Patents by Inventor Leslie S. Marco

Leslie S. Marco 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).

  • REUSABLE PACKAGE BILLBOARD
    Publication number: 20090114551
    Abstract: This invention relates to a reusable billboard applied to a plurality of containers in a manner that permits reuse and recycling of the most substantial and visible part of a package of containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventors: Leslie S. MARCO, Timothy J. Gardner
  • MULTIPACK FOR CUPS AND POTS
    Publication number: 20090101662
    Abstract: This invention relates to a multipack that includes multiple containers positioned within two adjacent rows of apertures formed in a sheet having an integral handle, resulting in a package of two or more containers and a flexible handle extending therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Leslie S. MARCO, George E. Waldo, II
  • APPLICATING MACHINE
    Publication number: 20090094938
    Abstract: An applicating machine for applying a flexible carrier to a plurality of containers provided from an infeed includes a jaw assembly that reciprocates to apply a generally continuous string of carrier stock onto a quantity of containers. A carrier unwinder is integrated with the applicating machine to provide the generally continuous string of carrier stock for packaging desired sets of containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventors: Krzysztof P. BIERNAT, David E. Zurawski, Leslie S. Marco
  • FLEXIBLE CARRIER AND SYSTEM FOR APPLICATION TO A PLURALITY OF CONTAINERS
    Publication number: 20090090085
    Abstract: A flexible carrier for carrying a plurality of containers includes a flexible sheet and a plurality of container receiving apertures formed in the flexible sheet together with a system and method of application including an applicating machine for applying the flexible carrier to a plurality of containers provided from an infeed includes a jaw assembly that reciprocates to apply a generally continuous string of carrier stock onto a quantity of containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventors: Leslie S. Marco, Krzysztof P. Biernat, David E. Zurawski
  • FLEXIBLE CARRIER
    Publication number: 20090057354
    Abstract: A flexible carrier for carrying a plurality of containers includes a flexible sheet and a plurality of container receiving apertures formed in the flexible sheet wherein the plurality of container receiving apertures are formed in a staggered array wherein each row within the array includes a different number, offset and/or geometry of container receiving apertures from each adjacent row.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Leslie S. MARCO, Jay A. SALTZMAN
  • Sleeved container package with opening feature
    Patent number: 7458458
    Abstract: A sleeve for a package of containers such as a group of beverage bottles and cans. The sleeve surrounds the group of containers held by a carrier. The sleeve includes a parting line allowing separation of the sleeve to release the containers, and a tear-initiating breach in the sleeve configured to yield to pressure and initiate tearing along the parting line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Leslie S. Marco
  • INTEGRAL LABEL HANDLE
    Publication number: 20080290063
    Abstract: This invention relates to an integrated label and handle and method of application whereby an elastic sleeve is applied around a sidewall of a container, such as a large PET bottle, resulting in an integrated label and handle extending therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventor: Leslie S. Marco
  • TUBE MULTI-PACK
    Publication number: 20080181539
    Abstract: This invention relates to a generally tube shaped multi-pack that includes multiple containers positioned within two layers of welded plastic sheet having an integral handle, resulting in a package of two or more containers and a flexible plastic handle extending therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2008
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventor: Leslie S. Marco
  • Three pack container carrier
    Patent number: 7100762
    Abstract: This invention relates to a carrier and method of packaging containers into a unitized package that includes a generally continuous plastic sheet having a plurality of container apertures extending longitudinally in adjacent pairs. A container is positioned within each container aperture and the plastic sheet is separated along central lines of weakness and peripheral lines of weakness, resulting in multiple unitized packages of exactly three containers arranged in a generally triangular configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Leslie S. Marco
  • Pouch multipackage
    Patent number: 6957914
    Abstract: A package for unitizing at least two pouches includes a flexible multipack header positioned between the pouches and adhered along a top portion of the pouches. Each pouch is removable along a tear line to expose a slider, a zipper and/or a secondary tear line to access the pouch or a tamper evident seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Craig W. Arends, Leslie S. Marco, John H. Schneider
  • Film multipackage
    Patent number: 6935491
    Abstract: This invention relates to a single-piece carrier for unitizing a plurality of containers with a retainer sheet integrated with a carrier sleeve. The retainer sheet comprises a plurality of container receiving openings for engaging a top portion of each container while the carrier sleeve surrounds the plurality of containers. Packages preferably comprise two or more layers of containers within the carrier sleeve separated by a divider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Leslie S. Marco
