Patents Assigned to Kapak Corporation
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Publication number: 20080240623Abstract: A bag construction for use to distribute flowable material is provided. The bag construction generally includes a first and second panel sections and one or more side gusset panel sections. An internal gusset member may be positioned inside the bag construction, between the first and second panel sections. A tape is disposed inside the bag construction and secures portions of end edges to other sections. In preferred embodiments, a bag construction includes an openable and reclosable closure arrangement and an anti-tamper arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2007Publication date: October 2, 2008Applicant: KAPAK CORPORATIONInventor: Gary Michael BELL
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Publication number: 20020191870Abstract: A vented pouch arrangement is described which comprises: first and second opposed panel sections; a base gusset member; and, a gas filter arrangement oriented in one of the panel sections. The gusset member is preferably oriented between the panel sections; along ends thereof, to form a base by which the arrangement can be stood up during use. Preferably, the arrangement is provided with a rib and trough closure arrangement extending thereacross. In this manner, opening and reclosing the bag construction, for access to material therein, is facilitated. A method for formation of such a pouch arrangement, and methods of use, are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2002Publication date: December 19, 2002Applicant: KAPAK CORPORATIONInventors: Cecil Richison, Gary M. Bell
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Patent number: 6423356Abstract: A vented pouch arrangement is described which comprises: first and second opposed panel sections; a base gusset member; and, a gas filter arrangement oriented in one of the panel sections. The gusset member is preferably oriented between the panel sections; along ends thereof, to form a base by which the arrangement can be stood up during use. Preferably, the arrangement is provided with a rib and trough closure arrangement extending thereacross. In this manner, opening and reclosing the bag construction, for access to material therein, is facilitated. A method for formation of such a pouch arrangement, and methods of use, are also described.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2001Date of Patent: July 23, 2002Assignee: Kapak CorporationInventors: Cecil Richison, Gary M. Bell
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Patent number: 6375037Abstract: A bag construction for use to distribute flowable material includes first and second panel sections oriented juxtaposed to one another. In one end of the bag construction, a gusset with distribution apertures are provided. This permits distribution of a flowable material in the interior of the bag construction. At another end of the bag construction, a stand-up, solid, unperforated gusset is provided. This gusset permits the bag construction to stand in an upright position, for display and storage purposes. Methods of preparing and using such arrangements are described.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2000Date of Patent: April 23, 2002Assignee: Kapak CorporationInventors: Gary M. Bell, Bobby Hira
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Publication number: 20010031295Abstract: A vented pouch arrangement is described which comprises: first and second opposed panel sections; a base gusset member; and, a gas filter arrangement oriented in one of the panel sections. The gusset member is preferably oriented between the panel sections; along ends thereof, to form a base by which the arrangement can be stood up during use. Preferably, the arrangement is provided with a rib and trough closure arrangement extending thereacross. In this manner, opening and reclosing the bag construction, for access to material therein, is facilitated. A method for formation of such a pouch arrangement, and methods of use, are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2001Publication date: October 18, 2001Applicant: KAPAK CORPORATIONInventors: Cecil Richison, Gary M. Bell
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Patent number: 6274181Abstract: A vented pouch arrangement is described which comprises: first and second opposed panel sections; a base gusset member; and, a gas filter arrangement oriented in one of the panel sections. The gusset member is preferably oriented between the panel sections; along ends thereof, to form a base by which the arrangement can be stood up during use. Preferably, the arrangement is provided with a rib and trough closure arrangement extending there across. In this manner, opening and reclosing the bag construction, for access to material therein, is facilitated. A method for formation of such a pouch arrangement, and methods of use, are also described.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2000Date of Patent: August 14, 2001Assignee: Kapak CorporationInventors: Cecil Richison, Gary M. Bell
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Patent number: 6224528Abstract: A bag construction includes first and second opposed panel sections. Each of the panel sections have first and second opposite side edges. The panel sections are secured to one another along at least a portion of the first and second opposite side edges by first and second side seals, to define a bag construction interior. The first and second side seals each have an inner edge portion adjacent to the bag construction interior. The first side seal inner edge portion has at least one non-linear edge section extending over a part of the first side seal inner edge portion. The non-linear edge may include an edge with a plurality of spaced inwardly directed projections, or an edge with curved portions, or an undulated edge. The seals may be used in a variety of packaging arrangements, and help to provide an arrangement which will stand upright when filled or at least partially filled with material.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 1999Date of Patent: May 1, 2001Assignee: Kapak CorporationInventor: Gary M. Bell
