Patents by Inventor Jose Porchia
Jose Porchia 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).
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Patent number: 11904568Abstract: A process for making a container includes the step of providing at least one of a slider, sticker, textured surface, pattern, or embossed surface along a folded web of thermoplastic material that comprises a plurality of container templates. The process also includes the step of picking up, with a turner, each container template. The turner includes one or more rotator assemblies that include a rotatable shaft and a bag-contacting surface connected to an end of the rotatable shaft. The bag-contacting surface is configured to engage a top exterior side of each container template. Additionally, the process includes the step of reorienting, with the turner, each container template. The rotatable shaft is configured to horizontally translate and rotate each container template.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2020Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.Inventors: Bryan L. Ackerman, Jose Porchia
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Publication number: 20230415962Abstract: A container or pouch made entirely from an elastomer includes a body having a front wall and a rear wall that is connected to the front wall along a peripheral edge, and a closure system that includes a front side having a front sealing profile that includes a male closure element that extends from a thickened region and a rear side having a rear sealing profile that includes a female closure element and defining an opening into a cavity. A centerline extends through the opening, the cavity, the male closure element, and the thickened region when the closure system is in a closed configuration. The closure system includes a left tab and a right tab that each extend in an outward direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: Stacey M. DECARLO, Jeramy M. DUBAY, Brian DAIS, Therdsak CHALERMWATTANANON, Jose PORCHIA
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Patent number: 11772849Abstract: A container or pouch made entirely from an elastomer includes a body having a front wall and a rear wall that is connected to the front wall along a peripheral edge, and a closure system that includes a front side having a front sealing profile that includes a male closure element, and a rear side having a rear sealing profile that includes a female closure element and defining a cavity, wherein a centerline extends through the cavity. The rear side includes an inner portion that includes the entire cavity and an outer portion. A thickness of the thickened region measured in a direction parallel to the centerline is less than 35% of a total thickness of the closure system in a closed configuration measured in a direction parallel to the centerline.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2021Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.Inventors: Stacey M. DeCarlo, Jeramy M Dubay, Brian Dais, Therdsak Chalermwattananon, Jose Porchia
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Patent number: 11697526Abstract: A storage bag includes first and second side surfaces that form an interior of the bag with an opening to the interior. A first closure profile connected to the first side surface and positioned adjacent to the opening has a top edge and includes an interlocking member that extends between first and second sides of the first closure profile forms a lip between the interlocking member and the top edge. A second closure profile connected to the second side surface and positioned adjacent to the opening of the bag has a top edge and includes an interlocking member. A first portion of the lip of the second closure profile smoothly transitions into a third portion of the lip of the second closure profile, and the third portion of the lip of the second closure profile smoothly transitions into a second portion of the lip of the second closure profile.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2021Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Brian C. Dais, Imtiaz A. Musaliar, Bunlim Ly, Jonathan David Horn, Pamela J. Weisenberger, Jose Porchia, Charles P. Althoff, Erica Eden Cohen, Timothy D. Stark
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Patent number: 11691790Abstract: A storage bag has first and second closure profiles adjacent to an opening of the bag. The first and second closure profiles are each provided with a closure member that extends along the length of the respective closure profile, with the closure member of the first closure profile being configured to engage with the closure member of the second closure profile to form a seal for the opening of the bag. The first closure profile further includes (a) a plurality of gripping ridges that extends from the closure member to the top edge of the first closure profile, and (b) a texture that extends in an area between the closure member and the top edge of the first closure profile, with the texture extending continuously (i) in the area between the closure member and the top edge of the first closure profile, and (ii) between each gripping ridge of the plurality of gripping ridges.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2019Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Brian C. Dais, Jose Porchia, Daniel P. Zimmerman
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Publication number: 20230202721Abstract: A storage bag has a first closure profile attached to a first side surface, with the first closure profile forming a lip between an interlocking member and an edge of the first closure profile. The bag also includes a second closure profile attached to the second side surface, with the second closure profile forming a lip between an interlocking member and an edge of the second closure profile. The lips of the first and second closure profiles are visually distinct colors or different shades of a color in order to aid the user in locating the lips.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: Brian C. DAIS, Imtiaz A. MUSALIAR, Bunlim LY, Jonathan David HORN, Pamela J. WEISENBERGER, Jose PORCHIA, Charles P. ALTHOFF, Erica Eden COHEN
