Patents Examined by Jes F. Pascua
  • Patent number: 11975504
    Abstract: Webs of inflatable mailer pouches and associated methods are disclosed. Pouches include a multilayer inner cushion structure with inflatable compartments and a fill channel disposed at a first longitudinal edge of the structure. An outer layer with a closure flap is secured to the inner structure. The inner cushion structure and outer layer are folded at a bottom edge of the pouch to form first and second panels of the pouches. The fill channel may be disposed at a top of the first panel and the closure flap disposed at a top of either the first or the second panel. The fill channel extends beyond a top of the second panel and the closure flap is extendable beyond the top of the fill channel. When wound, the closure flap is folded so that the fill channel of each pouch layer is exposed at a lateral face of the cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Sealed Air Corporation (US)
    Inventors: Charles Kannankeril, Joseph E. Owensby, Andrew W. Moehlenbrock, Howard Dean Conner, Laurence B. Sperry
  • Patent number: 11974644
    Abstract: A configurable towel/bag assembly is provided. The configurable towel/bag is especially suitable for both acting like a towel and for converting into a bag orientation for holding items in a cool environment while still maintaining separate use of the towel if desired. The towel/bag assembly may comprise a first surface and a second surface. The first surface may be a moisture-absorbing surface (the “towel” surface) and the second surface may be a moisture-resistant surface. Preferably the first and second surfaces are permanently secured together; however, in one embodiment, the first and second surfaces may be selectively removed from each other for independent use of each surface. In one embodiment, a rough area of the apparatus allows for the scrubbing and cleaning golf balls and golf clubs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Sauce Golf Co, LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey S Greenswag
  • Patent number: 11964809
    Abstract: A food product package is formed by a sheet resulting from a blank with a plurality of sheets, each sheet of the blank having weakened portions, and a tongue secured to a transverse edge of the sheet The sheet is folded according to transverse weakened portions in order to form a tube with a rectangular cross-section and being sealed on itself along a peelable or tearable transverse joint, the tongue projecting longitudinally from the transverse joint, the sheet being sealed longitudinally along a longitudinal base joint, and the package being closed by longitudinally sealing the sheet on itself along a longitudinal top joint spaced apart from the longitudinal base joint, with the transverse joint extending from one longitudinal joint to the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: BEL
    Inventors: Alexandre Vernier, Gilles Coupard
  • Patent number: 11964815
    Abstract: A self-funneling flexible container may be used with a storage and transportation system to provide an efficient, effective and cost-efficient transfer of material to, from or about a site, for example, a hydrocarbon exploration, recovery, production or operation site. The self-funneling flexible container may comprise one or more bands about the bottom or the bottom and one or more sides of the self-funneling flexible container. The bands have an elasticity such that the weight of material disposed in the self-funneling flexible container transitions the bands to an expanded position. When the material is discharged, the bands transition to a contracted position to form a funnel or chute so that all material may be efficiently discharged. As the funnel or chute is only formed at discharge, the self-funneling flexible container may store more material than traditional rigid containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Kresse, Calvin L. Stegemoeller
  • Patent number: 11958660
    Abstract: Thermoplastic bags with phased deformation patterns are described. In particular, one or more implementations comprise thermoplastic bags with ring rolling, SELFing, or other deformation patterns phased or aligned relative to the sides of the bags. The phased deformation patterns can allow for reducing or eliminating deformation patterns in areas of the thermoplastic bag in which side seals or other seals are formed. Additionally or alternatively, the phased deformation patterns can provide for zones that provide differing properties (e.g., functional or aesthetic). Such zones can vary aligned along a width of the thermoplastic bag and optionally also vary along a height of the thermoplastic bag. The differing zones can provide the thermoplastic bags with phased deformations that provide leak prevention, liquid containment, and other benefits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: THE GLAD PRODUCTS COMPANY
    Inventors: Shaun T. Broering, Matthew W. Waldron, Jason R. Maxwell, Robert T. Dorsey, Michael G. Borchardt, Edward B. Tucker, Jack F. Melvan, Richard D. Palmer, Deborah K. Fix
  • Patent number: 11958659
    Abstract: A plastic film bottom bag has a plastic film front wall that is welded or adhesively joined to side wall sections of adjoining plastic film side walls, and/or a plastic film rear wall that is welded or adhesively joined to the side wall sections of the adjoining plastic film side walls, so as to form a seam or casing seam. Further disclosed is a plastic film bottom bag, in which at least one, in particular both, plastic film side walls are provided with a side fold that comprises a welded or adhesive joint extending from or at a distance from the bag opening edge in the direction of the bag end or up to the bag end. The disclosure further relates to blanks for the plastic film bottom bags described herein and to the use of the plastic film bottom bags described herein, as reusable bags or reusable handbags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Mettler Packaging LLC
    Inventor: Georg Donner
  • Patent number: 11939113
    Abstract: T-Shirt bag with a front foil layer, a rear foil layer and side folds, where the front foil layer and the rear foil layer and the two side folds at the bottom edge and at the top edge are joined together; and where at the top edge of the T-shirt bag two handles are formed by a recess, both handles being provided with a continuous suspension opening; where the perforation openings with incisions and a spot connection are provided in the front foil layer and in the front side fold portions of each handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: NIVERPLAST HOLDING B.V.