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Patent number: 6126318Abstract: A bag construction for use to distribute flowable material is provided. The bag construction generally includes first and second panels or panel sections oriented juxtaposed to one another. In one end of the bag construction, a base gusset is provided between the panels. The base gusset includes apertures therein, for distribution of flowable materials. In preferred embodiments, a rib-and-trough closure arrangement is provided so that the pouch construction can be selectively closed to inhibit distribution of material, when desired. Methods of preparing such arrangements and methods of use are provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 1999Date of Patent: October 3, 2000Assignee: Kapak CorporationInventor: Gary M. Bell
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Patent number: 6023914Abstract: A vented pouch arrangement is described which comprises: first and second opposed panel sections; a base gusset member; and, a gas filter arrangement oriented in one of the panel sections. The gusset member is preferably oriented between the panel sections; along ends thereof, to form a base by which the arrangement can be stood up during use. Preferably, the arrangement is provided with a rib and trough closure arrangement extending thereacross. In this manner, opening and reclosing the bag construction, for access to material therein, is facilitated. A method for formation of such a pouch arrangement, and methods of use, are also described.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 1997Date of Patent: February 15, 2000Assignee: Kapak CorporationInventors: Cecil Richison, Gary M. Bell
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Patent number: 6021624Abstract: A method for the packaging of coffee in a pouch arrangement having first and second opposed panel sections, a base gusset member, a rib and trough closure arrangement constructed and arranged for selective closure of the pouch arrangement, and a gas filter arrangement oriented in one of the panel sections. The method includes filling the pouch arrangement with coffee to a first level no greater than the rib and trough closure arrangement and sealing the pouch.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 1996Date of Patent: February 8, 2000Assignee: Kapak CorporationInventors: Cecil Richison, Gary M. Bell
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Patent number: 5542902Abstract: A vented pouch arrangement is described which comprises: first and second opposed panel sections; a base gusset member; and, a gas filter arrangement oriented in one of the panel sections. The gusset member is preferably oriented between the panel sections; along ends thereof, to form a base by which the arrangement can be stood up during use. Preferably, the arrangement is provided with a rib and trough closure arrangement extending thereacross. In this manner, opening and reclosing the bag construction, for access to material therein, is facilitated. A method for formation of such a pouch arrangement, and methods of use, are also described.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 1995Date of Patent: August 6, 1996Assignee: Kapak CorporationInventors: Cecil Richison, Gary M. Bell
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Patent number: 5254073Abstract: A vented pouch is described which comprises: first and second opposed panels; a base gusset; and, a gas filter arrangement oriented in one of the panels. The gusset member is preferably oriented between the panels, along edges thereof, to form a base by which the pouch can be stood up during use. Preferably, the pouch is provided with a rib and trough closure arrangement extending there across. A preferred method for formation of preferred such pouches is also described.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1992Date of Patent: October 19, 1993Assignee: Kapak CorporationInventors: Cecil Richison, Gary M. Bell
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Patent number: 5147272Abstract: A vented pouch is described which comprises: first and second opposed panels; a base gusset; and, a gas filter arrangement oriented in one of the panels. The gusset member is preferably oriented between the panels, along edges thereof, to form a base by which the pouch can be stood-up during use. Preferably, the pouch is provided with a rib and trough closure arrangement extending thereacross. A preferred method for formation of preferred such pouches is also described.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 1991Date of Patent: September 15, 1992Assignee: Kapak CorporationInventors: Cecil Richison, Gary M. Bell
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Patent number: D448988Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2001Date of Patent: October 9, 2001Assignee: Kapak CorporationInventors: Gary M. Bell, Bobby Hira
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Patent number: D453295Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2001Date of Patent: February 5, 2002Assignee: Kapak CorporationInventors: Gary M. Bell, Bobby Hira
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Patent number: D454487Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2001Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Assignee: Kapak CorporationInventors: Gary M. Bell, Bobby Hira
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Patent number: D455645Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2000Date of Patent: April 16, 2002Assignee: Kapak CorporationInventors: Gary M. Bell, Bobby Hira
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Patent number: D468195Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2001Date of Patent: January 7, 2003Assignee: Kapak CorporationInventor: Gary M. Bell
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Patent number: D560122Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2005Date of Patent: January 22, 2008Assignee: Kapak CorporationInventors: Stephen N. Fuchs, Martin J. Vievering, Mark R. Jensen, James M. Delany
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Patent number: D396002Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1997Date of Patent: July 14, 1998Assignee: Kapak CorporationInventor: Gary M. Bell