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Patent number: 11634253Abstract: A storage bag has a first closure profile attached to a first side surface, with the first closure profile forming a lip between an interlocking member and an edge of the first closure profile. The bag also includes a second closure profile attached to the second side surface, with the second closure profile forming a lip between an interlocking member and an edge of the second closure profile. The lips of the first and second closure profiles are visually distinct colors or different shades of a color in order to aid the user in locating the lips.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2012Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Brian C. Dais, Imtiaz A. Musaliar, Bunlim Ly, Jonathan David Horn, Pamela J. Weisenberger, Jose Porchia, Charles P. Althoff, Erica Eden Cohen
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Patent number: 11577896Abstract: A packaging device includes a first portion and a second portion connected to the first portion by way of a first fold line. The first portion includes a first primary edge distal and parallel to the first fold line and the second portion includes a second primary edge distal and parallel to the first fold line. An arm is defined by two cut lines extending from a section of the second portion proximate the first fold line, and ending in a tab that extends from the second primary edge. In a folded state, the first primary edge is aligned with the second primary edge.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2021Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.Inventors: Brian C. Dais, Brian T. Davis, Jose Porchia, Rajarajan Ravichandran, Jennifer Shcherban
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Publication number: 20220402658Abstract: A container or pouch made entirely from an elastomer includes a body having a front wall and a rear wall that is connected to the front wall along a peripheral edge, and a closure system that includes a front side having a front sealing profile that includes a male closure element, and a rear side having a rear sealing profile that includes a female closure element and defining a cavity, wherein a centerline extends through the cavity. The rear side includes an inner portion that includes the entire cavity and an outer portion. A thickness of the thickened region measured in a direction parallel to the centerline is less than 35% of a total thickness of the closure system in a closed configuration measured in a direction parallel to the centerline.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2021Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: Stacey M. DeCarlo, Jeramy M Dubay, Brian Dais, Therdsak Chalermwattananon, Jose Porchia
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Patent number: 11267626Abstract: A packaging device includes a first portion and a second portion connected to the first portion by way of a first fold line. The first portion includes a first primary edge opposite the first fold line. First and second secondary edges extend between the first fold line and the first primary edge, and an attachment mechanism is provided adjacent the first primary edge. The second portion includes a second primary edge opposite the first fold line. Third and fourth secondary edges extend between the first fold line and the second primary edge. An arm is defined by two cut lines extending from a section of the second portion closer to the first fold line than the second primary edge, and ending in a tab that extends beyond a distal end of the second primary edge.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2019Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Brian C. Dais, Brian T. Davis, Jose Porchia, Rajarajan Ravichandran, Jennifer Shcherban
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Publication number: 20210300654Abstract: A packaging device includes a first portion and a second portion connected to the first portion by way of a first fold line. The first portion includes a first primary edge distal and parallel to the first fold line and the second portion includes a second primary edge distal and parallel to the first fold line. An arm is defined by two cut lines extending from a section of the second portion proximate the first fold line, and ending in a tab that extends from the second primary edge. In a folded state, the first primary edge is aligned with the second primary edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2021Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventors: Brian C. Dais, Brian T. Davis, Jose Porchia, Rajarajan Ravichandran, Jennifer Shcherban
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Publication number: 20210276765Abstract: A storage bag includes first and second side surfaces that form an interior of the bag with an opening to the interior. A first closure profile connected to the first side surface and positioned adjacent to the opening has a top edge and includes an interlocking member that extends between first and second sides of the first closure profile forms a lip between the interlocking member and the top edge. A second closure profile connected to the second side surface and positioned adjacent to the opening of the bag has a top edge and includes an interlocking member. A first portion of the lip of the second closure profile smoothly transitions into a third portion of the lip of the second closure profile, and the third portion of the lip of the second closure profile smoothly transitions into a second portion of the lip of the second closure profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Applicant: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Brian C. Dais, Imtiaz A. Musaliar, Bunlim Ly, Jonathan David Horn, Pamela J. Weisenberger, Jose Porchia, Charles P. Althoff, Erica Eden Cohen, Timothy D. Stark
