Patents by Inventor Paul Z. Wolak

Paul Z. Wolak 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).

  • Multi-layer film
    Patent number: 11926124
    Abstract: A multi-layer film includes a skin layer and a seal layer. The multi-layer film may be used to form a package for a food product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Berry Plastics Corporation
    Inventor: Paul Z. Wolak
  • PACKAGES WITH VENT SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20200331685
    Abstract: A package, for example, a freezable microwavable package containing a food product, has a sealing film that includes a vent system that is scored into the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Jau-Ming Su, Paul Z. Wolak
  • MACHINE DIRECTION-ORIENTED POLYMERIC FILM, AND METHOD OF MAKING THE MACHINE DIRECTION-ORIENTED POLYMERIC FILM
    Publication number: 20200254737
    Abstract: Machine direction-oriented polymeric films include a polyolefin. Methods for forming polymeric films and articles of manufacture prepared therefrom are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Bryan S. GILLESPIE, Paul Z. WOLAK
  • MULTI-LAYER FILM
    Publication number: 20200239193
    Abstract: A multi-layer film includes a skin layer and a seal layer. The multi-layer film may be used to form a package for a food product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventor: Paul Z. WOLAK
  • Hermetic packages with laser scored vent systems
    Patent number: 10710788
    Abstract: A hermetically sealed package, for example a freezable microwavable package containing a food product, has a sealing film that includes a vent system that is scored by a laser into the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Berry Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: Jau-Ming Su, Paul Z. Wolak
  • Multi-layer film
    Patent number: 10654620
    Abstract: A multi-layer film includes a skin layer and a seal layer. The multi-layer film may be used to form a package for a food product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Berry Plastics Corporation
    Inventor: Paul Z. Wolak
  • MACHINE DIRECTION-ORIENTED POLYMERIC FILM, AND METHOD OF MAKING THE MACHINE DIRECTION-ORIENTED POLYMERIC FILM
    Publication number: 20200114627
    Abstract: Machine direction-oriented polymeric films include a polyolefin and a nucleating agent. Methods for forming polymeric films and articles of manufacture prepared therefrom are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Bryan S. GILLESPIE, Paul Z. WOLAK
  • MACHINE DIRECTION-ORIENTED POLYMERIC FILM, AND METHOD OF MAKING THE MACHINE DIRECTION-ORIENTED POLYMERIC FILM
    Publication number: 20200114633
    Abstract: Machine direction-oriented polymeric films include a polyolefin and a nucleating agent. Methods for forming polymeric films and articles of manufacture prepared therefrom are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Bryan S. GILLESPIE, Paul Z. WOLAK
  • Vented steam cooking package
    Patent number: 10526123
    Abstract: A vented steam cooking package includes a container formed to include an interior region and a steam-venting system. The steam-venting system is formed in the package to vent steam from the interior region to atmosphere surrounding the package during heating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Berry Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: Jau-Ming Su, Charisa Sofian, Paul Z. Wolak
  • Peelable film for packaging
    Patent number: 10464289
    Abstract: A film is mated with a paper to form a space therebetween. The film is made of plastics material. Separation of the paper from the film can provide access to an article stored in the space provided between the paper and the film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Berry Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Johnson, Paul Z Wolak
  • CLOSURE FOR CONTAINER
    Publication number: 20190255824
    Abstract: A package includes a container formed to include an interior region and a mouth opening into the interior region and a closure coupled to the container to close the mouth. The closure is made from a film coupled to a brim included in the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Jau-Ming SU, Charisa SOFIAN, Paul Z. WOLAK
  • Closure for container
    Patent number: 10322567
    Abstract: A package includes a container formed to include an interior region and a mouth opening into the interior region and a closure coupled to the container to close the mouth. The closure is made from a film coupled to a brim included in the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Berry Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: Jau-Ming Su, Charisa Sofian, Paul Z Wolak
  • PEELABLE FILM FOR PACKAGING
    Publication number: 20190143642
    Abstract: A film is mated with a paper to form a space therebetween. The film is made of plastics material. Separation of the paper from the film can provide access to an article stored in the space provided between the paper and the film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2019
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Eric JOHNSON, Paul Z. WOLAK
  • MULTI-LAYER FILM
    Publication number: 20170113840
    Abstract: A multi-layer film includes a skin layer and a seal layer. The multi-layer film may be used to form a package for a food product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventor: Paul Z. Wolak
  • VENTED STEAM COOKING PACKAGE
    Publication number: 20170096277
    Abstract: A vented steam cooking package includes a container formed to include an interior region and a steam-venting system. The steam-venting system is formed in the package to vent steam from the interior region to atmosphere surrounding the package during heating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Jau-Ming SU, Charisa SOFIAN, Paul Z. WOLAK
  • HERMETIC PACKAGES WITH LASER SCORED VENT SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20170066581
    Abstract: A hermetically sealed package, for example a freezable microwavable package containing a food product, has a sealing film that includes a vent system that is scored by a laser into the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Jau-Ming Su, Paul Z. Wolak
  • Vented steam cooking package
    Patent number: 9555947
    Abstract: A vented steam cooking package includes a container formed to include an interior region and a steam-venting system. The steam-venting system is formed in the package to vent steam from the interior region to atmosphere surrounding the package during heating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Berry Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: Jau-Ming Su, Charisa Sofian, Paul Z Wolak
  • Hermetic packages with laser scored vent systems
    Patent number: 9505543
    Abstract: A hermetically sealed package, for example a freezable microwavable package containing a food product, has a sealing film that includes a vent system that is scored by a laser into the package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Berry Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: Jau-Ming Su, Paul Z Wolak
  • CLOSURE FOR CONTAINER
    Publication number: 20160318290
    Abstract: A package includes a container formed to include an interior region and a mouth opening into the interior region and a closure coupled to the container to close the mouth. The closure is made from a film coupled to a brim included in the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Jau-Ming Su, Charisa Sofian, Paul Z. Wolak
  • Microwavable frozen food package
    Patent number: 9440780
    Abstract: A container includes a sleeve, a first end closure, and a second end closure. The first end closure closes off a first end of the sleeve and the second end closes off an opposite second end of the sleeve. The sleeve and end closures cooperate to define an interior region therebetween that receives products therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Berry Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: Jau-Ming Su, Charisa Sofian, Paul Z Wolak