Patents by Inventor Jack F. Melvan

Jack F. Melvan 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).

  • Publication number: 20240124196
    Abstract: A thermoplastic bag includes duplicative seals. In particular, in one or more implementations, a thermoplastic bag includes a first seal and at least a second seal reinforcing the same area of the thermoplastic bag. For instance, in one or more implementations, the thermoplastic bag includes multiple seals along each side edge or along the hem. If one seal fails, the other seal(s) can remain in place to prevent leaks. Thus, the duplicative seals of the thermoplastic bag can provide reinforced strength and desired aesthetics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Jason R. MAXWELL, Robert T. DORSEY, Michael G. BORCHARDT, Edward B. TUCKER, Jack F. MELVAN, Shaun T. BROERING, Matthew W. WALDRON, Richard D. PALMER, Deborah K. FIX, Zeljko VIDOVIC
  • Patent number: 11958660
    Abstract: Thermoplastic bags with phased deformation patterns are described. In particular, one or more implementations comprise thermoplastic bags with ring rolling, SELFing, or other deformation patterns phased or aligned relative to the sides of the bags. The phased deformation patterns can allow for reducing or eliminating deformation patterns in areas of the thermoplastic bag in which side seals or other seals are formed. Additionally or alternatively, the phased deformation patterns can provide for zones that provide differing properties (e.g., functional or aesthetic). Such zones can vary aligned along a width of the thermoplastic bag and optionally also vary along a height of the thermoplastic bag. The differing zones can provide the thermoplastic bags with phased deformations that provide leak prevention, liquid containment, and other benefits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: THE GLAD PRODUCTS COMPANY
    Inventors: Shaun T. Broering, Matthew W. Waldron, Jason R. Maxwell, Robert T. Dorsey, Michael G. Borchardt, Edward B. Tucker, Jack F. Melvan, Richard D. Palmer, Deborah K. Fix
  • Patent number: 11891213
    Abstract: A thermoplastic bag includes duplicative seals. In particular, in one or more implementations, a thermoplastic bag includes a first seal and at least a second seal reinforcing the same area of the thermoplastic bag. For instance, in one or more implementations, the thermoplastic bag includes multiple seals along each side edge or along the hem. If one seal fails, the other seal(s) can remain in place to prevent leaks. Thus, the duplicative seals of the thermoplastic bag can provide reinforced strength and desired aesthetics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: The Glad Products Company
    Inventors: Jason R. Maxwell, Robert T. Dorsey, Michael G. Borchardt, Edward B. Tucker, Jack F. Melvan, Shaun T. Broering, Matthew W. Waldron, Richard D. Palmer, Deborah K. Fix, Zeljko Vidovic
  • Publication number: 20240010386
    Abstract: A container for housing scented product includes a bottom wall, a top wall, a plurality of longitudinal sidewalls, and a plurality of lateral sidewalls. The container further includes a scented product disposed within the cavity and a first plurality of selectively openable and closable vents extending through the top wall of the container. The first plurality of vents is configured to at least partially open when a force is applied to one or more of the plurality of longitudinal sidewalls and the plurality of lateral sidewalls of the container. The container further includes a second plurality of selectively openable and closable vents extending through the bottom wall of the container. The second plurality of vents are configured to at least partially open when the force is applied to one or more of the plurality of longitudinal sidewalls and the plurality of lateral sidewalls of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Jack F. Melvan, Sarah A. Kuhl, Justin Zickus
  • Patent number: 11794946
    Abstract: A container for housing scented product includes a bottom wall, a top wall, a plurality of longitudinal sidewalls, and a plurality of lateral sidewalls. The container further includes a scented product disposed within the cavity and a first plurality of selectively openable and closable vents extending through the top wall of the container. The first plurality of vents is configured to at least partially open when a force is applied to one or more of the plurality of longitudinal sidewalls and the plurality of lateral sidewalls of the container. The container further includes a second plurality of selectively openable and closable vents extending through the bottom wall of the container. The second plurality of vents are configured to at least partially open when the force is applied to one or more of the plurality of longitudinal sidewalls and the plurality of lateral sidewalls of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: The Glad Products Company
    Inventors: Jack F Melvan, Sarah A Kuhl, Justin Zickus
  • Publication number: 20230136192
    Abstract: A container for housing scented product includes a bottom wall, a top wall, a plurality of longitudinal sidewalls, and a plurality of lateral sidewalls. The container further includes a scented product disposed within the cavity and a first plurality of selectively openable and closable vents extending through the top wall of the container. The first plurality of vents is configured to at least partially open when a force is applied to one or more of the plurality of longitudinal sidewalls and the plurality of lateral sidewalls of the container. The container further includes a second plurality of selectively openable and closable vents extending through the bottom wall of the container. The second plurality of vents are configured to at least partially open when the force is applied to one or more of the plurality of longitudinal sidewalls and the plurality of lateral sidewalls of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventors: Jack F Melvan, Sarah A Kuhl, Justin Zickus
  • Patent number: 11608207
