Patents by Inventor Kevin Olechowski

Kevin Olechowski 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).

  • RECLOSABLE BAG HAVING A REPULPABLE ZIPPER
    Publication number: 20230128908
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Jose Manuel Septien Rojas, Eric Plourde, Kevin Olechowski, Marion Johnson, Clifton Howell, Lars Wihlborg, David Galley
  • Variable alignment slider zipper for reclosable bags
    Publication number: 20060090308
    Abstract: A reclosable slider zipper is disclosed wherein the profiles have several interlocking ribs thereby allowing the profiles to be interlocked in various alignments. A slider is provided to open and close the reclosable slider zipper. This results in increased reliability in alignment of the profiles during manufacturing processes and similarly results in increased smoothness and tactile feel for the consumer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: Eric Plourde, Kevin Olechowski
  • Reclosable vacuum storage bag having flat resealable means
    Publication number: 20050244083
    Abstract: A reclosable vacuum storage bag that can be hermetically sealed by flat resealable means that extend across the full width of the bag. The flat resealable means are designed to provide a barrier to prevent ambient air from leaking into the evacuated interior volume of the bag. The storage bag is also provided with a plastic zipper. The flat resealable means can be arranged on the product side of the zipper, on the user side of the zipper, or in between two zippers installed in the storage bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2005
    Publication date: November 3, 2005
    Inventors: Michael McMahon, Donald VanErden, Kevin Olechowski, Steven Ausnit, Stanley Piotrowski