Patents by Inventor Donald F. Notaro

Donald F. Notaro 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).

  • Packaging tape
    Publication number: 20010052382
    Abstract: A packaging tape includes a plastic film formed in a continuous length, and having first and second edges along the continuous length, and further having first and second portions continuously along the length adjacent the first and second edges, respectively. An adhesive is applied to both the first and second portions. Means for deadening the adhesive is applied to the first portion, whereby the first portion forms a continuous pull-tab along the length of the tape to facilitate removal of the tape. Ink is applied to the first portion for displaying tape removal instructions. A method of manufacturing the tape is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2001
    Publication date: December 20, 2001
    Applicant: JM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristopher A. Moulds, Donald F. Notaro, Michael Jones
  • Method of sealing a package
    Patent number: 6277227
    Abstract: A packaging tape includes a plastic film formed in a continuous length, and having first and second edges along the continuous length, and further having first and second portions continuously along the length adjacent the first and second edges, respectively. An adhesive is applied to both the first and second portions. Means for deadening the adhesive is applied to the first portion, whereby the first portion forms a continuous pull-tab along the length of the tape to facilitate removal of the tape. Ink is applied to the first portion for displaying tape removal instructions. A method of manufacturing the tape is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Assignee: JM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristopher A. Moulds, Donald F. Notaro, Michael Jones
  • Method of sealing a package
    Patent number: 6117262
    Abstract: A packaging tape includes a plastic film formed in a continuous length, and having first and second edges along the continuous length, and further having first and second portions continuously along the length adjacent the first and second edges, respectively. An adhesive is applied to both the first and second portions. Means for deadening the adhesive is applied to the first portion, whereby the first portion forms a continuous pull-tab along the length of the tape to facilitate removal of the tape. Ink is applied to the first portion for displaying tape removal instructions. A method of manufacturing the tape is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2000
    Assignee: JM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kristopher A. Moulds, Donald F. Notaro, Michael Jones