Patents Assigned to Tapemark
  • Patent number: 9668709
    Abstract: Examples include an envelope for an imaging plate. The envelope can include an opaque film partially hermetically sealed with a transparent film defining a cavity between the opaque film and the transparent film; the cavity configured to receive an imaging plate; an adhesive disposed on the opaque film or the transparent film along an unsealed portion of the opaque film and the transparent film; and a notch defined by the opaque film and the transparent film along a tab portion of the opaque film and transparent film that is hermetically sealed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: The Tapemark Company
    Inventors: Julie A. Cardin, Patricia Kitchen, Steven A. Rau
  • Patent number: 8651761
    Abstract: A package for dispensing a substance is described, where the package includes a stiff sheet that has a score formed on and traversing the first surface. The package also includes a flexible sheet defining a cavity for receiving the substance between the stiff sheet and the flexible sheet. The package also includes an applicator having a porous material pad, where the applicator is attached to the stiff sheet over the score by two hinges. The stiff sheet is configured to be folded about the score to cause the substance to be expelled from the cavity through a metering hole into the porous material pad and the two hinges allow the porous material pad to remain generally flat as the stiff sheet is folded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: The Tapemark Company
    Inventors: James M. Maloney, Patrick J. Cody
  • Publication number: 20130308882
    Abstract: A package for containing and dispensing a product is disclosed. The package has a first layer, a second layer, and at least a first seal zone where the first layer is joined to the second layer by a peelable seal. The first seal zone has an inner perimeter that defines an unsealed pouch area for containing the sheet product. A tab cut is defined in the first layer that divides the package into a package zone and a tab zone. A method and relevant manufacturing equipment are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: The Tapemark Company
    Inventor: Donald P. Fogle
  • Publication number: 20130121749
    Abstract: A package for dispensing a substance is described, where the package includes a stiff sheet that has a score formed on and traversing the first surface. The package also includes a flexible sheet defining a cavity for receiving the substance between the stiff sheet and the flexible sheet. The package also includes an applicator having a porous material pad, where the applicator is attached to the stiff sheet over the score by two hinges. The stiff sheet is configured to be folded about the score to cause the substance to be expelled from the cavity through a metering hole into the porous material pad and the two hinges allow the porous material pad to remain generally flat as the stiff sheet is folded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: THE TAPEMARK COMPANY
    Inventor: The Tapemark Company
  • Patent number: 8366337
    Abstract: A package for dispensing a substance is described, where the package includes a stiff sheet that has a score formed on and traversing the first surface. The package also includes a flexible sheet defining a cavity for receiving the substance between the stiff sheet and the flexible sheet. The package also includes an applicator having a porous material pad, where the applicator is attached to the stiff sheet over the score by two hinges. The stiff sheet is configured to be folded about the score to cause the substance to be expelled from the cavity through a metering hole into the porous material pad and the two hinges allow the porous material pad to remain generally flat as the stiff sheet is folded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: The Tapemark Company
    Inventors: James M. Maloney, Patrick J. Cody
  • Publication number: 20120114411
    Abstract: A package for dispensing a substance is described, where the package includes a stiff sheet that has a score formed on and traversing the first surface. The package also includes a flexible sheet defining a cavity for receiving the substance between the stiff sheet and the flexible sheet. The package also includes an applicator having a porous material pad, where the applicator is attached to the stiff sheet over the score by two hinges. The stiff sheet is configured to be folded about the score to cause the substance to be expelled from the cavity through a metering hole into the porous material pad and the two hinges allow the porous material pad to remain generally flat as the stiff sheet is folded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: The Tapemark Company
    Inventors: James Mark Maloney, Patrick J. Cody
  • Patent number: 8113730
    Abstract: A package for dispensing a substance is described, where the package includes a stiff sheet that has a score formed on and traversing the first surface. The package also includes a flexible sheet defining a cavity for receiving the substance between the stiff sheet and the flexible sheet. The package also includes an applicator having a porous material pad, where the applicator is attached to the stiff sheet over the score by two hinges. The stiff sheet is configured to be folded about the score to cause the substance to be expelled from the cavity through a metering hole into the porous material pad and the two hinges allow the porous material pad to remain generally flat as the stiff sheet is folded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: The Tapemark Company
    Inventors: James Mark Maloney, Patrick J. Cody
  • Publication number: 20100065582
    Abstract: A package for carrying and dispensing contents through at least one metered opening includes a plastic backing having a first elastic limit and a shear modulus sufficient to maintain the package in a substantially flat configuration; a first score extending at least partially into the first side of the plastic backing; a coating formed on a second side of the plastic backing having a second elastic limit that is greater than the first elastic limit; a pouch formed on the second side of the plastic backing that is adapted to carry the contents of the package. Flexure of the plastic backing by a first amount is sufficient to cause the plastic backing to exceed the first elastic limit and break along the first score while flexure to a folded position is insufficient to cause the coating to exceed the second elastic limit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: THE TAPEMARK COMPANY
    Inventors: Donavon Nelson, Thomas J. Dombroski, William Weernink, Craig D. Bakken
  • Patent number: 7506762
    Abstract: Disclosed is a dispensing package that has a plastic backing for maintaining the package in a substantially flat orientation. The plastic backing is adapted to have a label placed on its surface. A score through the label, which extends into the plastic backing, causes the package to open upon flexure. At least one additional score on the opposite side provides at least one metered opening in the package, where the number of scores and metered openings depends on the contents being dispensed. An additional seal can be placed over the score to prevent accidental opening or provide resealing of the package. Promotional pieces can be used as the additional seal. Absorbent material can be placed adjacent or over the score to provide controlled dispensing and application of the contents. The ends of the plastic backing can be configured as an applicator and/or a handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: The Tapemark Company
