Granted Patent
B2
US 12,129,408 · App. 16/919,760 · Granted Oct 29, 2024
Tape
Assignee:
Berry Global, Inc.
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Abstract
An adhesive tape comprises an adhesive layer and a multi-layer film. The adhesive tape is configured to tear cleanly by hand so that the formed cleaved edges do not extend past a cleavage line.
Claims (24)
1. An adhesive tape comprising a multi-layer film, the multi-layer film comprising
a first layer comprising a polyolefin, and
a second layer comprising a polyester,
wherein the adhesive tape is configured to minimize deformation in response to a force applied by a user so that the tape tears cleanly in a cross-machine direction,
wherein the adhesive tape includes an adhesive layer directly adjacent the multi-layer film,
wherein the tensile strength per mil thickness of the multi-layer film is at least 6 lbs./mil, and
wherein a thickness of the adhesive layer is larger than a thickness of one or more of the first layer or the second layer.
2. The adhesive tape of claim 1 , wherein the polyolefin is a polyethylene.
3. The adhesive tape of claim 2 , wherein the polyester is a polyethylene terephthalate.
4. The adhesive tape of claim 3 , wherein percent elongation per mil thickness of the multi-layer film is at least 15%/mil.
5. The adhesive tape of claim 3 , wherein the Elmendorf Tear (MD) per mil thickness of the multi-layer film is at least 13 g/mil.
6. The adhesive tape of claim 3 , wherein the Elmendorf Tear (CD) per mil thickness of the multi-layer film is at least 5 g/mil.
7. The adhesive tape of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive layer is directly adjacent the second layer of the multi-layer film.
8. The adhesive tape of claim 1 , wherein the multi-layer film is not calendered.
9. The adhesive tape of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive tape is free of serrations.
10. The adhesive tape of claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the adhesive layer is about 1.9 mils.
11. The adhesive tape of claim 1 , further comprising a primer layer disposed between the first layer and the second layer.
12. An adhesive tape comprising a multi-layer film, the multi-layer film comprising:
a first layer comprising a polyolefin, and
a second layer comprising a polyester,
an adhesive layer directly adjacent the multi-layer film;
wherein the adhesive tape is configured to minimize deformation in response to a force applied by a user so that the tape tears cleanly in a cross-machine direction, and
wherein a thickness of the adhesive tape is 4 mils to 7 mils, and
wherein the tensile strength per mil thickness of the multi-layer film is at least 6 lbs./mil.
Assignments (34)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST
Recorded Mar 3, 2026
From: U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY
To: FABRENE INC.; BERRY PLASTICS FILMCO, INC.; LETICA CORPORATION; BERRY GLOBAL, INC.; BERRY GLOBAL FILMS, INC.; COVALENCE SPECIALTY COATINGS LLC; PGI POLYMER, INC.; FIBERWEB, LLC; BPREX HEALTHCARE PACKAGING INC.; PLIANT, LLC; CHICOPEE, INC.; AVINTIV SPECIALITY MATERIALS INC.; CAPTIVE PLASTICS, INC.; COVALENCE SPECIALTY ADHESIVES LLC; LADDAWN, INC.; AEP INDUSTRIES, INC.; BERRY FILM PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.; ROLLPAK CORPORATION; KERR GROUP, LLC; PRIME LABEL & SCREEN, INC.; PRIME LABEL AND SCREEN INCORPORATED; PROVIDENCIA USA, INC.
Reel/Frame 075042/0813 →
CHANGE OF NAME
Recorded Nov 14, 2025
From: BERRY TAPES HOLDING COMPANY, INC.
To: VYBOND GROUP, INC.
Reel/Frame 073572/0963 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST
Recorded May 5, 2025
From: U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: BERRY FILM PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.; BPREX HEALTHCARE PACKAGING INC.; AVINTIV SPECIALTY MATERIALS INC.; PLIANT, LLC; FIBERWEB, LLC; BERRY GLOBAL FILMS, LLC; PROVIDENCIA USA, INC.; LETICA CORPORATION
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RELEASE OF PATENT SECURITY INTERESTS
Recorded May 5, 2025
From: UBS AG, STAMFORD BRANCH (SUCCESSOR TO CREDIT SUISSE AG, CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH), AS TERM LOAN COLLATERAL AGENT; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS ABL COLLATERAL AGENT
To: AVINTIV SPECIALTY MATERIALS, LLC (F/K/A AVINTIV SPECIALTY MATERIALS INC.); BERRY FILM PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.; BERRY GLOBAL FILMS, LLC; BERRY GLOBAL, INC.; BERRY PLASTICS CORPORATION; BERRY PLASTICS FILMCO, INC.; BERRY PLASTICS HOLDING CORPORATION; BPREX HEALTHCARE PACKAGING INC.; COVALENCE SPECIALTY ADHESIVES LLC; FIBERWEB, INC.; FIBERWEB, LLC; KERR GROUP, LLC; LETICA CORPORATION; LETICA RESOURCES, INC.; PLIANT, LLC; ROLLPAK CORPORATION; F&S TOOL, INC.
