Patents by Inventor John O. McCree

John O. McCree 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).

  • Zipper for reclosable thermoplastic bag, process and apparatus for making
    Patent number: 5140727
    Abstract: A zipper for a reclosable thermoplastic bag which produces an audible clicking sound and/or a vibratory or bumpy feel when closed or "zipped", and processes and apparatus for making such zippers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1992
    Assignee: Dowbrands L.P.
    Inventors: Brian C. Dais, Jose Porchia, John O. McCree, David A. Smith, Larry M. Zieke
  • Zipper for reclosable thermoplastic bag
    Patent number: 5138750
    Abstract: A zipper closure for a reclosable thermoplastic bag includes two opposing interlockable rib and groove profiles, wherein at least a part of one or both of the profiles is divided into segments of materials having different elastic moduli. The zipper provides an audibly and/or tactilely perceptible indication of proper interlocking of the profiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1992
    Assignee: Dowbrands L.P.
    Inventors: Douglas P. Gundlach, Michael J. Banco, Larry R. Erickson, Marvin J. Kreh, William A. Kirksey, William E. LeBoeuf, Kevin J. Wagers, John O. McCree, Brian C. Dais, Jose Porchia
  • Zipper for a reclosable thermoplastic bag and a process and apparatus for making
    Patent number: 5070584
    Abstract: Disclosed is a zipper for a reclosable thermoplastic bag having opposing rib and groove profiles wherein at least one of the opposing zipper profiles has an longitudinally extending part interlockable and substantially free of interdigitation with the opposing profile and wherein the part is structurally discontinuous along its length. When the rib and groove profiles are interlocked, an audible clicking sound and/or a vibratory or bumpy feel perceptible to the touch is imparted.Further disclosed is a process and apparatus for making the zipper wherein a zipper profile is extruded and indentions are formed within and along it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1991
    Assignee: DowBrands Inc.
    Inventors: Brian C. Dais, Jose Porchia, John O. McCree, Raymond R. Rydman, Bertha R. Vaughn
  • Closure for reclosable thermoplastic containers
    Patent number: 5012561
    Abstract: A closure for reclosable plastic containers including male and female closure elements having extremities which are suited for interlocking with one another, in which the interlocking extremities of the male and female elements are guided into interlocking engagement responsive to compressive force placed on the elements, as in the clamping together and edge-sealing of film portions carrying the elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1991
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventors: Jose Porchia, John O. McCree, Brian C. Dais
  • Method of forming a reclosable container with grip strip
    Patent number: 5009828
    Abstract: A method of forming a plurality of small ridges located in a strip across the lip of a reclosable plastic bag is provided. The method produces a wide ridged surface area to permit ready gripping of the lip of the bag when opening the bag and separating the reclosable feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1991
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventor: John O. McCree