Patents by Inventor Charles Kannankeril
Charles Kannankeril 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: 11975504Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 10, 2019Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: Sealed Air Corporation (US)Inventors: Charles Kannankeril, Joseph E. Owensby, Andrew W. Moehlenbrock, Howard Dean Conner, Laurence B. Sperry
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Patent number: 11247829Abstract: An inflatable pouch includes a bladder formed from an inflatable web and an outer skin formed from a film. The bladder includes a bladder pouch that includes a bottom portion at a folded edge of the inflatable web, front and back portions on either side of the folded edge, and sides where the front and back portions are sealed to each other. The outer skin includes an outer skin pouch that includes a bottom portion at a folded edge of the film, front and back portions on either side of the folded edge, and sides where the front and back portions are attached to each other. The bladder is attached to the outer skin at a tack area such that the sides of the bladder pouch and the outer skin pouch are not directly attached to the sides of the outer skin pouch.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2017Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: Sealed Air Corporation (US)Inventors: Robert O'Dowd, Charles Kannankeril, Andrew Moehlenbrock, Joseph Owensby, Howard Conner
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Publication number: 20210060889Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2019Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventors: Charles Kannankeril, Joseph E. Owensby, Andrew W. Moehlenbrock, Howard Dean Conner, Laurence B. Sperry
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Publication number: 20190276216Abstract: An inflatable pouch includes a bladder formed from an inflatable web and an outer skin formed from a film. The bladder includes a bladder pouch that includes a bottom portion at a folded edge of the inflatable web, front and back portions on either side of the folded edge, and sides where the front and back portions are sealed to each other. The outer skin includes an outer skin pouch that includes a bottom portion at a folded edge of the film, front and back portions on either side of the folded edge, and sides where the front and back portions are attached to each other. The bladder is attached to the outer skin at a tack area such that the sides of the bladder pouch and the outer skin pouch are not directly attached to the sides of the outer skin pouch.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2017Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Robert O'Dowd, Charles Kannankeril, Andrew Moehlenbrock, Joseph Owensby, Howard Conner
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Publication number: 20180057242Abstract: The present disclosure provides high-performance absorbent pads for use with food products, for example for inclusion with packaged meat. The present disclosure also provides food packages, packaged food products, and methods of packaging a food product using a high-performance absorbent pad as disclosed herein. The food product may be poultry or seafood or other food product that releases a liquid that the seller desires to control.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: Frank Vaughn, Scott Maurer, Grant Moyer, John Calvert, Charles Kannankeril
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Patent number: 9233524Abstract: An integrated process for making an inflatable laminated article comprises extruding a first film and a second film, followed by cooling the first film and the second film so that the films will not fuse to one another upon contact with each other. The films are then brought into contact with one another, and selected portions of one or both films are heated so that the films are heat sealed to one another in a selected area having a desired pattern. The unsealed area between the film provides inflatable chambers between the first film and the second film. An alternative process utilizes a film tubing in lay-flat configuration to produce a laminated inflatable article.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2004Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: Sealed Air Corporation (US)Inventors: Charles Kannankeril, Mike Metta, Bob O'Dowd
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Patent number: 9108755Abstract: A package includes a support member and a second support member coupled to a base member. The support members may be configurable between a heating position and a storage position. When in the heating position a recess is positioned below the support members. The package may be part of an assembly further including a flexible container. The flexible container may include a first portion with a food product and a second portion configured to receive liquid byproducts given off by the food product. The second portion of the flexible container may be received in the recess when the assembly is in the heating position.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2010Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: Cryovac, Inc.Inventors: Joseph E. Owensby, Billy W. Austin, Howard D. Conner, Charles Kannankeril, Greg E. Harwood
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Patent number: 8745960Abstract: The invention is directed to an apparatus and method for inflating and sealing a mailer comprising an inner inflatable liner having at least one inflation port, valve, or combination thereof through which a portion of gas can be introduced into the liner.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2009Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Sealed Air Corporation (US)Inventors: Charles Kannankeril, Ian Donegan
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Publication number: 20140117071Abstract: A cushioning assembly includes a first sheet and a second sheet opposing the first sheet. A plurality of foam elements are between the first and second sheets and adhered to at least one of the first sheet interior surface and the second sheet interior surface. The aspect ratio of the plurality of foam elements is at least 1.2.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Sealed Air Corporation (US)Inventors: Charles Kannankeril, Peter Conroy, Nandini Shankaranarayan
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Patent number: 8568029Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates generally to mailers for shipping objects, and more particularly to mailers comprising an outer pouch and an inner inflatable liner and an inflation pathway through which a portion of gas can be introduced into said inflatable liner.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2009Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Sealed Air Corporation (US)Inventors: Charles Kannankeril, Ian Donegan
