Patents by Inventor James Buchman
James Buchman 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: 20080044113Abstract: The present invention provides a vacuum storage bag system having a storage device having at least one polymeric sheet sealed along a portion of its' periphery to provide an opening to a storage space; a resealable closure structure adapted to seal the opening to the storage space, the resealable closure structure comprising selectively engaging male and female profiles and a sealing compound comprising liquid silicone and at least one filler in proportions suitable for at least incidental contact to food items contained within the storage space; a vacuum valve assembly disposed on the polymeric sheet; a stand-off structure disposed adjacent to the vacuum valve assembly, wherein the stand-off structure has a series of raised surfaces facing the vacuum valve assembly; a portable vacuum pump assembly structured to engage the vacuum valve assembly; and a liquid separator assembly coupled to the portable vacuum pump assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2007Publication date: February 21, 2008Applicant: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: Paul Tilman, Michael Schrelter, James Buchman, Paul Tretina, Mladomir Tomic, Richard Custer
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Publication number: 20070286534Abstract: A reclosable package having a zipper closure, and optionally a slider device to open and close the zipper closure. The package includes a sealant stripe, which can be a peal seal, and a one-way fluid valve. In use, the valve is used to remove air from the interior of the package, and the sealant strip, in combination with the zipper closure, provides a better seal than the zipper alone. The package may be part of a storage system that includes stand-off structures adjacent to the valve, a vacuum pump assembly, and a liquid separator assembly coupled to the vacuum pump assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2007Publication date: December 13, 2007Applicant: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: Paul Tilman, James Buchman, Richard Custer
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Publication number: 20070263948Abstract: A reclosable package having a zipper closure with a venting feature that allows air or other fluid to be vented from the package interior. In one example, the venting feature includes vents in the package wall covered by a perforated tape intermittently secured to the package to define fluid passageways. A second tape covers the perforated tape. Methods of using are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2006Publication date: November 15, 2007Inventors: James Buchman, Paul Tilman
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Publication number: 20070184961Abstract: A method of making and filling reclosable packages using a duplex machine includes the steps of providing a zipper profile, package film and a plurality of sliders; feeding the zipper profile; applying the sliders to the zipper profile; coupling the zipper profile to the folded web; sealing two edges of the folded web to form adjacent pouches; filling the pouches; sealing the pouches proximate a third edge thereof; and separating the pouches in order to form individual packages. The method employs a single rotating slider applicator having a programmable servo motor which is programmed in order to synchronize the application of the sliders to the moving zipper profile with the two at a time form, fill, seal and separate packaging operations of the duplex machine. A duplex machine is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2007Publication date: August 9, 2007Applicant: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: James Buchman, Paul Tilman
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Publication number: 20070175180Abstract: A method of making and filling reclosable packages using a duplex machine includes the steps of providing a zipper profile, package film and a plurality of sliders; feeding the zipper profile; applying the sliders to the zipper profile; coupling the zipper profile to the folded web; sealing two edges of the folded web to form adjacent pouches; filling the pouches; sealing the pouches proximate a third edge thereof; and separating the pouches in order to form individual packages. The method employs a single rotating slider applicator having a programmable servo motor which is programmed in order to synchronize the application of the sliders to the moving zipper profile with the two at a time form, fill, seal and separate packaging operations of the duplex machine. A duplex machine is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2007Publication date: August 2, 2007Applicant: Alcoa, Inc.Inventors: James Buchman, Paul Tilman
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Publication number: 20070172157Abstract: The present invention provides a vacuum storage bag system having a storage device having at least one polymeric sheet sealed along a portion of its' periphery to provide an opening to a storage space; a resealable closure structure adapted to seal the opening to the storage space, the resealable closure structure comprising selectively engaging male and female profiles and a sealing compound comprising liquid silicone and at least one filler in proportions suitable for at least incidental contact to food items contained within the storage space; a vacuum valve assembly disposed on the polymeric sheet; a stand-off structure disposed adjacent to the vacuum valve assembly, wherein the stand-off structure has a series of raised surfaces facing the vacuum valve assembly; a portable vacuum pump assembly structured to engage the vacuum valve assembly; and a liquid separator assembly coupled to the portable vacuum pump assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2007Publication date: July 26, 2007Applicant: Alcoa Inc.Inventor: James Buchman
