Patents by Inventor Glyn Russell
Glyn Russell 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).
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Publication number: 20120189232Abstract: The disclosure pertains to various embodiments of zippers with a tear flange for use in a reclosable flexible package or bag. A line of weakness can be introduced into the tear flange by application of a peel seal polymer resin or of a foaming agent. The disclosure includes further embodiments wherein lines of weakness are introduced into the flanges of zippers in reclosable packages or bags.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2011Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: David J. ANZINI, Lars Wihlborg, Rusty Koenigkramer, Glyn Russell, Eric Plourde, David J. Matthews
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Publication number: 20110185680Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method and apparatus wherein extra mass is added to a profile of a slider zipper prior to the ultrasonic or thermal forming of the end stomps. This results in an end stomp of increased size and height, thereby providing a greater resistance to the slider being pulled from the ends of the zipper.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2010Publication date: August 4, 2011Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Charles Greco, David Keith, Glyn Russell, Eric P. Plourde, Kenny E. McCracken, Lars Wihlborg
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Publication number: 20110176751Abstract: A reclosable zipper is illustrated, which includes a first profile having a first interlocking element, a first consumer side flange with a first consumer side intermeshing contour and a first product side flange with a first product side intermeshing contour. The zipper includes a second profile which includes a second interlocking element, a second consumer side flange with a second consumer side intermeshing contour, and a second product side flange with a second product side intermeshing contour. The first and second consumer side intermeshing contours are complementary intermeshing contours and the first and second product side intermeshing contours are complementary intermeshing contours. As a result, when the interlocking elements are engaged, the first and second consumer side intermeshing contours are capable of intermeshing and the first and second product side intermeshing contours are capable of intermeshing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: David J. ANZINI, Charles G. GRECO, Glyn RUSSELL
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Patent number: 7937908Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of first and second adhesives for the attachment of zipper flanges to reclosable packages. A first adhesive is typically a reactive, cross-linkable hot melt adhesive while the second adhesive is typically non-cross-linkable hot melt adhesive, typically, but not limited to, either EVA-based or polyamide-based. Alternatively, the second adhesive can be a coextrusion layer including a resin that is typically used as a sealant layer in zipper extrusion, such as metallocene type linear low density polyethylene.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2008Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: David J. Anzini, Rusty Koenigkramer, Glyn Russell, Ernesto L. Pitargue, Arthur A. Bucci
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Patent number: 7600300Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a slider zipper including first and second interlocking profiles with female and male interlocking elements. The female interlocking element is formed from two extending arms which are sufficiently spaced so as to receive the male interlocking element while maintaining an open space therebetween in order to accommodate powdered or granular products between the interlocking profiles. The first and second interlocking profiles further include complementary fulcrum elements to allow the slider walls to pivot the interlocking profiles into and out of engagement. The slider further includes interior surfaces which engage retaining shoulders of the interlocking profiles to displace the interlocking profiles with respect to one another.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2007Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Glyn Russell, Ernesto Pitargue, Edward Babcock, III
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Patent number: 7540072Abstract: The use of coextruded or integral sealing ribs on zipper flanges enhances the quality of the sealing between the flanges and the walls of a reclosable package. The coextruded sealing ribs may be made from sealing resins or similar materials. Additionally, grip strips are placed on the opposite side of the flanges from the ribs in order to improve the quality of the sealing even further and to inhibit inner flange sealing.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2006Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: David J. Anzini, Charles G. Greco, Rusty Koenigkramer, Glyn Russell, Lawrence Share
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Patent number: 7527585Abstract: A method of manufacturing flexible containers that are hermetically resealable. Each resealable container comprises a receptacle and a pair of plastic zipper strips. The zipper strips are flattened at the ends within the side seal regions and are joined to each other, without substantial deformation of the closure profiles, in respective transition areas substantially contiguous with the side seals. These transition areas of zipper strip joinder assist in providing a leakproof transition from the openable section of the zipper to the side seals, where the closure profiles are fused and flattened (i.e., crushed).Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2005Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: David J. Anzini, Rusty E. Koenigkramer, David J. Matthews, Lars G. Wihlborg, Glyn Russell
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Publication number: 20090056278Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of first and second adhesives for the attachment of zipper flanges to reclosable packages. A first adhesive is typically a reactive, cross-linkable hot melt adhesive while the second adhesive is typically non-cross-linkable hot melt adhesive, typically, but not limited to, either EVA-based or polyamide-based. Alternatively, the second adhesive can be a coextrusion layer including a resin that is typically used as a sealant layer in zipper extrusion, such as metallocene type linear low density polyethylene.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: David J. Anzini, Rusty Koenigkramer, Glyn Russell, Ernesto L. Pitargue, Arthur A. Bucci
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Publication number: 20090052812Abstract: Reclosable gusseted packages or bags have improved resistance to leaking or spilling through the gussets by sealing the gussets together through apertures in the gusset walls, by sealing the zipper flanges together through apertures passing through the gussets in the package or bag, by folding portions of the gussets, or by sewing the gussets shut in areas proximate to the zipper.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2008Publication date: February 26, 2009Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Eric Plourde, Kevin Owen, David J. Anzini, Lars G. Wihlborg, Paul M. Jenkins, Rusty Koenigkramer, Clifton R. Howell, Daniel Sullivan, Glyn Russell, Brian Ehrhardt, Steven Ausnit
