprises a barcode.

13. The plastic composition of claim 1 wherein said plastic composition comprises a coupon.

14. The plastic composition of claim 2 wherein said plastic composition is compostable.

15. A plastic composition comprising: approximately 20-49% mineral material; approximately 30-60% high density polyethylene; approximately 0-20% linear low density polyethylene; approximately 0-10% fillers/bonding agents; said plastic composition being a single layer.

16. The plastic composition of claim 15 wherein said mineral material is selected from the group consisting of calcium carbonate, calcium sulfate, barium sulfate, kaolin, mica, zinc oxide, dolomite, glass fiber, hollow glass microbead, silica, chalk, talc, pigment, titanium dioxide, bentonite, clay, zeolite, slate, diatomaceous earth and combinations thereof.

17. The plastic composition of claim 15 further comprising a biopolymer.

18. The plastic composition of claim 17 wherein said biopolymer is approximately 0.5% to 20% by weight of said plastic composition.

19. The plastic composition of claim 17 wherein said biopolymer is an amount less than 1.5%.

20. The plastic composition of claim 17 wherein said biopolymer is selected from the group consisting of: poly lactic acid, poly-hydroxybutunoate, poly-hydroxyalkanoate, Nylon 610, Nylon 611.

21. The plastic composition of claim 15 wherein said plastic composition contains no fibers.

22. The plastic composition of claims 15 wherein said external surface of said plastic composition has a printable surface.

23. The plastic composition of claim 15 wherein said external surface of said plastic composition has a smooth surface.

24. The plastic composition of claim 15 wherein said plastic composition provides a moisture barrier.

25. The plastic composition of claim 15 wherein said plastic composition is biodegradable.

26. The plastic composition of claim 15 wherein said plastic composition comprises printed information.

27. The plastic composition of claim 15 wherein said plastic composition comprises a barcode.

28. The plastic composition of claim 15 wherein said plastic composition comprises a coupon.

29. The plastic composition of claim 17 wherein said plastic composition is compostable.

30. A plastic composition comprising: approximately 25-40% calcium carbonate; approximately 30-50% high density polyethylene; approximately 5-15% linear low density polyethylene; approximately 2-7% filler/bonding agent; said plastic composition being a single layer.

31. The plastic composition of claim 30 further comprising a biopolymer.

32. A plastic composition comprising: approximately 20-49% mineral material; approximately 30-60% high density polyethylene; approximately 0-20% low density polyethylene, linear low density polyethylene or a combination thereof; approximately 0-10% fillers/bonding agent; said plastic composition being a single layer.

33. The plastic composition of claim 32 further comprising a biopolymer.

34. A plastic composition comprising: calcium carbonate; high density polyethylene; linear low density polyethylene; and a filler/bonding agent; said plastic composition being a single layer.

35. The plastic composition of claim 34 wherein said calcium carbonate comprises less than 50% by weight of said plastic composition.

36. The plastic composition of claim 34 further comprising a biopolymer.

37. A plastic composition comprising: calcium carbonate; high density polyethylene; low density polyethylene, linear low density polyethylene or a combination; and a filler/bonding agent; said plastic composition being a single layer.

38. The plastic composition of claim 37 wherein said calcium carbonate comprises less than 50% by weight of said plastic composition.

39. The plastic composition of claim 37 further comprising a biopolymer.

40. The plastic composition of claim 32 wherein said plastic composition is used for plastic bags, sacks, pouches and wrappers.

41. The plastic composition of claim 32 further comprising an antimicrobial component.

42. The plastic composition of claim 32 wherein said plastic composition is formed into a bag, cover, sheet, protective garment, school, office or warehouse supply, storage bag, medical examination paper, bedding sheets, soil liner bubble mailer, mailing labels, protective films, stretch wrap films and tapes.

43. The plastic composition of claim 32 wherein said plastic composition is wound on a roll.

44. The plastic composition of claim 32 wherein said plastic composition is perforated.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0072] FIG. 1 is an embodiment of a T-sack of the present invention.

[0073] FIG. 2 is an embodiment of a T-sack of the present invention.

[0074] FIG. 3 is an embodiment of a T-sack of the present invention.

[0075] FIG. 4 is an embodiment of a T-sack of the present invention.

[0076] FIG. 5 is an embodiment of a die cut bag of the present invention.