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Publication number: 20070154118Abstract: The present invention provides a vacuum storage bag system having a storage device having at least one polymeric sheet sealed along a portion of its' periphery to provide an opening to a storage space; a resealable closure structure adapted to seal the opening to the storage space, the resealable closure structure comprising selectively engaging male and female profiles and a sealing compound comprising liquid silicone and at least one filler in proportions suitable for at least incidental contact to food items contained within the storage space; a vacuum valve assembly disposed on the polymeric sheet; a stand-off structure disposed adjacent to the vacuum valve assembly, wherein the stand-off structure has a series of raised surfaces facing the vacuum valve assembly; a portable vacuum pump assembly structured to engage the vacuum valve assembly; and a liquid separator assembly coupled to the portable vacuum pump assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2007Publication date: July 5, 2007Applicant: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: Paul Tilman, James Buchman, Mike Schreiter, Billie Munger
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Publication number: 20070127850Abstract: A reclosable, tamper-proof, fillable package includes a first side panel and a second side panel joined to each other along a pair of spaced side seals. A bottom wall extends between the first and second side panels with the bottom wall and the first and second side panels defining a package interior. A tamper-evident structure having opposite sides connected to each other extends above a combined zipper closure and slider device, and is connected to the zipper closure. Only one side of the tamper-evident structure is initially connected to one of the first and second side panels so that a fill opening adapted to receive a product is created between the other side of the tamper-evident structure and the other of the first and second side panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2007Publication date: June 7, 2007Applicant: Reynolds Consumer Products, Inc.Inventor: James Buchman
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Publication number: 20070127851Abstract: A method of manufacturing is provided for a reclosable, free standing package adapted to be self-supporting in an upright position when resting on a horizontal support surface. The method includes the steps of providing a bottom panel in the form of a stand-up web having a planar base and a pair of legs depending from opposite sides of the base; inserting the stand-up web between a first film panel and a second film panel; and creating spaced apart bottom edges of the package by sealing a lower end of the first film panel to one of the legs, and a lower end of the second film panel to the other of the legs such that an entire surface of the base lies substantially parallel to a plane containing the bottom edges.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2007Publication date: June 7, 2007Applicant: Reynolds Consumer Products, Inc.Inventors: Paul Tilman, James Buchman
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Publication number: 20070110340Abstract: A reclosable package having a zipper closure, and optionally a slider device to open and close the zipper closure, and a one-way valve. The package can include an internal seal, which can be a peal seal. In use, the valve is used to remove air from the interior of the package, and the sealant strip, in combination with the zipper closure, provides a better seal than the zipper alone.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2006Publication date: May 17, 2007Inventor: JAMES BUCHMAN
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Publication number: 20070110343Abstract: A reclosable polymeric package having a zipper closure at its mouth and a venting feature that allows air or other fluid to be vented from the package interior when the zipper closure is sealed. In one example, the venting feature includes vents covered by a tape intermittently secured to the package to define fluid passageways. Methods of use are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2006Publication date: May 17, 2007Inventors: James Buchman, Paul Tilman
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Publication number: 20070101685Abstract: The present invention provides a storage system having a storage device having at least one polymeric sheet sealed along a portion of its' periphery to provide an opening to a storage space; a resealable closure structure adapted to seal the opening to the storage space, the resealable closure structure comprising selectively engaging male and female profiles and a sealing compound comprising liquid silicone and at least one filler in proportions suitable for at least incidental contact to food items contained within the storage space; a vacuum valve assembly disposed on the polymeric sheet; a stand-off structure disposed adjacent to the vacuum valve assembly, wherein the stand-off structure has a series of raised surfaces facing the vacuum valve assembly; a portable vacuum pump assembly structured to engage the vacuum valve assembly; and a liquid separator assembly coupled to the portable vacuum pump assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2006Publication date: May 10, 2007Inventors: Paul Tilman, Michael Schreiter, James Buchman, Robert Gerrits, Pamala Guy, James Mischler, Paul Tretina, Giles Powell, Bruce Robbins, Amy Standard, Mladomir Tomic, Judith Yaeger, Marc Vitantonio, Craig Saunders
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Publication number: 20070101682Abstract: The present invention provides a storage system having a storage device having at least one polymeric sheet sealed along a portion of its' periphery to provide an opening to a storage space; a resealable closure structure adapted to seal the opening to the storage space, the resealable closure structure comprising selectively engaging male and female profiles and a sealing compound comprising liquid silicone and at least one filler in proportions suitable for at least incidental contact to food items contained within the storage space; a vacuum valve assembly disposed on the polymeric sheet; a stand-off structure disposed adjacent to the vacuum valve assembly, wherein the stand-off structure has a series of raised surfaces facing the vacuum valve assembly; a portable vacuum pump assembly structured to engage the vacuum valve assembly; and a liquid separator assembly coupled to the portable vacuum pump assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2006Publication date: May 10, 2007Inventors: Paul Tilman, Michael Schreiter, James Buchman, Robert Gerrits, Pamala Guy, James Mischler, Paul Tretina, Giles Powell, Bruce Robbins, Amy Standard, Mladomir Tomic, Judith Yaeger, Marc Vitantonio, Craig Saunders
