Patents by Inventor Kim A. Milbrandt

Kim A. Milbrandt 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: 11769428
    Abstract: A series of a plurality of articles includes a panel strip and a plurality of elastic fastening loops. The panel strip includes a plurality of ruptureably-connected panel portions of the plurality of articles. Each of the plurality of elastic fastening loops is secured to a respective panel portion at a bond zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: BEDFORD INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Robert B. Ludlow, Justin C. King, Kim A. Milbrandt, Colin M. O'Donnell, Jeffrey D. Tschetter
  • Publication number: 20220139266
    Abstract: A series of a plurality of articles includes a panel strip and a plurality of elastic fastening loops. The panel strip includes a plurality of ruptureably-connected panel portions of the plurality of articles. Each of the plurality of elastic fastening loops is secured to a respective panel portion at a bond zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Robert B. Ludlow, Justin C. King, Kim A. Milbrandt, Colin M. O'Donnell, Jeffrey D. Tschetter
  • Patent number: 11257400
    Abstract: A linear series of connected unitary sheet-like articles, each of which comprises a panel flatly conjoined along a unifying flat bond zone with a flexible elastic layer that extends away from the panel and includes an elastic fastening loop. Adjacent articles of the series are ruptureably connected in a manner permitting the series to be handled as a unit while at the same time permitting ruptureable separation of individual articles from the series. In one embodiment, the linear series is wound into roll form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Bedford Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert B. Ludlow, Justin C. King, Kim A. Milbrandt, Colin M. O'Donnell, Jeffrey D. Tschetter
  • Patent number: 10968018
    Abstract: An apparatus (100, 200, 400, 500, 600) includes a stack (110, 310) having a plurality of connected tie web sheets (106, 306) and an image (114) disposed on each of the tie web sheets (106, 306), wherein the image (114) is the same on each tie web sheet (106, 306) and is disposed in overlay registration from sheet (106, 306) to sheet (106, 306). Each tie web sheet (106, 306) includes a plurality of twist ties (104, 304), each twist tie (104, 304) having a proximal end (118) and a distal end (120), each twist tie (104, 304) being removably attached to the stack (110, 310) at its proximal end (118). A method of dispensing a plurality of twist ties (104, 304) includes mounting a stack (110, 310) within reach of a user and displaying an image (114) disposed on each of the tie web sheets (106, 306). Removal of a twist tie (104, 304) of the plurality of twist ties (104, 304) of the stack (110, 310) does not alter the image (114) viewable by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: BEDFORD INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Kim A. Milbrandt, Debra Kay Houseman, Jeffery Scott Maltas, Colin O'Donnell, Joshua Platt, David Schiller, Jeffrey Tschetter
  • Publication number: 20200327829
    Abstract: A linear series of connected unitary sheet-like articles, each of which comprises a panel flatly conjoined along a unifying flat bond zone with a flexible elastic layer that extends away from the panel and includes an elastic fastening loop. Adjacent articles of the series are ruptureably connected in a manner permitting the series to be handled as a unit while at the same time permitting ruptureable separation of individual articles from the series. In one embodiment, the linear series is wound into roll form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventors: Robert B. Ludlow, Justin C. King, Kim A. Milbrandt, Colin M. O'Donnell, Jeffrey D. Tschetter
  • Patent number: 10741102
    Abstract: A linear series of connected unitary sheet-like articles, each of which comprises a panel flatly conjoined along a unifying flat bond zone with a flexible elastic layer that extends away from the panel and includes an elastic fastening loop. Adjacent articles of the series are ruptureably connected in a manner permitting the series to be handled as a unit while at the same time permitting ruptureable separation of individual articles from the series. In one embodiment, the linear series is wound into roll form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Bedford Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert B. Ludlow, Justin C. King, Kim A. Milbrandt, Colin M. O'Donnell, Jeffrey D. Tschetter
  • Publication number: 20190392735