Reel/Frame 071168/0009 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST
Recorded May 4, 2025
From: U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: BERRY FILM PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.; BPREX HEALTHCARE PACKAGING INC.; AVINTIV SPECIALTY MATERIALS INC.; PLIANT, LLC; FIBERWEB, LLC; BERRY GLOBAL FILMS, LLC; PROVIDENCIA USA, INC.; LETICA CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 071165/0634 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST
Recorded May 4, 2025
From: U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: BERRY FILM PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.; BPREX HEALTHCARE PACKAGING INC.; AVINTIV SPECIALTY MATERIALS INC.; PLIANT, LLC; FIBERWEB, LLC; BERRY GLOBAL FILMS, LLC; PROVIDENCIA USA, INC.; LETICA CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 071165/0753 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST
Recorded May 3, 2025
From: U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: BERRY FILM PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.; BPREX HEALTHCARE PACKAGING INC.; PRIME LABEL & SCREEN, INC.; AVINTIV SPECIALTY MATERIALS INC.; PRIME LABEL & SCREEN INCORPORATED; PLIANT, LLC; FIBERWEB, LLC; BERRY GLOBAL FILMS, LLC; PROVIDENCIA USA, INC.; LETICA CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 071165/0464 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST
Recorded May 3, 2025
From: U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: BERRY FILM PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.; BPREX HEALTHCARE PACKAGING INC.; PRIME LABEL & SCREEN, INC.; AVINTIV SPECIALTY MATERIALS INC.; PRIME LABEL AND SCREEN INCORPORATED; PLIANT, LLC; FIBERWEB, LLC; BERRY GLOBAL FILMS, LLC; PROVIDENCIA USA, INC.; LETICA CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 071165/0259 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST
Recorded May 3, 2025
From: U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: BERRY FILM PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.; BPREX HEALTHCARE PACKAGING INC.; AVINTIV SPECIALTY MATERIALS INC.; PLIANT, LLC; FIBERWEB, LLC; BERRY GLOBAL FILMS, LLC; PROVIDENCIA USA, INC.; LETICA CORPORATION
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PARTIAL RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS
Recorded May 2, 2025
From: U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: BERRY FILM PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.; BPREX HEALTHCARE PACKAGING INC.; PRIME LABEL & SCREEN, INC.; AVINTIV SPECIALTY MATERIALS INC.; PRIME LABEL AND SCREEN INCORPORATED; PLIANT, LLC; FIBERWEB, LLC; BERRY GLOBAL FILMS, LLC; PROVIDENCIA USA, INC.; LETICA CORPORATION
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PARTIAL RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS
Recorded May 2, 2025
From: U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: BERRY FILM PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.; BPREX HEALTHCARE PACKAGING INC.; PRIME LABEL & SCREEN, INC.; AVINTIV SPECIALTY MATERIALS INC.; PLIANT, LLC; FIBERWEB, LLC; BERRY GLOBAL FILMS, LLC; PROVIDENCIA USA, INC.; LETICA CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 071161/0202 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST
Recorded Mar 27, 2025
From: BERRY GLOBAL, INC.
To: BERRY TAPES HOLDING COMPANY, INC.
Reel/Frame 070646/0773 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST
Recorded Feb 5, 2025
From: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. AS COLLATERAL AGENT; UBS AG, STAMFORD BRANCH (AS SUCCESSOR TO CREDIT SUISSE AG, CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH), AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: COVALENCE SPECIALTY ADHESIVES, LLC; BERRY GLOBAL, INC.; BERRY PLASTICS CORPORATION
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RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST
Recorded Feb 5, 2025
From: U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION), AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: BERRY GLOBAL, INC.; BERRY PLASTICS CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 070120/0268 →
SECURITY INTEREST
Recorded Feb 3, 2025
From: VYBOND GROUP, INC.
To: MIDCAP FINANCIAL TRUST, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
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RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST
Recorded Nov 5, 2024
From: U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: BERRY FILM PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.; AVINTIV SPECIALTY MATERIALS, LLC (F/K/A AVINTIV SPECIALTY MATERIALS INC.; F/K/A POLYMER GROUP, INC.); FIBERWEB, LLC.; PROVIDENCIA USA, INC.
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SECURITY INTEREST
Recorded May 30, 2024
From: BERRY GLOBAL, INC.; BERRY FILM PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.; BPREX HEALTHCARE PACKAGING INC.; AVINTIV SPECIALTY MATERIALS, LLC; PLIANT, LLC; FIBERWEB, LLC; BERRY GLOBAL FILMS, LLC; PROVIDENCIA USA, INC; LETICA CORPORATION
To: U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
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SECURITY INTEREST
Recorded Jan 19, 2024
From: BERRY GLOBAL, INC.; BERRY FILM PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.; BPREX HEALTHCARE PACKAGING INC; AVINTIV SPECIALTY MATERIALS INC.; PLIANT, LLC; FIBERWEB, LLC; BERRY GLOBAL FILMS, LLC; PROVIDENCIA USA, INC.; LETICA CORPORATION
To: U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
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FIRST LIEN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT
Recorded Jun 22, 2023
From: AVINTIV SPECIALTY MATERIALS INC.; BERRY FILM PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.; BERRY GLOBAL, INC.; FIBERWEB, LLC; LETICA CORPORATION
To: CREDIT SUISSE AG, CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH; BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS ABL COLLATERAL AGENT
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CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE APPLICATION NUMBERS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AT REEL: 056759 FRAME: 0001. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE SECURITY INTEREST.
Recorded Jun 21, 2023
From: BERRY GLOBAL, INC.; BERRY FILM PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.; BPREX HEALTHCARE PACKAGING INC.; AVINTIV SPECIALTY MATERIALS INC.; PLIANT, LLC; FIBERWEB, LLC; BERRY GLOBAL FILMS, LLC; PROVIDENCIA USA, INC.; LETICA CORPORATION
To: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
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CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE LISTING OF PATENTS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AT REEL: 058954 FRAME: 0677. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE FIRST LIEN PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT.
Recorded Jun 21, 2023
From: BERRY GLOBAL, INC.; BERRY FILM PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.; BPREX HEALTHCARE PACKAGING INC.; PRIME LABEL & SCREEN, INC.; AVINTIV SPECIALTY MATERIALS INC.; PRIME LABEL AND SCREEN INCORPORATED; PLIANT, LLC; FIBERWEB, LLC; BERRY GLOBAL FILMS, LLC; PROVIDENCIA USA, INC.; LETICA CORPORATION
To: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
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Recorded Jun 21, 2023
From: BERRY GLOBAL, INC.; BERRY FILM PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.; BPREX HEALTHCARE PACKAGING INC.; PRIME LABEL & SCREEN, INC.; AVINTIV SPECIALTY MATERIALS INC.; PRIME LABEL AND SCREEN INCORPORATED; PLIANT, LLC; FIBERWEB, LLC; BERRY GLOBAL FILMS, LLC; PROVIDENCIA USA, INC.; LETICA CORPORATION
To: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
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CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE APPLICATION NUMBERS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AT REEL: 055009 FRAME: 0450. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE SECURITY AGREEMENT.
Recorded Jun 21, 2023
From: BERRY GLOBAL, INC.; BERRY FILM PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.; BPREX HEALTHCARE PACKAGING INC.; PRIME LABEL & SCREEN, INC.; AVINTIV SPECIALTY MATERIALS INC.; PRIME LABEL AND SCREEN INCORPORATED; PLIANT, LLC; FIBERWEB, LLC; BERRY GLOBAL FILMS, LLC; PROVIDENCIA USA, INC.; LETICA CORPORATION
To: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
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CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE APPLICATION NUMBERS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AT REEL: 055616 FRAME: 0527. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE SECURITY AGREEMENT.
Recorded Jun 21, 2023
From: BERRY GLOBAL, INC.; BERRY FILM PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.; BPREX HEALTHCARE PACKAGING INC.; PRIME LABEL & SCREEN, INC.; AVINTIV SPECIALTY MATERIALS INC.; PRIME LABEL AND SCREEN INCORPORATED; PLIANT, LLC; FIBERWEB, LLC; BERRY GLOBAL FILMS, LLC; PROVIDENCIA USA, INC.; LETICA CORPORATION
To: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
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CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE LISTING OF PATENTS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 054840 FRAME 0047. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE FIRST LIEN PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT.