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Publication number: 20070092167Abstract: A reclosable package having a zipper closure, and optionally a slider device to open and close the zipper closure. The package includes a sealant stripe, which can be a peal seal, and a one-way fluid valve. In use, the valve is used to remove air from the interior of the package, and the sealant strip, in combination with the zipper closure, provides a better seal than the zipper alone. The package may be part of a storage system that includes stand-off structures adjacent to the valve, a vacuum pump assembly, and a liquid separator assembly coupled to the vacuum pump assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2006Publication date: April 26, 2007Inventors: Paul Tilman, James Buchman, Richard Custer
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Publication number: 20070071367Abstract: A reclosable tamper-evident package is opened and closed repeatedly by moving a slider device with a clip in a first, inoperative position that interlocks a first closure of the package. When it is desired to close the package and provide an indication of further opening, the clip is moved to a second, operative position, so that motion of the slider also interlocks a second closure that cannot be opened without providing an indication. A slider device includes a top wall, first and second sidewalls, and a clip moveable from an inoperative position to an operative position. A closure assembly includes a zipper with the slider device. A method of using a package includes grasping a slider device and pushing a clip down to engage the clip against a portion of a zipper closure arrangement, and then moving the slider device in a first direction while the clip squeezes the portion of the zipper closure arrangement to close the mouth.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2006Publication date: March 29, 2007Inventor: James Buchman
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Publication number: 20060185325Abstract: A method of making and filling reclosable packages using a duplex machine includes the steps of providing a zipper profile, package film and a plurality of sliders; feeding the zipper profile; applying the sliders to the zipper profile; coupling the zipper profile to the folded web; sealing two edges of the folded web to form adjacent pouches; filling the pouches; sealing the pouches proximate a third edge thereof; and separating the pouches in order to form individual packages. The method employs a single rotating slider applicator having a programmable servo motor which is programmed in order to synchronize the application of the sliders to the moving zipper profile with the two at a time form, fill, seal and separate packaging operations of the duplex machine. A duplex machine is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2005Publication date: August 24, 2006Inventors: James Buchman, Paul Tilman
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Publication number: 20060171610Abstract: A slider device for use on the closure mechanism of a reclosable plastic bag to assist in opening and closing of the bag is disclosed. The closure mechanism has resealable profiles with track members and the slider device has a separator structure that grips the track members in opening and closing the profile lock members. The relationship between the separator device and the track members allows for easier opening and closing of the bag and removal of the slider from the bag more difficult. A method of manufacturing and using a reclosable bag having the slider device and closure mechanism is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2005Publication date: August 3, 2006Inventors: James Buchman, Michael Schreiter
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Publication number: 20060048483Abstract: The present invention provides a storage system having a storage device having at least one polymeric sheet sealed along a portion of its' periphery to provide an opening to a storage space; a resealable closure structure adapted to seal the opening to the storage space, the resealable closure structure comprising selectively engaging male and female profiles and a sealing compound comprising liquid silicone and at least one filler in proportions suitable for at least incidental contact to food items contained within the storage space; a vacuum valve assembly disposed on the polymeric sheet; a stand-off structure disposed adjacent to the vacuum valve assembly, wherein the stand-off structure has a series of raised surfaces facing the vacuum valve assembly; a portable vacuum pump assembly structured to engage the vacuum valve assembly; and a liquid separator assembly coupled to the portable vacuum pump assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2005Publication date: March 9, 2006Inventors: Paul Tilman, Michael Schreiter, James Buchman, Robert Gerrits, Pamala Guy, James Mischler, Paul Tretina, Giles Powell, Bruce Robbins, Amy Standard, Mladomir Tomic, Judith Yaeger, Marc Vitantonio, Craig Saunders
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Publication number: 20060029302Abstract: This invention discloses a resealable bag. The resealable bag includes a first and second panel joined together to define an enclosed region, a closure mechanism having first and second closure profiles, a slider for selectively opening and closing the closure mechanism, and a spreader for separating the first and second closure profiles.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2005Publication date: February 9, 2006Inventor: James Buchman
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Publication number: 20060030473Abstract: A method of making a resealable package is provided. The method comprises providing a closure mechanism, the closure mechanism comprising first and second closure profiles, the first and second closure profiles constructed and arranged to selectively engage, and wherein the first and second closure profiles are engaged. The method further comprises providing a pair of panels comprising a flexible polymeric material, inserting a wedge between the closure profiles, disengaging the closure profiles; and attaching the closure mechanism to the pair of side panels. Various embodiments of opening devices are also presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2005Publication date: February 9, 2006Inventors: Greg Melchoir, Greg VandenHeuvel, Wesley Fietzer, James Buchman