Patents by Inventor Jon A. Ylvisaker

Jon A. Ylvisaker 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).

  • Method and device for the measurement of barrier properties of films against gases
    Patent number: 5361625
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel apparatus for measuring the transmission or permeation of gases, flavors, aromas and volatile substances through films and membranes. The instrument of the present invention also provides the capability of high rate testing in order to allow the expedient analysis of multiple film samples within a reasonable amount of time. This invention also provides an instrument and method for extremely high sampling rate of permeant gas with little or no background noise, whereby detection sensitivity is greatly enhanced relative to conventional testing instruments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Inventor: Jon A. Ylvisaker
  • Form-fill-seal deflation method and apparatus
    Patent number: 4964259
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for forming, filling, sealing and deflating a package of goods prior to the time the fill opening is sealed includes a blast of air against the exterior flexible sidewalls of the package to thereby drive gas from the inside of the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 23, 1990
    Assignee: Borden, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon A. Ylvisaker, Louis R. Boston
  • Process for forming a microwave popcorn package
    Patent number: 4942050
    Abstract: A process for forming a flexible, generally tubular, three-surface, single-pleated, microwave-penetrable package for use in cooking popcorn. Two transverse seals and one lengthwise-extending seam seal the package. Venting means releases accumulated steam produced by the popping corn and the package maintains its expanded structure even after venting has commenced. A convenient means of opening the package is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 17, 1990
    Inventor: Jon A. Ylvisaker
  • Method of preparing popcorn
    Patent number: 4927648
    Abstract: A method of preparing popcorn in a flexible, generally tubular, three-surface, single-pleated, microwave-penetrable package. Two transverse seals and one lengthwise-extending seam seal the package. Venting means releases accumulated steam produced by the popping corn and the package maintains its expanded structure even after venting has commenced. A convenient means of opening the package is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 22, 1990
    Assignee: Borden, Inc.
    Inventor: Jon A. Ylvisaker
  • Single-pleated microwave popcorn package
    Patent number: 4892744
    Abstract: A flexible, generally tubular, three-surface, single-pleated, microwave-penetrable package for use in cooking popcorn. Two transverse seals and one lengthwise-extending seam seal the package. Venting means releases accumulated steam produced by the popping corn and the package maintains its expanded structure even after venting has commenced. A convenient means of opening the package is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1990
    Assignee: Borden, Inc.
    Inventor: Jon A. Ylvisaker