Patents by Inventor Lawrence Share
Lawrence Share 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: 9242417Abstract: The disclosure relates to a security zipper and bag, or one-time closable zipper and bag, and methods of manufacture thereof, wherein the zipper includes double zipper profiles with a layer or strip of adhesive positioned between the two interlocking elements of one of the zipper profiles. Upon the one-time closing of the zipper, the adhesive secures the two double zipper profiles together and prevents a subsequent opening of the zipper or bag without leaving evidence of such opening, such as damage to the zipper or bag. Alternately, adhesive can be provided within the female profiles, with a liner over the adhesive to prevent premature activation.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2011Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Kevin P. Olechowski, Eric Plourde, Robert C. Stolmeier, Kenny E. McCracken, Lawrence Share, Owen J. McGarel, David J. Anzini, Paul Michael Jenkins, Steven Ausnit
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Patent number: 8677570Abstract: The water-resistant zipper includes first and second profiles which are interlocked or separated by the movement of a slider. A triangular island and separating plow are formed at the opening end to separate the first and second profiles. The slider includes various channels which engage corresponding rails in the profiles in order to properly position the profiles.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2010Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Henry Swain, Lynnette Colby, Lawrence Share, Valoris L. Forsyth
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Patent number: 8549713Abstract: A security zipper is provided, which includes a consumer side zipper pair and a product side zipper pair, where each zipper pair is capable of secure mating. Between the zipper pairs is an intermediate flange pair which is layered with an adhesive as well as an adhesive enhancer to securely connect the intermediate flange pair. A slider is provided over the consumer side zipper pair, the product side zipper pair and the intermediate flange pair which mates the zipper pairs and connects the intermediate flanges so that the zipper is securely closed. A bag is also disclosed, which includes the security zipper and a connected product side pouch. In addition, a method for manufacturing the bag is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: David J. Anzini, Eric Plourde, Robert C. Stolmeier, Lawrence Share, Owen J. McGarel, Tilak R. Varma, Kevin P. Olechowski, Paul Michael Jenkins, Kenny E. McCracken
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Publication number: 20130067860Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a packaging system for compressible goods utilizing pre-punched alignment apertures on wicketed and/or chain-linked open bottom bags. The disclosure relates to a bag transport and indexing system through the form fill compress and seal system. The disclosure further relates to the use of sprocket pins spaced accordingly on either a horizontal linear or rotary machine so that the sprockets correspond to the pre-punched apertures on the wicketed and/or chain-linked open bottom bags.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Daniel MCDONALD, Donald Lee CREVIER, Lawrence SHARE, Stanley PIOTROWSKI, Benito GONZALEZ, Gary LIND
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Publication number: 20120186195Abstract: The disclosure relates to hand held closing tool for a zipper, typically but not necessary a double zipper, on a reclosable package or bag. The tool is used to manually close, and possibly lock the zipper. This may be used with vacuum or other bags. Various embodiments are disclosed including a pliers-type embodiment, a box-type embodiment and a book-type embodiment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2011Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Thomas W. MOELLER, Stanley PIOTROWSKI, Donald Lee CREVIER, Anders Olof ROSTLUND, Daniel P. MCDONALD, Lawrence SHARE
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Publication number: 20120053037Abstract: The disclosure relates to a security zipper and bag, or one-time closable zipper and bag, and methods of manufacture thereof, wherein the zipper includes double zipper profiles with a layer or strip of adhesive positioned between the two interlocking elements of one of the zipper profiles. Upon the one-time closing of the zipper, the adhesive secures the two double zipper profiles together and prevents a subsequent opening of the zipper or bag without leaving evidence of such opening, such as damage to the zipper or bag. Alternately, adhesive can be provided within the female profiles, with a liner over the adhesive to prevent premature activation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Kevin P. Olechowski, Eric Plourde, Robert C. Stolmeier, Kenny E. McCracken, Lawrence Share, Owen J. McGarel, David J. Anzini, Paul Michael Jenkins, Steven Ausnit
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Publication number: 20110308050Abstract: The water-resistant zipper includes first and second profiles which are interlocked or separated by the movement of a slider. A triangular island and separating plow are formed at the opening end to separate the first and second profiles. The slider includes various channels which engage corresponding rails in the profiles in order to properly position the profiles.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2010Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Henry SWAIN, Lynnette COLBY, Lawrence SHARE, Valoris L. FORSYTH
