Patents by Inventor Robert W. Fraser
Robert W. Fraser 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: 11890228Abstract: Methods and systems for vibration induced membrane rupture include an epiretinal membrane (ERM) treatment method that includes providing a vibrational device that includes an interface configured for engaging a closed eyelid of an eye of a patient, where the eye of the patient includes an ERM disposed on an epiretinal surface of a retina of the eye. The interface of the vibrational device engages with the closed eyelid and an instance of vibrational force is applied, via the vibrational device while the interface is engaged with the closed eyelid, to the eyelid, where the vibrational force is capable of propagating through the closed eyelid to the retina of the eye. Further, the instance of vibrational force is applied at predetermined frequency (s) and predetermined intensity(s) for predetermined period(s) of time.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2023Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Inventor: Robert W. Fraser, III
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Patent number: 10196176Abstract: Multi-layer bags may be formed to include first and second sidewalls joined along a first side edge, an opposite second side edge, and a closed bottom edge. The first and second layers may be non-continuously laminated together in discrete sections to include bonded regions in which the layers are bonded and unbonded regions in which the layers are not bonded. Such a bag may be described as a “bag-in-a-bag” type configuration in which the inner bag is non-continuously bonded to the outer bag. The inventors have surprisingly found that such configurations of non-continuous bonding provides increased and unexpected strength properties to the multi-layer films and bags.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2014Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Robert W. Fraser, Michael G. Borchardt, Jack A. MacPherson, Robert T. Dorsey, Scott Binger, Shaun T. Broering
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Patent number: 10081169Abstract: Apparatus and methods for creating multi-layered lightly-laminated provide films with increased or maintained strength. An increased level of strength is achieved by bonding adjacent layers of the multi-layer film together in a manner that the bond strength of the laminated layers is less than a strength of a weakest tear resistance of the individual first and second film layers. The inventors have surprisingly found that such a configuration of light bonding provides increased and unexpected strength properties to the multi-layer film as compared to a monolayer film of equal thickness or a multi-layer film in which the plurality of layers are tightly bonded together.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2015Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Shaun T. Broering, Robert W. Fraser, Michael G. Borchardt, Jack A. MacPherson, Robert T. Dorsey, Scott W. Binger, Kenneth E. Cisek, Matthew W. Waldron, Angelli S. Denmon
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Patent number: 9981456Abstract: Apparatus and methods for creating multi-layered lightly-laminated provide films with increased or maintained strength. An increased level of strength is achieved by bonding adjacent layers of the multi-layer film together in a manner that the bond strength of the laminated layers is less than a strength of a weakest tear resistance of the individual first and second film layers. The inventors have surprisingly found that such a configuration of light bonding provides increased and unexpected strength properties to the multi-layer film as compared to a monolayer film of equal thickness or a multi-layer film in which the plurality of layers are tightly bonded together.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2015Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Shaun T. Broering, Robert W. Fraser, Michael G. Borchardt, Jack A. MacPherson, Robert T. Dorsey, Scott W. Binger, Kenneth E. Cisek, Matthew W. Waldron, Angelli S. Denmon
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Patent number: 9950841Abstract: Multi-layer bags may be formed to include first and second sidewalls joined along a first side edge, an opposite second side edge, and a closed bottom edge. The first and second layers may be non-continuously laminated together to include bonded regions in which the layers are bonded and unbonded regions in which the layers are not bonded. Such a bag may be described as a “bag-in-a-bag” type configuration in which the inner bag is non-continuously bonded to the outer bag. The inventors have surprisingly found that such configurations of non-continuous bonding provides increased and unexpected strength properties to the multi-layer films and bags.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2014Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Robert W. Fraser, Michael G. Borchardt, Jack A. MacPherson, Robert T. Dorsey, Scott Binger, