Patents by Inventor Kenneth E. Cisek
Kenneth E. Cisek 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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Patent number: 11745461Abstract: One or more implementations of a multi-layer film include a first layer non-continuously bonded to a second pigmented layer. The multi-layer film includes an unexpected appearance differing from the appearance of the pigmented layer. In one or more embodiments, the multi-layer film includes a metallic appearance despite the pigmented layer being devoid of metallic pigment. The multi-layer film also includes areas that are visually distinct from areas of the film with the unexpected appearance. The visually-distinct areas comprise areas in which the first layer non-continuously is in intimate contact with the second pigmented layer. The visually-distinct areas have the appearance of the pigmented layer or another appearance. One or more implementations also include methods of making multi-layer films and bags with an unexpected appearance and visually-distinct areas.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2022Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Kyle R Wilcoxen, Theodore J Fish, Jason R Maxwell, Kenneth E Cisek, Michael O Johnson
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Publication number: 20220258449Abstract: One or more implementations of a multi-layer film include a first layer non-continuously bonded to a second pigmented layer. The multi-layer film includes an unexpected appearance differing from the appearance of the pigmented layer. In one or more embodiments, the multi-layer film includes a metallic appearance despite the pigmented layer being devoid of metallic pigment. The multi-layer film also includes areas that are visually distinct from areas of the film with the unexpected appearance. The visually-distinct areas comprise areas in which the first layer non-continuously is in intimate contact with the second pigmented layer. The visually-distinct areas have the appearance of the pigmented layer or another appearance. One or more implementations also include methods of making multi-layer films and bags with an unexpected appearance and visually-distinct areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2022Publication date: August 18, 2022Inventors: Kyle R Wilcoxen, Theodore J Fish, Jason R Maxwell, Kenneth E Cisek, Michael O Johnson
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Patent number: 11345118Abstract: One or more implementations of a multi-layer film include a first layer non-continuously bonded to a second pigmented layer. The multi-layer film includes an unexpected appearance differing from the appearance of the pigmented layer. In one or more embodiments, the multi-layer film includes a metallic appearance despite the pigmented layer being devoid of metallic pigment. The multi-layer film also includes areas that are visually distinct from areas of the film with the unexpected appearance. The visually-distinct areas comprise areas in which the first layer non-continuously is in intimate contact with the second pigmented layer. The visually-distinct areas have the appearance of the pigmented layer or another appearance. One or more implementations also include methods of making multi-layer films and bags with an unexpected appearance and visually-distinct areas.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2020Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Kyle R. Wilcoxen, Theodore J. Fish, Jason R. Maxwell, Kenneth E. Cisek, Michael O. Johnson
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Patent number: 10994509Abstract: One or more implementations of a multi-layer film include a first substantially un-pigmented layer non-continuously bonded to a second pigmented layer. The multi-layer film includes an unexpected appearance differing from the appearance of the pigmented layer. In one or more embodiments, the multi-layer film includes a metallic appearance despite the pigmented layer being devoid of metallic pigment. The multi-layer film also includes areas that are visually distinct from areas of the film with the unexpected appearance. The visually-distinct areas comprise areas in which the first substantially un-pigmented layer non-continuously bonded is in intimate contact with the second pigmented layer. The visually-distinct areas have the appearance of the pigmented layer. One or more implementations also include methods of making multi-layer films and bags with an unexpected appearance and visually-distinct areas.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2018Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Kyle R. Wilcoxen, Theodore J. Fish, Jason R. Maxwell, Kenneth E. Cisek, Michael O. Johnson
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Publication number: 20200368995Abstract: One or more implementations of a multi-layer film include a first layer non-continuously bonded to a second pigmented layer. The multi-layer film includes an unexpected appearance differing from the appearance of the pigmented layer. In one or more embodiments, the multi-layer film includes a metallic appearance despite the pigmented layer being devoid of metallic pigment. The multi-layer film also includes areas that are visually distinct from areas of the film with the unexpected appearance. The visually-distinct areas comprise areas in which the first layer non-continuously is in intimate contact with the second pigmented layer. The visually-distinct areas have the appearance of the pigmented layer or another appearance. One or more implementations also include methods of making multi-layer films and bags with an unexpected appearance and visually-distinct areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2020Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventors: Kyle R. Wilcoxen, Theodore J. Fish, Jason R. Maxwell, Kenneth E. Cisek, Michael O. Johnson
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Patent number: 10780669Abstract: One or more implementations of a multi-layer film include a first layer non-continuously bonded to a second pigmented layer. The multi-layer film includes an unexpected appearance differing from the appearance of the pigmented layer. In one or more embodiments, the multi-layer film includes a metallic appearance despite the pigmented layer being devoid of metallic pigment. The multi-layer film also includes areas that are visually distinct from areas of the film with the unexpected appearance. The visually-distinct areas comprise areas in which the first layer non-continuously is in intimate contact with the second pigmented layer. The visually-distinct areas have the appearance of the pigmented layer or another appearance. One or more implementations also include methods of making multi-layer films and bags with an unexpected appearance and visually-distinct areas.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2018Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Kyle R. Wilcoxen, Theodore J. Fish, Jason R. Maxwell, Kenneth E. Cisek, Michael O. Johnson
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Patent number: 10549467Abstract: In one example embodiment, a film includes a coextruded structure having both an extruded ribbed skin layer that includes a plurality of ribs, and a core layer. The ribs are spaced apart by a web that is integral with the ribs. The film also includes a voiding agent in the ribs of the skin layer.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2016Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Michael G. Borchardt, Theodore J. Fish, Kenneth E. Cisek, Robert T. Dorsey
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Patent number: 10543658Abstract: In one example embodiment, a film includes a coextruded structure having both an extruded ribbed skin layer that includes a plurality of ribs, and a core layer. The ribs are spaced apart by a web that is integral with the ribs. The film also includes a coloring agent that is substantially more apparent in the ribs than in the web, such that a contrast in color and/or color intensity between the ribs and the web is visible.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2016Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Michael G. Borchardt, Theodore J. Fish, Kenneth E. Cisek, Robert T. Dorsey
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Patent number: 10538052Abstract: One or more implementations of a multi-layer film include a first substantially un-pigmented layer non-continuously bonded to a second pigmented layer. The multi-layer film includes an unexpected appearance differing from the appearance of the pigmented layer. In one or more embodiments, the multi-layer film includes a metallic appearance despite the pigmented layer being devoid of metallic pigment. The multi-layer film also includes areas that are visually distinct from areas of the film with the unexpected appearance. The visually-distinct areas comprise areas in which the first substantially un-pigmented layer non-continuously bonded is in intimate contact with the second pigmented layer. The visually-distinct areas have the appearance of the pigmented layer. One or more implementations also include methods of making multi-layer films and bags with an unexpected appearance and visually-distinct areas.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2017Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Kyle R. Wilcoxen, Theodore J. Fish, Jason R. Maxwell, Kenneth E. Cisek, Michael O. Johnson
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Publication number: 20190091966Abstract: One or more implementations of a multi-layer film include a first substantially un-pigmented layer non-continuously bonded to a second pigmented layer. The multi-layer film includes an unexpected appearance differing from the appearance of the pigmented layer. In one or more embodiments, the multi-layer film includes a metallic appearance despite the pigmented layer being devoid of metallic pigment. The multi-layer film also includes areas that are visually distinct from areas of the film with the unexpected appearance. The visually-distinct areas comprise areas in which the first substantially un-pigmented layer non-continuously bonded is in intimate contact with the second pigmented layer. The visually-distinct areas have the appearance of the pigmented layer. One or more implementations also include methods of making multi-layer films and bags with an unexpected appearance and visually-distinct areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: Kyle R. Wilcoxen, Theodore J. Fish, Jason R. Maxwell, Kenneth E. Cisek, Michael O. Johnson
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Patent number: 10081169Abstract: Apparatus and methods for creating multi-layered lightly-laminated provide films with increased or maintained strength. An increased level of strength is achieved by bonding adjacent layers of the multi-layer film together in a manner that the bond strength of the laminated layers is less than a strength of a weakest tear resistance of the individual first and second film layers. The inventors have surprisingly found that such a configuration of light bonding provides increased and unexpected strength properties to the multi-layer film as compared to a monolayer film of equal thickness or a multi-layer film in which the plurality of layers are tightly bonded together.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2015Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Shaun T. Broering, Robert W. Fraser, Michael G. Borchardt, Jack A. MacPherson, Robert T. Dorsey, Scott W. Binger, Kenneth E. Cisek, Matthew W. Waldron, Angelli S. Denmon
