Patents by Inventor Earl W. Williams

Earl W. Williams 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).

  • Bag with bendable retainer strip, and method of making the same
    Patent number: 4394955
    Abstract: A recloseable bag is provided with lip projection above the bag mouth and carrying a bendable retaining strip with opposite end tab extensions projecting into overhanging relation to clearance indentations in the side edges of the bag extending from adjacent to the lower edge of the lip portion downwardly to a substantial distance below the bag mouth opening so that the lip portion is adapted to be folded down over and into closing relation to the bag mouth opening and the tab extensions adapted to be bent over to maintain the bag closed. Gussets may be provided in the bag bottom to provide spreadable base under bag content load for supporting the loaded bag in upright position. A method of making the bag is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1983
    Assignee: Plicon Corporation
    Inventors: Charles D. Raines, Earl W. Williams