[0077] FIG. 6 is an embodiment of a drawstring bag of the present invention.

[0078] FIG. 7 is an embodiment of a loop handle bag of the present invention.

[0079] FIG. 8 is an embodiment of a wave style bag of the present invention.

[0080] FIG. 9 is an embodiment of a drawstring bag of the present invention.

[0081] FIG. 10 is a front view of an embodiment of a T-sack of the present invention.

[0082] FIG. 11 is a front view of an embodiment of a die cut bag of the present invention.

[0083] FIG. 11A is an embodiment of a bag of the present invention showing a food storage bag.

[0084] FIG. 11B is an embodiment of a bag of the present invention showing an empty food storage bag.

[0085] FIG. 12A is an embodiment of a bag of the present invention showing a newspaper bag.

[0086] FIG. 12B is an embodiment of a bag of the present invention showing an empty newspaper bag.

[0087] FIG. 13 is an embodiment of the present invention showing a tarp cover.

[0088] FIG. 14 is an embodiment of the present invention showing a pallet cover.

[0089] FIG. 15A is an embodiment of the present invention showing a mattress in a mattress bag.

[0090] FIG. 15B is an embodiment of the present invention showing an empty mattress bag.

[0091] FIG. 16A is an embodiment of the present invention showing a furniture cover over a sofa.

[0092] FIG. 16B is an embodiment of the present invention showing a furniture cover.

[0093] FIG. 17 is an embodiment of the present invention showing an examination or medical gown.

[0094] FIG. 18 is an embodiment of the present invention showing a lab coat.

[0095] FIG. 19 is an embodiment of the present invention showing an examination or medical cape.

[0096] FIG. 20 is an embodiment of the present invention showing examination shorts.

[0097] FIG. 21 is an embodiment of the present invention showing a poncho.

[0098] FIG. 22 is an embodiment of the present invention showing examination paper.

[0099] FIG. 23A is an embodiment of the present invention showing a drape.

[0100] FIG. 23B is an embodiment of the present invention showing a folded drape.

[0101] FIG. 24A is an embodiment of the present invention showing a packing list in a plastic envelope attached to a box.

[0102] FIG. 24B is an embodiment of the present invention showing the plastic packing list envelope.

[0103] FIG. 25A is an embodiment of the present invention showing an umbrella bag with an umbrella.

[0104] FIG. 25B is an embodiment of the present invention showing an empty umbrella bag.

[0105] FIG. 26 is an embodiment of the present invention showing a soil liner in a flower bed or in a garden.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0106] FIGS. 1-4 show embodiments of T-sacks 10-40 of different sizes.

[0107] FIG. 5 shows a die cut bag 50.

[0108] FIG. 6 shows a drawstring bag 60.

[0109] FIG. 7 shows a loop handle bag 70.

[0110] FIG. 8 shows a wave style bag 80.

[0111] FIG. 9 shows a drawstring bag 90.

[0112] FIG. 10 shows a T-sack 100 having handles 102 and 104; logo 106; printed information, such as a company message, or product or service information 108; a puzzle or contest 110; website information 112; phone number 114; social media link to a portal such as, Twitter or Facebook 116; and QR Code 118.

[0113] FIG. 11 shows a die cut bag 120, having a die cut handle 122, a coupon 124 that can be peeled off of the bag 120, and a coupon 126 that can be cut from the bag 120.

[0114] FIG. 11A shows a food storage bag 200 having food 202.

[0115] FIG. 11B shows an empty food storage bag 200.

[0116] FIG. 12A show a newspaper bag 204 having a newspaper 206.

[0117] FIG. 12B shows an empty newspaper bag 204.

[0118] FIG. 13 shows a tarp cover 208.

[0119] FIG. 14 shows a pallet cover 210.

[0120] FIG. 15A shows a mattress 212 in a mattress bag 214.

[0121] FIG. 15B shows an empty mattress bag 214.

[0122] FIG. 16A shows a furniture cover 216 over a sofa 218.

[0123] FIG. 16B shows a furniture cover 216.

[0124] FIG. 17 shows an examination or medical gown 220.

[0125] FIG. 18 shows a lab coat 222.

[0126] FIG. 19 shows an examination or medical cape 224.

[0127] FIG. 20 shows examination shorts 226.

