Patents by Inventor John A. Prizzi
John A. Prizzi 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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Patent number: 11807438Abstract: A flexible packaging laminate is formed to have a built-in opening and reclose feature by forming the laminate as a two-part structure having an outer structure joined in face-to-face relation with an inner structure. Score lines are formed in both structures to enable an opening to be formed through the laminate by lifting an opening portion (e.g., a flap or the like) of the two structures out of the plane of the laminate. The score line through the outer structure defines a larger opening than the score line through the inner structure, such that a marginal region of the outer structure extends beyond the edge of the opening portion of the inner structure. A pressure-sensitive adhesive is used to re-adhere the marginal region to an underlying surface of the inner structure adjacent the opening through the laminate.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: SONOCO DEVELOPMENT, INC.Inventors: Robert Charles Hebert, Scott William Huffer, Barry Roland Reese, John A. Prizzi
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Patent number: 11338977Abstract: The invention comprises, in an embodiment, a resealable packaging structure comprising a container having a bottom and at least one sidewall extending upwardly therefrom, wherein the sidewall terminates in a flange. A flexible resealable lid is sealed to the flange. The lid comprises a polyethylene terephthalate layer disposed adjacent the flange, a pressure sensitive adhesive layer disposed adjacent the polyethylene terephthalate layer, and an oriented polypropylene layer disposed adjacent the pressure sensitive adhesive layer. The polyethylene terephthalate layer comprises a laser scored line which penetrates through the thickness of the inner layer but not through the outer layer and defines an opening portion that can be lifted out of the plane of the inner layer, thereby creating an opening through the lid defined by the laser score line.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2019Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.Inventors: Robert Charles Hebert, Scott William Huffer, Barry Roland Reese, John A. Prizzi
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Publication number: 20220041358Abstract: A flexible packaging laminate is formed to have a built-in opening and reclose feature by forming the laminate as a two-part structure having an outer structure joined in face-to-face relation with an inner structure. Score lines are formed in both structures to enable an opening to be formed through the laminate by lifting an opening portion (e.g., a flap or the like) of the two structures out of the plane of the laminate. The score line through the outer structure defines a larger opening than the score line through the inner structure, such that a marginal region of the outer structure extends beyond the edge of the opening portion of the inner structure. A pressure-sensitive adhesive is used to re-adhere the marginal region to an underlying surface of the inner structure adjacent the opening through the laminate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Inventors: ROBERT CHARLES HEBERT, SCOTT WILLIAM HUFFER, BARRY ROLAND REESE, JOHN A. PRIZZI
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Patent number: 11192704Abstract: A flexible packaging laminate is formed to have a built-in opening and reclose feature by forming the laminate as a two-part structure having an outer structure joined in face-to-face relation with an inner structure. Score lines are formed in both structures to enable an opening to be formed through the laminate by lifting an opening portion (e.g., a flap or the like) of the two structures out of the plane of the laminate. The score line through the outer structure defines a larger opening than the score line through the inner structure, such that a marginal region of the outer structure extends beyond the edge of the opening portion of the inner structure. A pressure-sensitive adhesive is used to re-adhere the marginal region to an underlying surface of the inner structure adjacent the opening through the laminate.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2019Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: SONOCO DEVELOPMENT, INC.Inventors: Robert Charles Hebert, Scott William Huffer, Barry Roland Reese, John A. Prizzi
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Publication number: 20200115127Abstract: A flexible packaging laminate is formed to have a built-in opening and reclose feature by forming the laminate as a two-part structure having an outer structure joined in face-to-face relation with an inner structure. Score lines are formed in both structures to enable an opening to be formed through the laminate by lifting an opening portion (e.g., a flap or the like) of the two structures out of the plane of the laminate. The score line through the outer structure defines a larger opening than the score line through the inner structure, such that a marginal region of the outer structure extends beyond the edge of the opening portion of the inner structure. A pressure-sensitive adhesive is used to re-adhere the marginal region to an underlying surface of the inner structure adjacent the opening through the laminate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: ROBERT CHARLES HEBERT, SCOTT WILLIAM HUFFER, BARRY ROLAND REESE, JOHN A. PRIZZI
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Publication number: 20200071046Abstract: The invention comprises, in an embodiment, a resealable packaging structure comprising a container having a bottom and at least one sidewall extending upwardly therefrom, wherein the sidewall terminates in a flange. A flexible resealable lid is sealed to the flange. The lid comprises a polyethylene terephthalate layer disposed adjacent the flange, a pressure sensitive adhesive layer disposed adjacent the polyethylene terephthalate layer, and an oriented polypropylene layer disposed adjacent the pressure sensitive adhesive layer. The polyethylene terephthalate layer comprises a laser scored line which penetrates through the thickness of the inner layer but not through the outer layer and defines an opening portion that can be lifted out of the plane of the inner layer, thereby creating an opening through the lid defined by the laser score line.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Robert Charles Hebert, Scott William Huffer, Barry Roland Reese, John A. Prizzi
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Patent number: 10543970Abstract: A flexible packaging laminate is formed to have a built-in opening and reclose feature by forming the laminate as a two-part structure having an outer structure joined in face-to-face relation with an inner structure. Score lines are formed in both structures to enable an opening to be formed through the laminate by lifting an opening portion (e.g., a flap or the like) of the two structures out of the plane of the laminate. The score line through the outer structure defines a larger opening than the score line through the inner structure, such that a marginal region of the outer structure extends beyond the edge of the opening portion of the inner structure. A pressure-sensitive adhesive is used to re-adhere the marginal region to an underlying surface of the inner structure adjacent the opening through the laminate.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2016Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: SONOCO DEVELOPMENT, INC.Inventors: Robert Charles Hebert, Scott William Huffer, Barry Roland Reese, John A. Prizzi
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Patent number: 9763509Abstract: A fragrance product for dispensing and topically applying a viscous fragrance composition, such as a gel, is provided. The product includes an applicator which may house a charge of fragrance composition and which may comprise a hemispherical head portion for spreading a film of the fragrance composition onto a human integument. The product further includes a base for seating and storing the applicator. Methods of using the fragrance product are also described.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2016Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: Simon Nicholas Dutton, John Prizzi, Jr.
