Patents by Inventor Juan Carlos Tinoco

Juan Carlos Tinoco 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).

  • Publication number: 20240149378
    Abstract: A method for laser scoring a film comprising at least 90% polyolefin comprises scoring a moving web of the film by utilizing the peak pulse power of a laser at a frequency of about 20 kHz or less to create a scored film with a score feature comprising a series of non-overlapping scored spots. In another aspect, a laser scored film comprises at least 90% polyolefin; and a score feature comprising a series of laser-formed non-overlapping scored spots on the film having a cut size of between 0.15 mm and less than 0.5 mm, and a tie length between 0.15 mm and less than 0.5 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Applicant: LaserSharp FlexPak Services, LLC
    Inventors: Justin Averbeck, Juan Carlos Tinoco
  • Patent number: 10214335
    Abstract: A spiral part used as a tamper evident feature an a peal reclose label. The spiral is formed on a pressure sensitive adhesive label, and the spiral is unraveled in order to open the package. Once unraveled, it is difficult to reclose the package with the spiral in its original place. In one embodiment, there is a special color to the label, so that once the package is opened, it can be seen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: LaserSharp FlexPak services, LLC
    Inventor: Juan Carlos Tinoco
  • Patent number: 10155614
    Abstract: Peel-Reclose packaging material formed using an adhesive label in combination with laser scoring technology. The adhesive label is applied over laser scored material before or after the laser score forms a pattern smaller than the adhesive label. The adhesive label and laser scored packaging material can then be opened and resealed. In one embodiment the adhesive label in combination with the packaging material has tamper resistant features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Inventors: Juan Carlos Tinoco, Scott Hellquist
  • Publication number: 20170137196
    Abstract: Peel-Reclose packaging material formed using an adhesive label in combination with laser scoring technology. The adhesive label is applied over laser scored material before or after the laser score forms a pattern smaller than the adhesive label. The adhesive label and laser scored packaging material can then be opened and resealed. In one embodiment the adhesive label in combination with the packaging material has tamper resistant features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Juan Carlos Tinoco, Scott Hellquist
  • Publication number: 20160318683
    Abstract: Peel-Reclose packaging material formed using an adhesive label in combination with laser scoring technology. The adhesive label is applied over laser scored material before or after the laser score forms a pattern smaller than the adhesive label. The adhesive label and laser scored packaging material can then be opened and resealed. In one embodiment the adhesive label in combination with the packaging material has tamper resistant features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Juan Carlos Tinoco, Scott Hellquist
  • Patent number: 9422080
    Abstract: Peel-Reclose packaging material formed using an adhesive label in combination with laser scoring technology. The adhesive label is applied over laser scored material before or after the laser score forms a pattern smaller than the adhesive label. The adhesive label and laser scored packaging material can then be opened and resealed. In one embodiment the adhesive label in combination with the packaging material has tamper resistant features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: LASERSHARP FLEXPAK SERVICES, LLC
    Inventors: Juan Carlos Tinoco, Scott Hellquist
  • Publication number: 20160221740
    Abstract: A spiral part used as a tamper evident feature an a peal reclose label. The spiral is formed on a pressure sensitive adhesive label, and the spiral is unraveled in order to open the package. Once unraveled, it is difficult to reclose the package with the spiral in its original place. In one embodiment, there is a special color to the label, so that once the package is opened, it can be seen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventor: Juan Carlos Tinoco
  • Publication number: 20160152400
    Abstract: A microwavable package is formed with venting mechanisms that are arranged in one of a number of different ways, and are covered with a pressure sensitive adhesive label. While the vents are covered with the pressure sensitive adhesive label, the package is hermetically sealed. The label protects the venting mechanisms from breakage due to product mishandling and abuses during storage and transportation. Prior to be cooked the consumer will remove or peel back the pressure sensitive adhesive label exposing or opening the venting mechanisms. Such vents can be of multiple different shapes, including a perforated shape whose center portion is removed or center portions sticks to the pressure sensitive adhesive label when the label is pulled back and removed from the package. The package is then placed in the oven or microwave and the product inside can be cooked safely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Applicant: LaserSharp FlexPak Services, LLC
    Inventor: Juan Carlos Tinoco
  • Publication number: 20150102022
    Abstract: An adjustable system for controlling an amount of gas permeability allowed through multilayer material. A laser is controlled through a controller, and the laser processes the multiple layer material to remove only some of the layers in only an area. The area can be a pattern such as a line, or can just be a pattern of areas. The layers are removed without fully penetrating the material, thus adjusting the gas permeability. This allows gases and vapors to transmit into the package thru the scored area more specifically thru the remaining material at a faster rate than a non-scored material. The pattern can score along a line to allow gases and vapors to pass through more rapidly. The laser beam does not cut through the entire structure, and the package remains sealed. This means, therefore, that the amount of gas/vapor permeability can be changed for a sealed package, e.g., with material therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: LASERSHARP FLEXPAK SERVICES, LLC
    Inventors: Kyle Crable, Juan Carlos Tinoco, Gregory Jahr
  • Publication number: 20130320019
    Abstract: Peel-Reclose packaging material formed using an adhesive label in combination with laser scoring technology. The adhesive label is applied over laser scored material before or after the laser score forms a pattern smaller than the adhesive label. The adhesive label and laser scored packaging material can then be opened and resealed. In one embodiment the adhesive label in combination with the packaging material has tamper resistant features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: LaserSharp FlexPak Services, LLC
    Inventors: Juan Carlos Tinoco, Scott Hellquist
  • Patent number: D811871
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Lasersharp Flexpak Services, LLC
    Inventor: Juan Carlos Tinoco