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Publication number: 20110283488Abstract: A security zipper is provided, which includes a consumer side zipper pair and a product side zipper pair, where each zipper pair is capable of secure mating. Between the zipper pairs is an intermediate flange pair which is layered with an adhesive as well as an adhesive enhancer to securely connect the intermediate flange pair. A slider is provided over the consumer side zipper pair, the product side zipper pair and the intermediate flange pair which mates the zipper pairs and connects the intermediate flanges so that the zipper is securely closed. A bag is also disclosed, which includes the security zipper and a connected product side pouch. In addition, a method for manufacturing the bag is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2010Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: David J. ANZINI, Eric PLOURDE, Robert C. STOLMEIER, Lawrence SHARE, Owen J. MCGAREL, Tilak R. VARMA, Kevin P. OLECHOWSKI, Paul Michael JENKINS, Kenny E. MCCRACKEN
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Publication number: 20110266188Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for compressing woven material or other compressible material, such as, but not limited to, a comforter set or bedding set. The bedding set or other woven material is placed into a reclosable storage bag through the open bottom thereof. The bag is compressed by a compression apparatus and the open bottom of the storage bag is sealed shut. The result is a package with reduced volume, which reduces shipping and display costs, and is more aesthetically attractive to the consumer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2010Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Lawrence Share, Timothy Michael Arends, Gregory Topel, Daniel McDonald, Donald Lee Crevier, Thomas Moeller, Lisa Taylor, Alan J. Varacins, Stanley Piotrowski
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Publication number: 20110198260Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for compressing woven material or other compressible material, such as, but not limited to, a comforter set or bedding set. The bedding set or other woven material is placed into a reclosable storage bag which includes a reclosable zipper and a reclosable air valve. With the zipper open, the bag is compressed by a compression apparatus, typically in the absence of vacuum being applied, and, thereafter, the zipper is closed. Straps are wrapped around the compressed bag and the compressed bag is placed into a tote container or similar device. The result is a package with reduced volume, which reduces shipping and display costs, and is more aesthetically attractive to the consumer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2010Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Lawrence Share, Donald Lee Crevier, Alan Varacins, Stanley Piotrowski, Timothy Michael Arends
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Publication number: 20110197549Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for compressing woven material or other compressible material, such as, but not limited to, a comforter set or bedding set. The bedding set or other woven material is placed into a reclosable storage bag which includes a reclosable zipper and a reclosable air valve. With the zipper open, the bag is compressed by a compression apparatus, typically in the absence of vacuum being applied, and, thereafter, the zipper is closed. Straps are wrapped around the compressed bag and the compressed bag is placed into a tote container or similar device. The result is a package with reduced volume, which reduces shipping and display costs, and is more aesthetically attractive to the consumer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2010Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Lawrence Share, Donald Lee Crevier, Alan Varacins, Stanley Piotrowski, Timothy Michael Arends
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Patent number: 7849565Abstract: The water-resistant or waterproof zipper includes first and second profiles which are interlocked or separated by the movement of a slider. The first sidewall of the slider is generally planar while the second sidewall is generally curved so that the sidewalls are relatively closer together at the closing end and generally further apart at the opening end. A triangular island and separating plow are formed at the opening end to separate the first and second profiles. The slider includes various channels which engage corresponding rails in the profiles in order to properly position the profiles. The slider further includes various protrusions and a flange to properly position the profiles.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2007Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Henry Swain, Lynnette Dehnke, Lawrence Share, Valoris L. Forsyth
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Patent number: 7838095Abstract: A polymeric void-board is placed between adjacent horizontal layers of bricks to maintain an opening in a lower of the layers. The void-board is fabricated from a first relatively thin planar element having first and second surfaces having a plurality of parallel ribs extending from and generally transverse to the first surface and a second relatively thin planar element having first and second surfaces having a plurality of parallel ribs extending from and generally transverse to the first surface. The first and second elements are joined to one another with the ribs of the first element engaging and joined to the second element.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2005Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.Inventors: Tilak R. Varma, Lawrence Share, Lawrence R. Peck
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Patent number: 7540072Abstract: The use of coextruded or integral sealing ribs on zipper flanges enhances the quality of the sealing between the flanges and the walls of a reclosable package. The coextruded sealing ribs may be made from sealing resins or similar materials. Additionally, grip strips are placed on the opposite side of the flanges from the ribs in order to improve the quality of the sealing even further and to inhibit inner flange sealing.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2006Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: David J. Anzini, Charles G. Greco, Rusty Koenigkramer, Glyn Russell, Lawrence Share
