Patents by Inventor Robert E. Hogan
Robert E. Hogan 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: 10858147Abstract: Various embodiments of the container of the type with a semi-rigid or rigid container portion and reclosable header are provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2013Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Neil J. Kozarsky, Stephen P. Belko, John A. Caporaso, Frank J. Kelly, Robert E. Hogan, Eric Plourde, Kenny E. McCracken
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Publication number: 20130277367Abstract: Various embodiments of the container of the type with a semi-rigid or rigid container portion and reclosable header are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Neil J. KOZARSKY, Stephen P. BELKO, John A. CAPORASO, Frank J. KELLY, Robert E. HOGAN, Eric PLOURDE, Kenny E. MCCRACKEN
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Patent number: 8554642Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the implanting of RFID (radio frequency identification) chips into the slider of a zipper of a reclosable package. This allows for subsequent reading of the RFID identifying data to identify associated with the reclosable package. This can be done by using the RFID data directly or by using the RFID data to access a database This can be done for authentication, security, quality control, inventory control and similar purposes.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2006Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Robert C. Stolmeier, Robert E. Hogan
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Patent number: 7395642Abstract: A method of manufacture comprising the following steps: (a) guiding a web material in a machine direction through a vertical form-fill-seal (VFFS) machine with a portion of the web material being wrapped around a tube; (b) joining first and second portions of a closure tape to first and second fin portions of the web material that do not form part of the portion of the web material that is wrapped around the tube, the closure tape being rupturable and not reclosable; (c) cross sealing the web material at a location downstream from the tube; and (d) dropping product through the tube and onto the most recently formed cross seal.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2004Date of Patent: July 8, 2008Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Eric Paul Plourde, Robert E. Hogan
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Publication number: 20070294148Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the implanting of RFID (radio frequency identification) chips into the slider of a zipper of a reclosable package. This allows for subsequent reading of the RFID identifying data to identify associated with the reclosable package. This can be done by using the RFID data directly or by using the RFID data to access a database This can be done for authentication, security, quality control, inventory control and similar purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2006Publication date: December 20, 2007Inventors: Robert C. Stolmeier, Robert E. Hogan
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Patent number: 6951421Abstract: A reclosable package or bag having a slider-operated string zipper. The respective parts of the string zipper comprise a respective base strip and a respective set of profiled closure elements projecting from a front side of the base strip. The upper margins of the respective bag walls are joined to the backs of the respective base strips. The slider rides on the string zipper with the upper margins of the bag film being disposed between the zipper and the slider.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2003Date of Patent: October 4, 2005Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Gregory H. Crunkleton, Basil C. Linton, Eric J. Fenzl, Robert E. Hogan
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Patent number: 6863645Abstract: Methods and apparatus for low-cost manufacture of reclosable packages having slider-operated zippers. One method of manufacture comprising the following steps: (a) joining film material to a back side of a first flangeless zipper strip having a first closure profile on its front side; (b) joining film material to a back side of a second flangeless zipper strip having a second closure profile on its front side, the first and second closure profiles of the first and second zipper strips being interlockable to form a string zipper assembly; and (c) loading a slider comprising a plow onto an open section of the string zipper assembly with the plow being inserted between the first and second flangeless zipper strips. Respective portions of the first and second portions of film are respectively disposed between the slider and the string zipper assembly when the slider is loaded.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2003Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Gregory H. Crunkleton, Basil C. Linton, Eric J. Fenzl, Charles Shultz, Ronald Cortigiano, Sr., Robert E. Hogan