    Abstract: A container for housing scented product includes a bottom wall, a top wall, a plurality of longitudinal sidewalls, and a plurality of lateral sidewalls. The container further includes a scented product disposed within the cavity and a first plurality of selectively openable and closable vents extending through the top wall of the container. The first plurality of vents is configured to at least partially open when a force is applied to one or more of the plurality of longitudinal sidewalls and the plurality of lateral sidewalls of the container. The container further includes a second plurality of selectively openable and closable vents extending through the bottom wall of the container. The second plurality of vents are configured to at least partially open when the force is applied to one or more of the plurality of longitudinal sidewalls and the plurality of lateral sidewalls of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: The Glad Products Company
    Inventors: Jack F. Melvan, Sarah A. Kuhl, Justin Zickus
  • Publication number: 20220135285
    Abstract: Thermoplastic bags with phased deformation patterns are described. In particular, one or more implementations comprise thermoplastic bags with ring rolling, SELFing, or other deformation patterns phased or aligned relative to the sides of the bags. The phased deformation patterns can allow for reducing or eliminating deformation patterns in areas of the thermoplastic bag in which side seals or other seals are formed. Additionally or alternatively, the phased deformation patterns can provide for zones that provide differing properties (e.g., functional or aesthetic). Such zones can vary aligned along a width of the thermoplastic bag and optionally also vary along a height of the thermoplastic bag. The differing zones can provide the thermoplastic bags with phased deformations that provide leak prevention, liquid containment, and other benefits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Shaun T. BROERING, Matthew W. WALDRON, Jason R. MAXWELL, Robert T. DORSEY, Michael G. BORCHARDT, Edward B. TUCKER, Jack F. MELVAN, Richard D. PALMER, Deborah K. FIX
  • Publication number: 20220081168
    Abstract: A thermoplastic bag includes duplicative seals. In particular, in one or more implementations, a thermoplastic bag includes a first seal and at least a second seal reinforcing the same area of the thermoplastic bag. For instance, in one or more implementations, the thermoplastic bag includes multiple seals along each side edge or along the hem. If one seal fails, the other seal(s) can remain in place to prevent leaks. Thus, the duplicative seals of the thermoplastic bag can provide reinforced strength and desired aesthetics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Jason R. MAXWELL, Robert T. DORSEY, Michael G. BORCHARDT, Edward B. TUCKER, Jack F. MELVAN, Shaun T. BROERING, Matthew W. WALDRON, Richard D. PALMER, Deborah K. FIX, Zeljko VIDOVIC
  • Publication number: 20200156820
    Abstract: A container for housing scented product includes a bottom wall, a top wall, a plurality of longitudinal sidewalls, and a plurality of lateral sidewalls. The container further includes a scented product disposed within the cavity and a first plurality of selectively openable and closable vents extending through the top wall of the container. The first plurality of vents is configured to at least partially open when a force is applied to one or more of the plurality of longitudinal sidewalls and the plurality of lateral sidewalls of the container. The container further includes a second plurality of selectively openable and closable vents extending through the bottom wall of the container. The second plurality of vents are configured to at least partially open when the force is applied to one or more of the plurality of longitudinal sidewalls and the plurality of lateral sidewalls of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Jack F. Melvan, Sarah A. Kuhl, Justin Zickus
  • Bag
    Patent number: 10245778
    Abstract: A thermoplastic bag may include a sidewall that may have a plurality of first and second ribs formed therein. The first ribs may be longer in length but shorter in height than the second ribs. The second ribs may be arranged in discrete networks that appear superimposed over the first ribs. The second ribs may normally remain in a bent-over configuration. When a force is applied, the second ribs may expand the area of the sidewall so that the bag may easily accommodate large objects. To produce the bag, a thermoplastic web may be directed between opposing first and second rollers. One of the rollers may include ridges that may have first and second segments of differing heights that correspond to the differing heights of the first and second ribs. The formation of the first ribs may increase the width of the web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: The Glad Products Company
    Inventors: Jason R. Maxwell, Jack F. Melvan
  • Patent number: D811897
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: The Glad Products Company
    Inventors: Ronald J. Cisek, Mark D. Pszczolkowski, Dean Ferracane, Jack F. Melvan, Sarah A. Kuhl, Michael G. Borchardt
  • Patent number: D812492
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: The Glad Products Company
    Inventors: Ronald J. Cisek, Mark D. Pszczolkowski, Dean Ferracane, Jack F. Melvan, Sarah A. Kuhl, Michael G. Borchardt
  • Patent number: D813054
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: The Glad Products Company
    Inventors: Mark D. Pszczolkowski, Ronald J. Cisek, Dean Ferracane, Jack F. Melvan, Sarah A. Kahl, Michael G. Borchardt
  • Patent number: D814940
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: The Glad Products Company
    Inventors: Mark D. Pszczolkowski, Ronald J. Cisek, Dean Ferracane, Jack F. Melvan, Sarah A. Kuhl, Michael G. Borchardt
  • Patent number: D815958
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Inventors: Dean Ferracane, Mark D. Pszczolkowski, Ronald J. Cisek, Jack F. Melvan, Sarah A. Kuhl, Michael G. Borchardt
  • Patent number: D817779
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: The Glad Products Company
    Inventors: Mark D. Pszczolkowski, Ronald J. Cisek, Jack F. Melvan, Sarah A. Kuhl, Michael G. Borchardt
  • Patent number: D842706
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: The Glad Products Company
    Inventors: Mark D. Pszczolkowski, Ronald J. Cisek, Jack F. Melvan, Sarah A. Kuhl, Michael G. Borchardt
  • Patent number: D848859
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: The Glad Products Company
    Inventors: Ronald J. Cisek, Mark D. Pszczolkowski, Dean Ferracane, Jack F. Melvan, Sarah A. Kuhl, Michael G. Borchardt
  • Patent number: D964180
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: The Glad Products Company
    Inventors: Sarah A. Kuhl, Mark D. Pszczolkowski, Ronald J. Cisek, Dean Ferracane, Jack F. Melvan, Michael G. Borchardt