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Publication number: 20080240625Abstract: The zipper assembly for a reclosable package or bag includes a zipper with exterior interlocking elements and flanges, and typically includes a slider. Additionally, a hinged secondary zipper formed from interior interlocking elements. A first interior interlocking element is hinged by an interior flange with respect to the first flange while the second interior interlocking element is attached to the second flange. The hinging of the secondary zipper causes forces or loads from within the reclosable package or bag to configure the secondary zipper in a shear configuration, rather than a peeling configuration, thereby increasing the interior burst strength of the package or bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2007Publication date: October 2, 2008Inventors: Kenny E. McCracken, Glyn Russell, Steven Ausnit
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Publication number: 20080172846Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a slider zipper including first and second interlocking profiles with female and male interlocking elements. The female interlocking element is formed from two extending arms which are sufficiently spaced so as to receive the male interlocking element while maintaining an open space therebetween in order to accommodate powdered or granular products between the interlocking profiles. The first and second interlocking profiles further include complementary fulcrum elements to allow the slider walls to pivot the interlocking profiles into and out of engagement. The slider further includes interior surfaces which engage retaining shoulders of the interlocking profiles to displace the interlocking profiles with respect to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2007Publication date: July 24, 2008Inventors: Glyn Russell, Ernesto Pitargue, Edward Babcock
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Publication number: 20080008406Abstract: A package comprising: a gusseted tube of film sealed at a top and a bottom thereof by top and bottom cross seals respectively, the bottom seal extending the full width of the package and the top seal extending along a major portion of the package width. The gusseted tube comprises a side gusset extending from the top to the bottom of the tube, wherein the side gusset and the top seal do not overlap. The package further comprises a flexible zipper comprising a first zipper strip joined to a portion of and extending across the width of the side gusset, and a second zipper strip joined to portions of the tube. After the zipper is opened, an upper portion of the side gusset to which the zipper is attached can be inverted to form a pour spout.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2006Publication date: January 10, 2008Inventors: Glyn Russell, Leslie A. Wilson
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Publication number: 20070294866Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of coextruded or integral sealing ribs on zipper flanges to enhance the quality of the sealing between the flanges and the walls of a reclosable package. The coextruded sealing ribs may be made from sealing resins or similar materials. Additionally, grip strips are placed on the opposite side of the flanges from the ribs in order to improve the quality of the sealing even further and to inhibit inner flange sealing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2006Publication date: December 27, 2007Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: David J. Anzini, Charles G. Greco, Rusty Koenigkramer, Glyn Russell, Lawrence Share
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Publication number: 20060111226Abstract: A method of manufacturing flexible containers that are hermetically resealable. Each resealable container comprises a receptacle and a pair of plastic zipper strips. The zipper strips are flattened at the ends within the side seal regions and are joined to each other, without substantial deformation of the closure profiles, in respective transition areas substantially contiguous with the side seals. These transition areas of zipper strip joinder assist in providing a leakproof transition from the openable section of the zipper to the side seals, where the closure profiles are fused and flattened (i.e., crushed).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2005Publication date: May 25, 2006Inventors: David Anzini, Rusty Koenigkramer, David Matthews, Lars Wihlborg, Glyn Russell
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Publication number: 20060093242Abstract: Flexible containers that are hermetically resealable are disclosed herein. Each resealable container comprises a receptacle and a pair of plastic zipper strips. The zipper strips are flattened at the ends within the side seal regions and are joined to each other, without substantial deformation of the closure profiles, in respective transition areas substantially contiguous with the side seals. These transition areas of zipper strip joinder assist in providing a leakproof transition from the openable section of the zipper to the side seals, where the closure profiles are fused and flattened (i.e., crushed).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2005Publication date: May 4, 2006Inventors: David Anzini, Rusty Koenigkramer, David Matthews, Lars Wihlborg, Glyn Russell
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Patent number: 6955465Abstract: A flexible zipper intended for use in a package containing powder or other particulate matter. The zipper is designed to be resistant to clogging of the interlocking profiles with powder. This flexible zipper has first and second profiles that interlock in a closed zipper state to define a space therebetween. The space extends in a longitudinal direction, i.e., along the length of the zipper. The bases of both profiles are provided with apertures for enabling powder or other particulate matter trapped in the space between the profiles to pass into the interior volume of a package.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2002Date of Patent: October 18, 2005Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Zdenek Machacek, Michael Lasofsky, Glyn Russell
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Publication number: 20030194154Abstract: A flexible zipper intended for use in a package containing powder or other particulate matter. The zipper is designed to be resistant to clogging of the interlocking profiles with powder. This flexible zipper has first and second profiles that interlock in a closed zipper state to define a space therebetween. The space extends in a longitudinal direction, i.e., along the length of the zipper. The bases of both profiles are provided with apertures for enabling powder or other particulate matter trapped in the space between the profiles to pass into the interior volume of a package.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2002Publication date: October 16, 2003Inventors: Zdenek Machacek, Michael Lasofsky, Glyn Russell