Patents by Inventor Paul A. Zerfas

Paul A. Zerfas 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).

  • Patent number: 11752742
    Abstract: A multi-layer film and a film package made from the film are described herein that provide resealing capabilities by utilizing a tacky layer within the multi-layer film. The multi-layer film can include an outer film portion including the embedded tacky layer and an inner film portion. An opening feature formed in the multi-layer film includes a flap configured to be manipulated by a user to create an opening through the multi-layer film. The inner film portion can include a release layer configured specifically to interact with the tacky layer to provide a desired separation peel force and resealing functionalities. The outer film portion can include an outer film layer disposed on an opposite side of the tacky layer from the release layer that is configured to permanently adhere to the tacky layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Intercontinental Great Brands LLC
    Inventors: Stuart Mackintosh Blyth, Matthew James Down, Christopher Holt, Ying (Lora) Liang, Paul A. Zerfas
  • Patent number: 11267633
    Abstract: A multi-layer film and a film package made from the film are described herein that provide resealing capabilities by utilizing a tacky layer within the multi-layer film. The multi-layer film can include an outer film portion including the embedded tacky layer and an inner film portion. An opening feature formed in the multi-layer film includes a flap configured to be manipulated by a user to create an opening through the multi-layer film. The inner film portion can include a release layer configured specifically to interact with the tacky layer to provide a desired separation peel force and resealing functionalities. The outer film portion can include an outer film layer disposed on an opposite side of the tacky layer from the release layer that is configured to permanently adhere to the tacky layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Intercontinental Great Brands LLC
    Inventors: Stuart Mackintosh Blyth, Ronald H. Exner, Louis Peter Fenech, III, Ying (Lora) Liang, Jeffrey T. Weber, Paul A. Zerfas, Evan Michael Ziolkowski
  • Publication number: 20220041357
    Abstract: A multi-layer film and a film package made from the film are described herein that provide resealing capabilities by utilizing a tacky layer within the multi-layer film. The multi-layer film can include an outer film portion including the embedded tacky layer and an inner film portion. An opening feature formed in the multi-layer film includes a flap configured to be manipulated by a user to create an opening through the multi-layer film. The inner film portion can include a release layer configured specifically to interact with the tacky layer to provide a desired separation peel force and resealing functionalities. The outer film portion can include an outer film layer disposed on an opposite side of the tacky layer from the release layer that is configured to permanently adhere to the tacky layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Inventors: Stuart Mackintosh Blyth, Matthew James Down, Christopher Holt, Ying (Lora) Liang, Paul A. Zerfas
  • Patent number: 11123963
    Abstract: A multi-layer film and a film package made from the film are described herein that provide resealing capabilities by utilizing a tacky layer within the multi-layer film. The multi-layer film can include an outer film portion including the embedded tacky layer and an inner film portion. An opening feature formed in the multi-layer film includes a flap configured to be manipulated by a user to create an opening through the multi-layer film. The inner film portion can include a release layer configured specifically to interact with the tacky layer to provide a desired separation peel force and resealing functionalities. The outer film portion can include an outer film layer disposed on an opposite side of the tacky layer from the release layer that is configured to permanently adhere to the tacky layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Intercontinental Great Brands LLC
    Inventors: Stuart Mackintosh Blyth, Matthew James Down, Christopher Holt, Ying (Lora) Liang, Paul A. Zerfas
  • Publication number: 20190329954
    Abstract: A multi-layer film and a film package made from the film are described herein that provide resealing capabilities by utilizing a tacky layer within the multi-layer film. The multi-layer film can include an outer film portion including the embedded tacky layer and an inner film portion. An opening feature formed in the multi-layer film includes a flap configured to be manipulated by a user to create an opening through the multi-layer film. The inner film portion can include a release layer configured specifically to interact with the tacky layer to provide a desired separation peel force and resealing functionalities. The outer film portion can include an outer film layer disposed on an opposite side of the tacky layer from the release layer that is configured to permanently adhere to the tacky layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Stuart Mackintosh Blyth, Ronald H. Exner, Louis Peter Fenech, III, Ying (Lora) Liang, Jeffrey T. Weber, Paul A. Zerfas, Evan Michael Ziolkowski
  • Publication number: 20190168491
    Abstract: A multi-layer film and a film package made from the film are described herein that provide resealing capabilities by utilizing a tacky layer within the multi-layer film. The multi-layer film can include an outer film portion including the embedded tacky layer and an inner film portion. An opening feature formed in the multi-layer film includes a flap configured to be manipulated by a user to create an opening through the multi-layer film. The inner film portion can include a release layer configured specifically to interact with the tacky layer to provide a desired separation peel force and resealing functionalities. The outer film portion can include an outer film layer disposed on an opposite side of the tacky layer from the release layer that is configured to permanently adhere to the tacky layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Stuart Mackintosh Blyth, Matthew James Down, Christopher Holt, Ying (Lora) Liang, Paul A. Zerfas
  • Patent number: 9428307
    Abstract: A flexible package and method for manufacturing thereof is provided. The flexible package includes a first layer of adhesive material disposed on an interior surface of the rear panel of the package. The adhesive material of the first layer includes at least one visual indicator formed by at least one area of predetermined shape that is more translucent than adjacent areas of the adhesive material of the first layer. A second layer of adhesive material is disposed on an interior surface of the front panel. The second layer of adhesive material is located opposite the first layer of adhesive material. When the flexible package is not completely sealed, the visual indicator in the adhesive material of the first layer is not visible through the adhesive material of the second layer. When the flexible package is sealed, the visual indicator is visible through the second layer of adhesive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Intercontinental Great Brands LLC
    Inventors: Paul A. Zerfas, Arthur A. Sagy
  • Publication number: 20160023810
    Abstract: A flexible package and method for manufacturing thereof is provided. The flexible package includes a first layer of adhesive material disposed on an interior surface of the rear panel of the package. The adhesive material of the first layer includes at least one visual indicator formed by at least one area of predetermined shape that is more translucent than adjacent areas of the adhesive material of the first layer. A second layer of adhesive material is disposed on an interior surface of the front panel. The second layer of adhesive material is located opposite the first layer of adhesive material. When the flexible package is not completely sealed, the visual indicator in the adhesive material of the first layer is not visible through the adhesive material of the second layer. When the flexible package is sealed, the visual indicator is visible through the second layer of adhesive material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Applicant: Intercontinental Great Brands LLC
    Inventors: Paul A. Zerfas, Arthur A. Sagy
  • Patent number: 5064664
    Abstract: A package is provided which incorporates a peel seal area or areas that provide readily detectable evidence that the package has been opened or tampered with. Message indicia are provided at or near the peel seal, and the appearance of the message indicia changes when the peel seal area, which has a contact clarity condition when sealed, is broken resulting in the onset of an opacity condition in a background area but not in an indicia area in order to inform a consumer or potential purchaser that the peel seal has been broken. The peel seal area is provided by impressing onto the package a heat seal bar having message indicia engraved thereinto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1991
    Assignee: Oscar Mayer Foods Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald O. Hustad, Paul A. Zerfas