Patents by Inventor Frank Valenzano

Frank Valenzano 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 container, and method and apparatus for making same
    Patent number: 7661579
    Abstract: A new and improved packaging container, and a method and apparatus for fabricating the same, comprises a laminated structure comprising a plurality of plies formed from suitable paper or similar materials. The plurality of plies, having a predetermined width dimension, are bonded together in a substantially flattened state by glue which is applied in predetermined, axially extending, laterally staggered patterns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Kruelle, Thomas A. Ketzer, Joseph Manes, Frank Valenzano
  • U-shaped packaging structure with one hinged leg for movement between 90° and 180° positions, and a packaging assembly, thereof
    Patent number: 7434682
    Abstract: A new and improved packaging structure comprises a base member and a pair of oppositely disposed upstanding side wall portions, wherein at least one of the interior corner regions, defined at the intersection between one of the side wall portions and the base member, is scored so as to permit the side wall portion to be pivotally moved between a first position perpendicular to the base member, and a second position coplanar with the base member. In this manner, articles can be inserted in a sideways direction into the packaging structure. In addition, the articles will be properly aligned and spaced from the side wall portion when the side wall portion is returned to its perpendicular position so as to accommodate a dependent side wall portion of a second packaging structure so as to form a composite packaging assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Valenzano, Richard G. Faircloth, Billy Sykes
  • Packaging container, and method and apparatus for making same
    Publication number: 20070063006
    Abstract: A new and improved packaging container, and a method and apparatus for fabricating the same, comprises a laminated structure comprising a plurality of plies formed from suitable paper or similar materials. The plurality of plies, having a predetermined width dimension, are bonded together in a substantially flattened state by glue which is applied in predetermined, axially extending, laterally staggered patterns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2005
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Inventors: John Kruelle, Thomas Ketzer, Joseph Manes, Frank Valenzano
  • U-shaped packaging structure with one hinged leg for movement between 90 degree and 180 degree positions, a packaging assembly, and apparatus for making the same
    Publication number: 20060021895
    Abstract: A new and improved packaging structure comprises a base member and a pair of oppositely disposed upstanding side wall portions, wherein at least one of the interior corner regions, defined at the intersection between one of the side wall portions and the base member, is scored so as to permit the side wall portion to be pivotally moved between a first position perpendicular to the base member, and a second position coplanar with the base member. In this manner, articles can be inserted in a sideways direction into the packaging structure. In addition, the articles will be properly aligned and spaced from the side wall portion when the side wall portion is returned to its perpendicular position so as to accommodate a dependent side wall portion of a second packaging structure so as to form a composite packaging assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2004
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Inventors: Frank Valenzano, Richard Faircloth, Billy Sykes