    Abstract: A linear series of connected unitary sheet-like merchandise labeling articles, each of which comprises a labeling tag flatly cojoined along a unifying flat bond zone with a flexible elastic layer that extends away from the tag and includes an elastic fastening loop. Adjacent labeling articles of the series are ruptureably connected in a manner permitting the series to be handled as a unit while at the same time permitting ruptureable separation of individual merchandise labeling articles from the series. In one embodiment, the linear series is wound into roll form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Robert B. Ludlow, Justin C. King, Kim A. Milbrandt, Colin M. O'Donnell, Jeffrey D. Tschetter
  • Patent number: 10486877
    Abstract: A hang tab and product tag assembly comprising a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel. The first panel includes an aperture configured to engage with a retention mechanism, the second panel includes an aperture that is configured to adjust to different dimensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Bedford Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay A. Milbrandt, Nicholas Elliott Shaffer, Kim A. Milbrandt, Robert B. Ludlow, Colin M. O'Donnell
  • Patent number: 10431125
    Abstract: A linear series of connected unitary sheet-like merchandise labeling articles, each of which comprises a labeling tag flatly cojoined along a unifying flat bond zone with a flexible elastic layer that extends away from the tag and includes an elastic fastening loop. Adjacent labeling articles of the series are ruptureably connected in a manner permitting the series to be handled as a unit while at the same time permitting ruptureable separation of individual merchandise labeling articles from the series. In one embodiment, the linear series is wound into roll form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Bedford Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert B. Ludlow, Justin C. King, Kim A. Milbrandt, Colin M. O'Donnell, Jeffrey D. Tschetter
  • Publication number: 20190031416
    Abstract: A hang tab and product tag assembly comprising a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel. The first panel includes an aperture configured to engage with a retention mechanism, the second panel includes an aperture that is configured to adjust to different dimensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Jay A. Milbrandt, Nicholas Elliott Shaffer, Kim A. Milbrandt, Robert B. Ludlow, Colin M. O'Donnell
  • Patent number: 10124945
    Abstract: A method for displaying an item includes providing a hang tab and product tag assembly including a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel. The method includes inserting at least a portion of the item through an aperture of the second panel; stretching the second panel to change a size of the aperture and allowing the aperture to conform to dimensions of the portion of the item; inserting at least a portion of a retention mechanism through an aperture of the first panel; and suspending the first panel from the retention mechanism such that the first panel extends at a first angle relative to the second panel, and such that the second panel extends at a second angle relative to the third panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Bedford Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay A. Milbrandt, Nicholas Elliott Shaffer, Kim A. Milbrandt, Robert B. Ludlow, Colin M. O'Donnell
  • Publication number: 20180165995
    Abstract: A linear series of connected unitary sheet-like merchandise labeling articles, each of which comprises a labeling tag flatly cojoined along a unifying flat bond zone with a flexible elastic layer that extends away from the tag and includes an elastic fastening loop. Adjacent labeling articles of the series are ruptureably connected in a manner permitting the series to be handled as a unit while at the same time permitting ruptureable separation of individual merchandise labeling articles from the series. In one embodiment, the linear series is wound into roll form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Robert B. Ludlow, Justin C. King, Kim A. Milbrandt, Colin M. O'Donnell, Jeffrey D. Tschetter
  • Publication number: 20170210529
    Abstract: A hang tab and product tag assembly including a first panel, a second panel, and a. The first panel includes an aperture configured to engage with a retention mechanism, and the second panel includes an aperture that is configured to adjust to different dimensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Jay A. Milbrandt, Nicholas Elliott Shaffer, Kim A. Milbrandt, Robert B. Ludlow, Colin M. O'Donnell
  • Patent number: 9676536
    Abstract: A hang tab and product tag assembly comprising a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel. The first panel includes an aperture configured to engage with a retention mechanism, the second panel includes an aperture that is configured to adjust to different dimensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: BEDFORD INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Jay A. Milbrandt, Nicholas Elliott Shaffer, Kim A. Milbrandt, Robert B. Ludlow, Colin M. O'Donnell
