Patents by Inventor PAT MONTEFUSCO
PAT MONTEFUSCO 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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Patent number: 11447299Abstract: A flexible, stackable, recloseable container for storing a quantity of products comprising a plurality of walls defined by a first sheet and a second sheet attached to at least a portion of the first sheet. The second sheet extends over at least three of the walls. The opposing container walls each have a sealed portion and one or more tucks, the tucks comprising a portion of the first sheet tucked toward the interior volume. A portion of the second sheet defines a recloseable feature located over an opening for reclosing the container. The second sheet includes a line of reduced strength at or adjacent at least a boundary adjacent the tucks and disposed between the opposing container walls each having the sealed portion and an adjacent container wall. The second sheet can include a hinge about which the recloseable feature pivots from closed position to open position.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2020Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: PRIMAPAK, LLCInventors: James J. Sanfilippo, John E. Sanfilippo, Jeanne M. Skaggs, Francisco Javier Soria, Milorad Radenovic, Bohdan Wyslotsky, Paul Georgelos, Pat Montefusco, Roy Speer, Roman Forowycz
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Patent number: 11267632Abstract: A re-closable packaging assembly includes a container formed at least partially by a first film, and the container has a plurality of walls that cooperate to define an interior volume. The container has an opening through at least one of the plurality of walls. A closure assembly is secured to the container adjacent the opening and comprises a second film and a portion of the first film. The closure assembly includes a lid member pivotable about a hinge portion between a first position in which the lid member releasably engages the container surrounding the opening and a second position in which the lid member is pivoted away from the opening. A first engagement feature may be disposed on the container and a second engagement feature may be disposed on the lid member to removably secure the lid member to the container when the lid member is in the first position.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2018Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: PRIMAPAK, LLCInventors: James J. Sanfilippo, John E. Sanfilippo, Jeanne M. Skaggs, Francisco Javier Soria, Milorad Radenovic, Bohdan Wyslotsky, Paul Georgelos, Pat Montefusco, Roy Speer, Roman Forowycz
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Publication number: 20210061520Abstract: A flexible, stackable, recloseable container for storing a quantity of products comprising a plurality of walls defined by a first sheet and a second sheet attached to at least a portion of the first sheet. The second sheet extends over at least three of the walls. The opposing container walls each have a sealed portion and one or more tucks, the tucks comprising a portion of the first sheet tucked toward the interior volume. A portion of the second sheet defines a recloseable feature located over an opening for reclosing the container. The second sheet includes a line of reduced strength at or adjacent at least a boundary adjacent the tucks and disposed between the opposing container walls each having the sealed portion and an adjacent container wall. The second sheet can include a hinge about which the recloseable feature pivots from closed position to open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2020Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventors: James J. Sanfilippo, John E. Sanfilippo, Jeanne M. Skaggs, Francisco Javier Soria, Milorad Radenovic, Bohdan Wyslotsky, Paul Georgelos, Pat Montefusco, Roy Speer, Roman Forowycz
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Patent number: 10532855Abstract: A flexible, stackable, reclosable container for storing a quantity of products comprising a plurality of walls defined by a first sheet and a second sheet attached to at least a portion of the first sheet. The second sheet extends over at least three of the walls. The opposing container walls each have a sealed portion and one or more tucks, the tucks comprising a portion of the first sheet tucked toward the interior volume. A portion of the second sheet defines a reclosable feature located over an opening for reclosing the container. The second sheet includes a line of reduced strength at or adjacent at least a boundary adjacent the tucks and disposed between the opposing container walls each having the sealed portion and an adjacent container wall. The second sheet can include a hinge about which the reclosable feature pivots from closed position to open position.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2014Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: PRIMAPAK, LLCInventors: James J. Sanfilippo, John E. Sanfilippo, Jeanne M. Skaggs, Francisco Javier Soria, Milorad Radenovic, Bohdan Wyslotsky, Paul Georgelos, Pat Montefusco, Roy Speer, Roman Forowycz
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Patent number: 10399746Abstract: A flexible, stackable, recloseable container for storing a quantity of products comprising a plurality of walls defined by a first sheet and a second sheet attached to at least a portion of the first sheet. The second sheet extends over at least three of the walls. The opposing container walls each have a sealed portion and one or more tucks, the tucks comprising a portion of the first sheet tucked toward the interior volume. A portion of the second sheet defines a recloseable feature located over an opening for reclosing the container. The second sheet includes a line of reduced strength at or adjacent at least a boundary adjacent the tucks and disposed between the opposing container walls each having the sealed portion and an adjacent container wall. The second sheet can include a hinge about which the recloseable feature pivots from closed position to open position.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2014Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: PRIMAPAK, LLCInventors: James J. Sanfilippo, John E. Sanfilippo, Jeanne M. Skaggs, Francisco Javier Soria, Milorad Radenovic, Bohdan Wyslotsky, Paul Georgelos, Pat Montefusco, Roy Speer, Roman Forowycz
