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).
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Publication number: 20260145846Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2025Publication date: May 28, 2026Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Saeid Nikafshar, Marion Johnson
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Publication number: 20250368397Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2025Publication date: December 4, 2025Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Jose Manuel Septien Rojas, Eric Plourde, Kevin Olechowski, Marion Johnson, Clifton Howell, Lars Wihlborg, David Galley
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Publication number: 20250344815Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2025Publication date: November 13, 2025Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Eric Plourde, Jose Septien, Marion Johnson, Clifton R. Howell, Adrian Wenc
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Publication number: 20250344814Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2025Publication date: November 13, 2025Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Eric Plourde, Jose Septien, Marion Johnson, Clifton R. Howell, Adrian Wenc
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Patent number: 12415653Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 13, 2022Date of Patent: September 16, 2025Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Jose Manuel Septien Rojas, Eric Plourde, Kevin Olechowski, Marion Johnson, Clifton Howell, Lars Wihlborg, David Galley
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Patent number: 12396525Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 19, 2023Date of Patent: August 26, 2025Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Eric Plourde, Jose Septien, Marion Johnson, Clifton R. Howell, Adrian Wenc
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Publication number: 20240270448Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2024Publication date: August 15, 2024Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Jose Manuel Septien Rojas, Eric Plourde, Marion Johnson, Clifton R. Howell, Lars Wihlborg, Juan Piedra
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Publication number: 20240208695Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2023Publication date: June 27, 2024Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Marion Johnson, Adrian Wenc, Juan Piedra, Jose Manuel Septien Rojas
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Publication number: 20240188692Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2023Publication date: June 13, 2024Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Jose Manuel Septien Rojas, Marion Johnson, Eric Plourde, Juan Piedra
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Patent number: 11858693Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 17, 2021Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Lars Wihlborg, Jose Septien, Clifton Howell, Marion Johnson, Marco Aguilar
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Publication number: 20230346083Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Eric Plourde, Jose Septien, Marion Johnson, Clifton R. Howell, Adrian Wenc
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Publication number: 20230128908Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2022Publication date: April 27, 2023Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Jose Manuel Septien Rojas, Eric Plourde, Kevin Olechowski, Marion Johnson, Clifton Howell, Lars Wihlborg, David Galley
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Publication number: 20220055799Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Lars Wihlborg, Jose Septien, Clifton Howell, Marion Johnson, Marco Aguilar
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Patent number: 7188427Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 4, 2005Date of Patent: March 13, 2007Inventor: Marion Johnson
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Publication number: 20060174503Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2005Publication date: August 10, 2006Inventor: Marion Johnson
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Publication number: 20060012219Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2005Publication date: January 19, 2006Inventors: Anthony Ingram, Marion Johnson, Terry Harkins
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Patent number: 4879138Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 8, 1989Date of Patent: November 7, 1989Assignee: Permian Research CorporationInventors: Marion Johnson, Granville J. Hahn, Ramiro V. Ramoos
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Patent number: 4872573Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 17, 1988Date of Patent: October 10, 1989Assignee: Permian Research CorporationInventors: Marion Johnson, Granville J. Hahn
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Patent number: 4866100Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 17, 1988Date of Patent: September 12, 1989Assignee: Permian Research CorporationInventors: Marion Johnson, Granville J. Hahn, Ramiro V. Ramos
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Patent number: 4611987Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 23, 1984Date of Patent: September 16, 1986Assignee: Cosden Technology, Inc.Inventors: Granville J. Hahn, Raleigh N. Rutledge, Marion Johnson, Jackie D. Murley, Carl Blanchard