Patents by Inventor Jose Manuel Septien Rojas
Jose Manuel Septien Rojas 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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Publication number: 20230131357Abstract: A reclosable bag includes a container configured to retain one or more items. The container includes a front panel coupled to a rear panel at a first side and a second side. A zipper is coupled to the front panel and the rear panel. The zipper is separated from the first side by a first gap, and the zipper is separated from the second side by a second gap. One or more side seals are between the first side and at least a first portion of the zipper and the second side and at least a second portion of the zipper.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2022Publication date: April 27, 2023Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Jose Manuel Septien Rojas, David J. Matthews
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Publication number: 20230128908Abstract: A zipper for a reclosable bag includes a first interlocking element, and a second interlocking element. The first interlocking element and the second interlocking element are configured to cooperate to selectively open and close the zipper. One or both of the first interlocking element and the second interlocking element are formed of at least 85% repulpable material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2022Publication date: April 27, 2023Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Jose Manuel Septien Rojas, Eric Plourde, Kevin Olechowski, Marion Johnson, Clifton Howell, Lars Wihlborg, David Galley
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Patent number: 11203463Abstract: The present disclosure relates to plastic or polymeric container (100) with reclosable zippers or reclosures (10) which make the package child-resistant. In one typical embodiment, this is achieved by a zipper or reclosure (10) including a tab (18) with a tab track (29) that engages with an opposite track (46) on an opposite profile. A user disengages the tab track (29) from the opposite track (46), typically by peeling, in order to open the remainder of the zipper or reclosure (10).Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2018Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventor: Jose Manuel Septien Rojas
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Patent number: 11104487Abstract: A zipper for a reclosable package or bag, wherein the female profile has been crushed at first periodical intervals and the male profile has been cut at second periodic intervals. This provides audible and tactile feedback characteristics to the zipper.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2013Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Jose Manuel Septien Rojas, Gary Allport
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Patent number: 10843847Abstract: The disclosure pertains to powder-resistant profiles for zippers or reclosures, such as may be used for reclosable packages. A first profile includes a first upper interlocking profile and a first lower interlocking profile, The second profile includes a second upper interlocking profile and a second lower interlocking profile. The first upper and lower interlocking profiles may include male elements while the second upper and lower interlocking profiles may include complementary female elements. A first central area is termed between the first upper and lower interlocking profiles and a second central area is formed between the second upper and lower interlocking profiles. The first and second central areas include respective first and second series of apertures through the male elements to allow powder otherwise trapped between the first and second profiles to escape or exit therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2016Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventor: Jose Manuel Septien-Rojas
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Patent number: 10766669Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a plastic or polymeric container (100) with reclosable zippers or reclosures (10) which make the package child-resistant. In one typical embodiment, this is achieved by a zipper or reclosure (10) including a first profile (12) with a first lower interlocking element (28) and a first upper interlocking element (29), wherein the first profile (12) is severed through the first upper interlocking element (29) to form a lower first profile (12?) and an upper first profile (12?). This severing forms at least one tab (18) extending from an upper edge of the lower first profile (12?) and including a portion of the first upper interlocking element (29?). The second profile (14) includes a second web portion (30) with a second lower interlocking element (44) and a second upper interlocking element (46).Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2019Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Jose Manuel Septien Rojas, Nigel Dean Knight
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Publication number: 20200231340Abstract: The present disclosure relates to plastic or polymeric container (100) with reclosable zippers or reclosures (10) which make the package child-resistant. In one typical embodiment, this is achieved by a zipper or reclosure (10) including a tab (18) with a tab track (29) that engages with an opposite track (46) on an opposite profile. A user disengages the tab track (29) from the opposite track (46), typically by peeling, in order to open the remainder of the zipper or reclosure (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2018Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventor: Jose Manuel SEPTIEN ROJAS
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Publication number: 20200108979Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a plastic or polymeric container (100) with reclosable zippers or reclosures (10) which make the package child-resistant. In one typical embodiment, this is achieved by a zipper or reclosure (10) including a first profile (12) with a first lower interlocking element (28) and a first upper interlocking element (29), wherein the first profile (12) is severed through the first upper interlocking element (29) to form a lower first profile (12?) and an upper first profile (12?). This severing forms at least one tab (18) extending from an upper edge of the lower first profile (12?) and including a portion of the first upper interlocking element (29?). The second profile (14) includes a second web portion (30) with a second lower interlocking element (44) and a second upper interlocking element (46).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2019Publication date: April 9, 2020Inventors: Jose Manuel SEPTIEN ROJAS, Nigel Dean KNIGHT
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Patent number: 10351306Abstract: This disclosure pertains to a child deterrent closure with multiple interlocking elements on each zipper profile. The lower interlocking element of one of the profiles includes an interior flange which is unsealed thereby causing opening forces on that profile to be directed to a lower seal rather than to the lower interlocked elements. The interior flange must be moved to expose the lower interlocked elements and to direct opening forces to the lower interlocked elements.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2016Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Jose Manuel Septien Rojas, Lars Wihlborg
