Patents by Inventor Mari Asanuma

Mari Asanuma 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).

  • Method of radio frequency sealing non-foil packaging structures
    Patent number: 5728249
    Abstract: A method of forming a non-foil barrier laminate structure which can be made into a container using radio-frequency heat-sealing techniques. The structure incorporates radio-frequency sealable ethyl acrylates which, in combination with additional thermoplastic material layers, produce a structure that can be formed, filled and sealed into cartons on commercially available form-fill-seal-machinery fitted with a radio frequency generator and sealing tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Assignee: International Paper Company
    Inventors: Joe L. Kinsey, Jr., Mari Asanuma
  • Semi-rigid container with a bottom of improved stability
    Patent number: 4550826
    Abstract: A container is disclosed, having a substantially V-shaped creasing pattern on the bottom end wall portion to promote an inward bending of the bottom end wall to improve the stability of the container. The container has a V-shaped crease line on the bottom end wall of the container, the apex of the "V" pointing generally away from the center of the bottom end wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1985
    Assignee: International Paper Company
    Inventor: Mari Asanuma