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Patent number: 11046485Abstract: A storage bag includes first and second side surfaces that form an interior of the bag with an opening to the interior. A first closure profile connected to the first side surface and positioned adjacent to the opening has a top edge and includes an interlocking member that extends between first and second sides of the first closure profile forms a lip between the interlocking member and the top edge. A second closure profile connected to the second side surface and positioned adjacent to the opening of the bag has a top edge and includes an interlocking member. A first portion of the lip of the second closure profile smoothly transitions into a third portion of the lip of the second closure profile, and the third portion of the lip of the second closure profile smoothly transitions into a second portion of the lip of the second closure profile.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2017Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Brian C. Dais, Imtiaz A. Musaliar, Bunlim Ly, Jonathan David Horn, Pamela J. Weisenberger, Jose Porchia, Charles P. Althoff, Erica Eden Cohen, Timothy D. Stark
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Publication number: 20210107247Abstract: A process for making a container includes the step of providing at least one of a slider, sticker, textured surface, pattern, or embossed surface along a folded web of thermoplastic material that comprises a plurality of container templates. The process also includes the step of picking up, with a turner, each container template. The turner includes one or more rotator assemblies that include a rotatable shaft and a bag-contacting surface connected to an end of the rotatable shaft. The bag-contacting surface is configured to engage a top exterior side of each container template. Additionally, the process includes the step of reorienting, with the turner, each container template. The rotatable shaft is configured to horizontally translate and rotate each container template.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2020Publication date: April 15, 2021Inventors: Bryan L. Ackerman, Jose Porchia
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Patent number: 10919252Abstract: A system and process for making a container or pouch that separates the cutting and sealing steps into two distinct steps with a separate step of rotating the container or pouch template 90 degrees relative to a direction of travel between the cutting and sealing steps.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2017Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Bryan L. Ackerman, Jose Porchia
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Publication number: 20200331679Abstract: A packaging device includes a first portion and a second portion connected to the first portion by way of a first fold line. The first portion includes a first primary edge opposite the first fold line. First and second secondary edges extend between the first fold line and the first primary edge, and an attachment mechanism is provided adjacent the first primary edge. The second portion includes a second primary edge opposite the first fold line. Third and fourth secondary edges extend between the first fold line and the second primary edge. An arm is defined by two cut lines extending from a section of the second portion closer to the first fold line than the second primary edge, and ending in a tab that extends beyond a distal end of the second primary edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2019Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: Brian C. Dais, Brian T. Davis, Jose Porchia, Rajarajan Ravichandran, Jennifer Shcherban
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Publication number: 20200231341Abstract: A storage bag has first and second closure profiles adjacent to an opening of the bag. The first and second closure profiles are each provided with a closure member that extends along the length of the respective closure profile, with the closure member of the first closure profile being configured to engage with the closure member of the second closure profile to form a seal for the opening of the bag. The first closure profile further includes (a) a plurality of gripping ridges that extends from the closure member to the top edge of the first closure profile, and (b) a texture that extends in an area between the closure member and the top edge of the first closure profile, with the texture extending continuously (i) in the area between the closure member and the top edge of the first closure profile, and (ii) between each gripping ridge of the plurality of gripping ridges.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2019Publication date: July 23, 2020Applicant: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Brian C. Dais, Jose Porchia, Daniel P. Zimmerman
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Patent number: D903503Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2018Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Keegan E. Burggren, Brian C. Dais, Imtiaz A. Musaliar, Jose Porchia
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Patent number: D943422Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2020Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Charles P. Althoff, Keegan E. Burggren, Erica Eden Cohen, Brian C. Dais, Imtiaz A. Musaliar, Jose Porchia
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Patent number: D976710Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2021Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Jose Porchia, Meghan McGuire, Daniel Grossman, Albert Kwak, Neil Joseph Kwiatkowski, Steven Michael Dibdin, Forrest Milburn