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Publication number: 20130255869Abstract: An integrated process for making an inflatable laminated article comprises extruding a first film and a second film, followed by cooling the first film and the second film so that the films will not fuse to one another upon contact with each other. The films are then brought into contact with one another, and selected portions of one or both films are heated so that the films are heat sealed to one another in a selected area having a desired pattern. The unsealed area between the film provides inflatable chambers between the first film and the second film. An alternative process utilizes a film tubing in lay-flat configuration to produce a laminated inflatable article.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: Sealed Air Corporation (US)Inventors: Charles Kannankeril, Mike Metta, Bob O'Dowd
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Publication number: 20130255868Abstract: An integrated process for making an inflatable laminated article comprises extruding a first film and a second film, followed by cooling the first film and the second film so that the films will not fuse to one another upon contact with each other. The films are then brought into contact with one another, and selected portions of one or both films are heated so that the films are heat sealed to one another in a selected area having a desired pattern. The unsealed area between the film provides inflatable chambers between the first film and the second film. An alternative process utilizes a film tubing in lay-flat configuration to produce a laminated inflatable article.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventors: Charles Kannankeril, Mike Metta, Bob O'Dowd
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Publication number: 20130228278Abstract: An inflatable laminated article is prepared by contacting a first film with a second film, and heating selected portions of at least one the first and second films to a temperature above a fusion temperature of the first and second films, so that the first and second films are heat sealed to one another. The heat sealing is carried out in a pattern which provides a plurality of inflatable chambers between the first film and the second film. The first and second films are forwarded at a speed of at least 120 feet per minute while coming into contact with one another. The heating is carried out by contacting the first film with a heated raised surface roller having a release coating thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Sealed Air CorporationInventors: Charles Kannankeril, Bob O'Dowd, Mike Metta
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Publication number: 20130171393Abstract: Foam products are provided including starch in combination with a small amount of a superabsorbent polymer. Also provided are expandable compositions (e.g., foam precursors) and methods of making a foam product in which a small quantity of a superabsorbent polymer is present.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2011Publication date: July 4, 2013Applicant: SEALED AIR CORPORATION (US)Inventors: Charles Kannankeril, Joseph Lacopo
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Patent number: 8468779Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates generally to an apparatus for forming and/or sealing an inflatable mailer. Particularly, the disclosed apparatus comprises an inflation assembly that comprises upper and lower support arms and at least one inflation nozzle. In addition, the disclosed apparatus comprises a sealing assembly comprising upper and lower support arms, upper and lower heat seal jaws, two solenoids, and at least one heat seal element.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2010Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Sealed Air Corporation (US)Inventors: Charles Kannankeril, Ian M. Donegan
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Publication number: 20130035653Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to an ostomy pouch comprising at least one absorbent material housed within the interior of the pouch. Specifically, the absorbent materials are contained within a sachet that includes at least one of the following: a frangible seal, a porous film, or a fluid-permeable film. In use, as fluid enters the interior of the ostomy pouch and contacts the sachet, the porous film and/or the frangible seal weakens to allow fluid to enter the sachet and contact the absorbent material housed within. Alternatively or in addition, in embodiments wherein the sachet includes a fluid-permeable film, fluid directly enters the interior of the sachet. As a result, the absorbent material expands and ruptures the frangible seal and/or the sachet, thereby releasing the absorbent material into the interior of the pouch for full absorption of the fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2011Publication date: February 7, 2013Applicant: CRYOVAC, INC.Inventors: Charles Kannankeril, Rick Merical
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Publication number: 20110192121Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates generally to mailers for shipping objects, and more particularly to mailers comprising an outer pouch and an inner inflatable liner and an inflation pathway through which a portion of gas can be introduced into said inflatable liner.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: SEALED AIR CORPORATION (US)Inventors: Charles Kannankeril, Ian M. Donegan
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Publication number: 20110174870Abstract: A package includes a support member and a second support member coupled to a base member. The support members may be configurable between a heating position and a storage position. When in the heating position a recess is positioned below the support members. The package may be part of an assembly further including a flexible container. The flexible container may include a first portion with a food product and a second portion configured to receive liquid byproducts given off by the food product. The second portion of the flexible container may be received in the recess when the assembly is in the heating position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Inventors: Joseph E. Owensby, Billy W. Austin, Howard D. Conner, Charles Kannankeril, Greg E. Harwood
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Publication number: 20110068154Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates generally to an apparatus for forming and/or sealing an inflatable mailer. Particularly, the disclosed apparatus comprises an inflation assembly that comprises upper and lower support arms and at least one inflation nozzle. In addition, the disclosed apparatus comprises a sealing assembly comprising upper and lower support arms, upper and lower heat seal jaws, two solenoids, and at least one heat seal element.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Applicant: SEALED AIR CORPORATION (US)Inventors: Charles Kannankeril, Ian M. Donegan
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Publication number: 20100281831Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to an apparatus and method for inflating and sealing a mailer comprising an inner inflatable liner having at least one inflation means through which a portion of gas can be introduced into the liner.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2009Publication date: November 11, 2010Inventors: Charles Kannankeril, Ian Donegan