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Patent number: 10377896Abstract: A system and method for forming a biopolymer roll stock for a biopolymer form-fill-sealed package, the biopolymer roll stock includes at least one biopolymer resin; and at least one additive, the additive including at least one impact modifier between 5-50 weight % of the total weight of the additive; and at least one polymer color concentrate between 5-50 weight % of the total weight of the additive, whereby the biopolymer roll stock has a predetermined thickness and impact resistance.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2016Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Sonoco Development Inc.Inventors: Paul Georgelos, Pat Montefusco, Jeanne M. Skaggs, Bohdan Wyslotsky
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Patent number: 10351701Abstract: Embodiments relate to an additive for a biopolymer article, a method for forming the additive and biopolymer articles and sheeting containing or formed using the additive. The additive includes at least one impact modifier between 10-90 weight % of the total weight of the additive; at least one polymer color concentrate between 5-50 weight % of the total weight of the additive; and at least one carrier resin between 5-50 weight % of the total weight of the additive.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2011Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Sonoco Development Inc.Inventors: Paul Georgelos, Pat Montefusco, Jeanne M. Skaggs, Bohdan Wyslotsky
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Publication number: 20190210782Abstract: A re-closable packaging assembly includes a container formed at least partially by a first film, and the container has a plurality of walls that cooperate to define an interior volume. The container has an opening through at least one of the plurality of walls. A closure assembly is secured to the container adjacent the opening and comprises a second film and a portion of the first film. The closure assembly includes a lid member pivotable about a hinge portion between a first position in which the lid member releasably engages the container surrounding the opening and a second position in which the lid member is pivoted away from the opening. A first engagement feature may be disposed on the container and a second engagement feature may be disposed on the lid member to removably secure the lid member to the container when the lid member is in the first position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2018Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventors: James J. Sanfilippo, John E. Sanfilippo, Jeanne M. Skaggs, Francisco Javier Soria, Milorad Radenovic, Bohdan Wyslotsky, Paul Georgelos, Pat Montefusco, Roy Speer, Roman Forowycz
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Patent number: 10207850Abstract: A re-closable packaging assembly includes a container formed at least partially by a first film, and the container has a plurality of walls that cooperate to define an interior volume. The container has an opening through at least one of the plurality of walls. A closure assembly is secured to the container adjacent the opening and comprises a second film and a portion of the first film. The closure assembly includes a lid member pivotable about a hinge portion between a first position in which the lid member releasably engages the container surrounding the opening and a second position in which the lid member is pivoted away from the opening. A first engagement feature may be disposed on the container and a second engagement feature may be disposed on the lid member to removably secure the lid member to the container when the lid member is in the first position.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2013Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: PRIMAPAK, LLC.Inventors: James J. Sanfilippo, John E. Sanfilippo, Jeanne M. Skaggs, Francisco Javier Soria, Milorad Radenovic, Bohdan Wyslotsky, Paul Georgelos, Pat Montefusco, Roy Speer, Roman Forowycz
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Patent number: 9850036Abstract: A flexible, stackable, recloseable container for storing a quantity of products comprising a plurality of walls defined by a first sheet and a second sheet attached to at least a portion of the first sheet. The second sheet extends over at least three of the walls. The opposing container walls each have a sealed portion and one or more tucks, the tucks comprising a portion of the first sheet tucked toward the interior volume. A portion of the second sheet defines a recloseable feature located over an opening for reclosing the container. The second sheet includes a line of reduced strength at or adjacent at least a boundary adjacent the tucks and disposed between the opposing container walls each having the sealed portion and an adjacent container wall. The second sheet can include a hinge about which the recloseable feature pivots from closed position to open position.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2013Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: CLEAR LAM PACKAGING, INC.Inventors: James J. Sanfilippo, John E. Sanfilippo, Jeanne M. Skaggs, Francisco Javier Soria, Milorad Radenovic, Bohdan Wyslotsky, Paul Georgelos, Pat Montefusco, Roy Speer, Roman Forowycz
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Patent number: 9850370Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to method and an additive for a PLA article comprising at least one acrylic impact modifier between 10 and 80 weight % of the total weight of the additive; and at least one vinyl acetate ethylene copolymer (EVA) having ?12 Wt % vinyl acetate, the EVA between 5 and 50 weight % of the additive; and at least one PLA carrier resin between 5 and 50 weight % of the total weight of the additive.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2014Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: CLEAR LAM PACKAGING, INC.Inventors: Paul Georgelos, Pat Montefusco, Javier Soria
