Patents by Inventor Andrew Fenwick McLean
Andrew Fenwick McLean 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).
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Patent number: 10005598Abstract: A primary laminate including a tabstock in which a seal laminate including a foil layer and a top foam layer, a tabstock and a plastic film stock are fed to a laminating station is provided herein. At the lamination station, a curtain of polymeric adhesive is extruded between the plastics film stock and the top face of the primary substrate, which is partly comprised of the top face of the tabstock and partly comprised of the top foam layer of the seal laminate. Use of primary laminates obtained by such a process to form seals for sealing a container, for food or drink stored at low temperatures, is also described.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2011Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Selig Sealing Products, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Fenwick McLean, Victor Sachs, Craig Warren Thornhill
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Publication number: 20170173930Abstract: A method for producing a primary laminate including a tabstock by feeding a seal laminate comprising bottom food contact layers including a foil layer and a top polyester layer to a laminating station wherein either the foil layer of the underside of the polyester layer has been printed; simultaneously feeding a tabstock, which is narrower than the seal laminate, to the laminating station such that the bottom of the tabstock and the top polyester layer of the seal laminate come into contact to form a primary substrate, simultaneously feeding a plastic film stock; and continuously extruding a polymeric adhesive between the top face of the primary substrate and bottom surface of the plastic film stock.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2016Publication date: June 22, 2017Inventors: Andrew Fenwick McLean, David John O'Brien, Victor Sachs, Craig Warren Thornhill
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Patent number: 9533805Abstract: A method for producing a primary laminate including a tabstock by feeding a seal laminate comprising bottom food contact layers including a foil layer and a top polyester layer to a laminating station wherein either the foil layer of the underside of the polyester layer has been printed; simultaneously feeding a tabstock, which is narrower than the seal laminate, to the laminating station such that the bottom of the tabstock and the top polyester layer of the seal laminate come into contact to form a primary substrate, simultaneously feeding a plastic film stock; and continuously extruding a polymeric adhesive between the top face of the primary substrate and bottom surface of the plastic film stock.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2013Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: SELIG SEALING PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Andrew Fenwick McLean, David John O'Brien, Victor Sachs, Craig Warren Thornhill
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Patent number: 9278506Abstract: A covering substrate adhered to a container providing a hygienic environment at a top portion of the container. The covering substrate includes a non-metallic covering with a tab defined within the perimeter of the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2012Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: SELIG SEALING PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Andrew Fenwick McLean
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Patent number: 8906185Abstract: A method is provided for producing a primary laminate including a tabstock in which a seal laminate including a foil layer and a top foam layer, a tabstock and a plastic film stock are fed to a laminating station. At the lamination station, a curtain of polymeric adhesive is extruded between the plastics film stock and the top face of the primary substrate, which is partly comprised of the top face of the tabstock and partly comprised of the top foam layer of the seal laminate. Use of primary laminates obtained by such a process to form seals for sealing a container, for food or drink stored at low temperatures, is also described.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2007Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Selig Sealing Products, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Fenwick McLean, Victor Sachs, Craig Warren Thornhill
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Patent number: 8852725Abstract: A vessel closing laminate comprising: a seal laminate comprising a bottom subassembly of layers including a foil layer; and a seal substrate attached to the uppermost layer of the bottom subassembly of layers wherein the seal substrate has a bottom foam layer and a top plastic material layer and further includes a free tab lying wholly within the circumference of the seal; a wax layer on top of the plastic material layer of the seal substrate; and an absorbent liner adhered to the plastic material layer of the seal substrate by means of the wax layer.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2012Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Selig Sealing Products, Inc.Inventors: Victor Sachs, David John O'Brien, Andrew Fenwick McLean
