Patents by Inventor John M. Gillin

John M. Gillin 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).

  • System and method for forming an overwrap web provided with inserts
    Patent number: 5250134
    Abstract: Paper stock is unwound, printed, folded, laminated and cut to form inserts. The laminated inserts are applied to an overwrap at an appropriately spaced interval. The resultant overwrap can then be wrapped around cigarette packs to provide each pack with an insert without slowing down production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1993
    Assignee: Philip Morris, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Thomas, Robert M. O'Connell, Robert C. Reinert, John M. Gillin
  • Overwrap insert
    Patent number: 5035935
    Abstract: Paper stock is unwound, printed, folded, laminated and cut to form inserts. The laminated inserts are applied to an overwrap at an appropriately spaced interval. The resultant overwrap can then be wrapped around cigarette packs to provide each pack with an insert without slowing down production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1991
    Assignee: Philip Morris Incorporated
    Inventors: David A. Thomas, Robert M. O'Connell, Robert C. Reinert, John M. Gillin