  • Publication number: 20170129670
    Abstract: An apparatus (100, 200, 400, 500, 600) includes a stack (110, 310) having a plurality of connected tie web sheets (106, 306) and an image (114) disposed on each of the tie web sheets (106, 306), wherein the image (114) is the same on each tie web sheet (106, 306) and is disposed in overlay registration from sheet (106, 306) to sheet (106, 306). Each tie web sheet (106, 306) includes a plurality of twist ties (104, 304), each twist tie (104, 304) having a proximal end (118) and a distal end (120), each twist tie (104, 304) being removably attached to the stack (110, 310) at its proximal end (118). A method of dispensing a plurality of twist ties (104, 304) includes mounting a stack (110, 310) within reach of a user and displaying an image (114) disposed on each of the tie web sheets (106, 306). Removal of a twist tie (104, 304) of the plurality of twist ties (104, 304) of the stack (110, 310) does not alter the image (114) viewable by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Kim A. Milbrandt, Debra Kay Houseman, Jeffery Scott Maltas, Colin O'Donnell, Joshua Platt, David Schiller, Jeffrey Tschetter
  • Publication number: 20170004739
    Abstract: A linear series of connected unitary sheet-like merchandise labeling articles, each of which comprises a labeling tag flatly cojoined along a unifying flat bond zone with a flexible elastic layer that extends away from the tag and includes an elastic fastening loop. Adjacent labeling articles of the series are ruptureably connected in a manner permitting the series to be handled as a unit while at the same time permitting ruptureable separation of individual merchandise labeling articles from the series. In one embodiment, the linear series is wound into roll form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Robert B. Ludlow, Justin C. King, Kim A. Milbrandt, Colin M. O'Donnell, Jeffrey D. Tschetter
  • Publication number: 20140106107
    Abstract: A linear series of connected unitary sheet-like merchandise labeling articles, each of which comprises a labeling tag flatly cojoined along a unifying flat bond zone with a flexible elastic layer that extends away from the tag and includes an elastic fastening loop. Adjacent labeling articles of the series are ruptureably connected in a manner permitting the series to be handled as a unit while at the same time permitting ruptureable separation of individual merchandise labeling articles from the series. In one embodiment, the linear series is wound into roll form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Bedford Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert B. Ludlow, Justin C. King, Kim A. Milbrandt, Colin M. O'Donnell, Jeffrey D. Tschetter
  • Patent number: 8635795
    Abstract: A linear series of connected unitary sheet-like merchandise labeling articles, each of which comprises a labeling tag flatly cojoined along a unifying flat bond zone with a flexible elastic layer that extends away from the tag and includes an elastic fastening loop. Adjacent labeling articles of the series are ruptureably connected in a manner permitting the series to be handled as a unit while at the same time permitting ruptureable separation of individual merchandise labeling articles from the series. In one embodiment, the linear series is wound into roll form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Bedford Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert B. Ludlow, Justin C. King, Kim A. Milbrandt, Colin M. O'Donnell, Jeffrey D. Tschetter
  • Patent number: 8316566
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a linear series of connected unitary sheet-like merchandise labeling articles, each of which comprises a labeling tag flatly cojoined along a unifying flat bond zone with a flexible elastic layer that extends away from the tag and includes an elastic fastening loop. Adjacent labeling articles of the series are ruptureably connected in a manner permitting the series to be handled as a unit while at the same time permitting ruptureable separation of individual merchandise labeling articles from the series. In one embodiment, the linear series is wound into roll form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Inventors: Robert B. Ludlow, Justin C. King, Kim A. Milbrandt, Colin M. O'Donnell, Jeffrey D. Tschetter
  • Publication number: 20120153109
    Abstract: A hang tab and product tag assembly comprising a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel. The first panel includes an aperture configured to engage with a retention mechanism, the second panel includes an aperture that is configured to adjust to different dimensions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: BEDFORD INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Jay A. Milbrandt, Nicholas Elliott Shaffer, Kim A. Milbrandt, Robert B. Ludlow, Colin M. O'Donnell