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Publication number: 20140001185Abstract: A method for producing a primary laminate including a tabstock by feeding a seal laminate comprising bottom food contact layers including a foil layer and a top polyester layer to a laminating station wherein either the foil layer of the underside of the polyester layer has been printed; simultaneously feeding a tabstock, which is narrower than the seal laminate, to the laminating station such that the bottom of the tabstock and the top polyester layer of the seal laminate come into contact to form a primary substrate, simultaneously feeding a plastic film stock; and continuously extruding a polymeric adhesive between the top face of the primary substrate and bottom surface of the plastic film stock.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: Selig Sealing Products, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Fenwick McLean, David John O'Brien, Victor Sachs, Craig Warren Thornhill
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Publication number: 20120285920Abstract: A method of making and a primary laminate produced from the method including a tab used in container closure systems is provided. The laminate may be slit and punched to produce container closure liners that can be sealed to the mouth of containers. In one approach, the laminate has a colored top surface. The colored top surface of the container closure liner may be visible once the liner has been sealed to the mouth of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Inventors: Andrew Fenwick McLean, Victor Martin Sachs, Craig Warren Thornhill, Anthony Maxwell Brett
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Patent number: 8308003Abstract: A seal for a container for comestibles, especially potable liquids, and in particular for use for sealing polyester containers such as bottles, which is suitable for passage through a PET recycling process, comprises a metal foil layer, a foam layer and a plastics film layer as well as a heat sealable layer below the foil. The foam is selected for its density and thickness so is to confer upon the seal a high buoyancy. The adhesion a between the foam and the foil is increased compared to currently available products, in order to prevent de-lamination between the foil and the foam during the recycling process.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2008Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Selig Sealing Products, Inc.Inventors: David John O'Brien, Victor Sachs, Andrew Fenwick McLean
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Publication number: 20120228297Abstract: A covering substrate which is inexpensive to manufacture and adhere to a container yet provides a hygienic environment at a top portion of the container as well as provides multiple promotional or advertising surfaces. A covering substrate capable of being bonded to a rim of a container, the container including a top wall and the rim extending beyond the top wall defining a top portion of the container, the covering providing a hygienic environment at the top portion of the container, including a substrate, a heat seal coating laminated to the substrate and disposed for bonding the substrate to the container substantially along the perimeter of the rim, and a bondable material layered in part to the substrate opposite the heat seal coating, a portion of the bondable material defining a tab therein substantially contained within the perimeter of the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: SELIG SEALING PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Andrew Fenwick McLean
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Patent number: 8201385Abstract: A covering substrate which is inexpensive to manufacture and adhere to a container yet provides a hygienic environment at a top portion of the container as well as provides multiple promotional or advertising surfaces. A covering substrate capable of being bonded to a rim of a container, the container including a top wall and the rim extending beyond the top wall defining a top portion of the container, the covering providing a hygienic environment at the top portion of the container, including a substrate, a heat seal coating laminated to the substrate and disposed for bonding the substrate to the container substantially along the perimeter of the rim, and a bondable material layered in part to the substrate opposite the heat seal coating, a portion of the bondable material defining a tab therein substantially contained within the perimeter of the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2008Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Selig Sealing Products, Inc.Inventor: Andrew Fenwick McLean
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Publication number: 20120107577Abstract: A vessel closing laminate comprising: a seal laminate comprising a bottom subassembly of layers including a foil layer; and a seal substrate attached to the uppermost layer of the bottom subassembly of layers wherein the seal substrate has a bottom foam layer and a top plastic material layer and further includes a free tab lying wholly within the circumference of the seal; a wax layer on top of the plastic material layer of the seal substrate; and an absorbent liner adhered to the plastic material layer of the seal substrate by means of the wax layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2012Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: SELIG SEALING PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Victor Sachs, David John O'Brien, Andrew Fenwick McLean