[0128] FIG. 21 shows a poncho 228.

[0129] FIG. 22 shows examination paper 230.

[0130] FIG. 23A shows a drape 232.

[0131] FIG. 23B shows a folded drape 232.

[0132] FIG. 24A shows a packing list 234 in a plastic envelope 236 attached to a box.

[0133] FIG. 24B shows the plastic packing list envelope 236.

[0134] FIG. 25A shows an umbrella bag 238 with an umbrella 240.

[0135] FIG. 25B shows an empty umbrella bag 238.

[0136] FIG. 26 shows a soil liner 242 in a flower bed or in a garden.

[0137] In an embodiment the T-sack and/or T-shirt bags have a width of approximately 5″ to 20″, a height from 10″ to 40″ and a gusset from 2″ to 15″, with thickness ranging from approximately 0.25-4.0 mil.

[0138] In an embodiment the die cut bags have a width of approximately 5″ to 30″, a height from 5″ to 30″ and a gusset from 0.5″ to 15″, with a bag thickness of approximately 0.35 to 10.0 mil.

[0139] In an embodiment the loop handle bag has a width from about 3″ to about 30″, a height of 45″ to about 30″ and a gusset from 0.5″ to 15″, with a bag thickness of approximately 0.35 to 10.0 mil.

[0140] In an embodiment the tri-fold handle bag has a width from about 3″ to 30″, a height from 54″ to 30″ and a gusset from 0.5″ to 15″, with a bag thickness of approximately 035 to 10.0 mil.

[0141] In an embodiment the soft loop flat bag has a width of about 3″ to 30″ and a height from 5″ to 30″, with a bag thickness of approximately 035 to 10.0 mil.

[0142] In an embodiment the wave style bag has a width from about 3″ to 30″, a height from 5″ to 30″ and a gusset from 0.5″ to 15″, with a bag thickness of approximately 0.35 to 10.0 mil.

[0143] In an embodiment the drawstring bags have a width from about 5″ to 30″, a height of 5″ to 30″ and a gusset from 0.5″ to 15″, with a bag thickness of approximately 0.35 to 10.0 mil.

[0144] In an embodiment the drawstring cord bag has a width from about 5″ to 30″, a height of 5″ to 30″ and a gusset of 0.5 to15″, with a bag thickness of approximately 0.35 to 10.0 mil.

[0145] In an embodiment the plastic composition comprises approximately 47-50% CaO.sub.3, approximately 40% HDPE, approximately 10% LLPPE, and a filler/bonding agent of approximately 0-3%.

[0146] In an embodiment, the filler/bonding agent comprises an ester such as a long chain (waxy) aliphatic ester. In a preferred embodiment, the filler/bonding agent is a waxy substrate such as a tallow based wax.

[0147] In an embodiment the CaCO.sub.3 is approximately 20-30% of the weight of the composition for the composition.

[0148] In an embodiment the HDPE and LLDPE are pre-blended and extruded into pellets.

[0149] In an embodiment approximately 35-40% CaCO.sub.3 is used by weight for the composition of the plastic composition.

[0150] Independent lab tests done on a 1.0 mil thick Medium T-sack made with 25-35% CaCO.sub.3, show that the T-sack performs just as well, if not better than a standard T-sack made with a polyethylene blend and approximately 5-10% CaCO.sub.3. Tests performed include tensile strength and elongation (ASTM D882), tear resistance (ASTM D1922), and puncture force (ASTM D5748-01).

[0151] Regarding the 1.0 mil thick Medium T-sack made with 25-35% CaCO.sub.3, the tensile strength and elongation test done in the length direction showed a maximum load ranging from 3.25 to 425 lbf, with the elongation break ranging from 325% to 400%. The tensile strength and elongation test done in the width direction showed a maximum load ranging from 2.75 to 3.0 lbf, with the elongation break ranging from 550% to 625%.

[0152] Regarding the 1.0 mil thick Medium T-sack made with 25-35% CaCO.sub.3, the tear resistance test done in the length direction showed results ranging from 15 to 18 g. The tear resistance test done in the width direction showed results ranging from 300 to 360 g.

[0153] Regarding the 1.0 mil thick Medium T-sack made with 25-35% CaCO.sub.3, the puncture force test done showed a maximum load ranging from 4.1 to 5.1 lbf.