Patents by Inventor Alfred McLellan

Alfred McLellan has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7549269
    Abstract: A bag having a reclosable sealer and methods of forming and using the same are provided. The bag, for example, can include a tube body having a plurality of laminated layers. A reclosable sealer can be attached to a first wall of the tube body. When the bag is in an open bag position, a first portion of the reclosable sealer is separated from a second portion of the reclosable sealer. When the reclosable sealer is in the closed seal position, the first portion of the reclosable sealer contacts the second portion of the reclosable sealer forming a seal to thereby allow the bag to be readily opened and closed. Peripheral portions of the bag can remain unsealed after initial opening when the reclosable sealer is in the closed seal position to indicate that initial opening has occurred and that tampering with the bag may have occurred.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Exopack LLC
    Inventors: L. Roseann Woodham, Alfred A. McLellan, Debra L. Sullivan, George Solomon
  • Patent number: 7544403
    Abstract: A multiwall bag having a slider zipper and fin combination and methods of forming same are provided. The multiwall bag, for example, can include a tube body. A bag seal zone can be formed in the tube body, and a combination fin member, zipper track, and zipper block can be connected to an end of the tube body in the bag seal zone. The other end of the tube body can be filled with product so that the bag seal zone operates as a constructive bottom during filling. Then, the end of the tube body through which product is filled can be closed and sealed to provide a bag filled with product. The method can include forming a tube body, sealing inner surfaces of the tube body to define a bag seal zone, and connecting a combination fin member, zipper track, and zipper block to the bag seal zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Exopack, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Hartzell, Alfred A. McLellan, Sarajane Johnson, Roseann Woodham-Grant, Lesley M. Millslagle, Mary K. Cash
  • Patent number: 7090904
    Abstract: A multiwall bag having a slider zipper and fin combination and methods of forming same are provided. The multiwall bag, for example, can include a tube body. A combination fin member, zipper track, and zipper block can be connected to an end of the tube body. The other end of the tube body can be filled with product so that the combination fin member, zipper track, and zipper block operate as a constructive bottom during filling. Then, the end of the tube body through which product is filled can be closed and sealed to provide a bag filled with product. The method can include forming a tube body and connecting a combination fin member, zipper track, and zipper block to the bag seal zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Exopack, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Mark Hartzell, Alfred A. McLellan, Sarajane Johnson, Roseann Woodham-Grant, Lesley M. Millslagle, Mary K. Cash
  • Publication number: 20060073292
    Abstract: A multiwall bag having a slider zipper and fin combination and methods of forming same are provided. The multiwall bag, for example, can include a tube body. A bag seal zone can be formed in the tube body, and a combination fin member, zipper track, and zipper block can be connected to an end of the tube body in the bag seal zone. The other end of the tube body can be filled with product so that the bag seal zone operates as a constructive bottom during filling. Then, the end of the tube body through which product is filled can be closed and sealed to provide a bag filled with product. The method can include forming a tube body, sealing inner surfaces of the tube body to define a bag seal zone, and connecting a combination fin member, zipper track, and zipper block to the bag seal zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2005
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Applicant: Exopack-Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Hartzell, Alfred McLellan, Sarajane Johnson, Roseann Woodham-Grant, Lesley Millslagle, Mary Cash
  • Publication number: 20060053746
    Abstract: A bag having a reclosable sealer and methods of forming and using the same are provided. The bag, for example, can include a tube body having a plurality of laminated layers. A reclosable sealer can be attached to a first wall of the tube body. When the bag is in an open bag position, a first portion of the reclosable sealer is separated from a second portion of the reclosable sealer. When the reclosable sealer is in the closed seal position, the first portion of the reclosable sealer contacts the second portion of the reclosable sealer forming a seal to thereby allow the bag to be readily opened and closed. Peripheral portions of the bag can remain unsealed after initial opening when the reclosable sealer is in the closed seal position to indicate that initial opening has occurred and that tampering with the bag may have occurred.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2005
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Applicant: Exopack-Technology, LLC
    Inventors: L. Woodham, Alfred McLellan, Debra Sullivan, George Solomon
  • Publication number: 20060053752
