Patents by Inventor Glenn A. Grosskopf

Glenn A. Grosskopf 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).

  • Patent number: 6296223
    Abstract: A label for suspending an article from a support has a lower surface and includes an adhesive on the lower surface to secure the label to the article. The label further includes a hanger defining an opening therein and an interlock tab. The interlock tab is adapted to selectively engage the opening to interlock with the hanger to form a hanging loop including the hanger and the interlock tab. A molded suspendable assembly includes a molded article and an in-mold label secured to the article. The label includes a hanger defining an opening therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Assignee: Pharmagraphics (Southeast) L.L.C.
    Inventor: Glenn A. Grosskopf
  • Publication number: 20010004152
    Abstract: A label includes a bottom panel and a top panel overlying the bottom panel. A tear line is formed in the top panel. A hole is formed in at least one of the top and bottom panels. An exposed adhesive is disposed in the hole. The label may be opened by tearing along the tear line and the label may be resealed using the exposed adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2001
    Publication date: June 21, 2001
    Inventors: Carl W. Treleaven, Glenn A. Grosskopf
  • Patent number: 6213520
    Abstract: A label includes a bottom panel and a top panel overlying the bottom panel. A tear line is formed in the top panel. A hole is formed in at least one of the top and bottom panels. An exposed adhesive is disposed in the hole. The label may be opened by tearing along the tear line and the label may be resealed using the exposed adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Pharmagraphics (Midwest), L.L.C.
    Inventors: Carl W. Treleaven, Glenn A. Grosskopf
  • Patent number: 6110553
    Abstract: A label for displaying information regarding a container and suspending the container from a support and a method for forming the same. The label includes a base label having a lower surface. A base adhesive is disposed on the lower surface for affixing the label to the container. The label further includes a hanger having at least two interconnected legs defining an opening therebetween, each of the legs having a respective end. Each of the ends of the legs are secured to the base label. The hanger includes at least first and second superimposed layers. The layers are preferably formed of polymeric film. Preferably, the first layer has a tensile strength greater than the second layer and the second layer has a tear resistance greater than the first layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignees: Pharmagraphics (Southeast), L.L.C., Pharmagraphics (Midwest), L.L.C.
    Inventors: Glenn A. Grosskopf, Carl W. Treleaven
  • Patent number: 6102441
    Abstract: A label for displaying information regarding a container and suspending the container from a support, and methods for forming the same. The label includes a base label having a base adhesive on the lower surface thereof. A connector strip is secured to the upper surface of the base label along a longitudinal edge by at least one adhesive patch. A hanger is secured by the legs thereof to the connector strip. The hanger is foldable between a stored position wherein the hanger lies adjacent the upper surface of the base web and a hanging position wherein the hanger is folded away from the base label for receiving the support through the opening. A remaining portion of the upper surface of the base label is not covered by either of the connector strip and the hanger when the hanger is in the stored position. The label may further include at least one removable self adhesive secondary label forming a part thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Assignees: Pharmagraphics (Midwest), Pharmagraphics (Southeast)
    Inventors: Carl W. Treleaven, Glenn A. Grosskopf
  • Patent number: 6082777
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a label for displaying information regarding a bottle or the like and for suspending the bottle from a support. The label includes a bottom panel having an upper surface and a lower surface. An adhesive layer is disposed on the lower surface of the bottom panel for securing the label to the bottle. A hanger flap is connected with the bottom panel by a fold along an edge of the bottom panel, the hanger flap overlying the upper surface of the bottom panel and defining an opening arranged and configured to receive the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Assignees: Pharmagraphics (Southeast), L.L.C., Pharmagraphics (Midwest), L.L.C.
    Inventors: Glenn A. Grosskopf, Carl W. Treleaven, Robert L. Pavetto
  • Patent number: 6035568
    Abstract: A label product, and method for forming the same, for attaching to a package and having, as a part thereof, at least one removable portion which the user may detach from the package and reapply to a second package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Assignees: Pharmagraphics (Midwest), L.L.C., Pharmagraphics (Southeast), L.L.C.