  • Banded container package with opening feature
    Patent number: 6923314
    Abstract: A package for containers such as beverage bottles and cans includes a carrier with an array of loops, one loop provided for surrounding each container. A sleeve surrounds the group of containers held by the carrier. The carrier includes perforations, slits and frangible links for tearing the carrier and releasing containers individually. The sleeve includes parting lines allowing separated portions of the carrier to be pulled through the sleeve as the containers are released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Leslie S. Marco
  • Banded container package with opening feature
    Patent number: 6896129
    Abstract: A package for containers such as beverage bottles and cans includes a carrier with an array of loops, one loop provided for surrounding each container. A sleeve surrounds the group of containers held by the carrier. The carrier includes perforations, slits and frangible links for tearing the carrier and releasing containers individually. The sleeve includes a parting line allowing separation of the sleeve to release the containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Leslie S. Marco
  • Pouch multipackage
    Publication number: 20040195143
    Abstract: A package for unitizing at least two pouches includes a flexible multipack header positioned between the pouches and adhered along a top portion of the pouches. Each pouch is removable along a tear line to expose a slider, a zipper and/or a secondary tear line to access the pouch or a tamper evident seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2002
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Craig W. Arends, Leslie S. Marco, John H. Schneider
  • Container package with carrier and surrounding sleeve
    Publication number: 20040055905
    Abstract: A package for containers such as beverage bottles and cans includes a carrier with an array of loops, one loop provided for surrounding each container. A wide sleeve surrounds the group of containers held by the carrier. In a preferred arrangement, the carrier includes four rows of loops, with a handle extending upwardly between the middle two rows. The loops are disposed within the sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: Leslie S. Marco, Robert C. Olsen, William N. Weaver
  • Banded container package with opening feature
    Publication number: 20040055907
    Abstract: A package for containers such as beverage bottles and cans includes a carrier with an array of loops, one loop provided for surrounding each container. A sleeve surrounds the group of containers held by the carrier. The carrier includes perforations, slits and frangible links for tearing the carrier and releasing containers individually. The sleeve includes a parting line allowing separation of the sleeve to release the containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventor: Leslie S. Marco
  • Banded container package with opening feature
    Publication number: 20040055906
    Abstract: A package for containers such as beverage bottles and cans includes a carrier with an array of loops, one loop provided for surrounding each container. A sleeve surrounds the group of containers held by the carrier. The carrier includes perforations, slits and frangible links for tearing the carrier and releasing containers individually. The sleeve includes parting lines allowing separated portions of the carrier to be pulled through the sleeve as the containers are released.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventor: Leslie S. Marco
  • Film multipackage
    Publication number: 20030192788
    Abstract: This invention relates to a single-piece carrier for unitizing a plurality of containers with a retainer sheet integrated with a carrier sleeve. The retainer sheet comprises a plurality of container receiving openings for engaging a top portion of each container while the carrier sleeve surrounds the plurality of containers. Packages preferably comprise two or more layers of containers within the carrier sleeve separated by a divider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventor: Leslie S. Marco
  • Film Multipackage
    Patent number: 6564530
    Abstract: This invention relates to a single-piece carrier for unitizing a plurality of containers with a retainer sheet integrated with a film sleeve. The retainer sheet may comprise a thicker material than the film sleeve. The retainer sheet comprises a plurality of container receiving openings for engaging a top portion of each container while the film sleeve surrounds the plurality of containers. Packages may comprise one or more layers of containers within the film sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Leslie S. Marco
  • Top lift handle container carrier
    Patent number: 6415917
    Abstract: A container carrier for unitizing a plurality of containers into a package having sleeve with a retainer portion formed with a plurality of container receiving openings arranged in three longitudinal rows. A plurality of containers are arranged within the sleeve and carried with two handles for supporting the package integrated with the retainer portion and positioned between each longitudinal row of containers. The handles, sleeve and retainer portion are each integrated together to form a single-piece carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Leslie S. Marco