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Publication number: 20080313863Abstract: The water-resistant or waterproof zipper includes first and second profiles which are interlocked or separated by the movement of a slider. The first sidewall of the slider is generally planar while the second sidewall is generally curved so that the sidewalls are relatively closer together at the closing end and generally further apart at the opening end. A triangular island and separating plow are formed at the opening end to separate the first and second profiles. The slider includes various channels which engage corresponding rails in the profiles in order to properly position the profiles. The slider further includes various protrusions and a flange to properly position the profiles.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2007Publication date: December 25, 2008Inventors: Henry Swain, Lynnette Dehnke, Lawrence Share, Valoris L. Forsyth
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Publication number: 20080159664Abstract: A reclosable bag that can be hermetically sealed. The bag comprises a pair of zipper strips that are joined in respective zones without substantial deformation of the longitudinal profiled closure elements. These zones of zipper strip joinder assist in providing a leakproof transition from the openable section of the zipper to the corner seals, where the longitudinal profiled closure elements are either substantially deformed (e.g., crushed) or absent. The method of manufacture involves the steps of ultrasonically welding a wide area and then thermally crushing a narrower area overlapping the wide welded area to form leakproof zipper joints. This method can be applied to string (flangeless) zippers as well as flanged zippers.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2008Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventors: Lawrence Share, David J. Matthews, Donald L. Crevier
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Patent number: 7347908Abstract: A reclosable bag that can be hermetically sealed. The bag comprises a pair of zipper strips that are joined in respective zones without substantial deformation of the longitudinal profiled closure elements. These zones of zipper strip joinder assist in providing a leakproof transition from the openable section of the zipper to the corner seals, where the longitudinal profiled closure elements are either substantially deformed (e.g., crushed) or absent. The method of manufacture involves the steps of ultrasonically welding a wide area and then thermally crushing a narrower area overlapping the wide welded area to form leakproof zipper joints. This method can be applied to string (flangeless) zippers as well as flanged zippers.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2004Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Lawrence Share, David J. Matthews, Donald L. Crevier
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Publication number: 20070294866Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of coextruded or integral sealing ribs on zipper flanges to enhance the quality of the sealing between the flanges and the walls of a reclosable package. The coextruded sealing ribs may be made from sealing resins or similar materials. Additionally, grip strips are placed on the opposite side of the flanges from the ribs in order to improve the quality of the sealing even further and to inhibit inner flange sealing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2006Publication date: December 27, 2007Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: David J. Anzini, Charles G. Greco, Rusty Koenigkramer, Glyn Russell, Lawrence Share
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Publication number: 20060283142Abstract: A polymeric void-board is placed between adjacent horizontal layers of bricks to maintain an opening in a lower of the layers. The void-board is fabricated from a first relatively thin planar element having first and second surfaces having a plurality of parallel ribs extending from and generally transverse to the first surface and a second relatively thin planar element having first and second surfaces having a plurality of parallel ribs extending from and generally transverse to the first surface. The first and second elements are joined to one another with the ribs of the first element engaging and joined to the second element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2005Publication date: December 21, 2006Applicant: Illinois Tool Works, Inc.Inventors: Tilak Varma, Lawrence Share, Lawrence Peck
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Patent number: 7033451Abstract: An ultrasonic welding assembly comprising a horn, an anvil and an anvil cover. The horn comprises a generally T-shaped flattening surface and a rail projecting forward of the flattening surface. The rail is shaped to serve as a dam for flowing thermoplastic zipper material during stomping of slider end stops. The horn further comprises a plurality of vertical energy directors designed to direct ultrasonic energy into the mass of zipper material and deflect flowing zipper material toward the dam. The horn further comprises first and second recesses located on opposite sides of a stem of the T-shaped flattening surface. The anvil cover overlies opposing portions of the anvil and comprises a T-shaped cutout. The T-shaped flattening surface of the horn fits in the T-shaped cutout of the anvil cover. The resulting zipper has slider end stops located at opposing ends.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2004Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Michael J. McMahon, Lawrence Share, Michael A. Pollack, Donald L. Crevier, Nigel D. Knight, Stanley Piotrowski