    Inventors: Glenn A. Grosskopf, Carl W. Treleaven
  • Patent number: 6027780
    Abstract: A label product including a release liner having an upper surface and a booklet disposed on the upper surface of the release liner. The booklet includes an outer piece including a top panel and a bottom panel joined by an outer fold, an inner piece disposed between the top and bottom panels having a pair of interior panels joined by an inner fold, attaching means coupling the outer and inner pieces to one another at the outer and inner folds, and a tear line formed in the bottom panel adjacent the outer fold. A layer of adhesive is interposed between the bottom panel and the upper surface of the release liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Assignees: Pharmagraphics (Midwest), L.L.C., Pharmagraphics (Southeast)), L.L.C.
    Inventors: Carl W. Treleaven, Glenn A. Grosskopf, Keith R. Dovel
  • Patent number: 6015470
    Abstract: A label for displaying information regarding a container and suspending the container from a support, and methods for forming the same. The label includes a base label having a base adhesive on the lower surface thereof. A connector strip is secured to the upper surface of the base label along a longitudinal edge by at least one adhesive patch. A hanger is secured by the legs thereof to the connector strip. The hanger is foldable between a stored position wherein the hanger lies adjacent the upper surface of the base web and a hanging position wherein the hanger is folded away from the base label for receiving the support through the opening. A remaining portion of the upper surface of the base label is not covered by either of the connector strip and the hanger when the hanger is in the stored position. The label may further include at least one removable self adhesive secondary label forming a part thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Assignees: Pharmagraphics (Midwest), L.L.C., Pharmagraphics (Southeast), L.L.C.
    Inventors: Carl W. Treleaven, Glenn A. Grosskopf
  • Patent number: 5944188
    Abstract: A package for carrying fluid or powder samples and which is well adapted for application to product packaging or cards using automated equipment, and methods for forming the same. The package may be produced using a support web, a web of double coated tape, a web of transfer tape, or a release liner and a self-adhesive laminate. Unique nip rollers are disclosed for over-laminating the pouches and for guiding the web with pouches thereon for packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Assignees: Pharmagraphics (Midwest), L.L.C., Pharmagraphics (Southeast), L.L.C.
    Inventors: Glenn A. Grosskopf, Carl W. Treleaven, James A. Hennessey
  • Patent number: 5878901
    Abstract: A label for displaying information regarding a container and suspending the container from a support and a method for forming the same. The label includes a base label having a lower surface. A base adhesive is disposed on the lower surface for affixing the label to the container. The label further includes a hanger having at least two interconnected legs defining an opening therebetween, each of the legs having a respective end. Each of the ends of the legs are secured to the base label. The hanger includes at least first and second superimposed layers. The layers are preferably formed of polymeric film. Preferably, the first layer has a tensile strength greater than the second layer and the second layer has a tear resistance greater than the first layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 9, 1999
    Assignee: Pharmagraphics (Midwest), L.L.C.
    Inventors: Glenn A. Grosskopf, Carl W. Treleaven
  • Patent number: 5842324
    Abstract: A package for carrying fluid or powder samples and which is well adapted for application to product packaging or cards using automated equipment, and methods for forming the same. The package may be produced using a support web, a web of double coated tape, a web of transfer tape, or a release liner and a self-adhesive laminate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Assignees: Pharmagraphics (Midwest), L.L.C., Pharmagraphics (Southeast), L.L.C.
    Inventors: Glenn A. Grosskopf, Carl W. Treleaven, James A. Hennessey
  • Patent number: 5829789
    Abstract: A label product for attaching to a package and having, as a part thereof, at least one removable portion which the user may detach from the package and reapply to a second package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Assignees: Pharmagraphics (Midwest), L.L.C., Pharmagraphics (Southeast), L.L.C.
    Inventors: Carl W. Treleaven, Glenn Grosskopf, Robert Gerstung, James Hennessy, Robert Pavetto
  • Patent number: 5830550
    Abstract: A label product including a release liner having an upper surface and a booklet disposed on the upper surface of the release liner. The booklet includes an outer piece including a top panel and a bottom panel joined by an outer fold, an inner piece disposed between the top and bottom panels having a pair of interior panels joined by an inner fold, attaching means coupling the outer and inner pieces to one another at the outer and inner folds, and a tear line formed in the bottom panel adjacent the outer fold. A layer of adhesive is interposed between the bottom panel and the upper surface of the release liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Assignees: Pharmagraphics (Midwest) L.L.C., Pharmagraphics (Southeast) L.L.C.
