Patents by Inventor Ian Donegan

Ian Donegan 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).

  • Apparatus and method for inflating and sealing an inflatable mailer
    Patent number: 8745960
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Sealed Air Corporation (US)
    Inventors: Charles Kannankeril, Ian Donegan
  • Inflatable mailer, apparatus, and method for making the same
    Patent number: 8568029
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Sealed Air Corporation (US)
    Inventors: Charles Kannankeril, Ian Donegan
  • Inflatable mailer, apparatus, and method for making the same
    Publication number: 20100281831
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Charles Kannankeril, Ian Donegan
  • Inflatable Mailer, apparatus, and method for making the same
    Publication number: 20100282824
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Charles Kannankeril, Ian Donegan
  • Two-tiered carton for flanged articles
    Patent number: 5855275
    Abstract: A carton for packaging two layers of stacked flanged tubs. A top panel overlies the tops of the upper tubs and a layer board lies between the two layers. Reinforcing flaps connected to the layer board are adhered to the side panels of the carton. The side panels contain openings through which portions of the tub flanges protrude. The bottom edge of the lower openings engage the underside of the tub flanges when lifting the package to thereby support the lower tubs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Assignee: Riverwood International Corporation
    Inventors: George Hunter, Paul Roosa, Ian Donegan, Neal Van Hine