Recorded Jun 21, 2023
From: BERRY GLOBAL, INC.; BERRY FILM PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.; BPREX HEALTHCARE PACKAGING INC.; PRIME LABEL & SCREEN, INC.; AVINTIV SPECIALTY MATERIALS INC.; PRIME LABEL AND SCREEN INCORPORATED; PLIANT, LLC; FIBERWEB, LLC; BERRY GLOBAL FILMS, LLC; PROVIDENCIA USA, INC.; LETICA CORPORATION
To: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
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SECURITY INTEREST
Recorded Mar 31, 2023
From: BERRY GLOBAL, INC.; BERRY FILM PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.; BPREX HEALTHCARE PACKAGING INC; PRIME LABEL & SCREEN, INC.; AVINTIV SPECIALTY MATERIALS INC.; PRIME LABEL & SCREEN, INCORPORATED; PLIANT, LLC; FIBERWEB, LLC; BERRY GLOBAL FILMS, LLC; PROVIDENCIA USA, INC.; LETICA CORPORATION
To: U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
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CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE THE LISTING OF PATENTS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AT REEL: 054840 FRAME: 0047. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ASSIGNMENT.
Recorded Jan 31, 2022
From: BERRY GLOBAL, INC.; BERRY FILM PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.; BPREX HEALTHCARE PACKAGING INC.; PRIME LABEL & SCREEN, INC.; AVINTIV SPECIALTY MATERIALS INC.; PRIME LABEL AND SCREEN INCORPORATED; PLIANT, LLC; FIBERWEB, LLC; BERRY GLOBAL FILMS, LLC; PROVIDENCIA USA, INC.; LETICA CORPORATION
To: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
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CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE THE LISTING OF PATENTS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AT REEL: 055009 FRAME: 0450. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ASSIGNMENT.
Recorded Jan 31, 2022
From: BERRY GLOBAL, INC.; BERRY FILM PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.; BPREX HEALTHCARE PACKAGING INC.; PRIME LABEL & SCREEN, INC.; AVINTIV SPECIALTY MATERIALS INC.; PRIME LABEL AND SCREEN INCORPORATED; PLIANT, LLC; FIBERWEB, LLC; BERRY GLOBAL FILMS, LLC; PROVIDENCIA USA, INC.; LETICA CORPORATION
To: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
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SECURITY INTEREST
Recorded Jul 3, 2021
From: BERRY GLOBAL, INC.; BERRY FILM PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.; BPREX HEALTHCARE PACKAGING INC.; AVINTIV SPECIALTY MATERIALS INC.; PLIANT, LLC; FIBERWEB, LLC; BERRY GLOBAL FILMS, LLC; PROVIDENCIA USA, INC.; LETICA CORPORATION
To: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
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Recorded Mar 11, 2021
From: BERRY GLOBAL, INC.; BERRY FILM PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.; BPREX HEALTHCARE PACKAGING INC.; PRIME LABEL & SCREEN, INC.; AVINTIV SPECIALTY MATERIALS INC.; PRIME LABEL AND SCREEN INCORPORATED; PLIANT, LLC; FIBERWEB, LLC; BERRY GLOBAL FILMS, LLC; PROVIDENCIA USA, INC.; LETICA CORPORATION
To: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
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Recorded Mar 11, 2021
From: BERRY GLOBAL, INC.; BERRY FILM PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.; BPREX HEALTHCARE PACKAGING INC.; PRIME LABEL & SCREEN, INC.; AVINTIV SPECIALTY MATERIALS INC.; PRIME LABEL AND SCREEN INCORPORATED; PLIANT, LLC; FIBERWEB, LLC; BERRY GLOBAL FILMS, LLC; PROVIDENCIA USA, INC.; LETICA CORPORATION
To: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
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FIRST LIEN PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT
Recorded Jan 15, 2021
From: BERRY GLOBAL, INC.; BERRY FILM PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.; BPREX HEALTHCARE PACKAGING INC.; PRIME LABEL & SCREEN, INC.; AVINTIV SPECIALTY MATERIALS INC.; PRIME LABEL AND SCREEN INCORPORATED; PLIANT, LLC; FIBERWEB, LLC; BERRY GLOBAL FILMS, LLC; PROVIDENCIA USA, INC.; LETICA CORPORATION
To: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
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FIRST LIEN PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT
Recorded Dec 23, 2020
From: BERRY GLOBAL, INC.; BERRY FILM PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC.; BPREX HEALTHCARE PACKAGING INC.; PRIME LABEL & SCREEN, INC.; AVINTIV SPECIALTY MATERIALS INC.; PRIME LABEL AND SCREEN INCORPORATED; PLIANT, LLC; FIBERWEB, LLC; BERRY GLOBAL FILMS, LLC; PROVIDENCIA USA, INC.; LETICA CORPORATION
To: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
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ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST
Recorded Nov 9, 2020
From: VARADARAJAN, KRISHNARAJU; MAMISH, ABBOUD L.
To: BERRY GLOBAL, INC.
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Continuity (2)
Provisional Application
62870099
· Jul 3, 2019