    Inventors: Carl W. Treleaven, Glenn A. Grosskopf, Keith R. Dovel
  • Patent number: 5782495
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a label for displaying information regarding a bottle or the like and for suspending the bottle from a support. The label includes a bottom panel having an upper surface and a lower surface. An adhesive layer is disposed on the lower surface of the bottom panel for securing the label to the bottle. A hanger flap is connected with the bottom panel by a fold along an edge of the bottom panel, the hanger flap overlying the upper surface of the bottom panel and defining an opening arranged and configured to receive the support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Westlake Ventures, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Glenn A. Grosskopf, Carl W. Treleaven, Robert L. Pavetto
  • Patent number: 5738381
    Abstract: A label for displaying information regarding a container and suspending the container from a support, and methods for forming the same. The label includes a base label having a base adhesive on the lower surface thereof. A connector strip is secured to the upper surface of the base label along a longitudinal edge by at least one adhesive patch. A hanger is secured by the legs thereof to the connector strip. The hanger is foldable between a stored position wherein the hanger lies adjacent the upper surface of the base web and a hanging position wherein the hanger is folded away from the base label for receiving the support through the opening. A remaining portion of the upper surface of the base label is not covered by either of the connector strip and the hanger when the hanger is in the stored position. The label may further include at least one removable self adhesive secondary label forming a part thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Inventors: Carl W. Treleaven, Glenn A. Grosskopf
  • Patent number: 5738382
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a label for displaying information regarding a package. The label includes a bottom panel, a top panel overlying and connected to said bottom panel along a first fold line, and at least one interior panel connected to one of the bottom panel and the top panel along a second fold line. An adhesive layer is disposed on the lower surface of the bottom panel. Each of the bottom panel and the top panel have a marginal portion extending between the first fold line and an adjacent edge of the interior panel. An access tear line is formed in the marginal portion of the top panel. Preferably a second access tear line is formed in the marginal portion of the top panel and spaced apart from the first access tear line, defining a tear strip therebetween. A marginal extended flap may extend from one of the top and bottom panels. The label may further include a laminate cover overlying the top panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Assignees: Pharmagraphics (Midwest), L.L.C., Pharmagraphics (Southeast), L.L.C.
    Inventors: Glenn A. Grosskopf, Carl W. Treleaven
  • Patent number: 5727819
    Abstract: A label including an informational leaflet having at least a bottom panel and a top panel, the top panel connected to the bottom panel. The label includes means for temporarily holding the top panel in overlying relationship with the bottom panel. A tamper tab extends outward beyond an edge of one of the panels and has a lower surface. An adhesive layer is disposed on the lower surface of the bottom panel and on the lower surface of the tamper tab, whereby the bottom panel may be secured to a first component of a package and the tamper tab may be secured to a second component such that relative displacement between the first and second components results in relative displacement of the bottom panel and the tamper tab.Further, a label having a bottom panel, for example as just described, includes an adhesive layer disposed on the lower surface of the bottom panel. A laminate cover covers the bottom panel. The laminate cover is releasably adhered to at least a portion of the upper surface of the bottom panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Assignees: Pharmagraphics L.L.C, Midwest, Pharmagraphics L.L.C, Southeast
    Inventors: Glenn A. Grosskopf, Carl W. Treleaven
  • Patent number: 5718098
    Abstract: A package for carrying fluid or powder samples and which is well adapted for application to product packaging or cards using automated equipment, and methods for forming the same. The package may be produced using a support web, a web of double coated tape, a web of transfer tape, or a release liner and a self-adhesive laminate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1998
    Assignees: Pharmagraphics L.L.C., Midwest, Pharmagraphics L.L.C., Southeast
    Inventors: Glenn A. Grosskopf, Carl W. Treleaven, James A. Hennessey
  • Patent number: 5568866
    Abstract: A package for carrying fluid or powder samples and which is well adapted for application to product packaging or cards using automated equipment. The package may be produced using a support web, a web of double coated tape, or a web of transfer tape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1996
    Assignee: Westlake Ventures, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Glenn Grosskopf, James Hennessey, Carl W. Treleaven