Patents by Inventor Jacob Arriaga

Jacob Arriaga 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: 9815238
    Abstract: A system and method for extruding film with a thickened profile section. In some embodiments, the film forms bags with integral zipper profiles. Plastic film is extruded to form a tube. During extrusion, cooling jets direct cooling gases toward the thickened profile section below the frost line to preferentially cool the thickened profile sections. In some embodiments, warm air is drawn out of the tube interior through hot air intakes located below the frost line. In certain embodiments, the film is extruded at a higher rate of speed than conventional processes. Likewise, the extruded film tube is expanded at a lower blow up ratio than conventional processes in certain preferred embodiments. In some embodiments, the extrusion system includes an air flow surface oriented relative to the film tube to define an air flow gap of substantially uniform thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Inteplast Group Corporation
    Inventors: Roy Kosub, Alan Mosley, Garth Bielke, Jacob Arriaga, Jon Wagner
  • Patent number: 9585443
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for manufacturing a reclosure for a reclosable package or container, such as a plastic bag, wherein opening or closing the zipper causes an audible sound and a tactile feel. The apparatus includes a cutting wheel which is opposed to a pressure wheel. The cutting wheel includes cutting teeth spaced about its periphery. Interlocked zipper material is engaged between the cutting wheel and the pressure wheel to form indentations in the interlocked zipper, thereby resulting in audible and tactile feedback when the zipper is operated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: MINIGRIP, LLC
    Inventors: Roy D. Kosub, Sr., Jacob Arriaga, Richard Lee Bell
  • Publication number: 20150375438
    Abstract: A system and method for extruding film with a thickened profile section. In some embodiments, the film forms bags with integral zipper profiles. Plastic film is extruded to form a tube. During extrusion, cooling jets direct cooling gases toward the thickened profile section below the frost line to preferentially cool the thickened profile sections. In some embodiments, warm air is drawn out of the tube interior through hot air intakes located below the frost line. In certain embodiments, the film is extruded at a higher rate of speed than conventional processes. Likewise, the extruded film tube is expanded at a lower blow up ratio than conventional processes in certain preferred embodiments. In some embodiments, the extrusion system includes an air flow surface oriented relative to the film tube to define an air flow gap of substantially uniform thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Applicant: INTEPLAST GROUP, LTD.
    Inventors: Roy Kosub, Alan Mosley, Garth Bielke, Jacob Arriaga, Jon Wagner
  • Patent number: 9193505
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates a reclosure or zipper for a reclosable package or container, such as a plastic bag, wherein opening or closing the zipper causes an audible sound and a tactile feel. The reclosure or zipper is manufactured by an apparatus which includes a cutting wheel which is opposed to a pressure wheel. The cutting wheel includes cutting teeth spaced about its periphery. Interlocked zipper material is engaged between the cutting wheel and the pressure wheel to form indentations in the interlocked zipper, thereby resulting in audible and tactile feedback when the zipper is operated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: MINIGRIP, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Kosub, Sr., David Lee Hall, Jacob Arriaga, Richard Lee Bell, James E. Cheatham, Victor H. Ramirez, Armando Barajas Guerrero
  • Publication number: 20140331835
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for manufacturing a reclosure for a reclosable package or container, such as a plastic bag, wherein opening or closing the zipper causes an audible sound and a tactile feel. The apparatus includes a cutting wheel which is opposed to a pressure wheel. The cutting wheel includes cutting teeth spaced about its periphery. Interlocked zipper material is engaged between the cutting wheel and the pressure wheel to form indentations in the interlocked zipper, thereby resulting in audible and tactile feedback when the zipper is operated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: Minigrip LLC
    Inventors: Roy KOSUB, Jacob Arriaga, Rick Bell