Patents by Inventor Joseph A. Bourgeault

Joseph A. Bourgeault 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).

  • Picture frame balloon
    Publication number: 20070293120
    Abstract: A two layer non-latex balloon in which a portion of the two layers is heat-sealed together to form a pocket which does not inflate. A slot made in a portion of the pocket allows items to be inserted. After inflation, the balloon appears to be a picture frame surrounding the item inserted in the pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Applicant: Anagram International, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Bourgeault, Robert Greenwald, Todd Sarnstrom, Paul Ansolabehere
  • High barrier laminate and process
    Publication number: 20070287017
    Abstract: A process for fabricating a high barrier lamination suitable for the construction of lighter than air materials including providing a thin, two layer thermoplastic film consisting of an amorphous copolyester skin and a high crystalline polyester core; plasma treating the high crystalline polyester core layer to a surface energy of about 50 to about 68 dyne; depositing a metal barrier layer to an optical density of about 2.2 to about 3.2; and extrusion coating a linear low density polyethylene sealant layer on the amorphous copolyester skin layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2007
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Applicant: Toray Plastics (America), Inc. Lumirror Divison
    Inventors: Steven Sargeant, Gianfranco Chicarella, John Medeiros, Joseph A. Bourgeault, Todd R. Sarnstrom, Paul A. Ansolabehere, Todd Fayne
  • Non-latex centerpiece balloon
    Patent number: 6575805
    Abstract: A non-latex balloon is shown and includes an inflatable inner portion. Inflatable outer portions communicate with the inner portion and are secured thereto in an assembled state to provide a substantially vertical message face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: Anagram International, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul A. Ansolabehere, Joseph A. Bourgeault, Robert E. Greenwald, Robert E. Yedowitz, Jr.