    Inventor: Gerrit Jan Nieuwenhuis
  • Patent number: 11932453
    Abstract: Provided are a cylindrical container inner bag and a composite container using the cylindrical container inner bag for the purpose of easily filling the cylindrical container inner bag housed in a cylindrical container with a filler to the substantially same capacity as that of the cylindrical container. The cylindrical container inner bag formed in such a manner that one or more films folded back or overlapping with each other are closed at least at a right or left end portion or a lower portion has a filler housing portion and a support mechanism portion positioned below the filler housing portion. The support mechanism portion has a support mechanism configured to regulate the position of the bottom of the inner bag in a cylindrical container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: OKURA INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yukio Kozai, Shu Kawakami
  • Patent number: 11933012
    Abstract: A shape-retaining hoist type rectangular parallelepiped bag includes: a rectangular parallelepiped bag that is a generally rectangular parallelepiped-shaped bag that has an internal space to accommodate an accommodated object; a bottom surface holding mechanism configured to hold a bottom surface by application of a tensile force thereto; a side surface holding mechanism configured to hold a side surface by application of a tensile force thereto; a central hanging body configured to extend in a vertical direction with one end thereof being fixed to a center of the bottom surface of the rectangular parallelepiped bag and hold the bottom surface holding mechanism and the side surface holding mechanism at intermediate positions in the vertical direction; and a ring-shaped hook holding portion connected to the other end of the central hanging body, to which a hook is to be attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignees: METRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Futoshi Nomoto
  • Patent number: 11926450
    Abstract: A bag includes one or more suction cups attached to, or integrated into, a major surface of the bag. The suction cups are configured to allow the bag to be selectively attached to, or detached from, the surface of an object. Examples of such objects include coolers, boats, and refrigerator sidewalls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Go CEO, LLC
    Inventor: David Wesley Williams
  • Patent number: 11925147
    Abstract: The landscaping tarpaulin is a collection device. The landscaping tarpaulin is configured for use in the collection of debris from the ground. The debris is placed on the landscaping tarpaulin. The landscaping tarpaulin forms a containment structure used to transport the debris for disposal. The landscaping tarpaulin comprises a tarpaulin structure, a plurality of magnets, a plurality of zippers, and a plurality of kick steps. The plurality of magnets, the plurality of zippers, and the plurality of kick steps attach to the tarpaulin structure. The plurality of magnets secure the corners of the tarpaulin structure together to form the containment structure of the tarpaulin structure. The plurality of zippers enclose the tarpaulin structure into a bag like containment structure. The plurality of kick steps form foot holds used to hold the tarpaulin structure in a fixed position as the debris is loaded onto the tarpaulin structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Inventors: Jacob Rasmussen, Adam Boyd
  • Patent number: 11925275
    Abstract: A sustainable and lightweight bag having a unique weaving pattern. A system utilizing the bag having multiple systems to provide a sustainable alternative to single use plastic bags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: THURNER INC.
