Patents by Inventor Frank G. deBruin

Frank G. deBruin 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).

  • Patent number: 6767604
    Abstract: A flexible package has a dispensing opening with a closure label overlying the opening that is permanently attached to the package by heat sealing along an edge portion adjacent the dispensing opening. The label has a releasable adhesive on the underside of the remaining portion for selectively opening and resealing the dispensing opening. The package is formed from a film that is partially die cut to form the dispensing opening. The label with the releasable adhesive is then applied to the package over the dispensing opening and heat sealed along an edge portion of the film. The film and attached label are later folded to form an envelope, filled with dispensable product, and heat sealed to encapsulate the product. The label can be selectively opened and resealed to enable access to the product through the dispensing opening. Complete removal of the label is prevented by the heat-sealed edge portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: Grand Rapids Label Company
    Inventors: William W. Muir, Jr., Frank G. deBruin
  • Publication number: 20020182359
    Abstract: A flexible package has a dispensing opening with a closure label overlying the opening that is permanently attached to the package by heat sealing along an edge portion adjacent the dispensing opening. The label has a releasable adhesive on the underside of the remaining portion for selectively opening and resealing the dispensing opening. The package is formed from a film that is partially die cut to form the dispensing opening. The label with the releasable adhesive is then applied to the package over the dispensing opening and heat sealed along an edge portion of the film. The film and attached label are later folded to form an envelope, filled with dispensable product, and heat sealed to encapsulate the product. The label can be selectively opened and resealed to enable access to the product through the dispensing opening. Complete removal of the label is prevented by the heat-sealed edge portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: William W. Muir, Frank G. deBruin
  • Patent number: 4872707
    Abstract: Label assemblies for redeemable coupons, pressure-sensitive labels, lottery tickets and the like. A strip of redeemable coupons comprises an indefinite length web coated with a release coating, at least one coupon on the web comprising a sheet of stock material, a first dry coating layer covering the surface of the stock material, a second dry coating covering the first dry coating and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer over the second dry coating and adhesively securing the coupons to the web. The first and second dry coating layers are substantially incompatible so that they separate from one another when the coupon, applied to an uncoated surface, is pulled therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1989
    Assignee: Grand Rapids Label Company
    Inventor: Frank G. deBruin
  • Patent number: 4724166
    Abstract: Label assemblies for redeemable coupons, pressure- sensitive labels, lottery tickets and the like. A strip of redeemable coupons comprises an indefinite length web coated with a release coating, at least one coupon on the web comprising a sheet of stock material, a first dry coating layer covering the surface of the stock material, a second dry coating covering the first dry coating and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer over the second dry coating and adhesively securing the coupons to the web. The first and second dry coating layers are substantially incompatible so that they separate from one another when the coupon, applied to an uncoated surface, is pulled therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1988
    Assignee: Grand Rapids Label Company
    Inventor: Frank G. deBruin