    Inventors: Donavon Nelson, Thomas J. Dombroski, William Weernink, Craig D. Bakken
  • Publication number: 20090074502
    Abstract: A package for dispensing a substance is described, where the package includes a stiff sheet that has a score formed on and traversing the first surface. The package also includes a flexible sheet defining a cavity for receiving the substance between the stiff sheet and the flexible sheet. The package also includes an applicator having a porous material pad, where the applicator is attached to the stiff sheet over the score by two hinges. The stiff sheet is configured to be folded about the score to cause the substance to be expelled from the cavity through a metering hole into the porous material pad and the two hinges allow the porous material pad to remain generally flat as the stiff sheet is folded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: The Tapemark Company
    Inventors: James Mark Maloney, Patrick J. Cody
  • Patent number: 7104419
    Abstract: A package arrangement is provided. The package arrangement in general includes a blister pack having a backing construction secured thereto. In preferred arrangements, a removable header is provided. The backing construction preferably includes a flexible film having resealable pressure sensitive adhesive on a side thereof, by which the backing portion is secured to the blister pack. A portion of the backing construction is formed as a hinged cover portion, by two cuts, preferably parallel, extending through the backing construction portion and overlapping a selected section of the blister pack. In a preferred arrangement, each cut terminates at a stop structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Tapemark
    Inventors: Constance L. Fagen, Steven Blake Fisher
  • Publication number: 20040209075
    Abstract: Adhesive constructions are provided. In general, the adhesive constructions include first and second fields pressure sensitive adhesive. The amount of adhesive or coverage of adhesive in the two fields differs to advantage. A particular preferred adhesive construction is provided which includes a flexible substrate defining an outer perimeter edge and having on a side thereof an adhesive pattern which includes at least two adhesive fields, preferably arranged as: an outer perimeter adhesive field adjacent to the outer perimeter edge; and an inner adhesive field spaced from the outer perimeter edge and completely surrounded by the outer perimeter adhesive field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2004
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Applicant: The Tapemark Company
    Inventor: James M. Maloney
  • Publication number: 20040159571
    Abstract: A package arrangement is provided. The package arrangement in general includes a blister pack having a backing construction secured thereto. In preferred arrangements, a removable header is provided. The backing construction preferably includes a flexible film having resealable pressure sensitive adhesive on a side thereof, by which the backing portion is secured to the blister pack. A portion of the backing construction is formed as a hinged cover portion, by two cuts, preferably parallel, extending through the backing construction portion and overlapping a selected section of the blister pack. In a preferred arrangement, each cut terminates at a stop structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2004
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Applicant: Tapemark
    Inventors: Constance L. Fagen, Steven Blake Fisher
  • Patent number: 6730396
    Abstract: Adhesive constructions are provided. In general, the adhesive constructions include first and second fields pressure sensitive adhesive. The amount of adhesive or coverage of adhesive in the two fields differs to advantage. A particular preferred adhesive construction is provided which includes a flexible substrate defining an outer perimeter edge and having on a side thereof an adhesive pattern which includes at least two adhesive fields, preferably arranged as: an outer perimeter adhesive field adjacent to the outer perimeter edge; and an inner adhesive field spaced from the outer perimeter edge and completely surrounded by the outer perimeter adhesive field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: The Tapemark Company
    Inventor: James M Maloney
  • Patent number: 6726054
    Abstract: A package arrangement is provided. The package arrangement in general includes a blister pack having a backing construction secured thereto. In preferred arrangements, a removable header is provided. The backing construction preferably includes a flexible film having resealable pressure sensitive adhesive on a side thereof, by which the backing portion is secured to the blister pack. A portion of the backing construction is formed as a hinged cover portion, by two cuts, preferably parallel, extending through the backing construction portion and overlapping a selected section of the blister pack. In a preferred arrangement, each cut terminates at a stop structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: Tapemark
    Inventors: Constance L. Fagen, Steven Blake Fisher
  • Publication number: 20030183643
    Abstract: A package arrangement is provided. The package arrangement in general includes a blister pack having a backing construction secured thereto. In preferred arrangements, a removable header is provided. The backing construction preferably includes a flexible film having resealable pressure sensitive adhesive on a side thereof, by which the backing portion is secured to the blister pack. A portion of the backing construction is formed as a hinged cover portion, by two cuts, preferably parallel, extending through the backing construction portion and overlapping a selected section of the blister pack. In a preferred arrangement, each cut terminates at a stop structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Applicant: Tapemark
    Inventors: Constance L. Fagen, Steven Blake Fisher
  • Publication number: 20020142156
    Abstract: Adhesive constructions are provided. In general, the adhesive constructions include first and second fields pressure sensitive adhesive. The amount of adhesive or coverage of adhesive in the two fields differs to advantage. A particular preferred adhesive construction is provided which includes a flexible substrate defining an outer perimeter edge and having on a side thereof an adhesive pattern which includes at least two adhesive fields, preferably arranged as: an outer perimeter adhesive field adjacent to the outer perimeter edge; and an inner adhesive field spaced from the outer perimeter edge and completely surrounded by the outer perimeter adhesive field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Applicant: The Tapemark Company
    Inventor: James M. Maloney
  • Patent number: D469120
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: The Tapemark Company
    Inventor: James M. Maloney