Patents by Inventor Marion Johnson

Marion Johnson 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).

  • Publication number: 20260145846
    Abstract: A zipper assembly for a reclosable flexible package includes a first profile and a second profile. The first profile includes at least a first interlocking element, and the second profile includes at least a second interlocking element. The second interlocking element is complementary to the first interlocking element and selectively couples to the first interlocking element to close the zipper assembly. A composition of at least the first profile includes a hydro-soluble resin and a sealant resin. The hydro-soluble resin includes polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH), and the sealant resin includes polyethylene (PE).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2025
    Publication date: May 28, 2026
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Saeid Nikafshar, Marion Johnson
  • Publication number: 20250368397
    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: August 19, 2025
    Publication date: December 4, 2025
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Jose Manuel Septien Rojas, Eric Plourde, Kevin Olechowski, Marion Johnson, Clifton Howell, Lars Wihlborg, David Galley
  • Publication number: 20250344815
    Abstract: A zipper assembly is provided that may be coupled to a resealable enclosure. The zipper assembly may include flanges having opposite interior and exterior surfaces. The exterior surfaces of the flanges may be coupled with one or more films of the enclosure. The zipper assembly also may include locking members protruding from the flanges. The locking members may mate with each other to close the enclosure and to separate from each other to open the enclosure. The flanges and the locking members may be formed from a non-common material and a common material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2025
    Publication date: November 13, 2025
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Plourde, Jose Septien, Marion Johnson, Clifton R. Howell, Adrian Wenc
  • Publication number: 20250344814
    Abstract: A zipper assembly is provided that may be coupled to a resealable enclosure. The zipper assembly may include flanges having opposite interior and exterior surfaces. The exterior surfaces of the flanges may be coupled with one or more films of the enclosure. The zipper assembly also may include locking members protruding from the flanges. The locking members may mate with each other to close the enclosure and to separate from each other to open the enclosure. The flanges and the locking members may be formed from a non-common material and a common material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2025
    Publication date: November 13, 2025
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Plourde, Jose Septien, Marion Johnson, Clifton R. Howell, Adrian Wenc
  • Patent number: 12415653
    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: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2025
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Jose Manuel Septien Rojas, Eric Plourde, Kevin Olechowski, Marion Johnson, Clifton Howell, Lars Wihlborg, David Galley
  • Patent number: 12396525
    Abstract: A zipper assembly is provided that may be coupled to a resealable enclosure. The zipper assembly may include flanges having opposite interior and exterior surfaces. The exterior surfaces of the flanges may be coupled with one or more films of the enclosure. The zipper assembly also may include locking members protruding from the flanges. The locking members may mate with each other to close the enclosure and to separate from each other to open the enclosure. The flanges and the locking members may be formed from a non-common material and a common material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2025
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Eric Plourde, Jose Septien, Marion Johnson, Clifton R. Howell, Adrian Wenc
  • Publication number: 20240270448
    Abstract: An anti-slip assembly is provided and may include an elongated assembly having a first side and an opposite second side. The elongated assembly may be wound onto a core of a spool for one or more of storage or transportation. The assembly also may include an alignment body that can be coupled with the first side of the elongated assembly. The alignment body may be formed of a material configured to stick with the second side of second segments of the elongated assembly while the elongated assembly is wound onto the core of the spool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Jose Manuel Septien Rojas, Eric Plourde, Marion Johnson, Clifton R. Howell, Lars Wihlborg, Juan Piedra
  • Publication number: 20240208695
    Abstract: A zipper assembly for an enclosure includes a flange having an interlocking side and an opposite panel side. The interlocking side has interlocking members configured to releasably engage and release from other interlocking members to alternate between closed and open states of the enclosure. The panel side is configured to be sealed to panels of the enclosure to affix the zipper assembly to the enclosure. The zipper assembly includes posts protruding from the panel side of the flange. The posts are configured to prevent compression of the posts and maintain a spatial separation between the panel side of the flange and the interlocking side of the flange while the zipper assembly is wound onto a supply roll. The posts are configured to collapse upon compression of the posts during sealing of the panel side of the flange to the panels of the enclosure to allow the panel side of the flange to be sealed to the panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2023
    Publication date: June 27, 2024
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Marion Johnson, Adrian Wenc, Juan Piedra, Jose Manuel Septien Rojas
  • Publication number: 20240188692
    Abstract: A zipper assembly is provided that can include an elongated base that may be coupled with a panel of an enclosure, and interlocking elements protruding from the base that can alternate between a mated state while coupled with other interlocking elements of another base and an unmated state while separated from the other interlocking elements of the other base to alternately close and open the enclosure. One or more of the base or the interlocking elements may include a core and at least a partial outer layer. The core can be formed from a core material having a higher water solubility than an outer material from which the outer layer is formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2023
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Jose Manuel Septien Rojas, Marion Johnson, Eric Plourde, Juan Piedra
  • Patent number: 11858693