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Publication number: 20040229740Abstract: Methods and apparatus for low-cost manufacture of reclosable packages having slider-operated zippers. One method of manufacture comprising the following steps: (a) joining film material to a back side of a first flangeless zipper strip having a first closure profile on its front side; (b) joining film material to a back side of a second flangeless zipper strip having a second closure profile on its front side, the first and second closure profiles of the first and second zipper strips being interlockable to form a string zipper assembly; and (c) loading a slider comprising a plow onto an open section of the string zipper assembly with the plow being inserted between the first and second flangeless zipper strips. Respective portions of the first and second portions of film are respectively disposed between the slider and the string zipper assembly when the slider is loaded.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2003Publication date: November 18, 2004Inventors: Gregory H. Crunkleton, Basil C. Linton, Eric J. Fenzl, Charles Shultz, Ronald Cortigiano, Robert E. Hogan
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Patent number: 6805485Abstract: A gusseted bag has front and rear walls interconnected by a pair of side gussets and a slider-operated zipper. The zipper comprises a pair of profiled closure members that are engaged and disengaged by operation of the slider. No part of the side gussets is captured between the profiled closure members when the latter are interlocked. In one embodiment, the zipper extends beyond the front and rear walls on both sides thereof. In a fully closed position of the slider, at least part of the slider extending beyond one side of the front and rear walls. A sufficient portion of the slider extends beyond one side of the front and rear walls so that the first and second profiled closure members are interlocked across the entire width of the front and rear walls.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2002Date of Patent: October 19, 2004Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Robert E. Hogan, Steven Ausnit
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Patent number: 6799890Abstract: A reclosable package has a first wall and a second wall opposite to the front wall A first zipper profile including a first interlocking member is attached to the first wall and a second profile having a second interlocking member, engageable with the first interlocking member, is attached to the second wall. A slider is positioned on the profiles for movement along the profiles from side to side of the package. Package material is provided which must be removed or ruptured to permit operation of the slider or to provide access to the package contents. In either event, the steps needed to permit the initial access to the package contents leave clear evidence for a consumer that the package has been opened.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2003Date of Patent: October 5, 2004Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: John H. Schneider, Donald L. Crevier, Steven Ausnit, Michael McMahon, Lawrence Share, Eric P. Plourde, Robert E. Hogan
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Publication number: 20040161168Abstract: A reclosable package or bag having a slider-operated string zipper. The respective parts of the string zipper comprise a respective base strip and a respective set of profiled closure elements projecting from a front side of the base strip. The upper margins of the respective bag walls are joined to the backs of the respective base strips. The slider rides on the string zipper with the upper margins of the bag film being disposed between the zipper and the slider.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2003Publication date: August 19, 2004Inventors: Gregory H. Crunkleton, Basil C. Linton, Eric J. Fenzl, Robert E. Hogan
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Publication number: 20040066983Abstract: A gusseted bag has front and rear walls interconnected by a pair of side gussets and a slider-operated zipper. The zipper comprises a pair of profiled closure members that are engaged and disengaged by operation of the slider. No part of the side gussets is captured between the profiled closure members when the latter are interlocked. In one embodiment, the zipper extends beyond the front and rear walls on both sides thereof. In a fully closed position of the slider, at least part of the slider extending beyond one side of the front and rear walls. A sufficient portion of the slider extends beyond one side of the front and rear walls so that the first and second profiled closure members are interlocked across the entire width of the front and rear walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2002Publication date: April 8, 2004Inventors: Robert E. Hogan, Steven Ausnit
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Publication number: 20030215165Abstract: An easy-open closure arrangement for bags is described. The closure arrangement includes a base web having a pair of longitudinal edges with a pair of perforated tear lines running in the same direction as the longitudinal edges. The perforated tear lines are located substantially equidistant from the longitudinal edges. A frangible layer is attached to one side of the base web with the frangible layer being positioned over the perforated tear lines to obstruct the perforations on one side. A tear bead is attached to the frangible layer on the side of the frangible layer opposite from the base web at a position between the location of the perforated tear lines. Alternative closure arrangements and bags incorporating the closure arrangements are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2002Publication date: November 20, 2003Inventors: Robert E. Hogan, Eric P. Plourde
