Patents by Inventor Craig R. Rusert

Craig R. Rusert 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).

  • Pre-prepared mesh-film web for use on form, fill and seal machines
    Patent number: 6761012
    Abstract: A pre-prepared mesh-film web is used on a conventional vertical form-fill-seal packing machine to form a plurality of mesh-film bags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Atlanta Nisseki CLAF, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig R. Rusert, Warren H. Debnam
  • Pre-prepared mesh-film web for use on form, fill and seal machines
    Publication number: 20030131563
    Abstract: A pre-prepared mesh-film web is used on a conventional vertical form-fill-seal packing machine to form a plurality of mesh-film bags.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Inventors: Craig R. Rusert, Warren H. Debnam
  • Open mesh bag
    Patent number: 6371645
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved open mesh bag comprising an open, mesh-like fabric. The bag has a closed end formed by a fold in the fabric, an opposing end and longitudinal, heat-sealed side seams extending from the closed end to the opposing end. The bags are used for packaging articles for which visibility and/or breathability of the bag fabric are useful characteristics. In a preferred embodiment, the bags are also suited for manufacture and filling using high speed, automated equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: Amoco Nisseki Claf, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig R. Rusert, Paul N. Antonacci
  • OPEN MESH BAG
    Publication number: 20020021844
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved open mesh bag comprising an open, mesh-like fabric. The bag has a closed end formed by a fold in the fabric, an opposing end and longitudinal, heat-sealed side seams extending from the closed end to the opposing end. The bags are used for packaging articles for which visibility and/or breathability of the bag fabric are useful characteristics. In a preferred embodiment, the bags are also suited for manufacture and filling using high speed, automated equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 1998
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventors: CRAIG R. RUSERT, PAUL N. ANTONACCI
  • Self-seaming produce bag
    Patent number: 5823683
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved produce bag comprising an open, mesh-like fabric suitable for processing on automated bagmaking equipment. The bag has a sealed end, an open end capable of being sealed after filling of the bag and a longitudinal, heat-sealed seam extending from end to end. An optional print band or label can be heat sealed to the bag to reinforce the longitudinal heat-sealed seam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Amoco Corporation
    Inventors: Paul N. Antonacci, Craig R. Rusert