Patents by Inventor Dean A. Ferracane

Dean A. Ferracane 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).

  • Dispenser for material
    Patent number: 9630797
    Abstract: The container may hold a material, such as, plastic wrap. The first container portion may include a first leg with an engagement member. The engagement member may engage the second leg during the cutting process. In addition, the engagement member may disengage from the second leg during or after the cutting process. When the user wishes to cut the material, the user pushes down on the first container portion. The material is held between the engagement member and the second leg at a first location. The third leg may assist in holding the material at a second location. The holding of the material in tension may facilitate the cutting of the material. As the user continues to push down on the first container portion, the engagement member disengages from the second leg. The user can remove the portion of material without opening the first container portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: The Glad Products Company
    Inventors: Dean A. Ferracane, Ronald J. Cisek, Ryan J. Coonce, Roger Sharpe, Seitu Barron, John E. Rusnak
  • MULTI-LAYER THERMOPLASTIC FILMS AND BAGS WITH ENHANCED ODOR CONTROL AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20170008261
    Abstract: A multi-layer thermoplastic film include a first film of thermoplastic material, a second film of thermoplastic material bonded to the first film, and an odor control component disposed between the first film and the second film. A method of manufacturing a multi-layer thermoplastic film coextruding a plurality of layers to form a first film, coextruding a plurality of layers to form a second film, disposing at least one odor control component on at least one of the first film and the second film, and bonding the first and second films together such that the at least one substance is disposed between the first film and the second film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Fleumingue Jean-Mary, Zaiyou Liu, Judith A. Hollingshead, Helen R. Kemp, Shaun T. Broering, Angela Phillip, Robert T. Dorsey, Dean Ferracane, Sarah A. Kuhl, Jeffrey S. Stiglic, Carmen N. Rodriguez, Eric D. Dodson, Laura L. McElroy, Steven L. Diersing, Melissa J. Wene
  • DISPENSER FOR MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20160167915
    Abstract: The container may hold a material, such as, plastic wrap. The first container portion may include a first leg with an engagement member. The engagement member may engage the second leg during the cutting process. In addition, the engagement member may disengage from the second leg during or after the cutting process. When the user wishes to cut the material, the user pushes down on the first container portion. The material is held between the engagement member and the second leg at a first location. The third leg may assist in holding the material at a second location. The holding of the material in tension may facilitate the cutting of the material. As the user continues to push down on the first container portion, the engagement member disengages from the second leg. The user can remove the portion of material without opening the first container portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Dean A. Ferracane, Ronald J. Cisek, Ryan J. Coonce, Roger Sharpe, Seitu Barron
  • Bag portion with a pigmented inner layer and a transparent outer layer with pattern
    Patent number: D811895
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: The Glad Products Company
    Inventors: Jack F. Melvan, Dean Ferracane, Mark D. Pszczolkowski, Ronald J. Cisek, Sarah A. Kuhl, Michael G. Borchardt
  • Dual bag with white inner bag and black outer bag
    Patent number: D811897
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: The Glad Products Company
    Inventors: Ronald J. Cisek, Mark D. Pszczolkowski, Dean Ferracane, Jack F. Melvan, Sarah A. Kuhl, Michael G. Borchardt
  • Dual bag with black inner bag and white outer bag
    Patent number: D811898
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: The Glad Products Company
    Inventors: Jack F. Melvan, Ronald J. Cisek, Mark D. Pszczolkowski, Dean Ferracane, Sarah A. Kuhl, Michael G. Borchardt
  • Dual bag with transparent inner bag and transparent outer bag
    Patent number: D811899
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: The Glad Products Company
    Inventors: Sarah A. Kuhl, Jack F. Melvan, Ronald J. Cisek, Mark D. Pszczolkowski, Dean Ferracane, Michael G. Borchardt
  • Single bag with black inner portion and white outer portion with pattern
    Patent number: D812492
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: The Glad Products Company
    Inventors: Ronald J. Cisek, Mark D. Pszczolkowski, Dean Ferracane, Jack F. Melvan, Sarah A. Kuhl, Michael G. Borchardt