Patents by Inventor Paul N. Antonacci

Paul N. Antonacci 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).

  • Open mesh bag
    Patent number: 6371645
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved open mesh bag comprising an open, mesh-like fabric. The bag has a closed end formed by a fold in the fabric, an opposing end and longitudinal, heat-sealed side seams extending from the closed end to the opposing end. The bags are used for packaging articles for which visibility and/or breathability of the bag fabric are useful characteristics. In a preferred embodiment, the bags are also suited for manufacture and filling using high speed, automated equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: Amoco Nisseki Claf, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig R. Rusert, Paul N. Antonacci
  • OPEN MESH BAG
    Publication number: 20020021844
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved open mesh bag comprising an open, mesh-like fabric. The bag has a closed end formed by a fold in the fabric, an opposing end and longitudinal, heat-sealed side seams extending from the closed end to the opposing end. The bags are used for packaging articles for which visibility and/or breathability of the bag fabric are useful characteristics. In a preferred embodiment, the bags are also suited for manufacture and filling using high speed, automated equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 1998
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventors: CRAIG R. RUSERT, PAUL N. ANTONACCI
  • Self-seaming produce bag
    Patent number: 5823683
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved produce bag comprising an open, mesh-like fabric suitable for processing on automated bagmaking equipment. The bag has a sealed end, an open end capable of being sealed after filling of the bag and a longitudinal, heat-sealed seam extending from end to end. An optional print band or label can be heat sealed to the bag to reinforce the longitudinal heat-sealed seam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Amoco Corporation
    Inventors: Paul N. Antonacci, Craig R. Rusert
  • Self-bonded fibrous nonwoven webs having improved softness
    Patent number: 5244724
    Abstract: A uniform basis weight self-bonded, fibrous nonwoven web having improved antistatic, softness and retention of water resistance in the presence of antistatic agents and composites comprising the nonwoven web useful for applications in the hygiene, healthcare, agriculture and other markets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1993
    Assignee: Amoco Corporation
    Inventors: Paul N. Antonacci, Delores R. Morris, Peter W. Pascavage, Steven M. Pruitt
  • Multi-layer composite nonwoven fabrics
    Patent number: 5073436
    Abstract: A multi-layer composite of nonwoven fabrics comprising at least one layer of a self-bonded, fibrous, web nonwoven bonded to at least one layer of a microfibrous, nonwoven web having water repellency and water vapor permeability properties particularly suitable for protective apparel applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1991
    Assignee: Amoco Corporation
    Inventors: Paul N. Antonacci, Geraldine M. Eaton, Delores R. Morris, William T. Tapp