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Publication number: 20170036836Abstract: A flexible packaging laminate is formed to have a built-in opening and reclose feature by forming the laminate as a two-part structure having an outer structure joined in face-to-face relation with an inner structure. Score lines are formed in both structures to enable an opening to be formed through the laminate by lifting an opening portion (e.g., a flap or the like) of the two structures out of the plane of the laminate. The score line through the outer structure defines a larger opening than the score line through the inner structure, such that a marginal region of the outer structure extends beyond the edge of the opening portion of the inner structure. A pressure-sensitive adhesive is used to re-adhere the marginal region to an underlying surface of the inner structure adjacent the opening through the laminate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Inventors: Robert Charles Hebert, Scott Wiliam Huffer, Barry Roland Reese, John A. Prizzi
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Publication number: 20120269468Abstract: A flexible packaging structure has built-in opening features in a laminate with a first structure adhesively joined to a second structure. A tear area is formed by laser ablation of the laminate along a junction between the first and second portions preferably prior to assembling the laminate into the package. Laser ablation begins at the center of the tear area and progressively moves the laser in a direction radially outward from the center of the tear area. During assembly of the package, a seal is formed between end portions of the first and second portions of the laminate. A score line and a sealant reduction area are also introduced to the package to facilitate opening. The package is opened by pulling the seal near the tear area in a direction along the score line until the contents of the package are accessible.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: SONOCO DEVELOPMENT, INC.Inventors: John Prizzi, Barry R. Reese, Lea Wayne
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Publication number: 20120267386Abstract: A flexible packaging laminate is formed to have a built-in opening and reclose feature by forming the laminate as a two-part structure having an outer structure joined in face-to-face relation with an inner structure. Score lines are formed in both structures to enable an opening to be formed through the laminate by lifting an opening portion (e.g., a flap or the like) of the two structures out of the plane of the laminate. The score line through the outer structure defines a larger opening than the score line through the inner structure, such that a marginal region of the outer structure extends beyond the edge of the opening portion of the inner structure. A pressure-sensitive adhesive is used to re-adhere the marginal region to an underlying surface of the inner structure adjacent the opening through the laminate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: SONOCO DEVELOPMENT, INC.Inventors: Robert Charles Hebert, Scott William Huffer, Barry Roland Reese, John A. Prizzi
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Patent number: 8262832Abstract: A flexible packaging laminate is formed to have a built-in opening and reclose feature by forming the laminate as a two-part structure having an outer structure joined in face-to-face relation with an inner structure. Score lines are formed in both structures to enable an opening to be formed through the laminate by lifting an opening portion (e.g., a flap or the like) of the two structures out of the plane of the laminate. The score line through the outer structure defines a larger opening than the score line through the inner structure, such that a marginal region of the outer structure extends beyond the edge of the opening portion of the inner structure. A pressure-sensitive adhesive is used to re-adhere the marginal region to an underlying surface of the inner structure adjacent the opening through the laminate.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2011Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.Inventors: Robert Charles Hebert, Scott William Huffer, Barry Roland Reese, John A. Prizzi
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Patent number: 8262830Abstract: A flexible packaging laminate is formed to have a built-in opening and reclose feature by forming the laminate as a two-part structure having an outer structure joined in face-to-face relation with an inner structure. Score lines are formed in both structures to enable an opening to be formed through the laminate by lifting an opening portion (e.g., a flap or the like) of the two structures out of the plane of the laminate. The score line through the outer structure defines a larger opening than the score line through the inner structure, such that a marginal region of the outer structure extends beyond the edge of the opening portion of the inner structure. A pressure-sensitive adhesive is used to re-adhere the marginal region to an underlying surface of the inner structure adjacent the opening through the laminate.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2009Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.Inventors: Robert Charles Hebert, Scott William Huffer, Barry Roland Reese, John A. Prizzi
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Patent number: 8230664Abstract: A flexible packaging structure has built-in opening features in a laminate with a first structure adhesively joined to a second structure. A tear area is formed by laser ablation of the laminate along a junction between the first and second portions preferably prior to assembling the laminate into the package. Laser ablation begins at the center of the tear area and progressively moves the laser in a direction radially outward from the center of the tear area. During assembly of the package, a seal is formed between end portions of the first and second portions of the laminate. A score line and a sealant reduction area are also introduced to the package to facilitate opening. The package is opened by pulling the seal near the tear area in a direction along the score line until the contents of the package are accessible.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2008Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.Inventors: John Prizzi, Barry R. Reese, Lea Wayne