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Patent number: 10029437Abstract: In one example embodiment, a laminated film includes an extruded ribbed first film portion that includes multiple ribs, where consecutive ribs are separated by webs that are integral with the ribs. The laminated film also includes an un-ribbed second film portion, and a region of discontinuous lamination between the first film portion and the second film portion. The region of discontinuous lamination includes multiple regions where the first and second film portions are bonded together, and multiple regions where the first and second film portions are not bonded together.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2016Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Michael G. Borchardt, Theodore J. Fish, Kenneth E. Cisek, Robert T. Dorsey
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Publication number: 20180194099Abstract: One or more implementations of a multi-layer film include a first layer non-continuously bonded to a second pigmented layer. The multi-layer film includes an unexpected appearance differing from the appearance of the pigmented layer. In one or more embodiments, the multi-layer film includes a metallic appearance despite the pigmented layer being devoid of metallic pigment. The multi-layer film also includes areas that are visually distinct from areas of the film with the unexpected appearance. The visually-distinct areas comprise areas in which the first layer non-continuously is in intimate contact with the second pigmented layer. The visually-distinct areas have the appearance of the pigmented layer or another appearance. One or more implementations also include methods of making multi-layer films and bags with an unexpected appearance and visually-distinct areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Kyle R. Wilcoxen, Theodore J. Fish, Jason R. Maxwell, Kenneth E. Cisek, Michael O. Johnson
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Patent number: 9981456Abstract: Apparatus and methods for creating multi-layered lightly-laminated provide films with increased or maintained strength. An increased level of strength is achieved by bonding adjacent layers of the multi-layer film together in a manner that the bond strength of the laminated layers is less than a strength of a weakest tear resistance of the individual first and second film layers. The inventors have surprisingly found that such a configuration of light bonding provides increased and unexpected strength properties to the multi-layer film as compared to a monolayer film of equal thickness or a multi-layer film in which the plurality of layers are tightly bonded together.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2015Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Shaun T. Broering, Robert W. Fraser, Michael G. Borchardt, Jack A. MacPherson, Robert T. Dorsey, Scott W. Binger, Kenneth E. Cisek, Matthew W. Waldron, Angelli S. Denmon
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Patent number: 9862177Abstract: Incrementally-stretched adhesively-laminated films include two or more film layers adhesively bonded together. At least one of the two or more film layers is incrementally stretched. The incrementally-stretched adhesively-laminated films can have maintained or increased strength parameters despite a reduction in gauge. The incrementally-stretched adhesively-laminated films can be formed into bags for use as trash can liners or food storage. Methods of forming incrementally-stretched adhesively-laminated films include cold stretching one or more of the first and second film layers and adhesively bonding the film layers together.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Jack A. MacPherson, Scott Binger, Kenneth E. Cisek, Robert W. Fraser, Michael G. Borchardt, Robert T. Dorsey, Shaun T. Broering
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Patent number: D845647Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2016Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Ranyi Zhu, Jack A. MacPherson, Kenneth E. Cisek, Theodore J. Fish
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Patent number: D845648Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2016Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Ranyi Zhu, Jack A. MacPherson, Kenneth E. Cisek, Theodore J. Fish
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Patent number: D845649Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2016Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Ranyi Zhu, Jack A. MacPherson, Kenneth E. Cisek, Theodore J. Fish
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Patent number: D850800Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2016Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Theodore J. Fish, Jack A. MacPherson, Kenneth E. Cisek, Ranyi Zhu
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Patent number: D909072Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2018Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Ranyi Zhu, Jack A. MacPherson, Kenneth E. Cisek, Theodore J. Fish