    Abstract: A bag having a reclosable sealer and methods of forming and using the same are provided. The bag, for example, can include a tube body having a plurality of laminated layers. A reclosable sealer can be attached to a first wall of the tube body. When the bag is in an open bag position, a first portion of the reclosable sealer is separated from a second portion of the reclosable sealer. When the reclosable sealer is in the closed seal position, the first portion of the reclosable sealer contacts the second portion of the reclosable sealer forming a seal to thereby allow the bag to be readily opened and closed. Peripheral portions of the bag can remain unsealed after initial opening when the reclosable sealer is in the closed seal position to indicate that initial opening has occurred and that tampering with the bag may have occurred.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2005
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Applicant: Exopack-Technology, LLC
    Inventors: L. Woodham, Alfred McLellan, Debra Sullivan, George Solomon
  • Patent number: 6979482
    Abstract: A multiwall bag having a slider zipper and fin combination and methods of forming same are provided. The multiwall bag, for example, can include a tube body. A bag seal zone can be formed in the tube body, and a combination fin member, zipper track, and zipper block can be connected to an end of the tube body in the bag seal zone. The other end of the tube body can be filled with product so that the bag seal zone operates as a constructive bottom during filling. Then, the end of the tube body through which product is filled can be closed and sealed to provide a bag filled with product. The method can include forming a tube body, scaling inner surfaces of the tube body to define a bag seal zone, and connecting a combination fin member, zipper track, and zipper block to the bag seal zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: Exopack-Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Hartzell, Alfred A. McLellan, Sarajane Johnson, Roseann Woodham-Grant, Lesley M. Millslagle, Mary K. Cash
  • Patent number: 6969196
    Abstract: A bag having a reclosable sealer and methods of forming and using the same are provided. The bag, for example, can include a tube body having a plurality of laminated layers. A reclosable sealer can be attached to a first wall of the tube body. When the bag is in an open bag position, a first portion of the reclosable sealer is separated from a second portion of the reclosable sealer. When the reclosable sealer is in the closed seal position, the first portion of the reclosable sealer contacts the second portion of the reclosable sealer forming a seal to thereby allow the bag to be readily opened and closed. Peripheral portions of the bag can remain unsealed after initial opening when the reclosable sealer is in the closed seal position to indicate that initial opening has occurred and that tampering with the bag may have occurred.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: Exopack-Technology, LLC
    Inventors: L. Roseann Woodham, Alfred A. McLellan, Debra L. Sullivan, George Solomon
  • Publication number: 20040228547
    Abstract: A multiwall bag having a slider zipper and fin combination and methods of forming same are provided. The multiwall bag, for example, can include a tube body. A combination fin member, zipper track, and zipper block can be connected to an end of the tube body. The other end of the tube body can be filled with product so that the combination fin member, zipper track, and zipper block operate as a constructive bottom during filling. Then, the end of the tube body through which product is filled can be closed and sealed to provide a bag filled with product. The method can include forming a tube body and connecting a combination fin member, zipper track, and zipper block to the bag seal zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2004
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventors: Mark Hartzell, Alfred A. McLellan, Sarajane Johnson, Roseann Woodham-Grant, Lesley M. Millslagle, Mary K. Cash
  • Publication number: 20040175060
    Abstract: A bag having a reclosable sealer and methods of forming and using the same are provided. The bag, for example, can include a tube body having a plurality of laminated layers. A reclosable sealer can be attached to a first wall of the tube body. When the bag is in an open bag position, a first portion of the reclosable sealer is separated from a second portion of the reclosable sealer. When the reclosable sealer is in the closed seal position, the first portion of the reclosable sealer contacts the second portion of the reclosable sealer forming a seal to thereby allow the bag to be readily opened and closed. Peripheral portions of the bag can remain unsealed after initial opening when the reclosable sealer is in the closed seal position to indicate that initial opening has occurred and that tampering with the bag may have occurred.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: L. Roseann Woodham, Alfred A. McLellan, Debra L. Sullivan, George Solomon
  • Publication number: 20040091648
    Abstract: A multiwall bag having a slider zipper and fin combination and methods of forming same are provided. The multiwall bag, for example, can include a tube body. A bag seal zone can be formed in the tube body, and a combination fin member, zipper track, and zipper block can be connected to an end of the tube body in the bag seal zone. The other end of the tube body can be filled with product so that the bag seal zone operates as a constructive bottom during filling. Then, the end of the tube body through which product is filled can be closed and sealed to provide a bag filled with product. The method can include forming a tube body, scaling inner surfaces of the tube body to define a bag seal zone, and connecting a combination fin member, zipper track, and zipper block to the bag seal zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2002
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventors: Mark Hartzell, Alfred A. McLellan, Sarajane Johnson, Roseann Woodham-Grant, Lesley M. Millslagle, Mary K. Cash