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Patent number: 9745104Abstract: A flexible, stackable, reclosable container for storing a quantity of products comprising a plurality of walls defined by a first sheet and a second sheet attached to at least a portion of the first sheet. The second sheet extends over at least three of the walls. The opposing container walls each have a sealed portion and one or more tucks, the tucks comprising a portion of the first sheet tucked toward the interior volume. A portion of the second sheet defines a reclosable feature located over an opening for reclosing the container. The second sheet includes a line of reduced strength at or adjacent at least a boundary adjacent the tucks and disposed between the opposing container walls each having the sealed portion and an adjacent container wall. The second sheet can include a hinge about which the reclosable feature pivots from closed position to open position.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2014Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: CLEAR LAM PACKAGING, INC.Inventors: James J. Sanfilippo, John E. Sanfilippo, Jeanne M. Skaggs, Francisco Javier Soria, Milorad Radenovic, Bohdan Wyslotsky, Paul Georgelos, Pat Montefusco, Roy Speer, Roman Forowycz
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Publication number: 20160230002Abstract: A system and method for forming a biopolymer roll stock for a biopolymer form-fill-sealed package, the biopolymer roll stock includes at least one biopolymer resin; and at least one additive, the additive including at least one impact modifier between 5-50 weight % of the total weight of the additive; and at least one polymer color concentrate between 5-50 weight % of the total weight of the additive, whereby the biopolymer roll stock has a predetermined thickness and impact resistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Paul Georgelos, Pat Montefusco, Jeanne M. Skaggs, Bohdan Wyslotsky
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Publication number: 20160160004Abstract: A thermoformable polyester roll stock can include polyester, talc, and an ethylene acrylate. The talc can be provided in an amount of about 10 wt % to about 20 wt % based on the weight of the film and the ethylene acrylate can be provided in an amount up to about 6 wt % based on the weight of the film. Laminates can be formed using the such polyester roll stocks.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2015Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: Jeanne M. Skaggs, Roman Forowycz, Pat Montefusco, James B. Hirst
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Patent number: 9321549Abstract: A system and method for forming a biopolymer roll stock for a biopolymer form-fill-sealed package, the biopolymer roll stock includes at least one biopolymer resin; and at least one additive, the additive including at least one impact modifier between 5-50 weight % of the total weight of the additive; and at least one polymer color concentrate between 5-50 weight % of the total weight of the additive, whereby the biopolymer roll stock has a predetermined thickness and impact resistance.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2011Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: CLEAR LAM PACKAGING, INC.Inventors: Paul Georgelos, Pat Montefusco, Jeanne M. Skaggs, Bohdan Wyslotsky
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Patent number: 9248947Abstract: A film formed from biopolymer lamination for thermal lamination to a rigid biopolymer structure including a polymer layer; a biopolymer layer; and an adhesive layer joining the polymer layer to the biopolymer layer. The biopolymer layer is thermally adherable to the rigid biopolymer structure.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2010Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: CLEAR LAM PACKAGING, INC.Inventors: Paul Georgelos, Pat Montefusco, Jeanne M. Skaggs, James J. Sanfilippo
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Publication number: 20150112013Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to method and an additive for a PLA article comprising at least one acrylic impact modifier between 10 and 80 weight % of the total weight of the additive; and at least one vinyl acetate ethylene copolymer (EVA) having ?12 Wt % vinyl acetate, the EVA between 5 and 50 weight % of the additive; and at least one PLA carrier resin between 5 and 50 weight % of the total weight of the additive.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: Clearlam Packaging, Inc.Inventors: PAUL GEORGELOS, Pat MONTEFUSCO, Javier SORIA
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Publication number: 20150001234Abstract: A re-closable packaging assembly includes a container formed at least partially by a first film, and the container has a plurality of walls that cooperate to define an interior volume. The container has an opening through at least one of the plurality of walls. A closure assembly is secured to the container adjacent the opening and comprises a second film and a portion of the first film. The closure assembly includes a lid member pivotable about a hinge portion between a first position in which the lid member releasably engages the container surrounding the opening and a second position in which the lid member is pivoted away from the opening. A first engagement feature may be disposed on the container and a second engagement feature may be disposed on the lid member to removably secure the lid member to the container when the lid member is in the first position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2013Publication date: January 1, 2015Applicant: CLEAR LAM PACKAGING, INC.Inventors: James J. Sanfilippo, John E. Sanfilippo, Jeanne M. Skaggs, Francisco Javier Soria, Milorad Radenovic, Bohdan Wyslotsky, Paul Georgelos, Pat Montefusco, Roy Speer, Roman Forowycz
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Publication number: 20140350135Abstract: Embodiments relate to an additive for a biopolymer article, where the additive includes at least one impact modifier between 50-75 weight % of the total weight of the additive; and at least one aliphatic-aromatic polyester polymer between 10-25 weight % of the total weight of the additive and compounded in a carrier resin, where the carrier resin is between 10-25 weight % of the total weight of the additive.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: Clear Lam Packaging, Inc.Inventors: Paul Georgelos, JEANNE SKAGGS, PAT MONTEFUSCO, BOHDAN WYSLOTSKY
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Patent number: D763105Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2013Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: CLEAR LAM PACKAGING, INC.Inventors: Roman Forowycz, Pat Montefusco, Javier Soria, Milorad Radenovic