Patents by Inventor Michele C. PAYANT

Michele C. PAYANT 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).

  • Bag having integral handle
    Patent number: 11718449
    Abstract: A bag includes a header, a body, a seal positioned between the header and the body, and an integral handle. The integral handle includes a central portion, a first end portion including a first end first branch and a first end second branch, and a second end portion including a second end first branch and a second end second branch. The header includes a top end generally opposing the seal. The handle is positioned between the top end and the seal. The handle is perforated, scored or cut. The first end portion and the second end portion are located at each end of the central portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Amcor Flexibles North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Michele C. Payant, Stephen J. Klein, Chad D. Cope
  • FORMED ARTICLE AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20230174263
    Abstract: A formed article includes a rigid film, a liner film, and a cavity. The rigid film includes a thickness and a line of weakness. The rigid film and the liner film are joined to each other. Further, the line of weakness is positioned in the cavity. The formed article is configured to facilitate separation (e.g., peeling) of the rigid film from the liner film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2020
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Megan N. GOODRICH, Michele C. PAYANT, Joel M. VANLANEN