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Publication number: 20110150371Abstract: A flexible pouch is formed from a laminate having built-in opening features. The laminate is wrapped/folded into a generally tubular configuration and sealed at top and bottom ends and along a longitudinal fin. A tear initiation feature is provided in the form of a hole extending through the laminate and located within a top seal of the pouch. The tear initiation feature is located at one longitudinal edge of the pouch when the laminate is wrapped and sealed to form the pouch. A fin tear-propagating feature is also provided in the form of two tear areas formed respectively in the side edges of the laminate such that the tear areas substantially coincide on the fin so as to form the fin tear-propagating feature, the fin tear-propagating feature being substantially in transverse alignment with the tear initiation feature. In another embodiment, the tear initiation feature is provided as a score line extending across the pouch.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2011Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventors: Brent Bosman, John Prizzi
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Publication number: 20110139363Abstract: A flexible packaging laminate is formed to have a built-in opening and reclose feature by forming the laminate as a two-part structure having an outer structure joined in face-to-face relation with an inner structure. Score lines are formed in both structures to enable an opening to be formed through the laminate by lifting an opening portion (e.g., a flap or the like) of the two structures out of the plane of the laminate. The score line through the outer structure defines a larger opening than the score line through the inner structure, such that a marginal region of the outer structure extends beyond the edge of the opening portion of the inner structure. A pressure-sensitive adhesive is used to re-adhere the marginal region to an underlying surface of the inner structure adjacent the opening through the laminate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2011Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventors: Robert Charles Hebert, Scott William Huffer, Barry Roland Reese, John A. Prizzi
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Flexible packaging structure with a built-in opening and reclose feature, and method for making same
Patent number: 7717620Abstract: A flexible packaging laminate is formed to have a built-in opening and reclose feature by forming the laminate as a two-part structure having an outer structure joined in face-to-face relation with an inner structure. Score lines are formed in both structures to enable an opening to be formed through the laminate by lifting an opening portion (e.g., a flap or the like) of the two structures out of the plane of the laminate. The score line through the outer structure defines a larger opening than the score line through the inner structure, such that a marginal region of the outer structure extends beyond the edge of the opening portion of the inner structure. A pressure-sensitive adhesive is used to re-adhere the marginal region to an underlying surface of the inner structure adjacent the opening through the laminate.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2005Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Sonoco Development, Inc.Inventors: Robert Charles Hebert, Scott William Huffer, Barry Roland Reese, John A. Prizzi -
Publication number: 20100113241Abstract: A flexible packaging laminate is formed to have a built-in opening and reclose feature by forming the laminate as a two-part structure having an outer structure joined in face-to-face relation with an inner structure. Score lines are formed in both structures to enable an opening to be formed through the laminate by lifting an opening portion (e.g., a flap or the like) of the two structures out of the plane of the laminate. The score line through the outer structure defines a larger opening than the score line through the inner structure, such that a marginal region of the outer structure extends beyond the edge of the opening portion of the inner structure. A pressure-sensitive adhesive is used to re-adhere the marginal region to an underlying surface of the inner structure adjacent the opening through the laminate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventors: Robert Charles Hebert, Scott William Huffer, Barry Roland Reese, John A. Prizzi
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Publication number: 20100021672Abstract: A flexible packaging structure has built-in opening features in a laminate with a first structure adhesively joined to a second structure. A tear area is formed by laser ablation of the laminate along a junction between the first and second portions preferably prior to assembling the laminate into the package. Laser ablation begins at the center of the tear area and progressively moves the laser in a direction radially outward from the center of the tear area. During assembly of the package, a seal is formed between end portions of the first and second portions of the laminate. A score line and a sealant reduction area are also introduced to the package to facilitate opening. The package is opened by pulling the seal near the tear area in a direction along the score line until the contents of the package are accessible.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2008Publication date: January 28, 2010Inventors: John Prizzi, Barry R. Reese, Lea Wayne
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Patent number: D824587Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2016Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: Avon Products, Inc.Inventors: Simon Dutton, John Prizzi, Jr.