    Abstract: A hinged zipper assembly includes first and second zipper members each having a facing side, an opposite side, an upper edge, and an opposite lower edge. Each of the zipper members has a profile protrusion that extends from the facing sides and are located between the upper and lower edges. The profile protrusions mesh with each other to interlock with each other. A living hinge is formed in the first zipper member and/or the second zipper member between the lower edge and the profile protrusion. The zipper members are formed with flanges that extend from the lower edges. The flanges are configured to be affixed to panels of an enclosure that is closed by meshing of the profile protrusions of the first and second zipper members with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Lars Wihlborg, Jose Septien, Clifton Howell, Marion Johnson, Marco Aguilar
  • Publication number: 20230346083
    Abstract: A zipper assembly is provided that may be coupled to a resealable enclosure. The zipper assembly may include flanges having opposite interior and exterior surfaces. The exterior surfaces of the flanges may be coupled with one or more films of the enclosure. The zipper assembly also may include locking members protruding from the flanges. The locking members may mate with each other to close the enclosure and to separate from each other to open the enclosure. The flanges and the locking members may be formed from a non-common material and a common material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Plourde, Jose Septien, Marion Johnson, Clifton R. Howell, Adrian Wenc
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20220055799
    Abstract: A hinged zipper assembly includes first and second zipper members each having a facing side, an opposite side, an upper edge, and an opposite lower edge. Each of the zipper members has a profile protrusion that extends from the facing sides and are located between the upper and lower edges. The profile protrusions mesh with each other to interlock with each other. A living hinge is formed in the first zipper member and/or the second zipper member between the lower edge and the profile protrusion. The zipper members are formed with flanges that extend from the lower edges. The flanges are configured to be affixed to panels of an enclosure that is closed by meshing of the profile protrusions of the first and second zipper members with each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Lars Wihlborg, Jose Septien, Clifton Howell, Marion Johnson, Marco Aguilar
  • Patent number: 7188427
    Abstract: A multi-task protractor apparatus having the capabilities of a rotating protractor, adjustable triangle, ruler, miniature leveler, framing square and roof angle finder is disclosed. The multi-task protractor accurately measures angles and slopes and provides two straight edges for constructing angles and triangles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Inventor: Marion Johnson
  • Publication number: 20060174503
    Abstract: A multi-task protractor apparatus having the capabilities of a rotating protractor, adjustable triangle, ruler, miniature leveler, framing square and roof angle finder is disclosed. The multi-task protractor accurately measures angles and slopes and provides two straight edges for constructing angles and triangles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2005
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Inventor: Marion Johnson
  • Publication number: 20060012219
    Abstract: A travel trailer having a two-level chassis supporting at least two discrete floor sections at at least two different heights above the ground with at least one of those floors having a bathroom portion being supported by an upper chassis beam is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the chassis has a substantially horizontal forward upper portion and a substantially horizontal rearward lower portion, and an upper floor is secured to the upper portion and a lower floor is secured to the lower portion with an intermediate floor positioned below the upper edge of the upper portion of the chassis to a height intermediate that of the upper and lower floors. In an alternative preferred embodiment, the intermediate floor is suspended below the upper chassis portion. The area underneath the intermediate section and above the bottom of the trailer defines a storage area that is not blocked or limited in size by the width of the chassis beams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Inventors: Anthony Ingram, Marion Johnson, Terry Harkins
  • Patent number: 4879138
    Abstract: A moldable and foamable thermoplastic composition comprising a major portion of moldable polypropylene resin; from about 1.25 to about 6 parts per hundred of resin (pphr) foam concentrate; from about 0.15 to about 1 pphr calcium carbonate; from about 0.03 to about 0.15 pphr amorphous silicon dioxide; from about 0.1 to about 0.4 pphr lubricant selected from the group consisting of synthetic waxes and distilled monoglycerides; from about 0.1 to about 0.4 pphr lubricant selected from the group consisting of N,N'-dioleoylethylenediamine and calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate; from about 0.15 to about 0.3 pphr unsaturated fatty monoamide; and from about 0.5 to about 2 pphr titanium dioxide concentrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1989
    Assignee: Permian Research Corporation
    Inventors: Marion Johnson, Granville J. Hahn, Ramiro V. Ramoos
  • Patent number: 4872573
    Abstract: A moldable plastic closure comprising a selectively foamed, unitarily molded layer and at least one layer of barrier resin adapted to retard the migration of oxygen-containing gasses through the closure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1989
    Assignee: Permian Research Corporation
    Inventors: Marion Johnson, Granville J. Hahn
  • Patent number: 4866100
    Abstract: A moldable and foamable thermoplastic composition comprising a major portion of moldable polypropylene resin; from about 1.25 to about 6 parts per hundred of resin (pphr) foam concentrate; from about 0.15 to about 1 pphr calcium carbonate; from about 0.03 to about 0.15 pphr amorphous silicon dioxide; from about 0.1 to about 0.4 pphr lubricant selected from the group consisting of synthetic waxes and distilled monoglycerides; from about 0.1 to about 0.4 pphr lubricant selected from the group consisting of N,N'-dioleoylethylenediamine and calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate; from about 0.15 to about 0.3 pphr unsaturated fatty monoamide; and from about 0.5 to about 2 pphr titanium dioxide concentrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1989
    Assignee: Permian Research Corporation
    Inventors: Marion Johnson, Granville J. Hahn, Ramiro V. Ramos
  • Patent number: 4611987
    Abstract: An injector device for use in forming multilayer extrusions of plastic resins and a method for forming such extrusions. The apparatus includes an injector member that divides the extrudate from the first extruder into two layers and receives at least one extrudate from an additional extruder that is interposed by the injector member between the divided layers of the extrudate from the first extruder. The process includes producing plasticized resin by a first extruder, dividing the extrudate into two layers, producing extrudate from a second extruder, and injecting such extrudate between the two layers of the first extrudate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1986
    Assignee: Cosden Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Granville J. Hahn, Raleigh N. Rutledge, Marion Johnson, Jackie D. Murley, Carl Blanchard