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Publication number: 20120043330Abstract: A method is provided for producing a primary laminate including a tabstock in which a seal laminate including a foil layer and a top foam layer, a tabstock and a plastic film stock are fed to a laminating station. At the lamination station, a curtain of polymeric adhesive is extruded between the plastics film stock and the top face of the primary substrate, which is partly comprised of the top face of the tabstock and partly comprised of the top foam layer of the seal laminate. Use of primary laminates obtained by such a process to form seals for sealing a container, for food or drink stored at low temperatures, is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2011Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: Selig Sealing Products, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Fenwick McLean, Victor Sachs, Craig Warren Thornhill
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Publication number: 20110138742Abstract: A covering substrate which is inexpensive to manufacture and adhere to a container yet provides a hygienic environment at a top portion of the container as well as provides multiple promotional or advertising surfaces. A covering substrate capable of being bonded to a rim of a container, the container including a top wall and the rim extending beyond the top wall defining a top portion of the container, the covering providing a hygienic environment at the top portion of the container, including a substrate, a heat seal coating laminated to the substrate and disposed for bonding the substrate to the container substantially along the perimeter of the rim, and a bondable material layered in part to the substrate opposite the heat seal coating, a portion of the bondable material defining a tab therein substantially contained within the perimeter of the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2008Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventor: Andrew Fenwick McLean
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Publication number: 20100193463Abstract: A seal for a container for comestibles, especially portable liquids, and in particular for use for sealing polyester containers such as bottles, which is suitable for passage through a PET recycling process, comprises a metal foil layer, a foam layer and a plastics film layer as well as a heat sealable layer below the foil. The foam is selected for its density and thickness so is to confer upon the seal a high buoyancy. The adhesion a between the foam and the foil is increased compared to currently available products, in order to prevent de-lamination between the foil and the foam during the recycling process.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2008Publication date: August 5, 2010Inventors: David John O'Brien, Victor Sachs, Andrew Fenwick McLean
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Publication number: 20100047552Abstract: A method is provided for producing a primary laminate including a tabstock in which a seal laminate including a foil layer and a top foam layer, a tabstock and a plastic film stock are fed to a laminating station. At the lamination station, a curtain of polymeric adhesive is extruded between the plastics film stock and the top face of the primary substrate, which is partly comprised of the top face of the tabstock and partly comprised of the top foam layer of the seal laminate. Use of primary laminates obtained by such a process to form seals for sealing a container, for food or drink stored at low temperatures, is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2007Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: SELIG SEALING PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Andrew Fenwick McLean, Victor Sachs, Craig Warren Thornhill
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Publication number: 20090304964Abstract: A vessel closing laminate comprising: a seal laminate (1) comprising a bottom subassembly of layers including a foil layer (5); and a seal substrate attached to the uppermost layer of the bottom subassembly of layers wherein the seal substrate has a bottom foam layer (2) and a top plastic material layer (10) and further includes a free tab (50) lying wholly within the circumference of the seal; a wax layer (11) on top of the plastic material layer of the seal substrate; and an absorbent liner (12) adhered to the plastic layer of the seal substrate by means of the wax layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2007Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicant: Selig Sealing Products Inc.Inventors: Victor Sachs, David John O'Brien, Andrew Fenwick McLean
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Publication number: 20080169286Abstract: A method for producing a primary laminate including a tabstock the steps of; feeding a seal laminate comprising bottom food contact layers including a foil layer and a top polyester layer to a laminating station wherein either the foil layer or the underside of the polyester layer has been printed; simultaneously feeding a tabstock, which is narrower than the seal laminate, to the laminating station such that the bottom of the tabstock and the top polyester layer of the seal laminate come into contact to form a primary substrate, the top face of which is partly comprised of the top face of the tabstock and partly comprised of the top polyester layer of the heat sealable laminate, prior to reaching the laminating station; simultaneously feeding a plastic film stock which has top and bottom surfaces to the laminating station; and continuously extruding a polymeric adhesive between the top face of the primary substrate and bottom surface of the plastic film stock such that the two are adhered together with a bonType: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2006Publication date: July 17, 2008Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Andrew Fenwick McLean, David John O'Brien, Victor Sachs, Craig Warren Thornhill