    Inventors: Annette Thurner, Andreas Thurner
  • Patent number: 11905109
    Abstract: A yard waste collection assembly includes a tarp that is positionable on a horizontal support surface such that debris cam be positioned on the tarp. The tarp is foldable onto itself to enclose the debris positioned on the tarp. A plurality of adhesive strips is each coupled to the tarp and each of the adhesive strips adheres to a respective one of the adhesive strips when the tarp is folded. In this way the adhesive strips can retain the debris in the tarp thereby facilitating the tarp to transport the debris for disposal. A plurality of stakes is provided and each of the stakes is extendable through a respective one of the stake holes and engage the horizontal support surface to inhibit the tarp from moving on the horizontal support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Inventor: Mark McGourty
  • Patent number: 11903474
    Abstract: A power cord holder has a storage body formed of a flexible material which extends to a perimeter that forms an opening, the storage body further being shaped to form an internal compartment. The power cord holder further includes a fastening system for constricting the perimeter so that the power cord is substantially contained within the internal compartment of the storage body; and a securing system for securing the power cord holder to the tool. The invention further includes a method for storing a hair styling tool having a power cord using the power cord holder, so that the power cord does not become tangled with other power cords or other items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Inventor: Janice Rae Schmeeckle
  • Patent number: 11897661
    Abstract: A bag that includes a first side sheet and a second side sheet, each of which are more than 80% by weight paper. The first side sheet includes an exteriorly oriented first pivotable flange that is distal to a first folded portion of the first side sheet. The interior facing surface of the panels of the first folded portion are bonded to one another. Optionally, the second side sheet includes an interiorly oriented second pivotable flange that is distal to a second folded portion of the second side sheet. The interior facing surface of the panels of the optional second folded portion are bonded to one another. A repositionable pressure sensitive adhesive is provided that releasably engages the first pivotable flange and the second side sheet or optional second pivotable flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventor: Laurens Beelen
  • Patent number: 11884453
    Abstract: A child safety zipper includes a first zipper strip that is attached to an inside wall on one side of a plastic bag and a second zipper strip that is attached to an inside wall on the other side of the plastic bag and is coupled to the first zipper strip to seal the plastic bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: ZIPPIAN CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang Kil Jung, Won Sang Cho, Moon Seok Shim
  • Patent number: 11884452
    Abstract: A child-resistant resealable container comprising a closure strip assembly having first and second lateral interlocking members. The first lateral interlocking member is attached to a first extension strip, and the second lateral interlocking member is attached to a second extension strip. The first and second extension strips are attached to the interior surfaces of the respective first and second walls below the top edge of the first and second walls such that a portion of the first and second walls extends to define first and second flaps. The first and second lateral interlocking members are configured to become disengaged from each other when the first and second flaps are pulled apart from each other as the second extension strip is held against the interior surface of the second wall, but remain connected when the flaps are pulled apart without also holding the second extension strip against the interior surface of the second wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Yuan Ding International (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Haowei Shen, Zhengqiang Xie
  • Patent number: 11882908
    Abstract: A tape includes, in a cross-sectional shape: a first and a second portion which are configured to be at least partially in opposition. The first portion includes: thick portions provided in corresponding one of a first and a third region, out of the first, a second, and the third region in a width direction of the tape; a first and a second thin portion provided at respective both end portions, in the width direction, of the second region positioned between the first and the third region; and at least one intermediate portion provided between the first and the second thin portion. The second portion includes: thick portions provided in corresponding one of the first and the third region and extending beyond end portions, in the width direction, of the second region; and at least one third thin portion provided in the second region and opposed to the intermediate portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: IDEMITSU UNITECH CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takumi Todaka, Ryo Katada, Takuto Ogawa, Tomoyuki Kitajima
  • Patent number: 11884465
    Abstract: A hydration reservoir is provided. The hydration reservoir may include at least two panels of resilient material joined together at edges to define a bladder and a bladder volume for storing a liquid. The at least two panels may be deformable as the bladder is emptied of liquid. One of the at least two panels may be molded into a three-dimensional shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Samsonite IP Holdings S.a r.l.
    Inventors: Rawmin Ehyai, John Bemis Sears, Tabita Verumen
  • Patent number: 11866228
    Abstract: A child-resistant reclosable bag includes a container configured to retain one or more items within a product portion. A zipper is coupled to the container. The zipper is above the product portion. The zipper includes one or more primary seals, and one or more secondary seals at one or more defined locations. The one or more secondary seals at the one or more defined locations identify opening areas on the product portion. The opening areas are configured to be grasped and pulled apart to open the zipper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Plourde