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Publication number: 20030103688Abstract: A reclosable package has a first wall and a second wall opposite to the front wall. A first zipper profile including a first interlocking member is attached to the first wall and a second profile having a second interlocking member, engageable with the first interlocking member, is attached to the second wall. A slider is positioned on the profiles for movement along the profiles from side to side of the package. Package material is provided which must be removed or ruptured to permit operation of the slider or to provide access to the package contents. In either event, the steps needed to permit the initial access to the package contents leave clear evidence for a consumer that the package has been opened.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2003Publication date: June 5, 2003Inventors: John H. Schneider, Donald L. Crevier, Steven Ausnit, Michael McMahon, Lawrence Share, Eric P. Plourde, Robert E. Hogan
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Publication number: 20030103690Abstract: A reclosable package has a first wall and a second wall opposite to the front wall A first zipper profile including a first interlocking member is attached to the first wall and a second profile having a second interlocking member, engageable with the first interlocking member, is attached to the second wall. A slider is positioned on the profiles for movement along the profiles from side to side of the package. Package material is provided which must be removed or ruptured to permit operation of the slider or to provide access to the package contents. In either event, the steps needed to permit the initial access to the package contents leave clear evidence for a consumer that the package has been opened.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2003Publication date: June 5, 2003Inventors: John H. Schneider, Donald L. Crevier, Steven Ausnit, Michael McMahon, Lawrence Share, Eric P. Plourde, Robert E. Hogan
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Publication number: 20030103687Abstract: A reclosable package has a first wall and a second wall opposite to the front wall. A first zipper profile including a first interlocking member is attached to the first wall and a second profile having a second interlocking member, engageable with the first interlocking member, is attached to the second wall. A slider is positioned on the profiles for movement along the profiles from side to side of the package. Package material is provided which must be removed or ruptured to permit operation of the slider or to provide access to the package contents. In either event, the steps needed to permit the initial access to the package contents leave clear evidence for a consumer that the package has been opened.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2003Publication date: June 5, 2003Inventors: John H. Schneider, Donald L. Crevier, Steven Ausnit, Michael McMahon, Lawrence Share, Eric P. Plourde, Robert E. Hogan
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Publication number: 20030103689Abstract: A reclosable package has a first wall and a second wall opposite to the front wall. A first zipper profile including a first interlocking member is attached to the first wall and a second profile having a second interlocking member, engageable with the first interlocking member, is attached to the second wall. A slider is positioned on the profiles for movement along the profiles from side to side of the package. Package material is provided which must be removed or ruptured to permit operation of the slider or to provide access to the package contents. In either event, the steps needed to permit the initial access to the package contents leave clear evidence for a consumer that the package has been opened.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2003Publication date: June 5, 2003Inventors: John H. Schneider, Donald L. Crevier, Steven Ausnit, Michael McMahon, Lawrence Share, Eric P. Plourde, Robert E. Hogan
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Publication number: 20030099412Abstract: A reclosable package has a first wall and a second wall opposite to the front wall A first zipper profile including a first interlocking member is attached to the first wall and a second profile having a second interlocking member, engageable with the first interlocking member, is attached to the second wall. A slider is positioned on the profiles for movement along the profiles from side to side of the package. Package material is provided which must be removed or ruptured to permit operation of the slider or to provide access to the package contents. In either event, the steps needed to permit the initial access to the package contents leave clear evidence for a consumer that the package has been opened.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2003Publication date: May 29, 2003Inventors: John H. Schneider, Donald L. Crevier, Steven Ausnit, Michael McMahon, Lawrence Share, Eric P. Plourde, Robert E. Hogan
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Patent number: D717646Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2013Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Eric Plourde, Kenny E. McCracken, Robert E. Hogan, Frank J. Kelly, John A. Caporaso, Stephen P. Belko, Neil J. Kozarsky
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Patent number: D730171Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2013Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.Inventors: Eric Plourde, Kenny E. McCracken, Robert E. Hogan, Frank J. Kelly, John A. Caporaso, Stephen P. Belko, Neil J. Kozarsky