Patents by Inventor John M. Stock

John M. Stock 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).

  • Machine for forming packages from a web of preformed bags
    Patent number: 11352158
    Abstract: An exemplary web of preformed bags includes first and second layers, first and second side, first and second side seals proximate the first and second edges, a plurality of transverse seals extending between the first and second side edges, an opening in the first layer, and a line of separation in the second layer, and first and second cuts in the first and second side seals. The first and second cuts are configured to reduce or eliminate a breaking force necessary to break the first and second side seals when the web is torn along the line of separation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Automated Packaging Systems, LLC
    Inventor: John M. Stock
  • BAG WITH CUTS
    Publication number: 20200239173
    Abstract: An exemplary web of preformed bags includes first and second layers, first and second side, first and second side seals proximate the first and second edges, a plurality of transverse seals extending between the first and second side edges, an opening in the first layer, and a line of separation in the second layer, and first and second cuts in the first and second side seals. The first and second cuts are configured to reduce or eliminate a breaking force necessary to break the first and second side seals when the web is torn along the line of separation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventor: John M. Stock
  • Method of forming packages from a web of preformed bags
    Patent number: 10633137
    Abstract: An exemplary web of preformed bags includes first and second layers, first and second side, first and second side seals proximate the first and second edges, a plurality of transverse seals extending between the first and second side edges, an opening in the first layer, and a line of separation in the second layer, and first and second cuts in the first and second side seals. The first and second cuts are configured to reduce or eliminate a breaking force necessary to break the first and second side seals when the web is torn along the line of separation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Automated Packaging Systems, LLC
    Inventor: John M. Stock
  • BAG WITH CUTS
    Publication number: 20170137193
    Abstract: An exemplary web of preformed bags includes first and second layers, first and second side, first and second side seals proximate the first and second edges, a plurality of transverse seals extending between the first and second side edges, an opening in the first layer, and a line of separation in the second layer, and first and second cuts in the first and second side seals. The first and second cuts are configured to reduce or eliminate a breaking force necessary to break the first and second side seals when the web is torn along the line of separation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventor: John M. Stock