Patents by Inventor Michael Borgerson

Michael Borgerson 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 induction sealing liners to cartons
    Patent number: 6474046
    Abstract: Processes for preparing cartons, including bag in the box type cartons, using inductive heating are disclosed. Methods for preparing bowl-type single serving containers having filled bags therein and methods for using inductive heating to bond pour spouts to cartons are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: David C. Ours, Michael Borgerson, David L. Bradley
  • Dispensing assembly for a lined carton and process and apparatus thereof
    Patent number: 6213388
    Abstract: Dispensing assembly for a carton with a sealed liner filled with product therein. A pour spout or flap is mounted to a dispensing opening to pivot between an open and closed positions. The liner is bonded to the pour spout or flap in a way that when the spout or flap is initially opened, that portion of the liner bonded thereto separates from the rest of the liner, providing access to the contents thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Kellogg Company
    Inventors: David C. Ours, James O. Robotham, David L. Bradley, Michael Borgerson
  • Dispensing assembly for a lined carton and process and apparatus thereof
    Patent number: 6145736
    Abstract: Dispensing assembly for a carton with a dispensing opening in a side wall thereof and a separate liner therein. The pour spout is pivotably mounted to the dispensing opening between an open and closed position and includes a front panel. The liner is bonded to the front panel so that when the front panel is initially opened, that portion of the liner bonded to said front panel separates from the rest of the liner, providing access to the interior thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Assignee: Kellogg Company
    Inventors: David C. Ours, James O. Robotham, David L. Bradley, Michael Borgerson