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Patent number: 10315807Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a closure for a reclosable package wherein the product side flanges include opposing air pockets thereby allowing a user to more easily grab the product side flanges or the package walls. In a second embodiment of the disclosure, the opposing air pockets are adjacent to the interlocking elements of the closure. In a further aspect of the disclosure, a closure includes a small sack or air or other fluid adjacent to the closure profiles. When closed, the closure creates a leak resistant configuration. By pressing the air sack, the user separates the closure profiles.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2015Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Jose Manuel Septien-Rojas, Murray Leighton, Martin Offa-Jones
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Patent number: 10287063Abstract: The present disclosure relates to plastic or polymeric container with reclosable zippers which make the package child-resistant. In one typical embodiment, this is achieved by a zipper with a high internal opening force and a low external opening force, wherein three flanges are sealed to the bag walls, and one external flange is left unsealed. In order to encounter the low external opening force, the user must grab the unsealed external flange while applying an external opening force to the zipper.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2017Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Jose Manuel Septien Rojas, Lars Wihlborg, Charles Greco, Jeffry Mauro, Glyn Russell
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Patent number: 10118737Abstract: The present disclosure relates to plastic or polymeric container with reclosable zippers which make the package child-resistant. In one typical embodiment, this is achieved by a zipper with a high internal opening force and a low external opening force, wherein three flanges are sealed to the bag walls, and one external flange is left unsealed. In order to encounter the low external opening force, the user must grab the unsealed external flange while applying an external opening force to the zipper.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2013Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Jose Manuel Septien Rojas, Lars Wihlborg, Charles Greco, Jeffry Mauro, Glyn Russell
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Publication number: 20180312302Abstract: This disclosure pertains to a child deterrent closure with multiple interlocking elements on each zipper profile. The lower interlocking element of one of the profiles includes an interior flange which is unsealed thereby causing opening forces on that profile to be directed to a lower seal rather than to the lower interlocked elements. The interior flange must be moved to expose the lower interlocked elements and to direct opening forces to the lower interlocked elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2016Publication date: November 1, 2018Inventors: Jose Manuel SEPTIEN ROJAS, Lars WIHLBORG
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Publication number: 20180222637Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a closure for a reclosable package wherein the product side flanges include opposing air pockets thereby allowing a user to more easily grab the product side flanges or the package walls. In a second embodiment of the disclosure, the opposing air pockets are adjacent to the interlocking elements of the closure. In a further aspect of the disclosure, a closure includes a small sack or air or other fluid adjacent to the closure profiles. When closed, the closure creates a leak resistant configuration. By pressing the air sack, the user separates the closure profiles.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2015Publication date: August 9, 2018Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Jose Manuel SEPTIEN-ROJAS, Murray LEIGHTON, Martin OFFA-JONES
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Patent number: 9896241Abstract: The zipper for a reclosable package wherein the zipper includes fragrance-carrying oil within an internal zipper volume or storage volume thereby confining the scent while the zipper and the package are closed. When the zipper is opened, the scent is allowed to escape to the consumer.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2012Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: David J. Anzini, Rusty Koenigkramer, Victor Matias, Eric Plourde, Steven Ausnit, Jose Manuel Septien Rojas
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Publication number: 20180044067Abstract: The disclosure pertains to powder-resistant profiles for zippers or reclosures, such as may be used for reclosable packages. A first profile includes a first upper interlocking profile and a first lower interlocking profile, The second profile includes a second upper interlocking profile and a second lower interlocking profile. The first upper and lower interlocking profiles may include male elements while the second upper and lower interlocking profiles may include complementary female elements. A first central area is termed between the first upper and lower interlocking profiles and a second central area is formed between the second upper and lower interlocking profiles. The first and second central areas include respective first and second series of apertures through the male elements to allow powder otherwise trapped between the first and second profiles to escape or exit therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2016Publication date: February 15, 2018Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventor: Jose Manuel SEPTIEN-ROJAS
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Publication number: 20170152085Abstract: The present disclosure relates to plastic or polymeric container with reclosable zippers which make the package child-resistant. In one typical embodiment, this is achieved by a zipper with a high internal opening force and a low external opening force, wherein three flanges are sealed to the bag walls, and one external flange is left unsealed. In order to encounter the low external opening force, the user must grab the unsealed external flange while applying an external opening force to the zipper.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2017Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Jose Manuel SEPTIEN ROJAS, Lars WIHLBORG, Charles GRECO, Jeffry MAURO, Glyn RUSSELL
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Patent number: 9498026Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a one piece multi-rib fastener including at least two groups of ribs, each rib with one or more hooks, wherein the groups are separated by a space less than the width of the maximum number of ribs within one of the groups.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2015Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Jose Manuel Septien Rojas, Martin Offa-Jones, Steven Ausnit
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Publication number: 20150201716Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a one piece multi-rib fastener including at least two groups of ribs, each rib with one or more hooks, wherein the groups are separated by a space less than the width of the maximum number of ribs within one of the groups.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2015Publication date: July 23, 2015Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Jose Manuel SEPTIEN ROJAS, Martin OFFA-JONES, Steven AUSNIT
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Publication number: 20150203251Abstract: The disclosure relates to a zipper for a reclosable package wherein the zipper includes fragrance-carrying oil within an internal zipper volume or storage volume thereby confining the scent while the zipper and the package are closed. When the zipper is opened, the scent is allowed to escape to the consumer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2012Publication date: July 23, 2015Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: David J. Anzini, Rusty Koenigkramer, Victor Matias, Eric Plourde, Steven Ausnit, Jose Manuel Septien Rojas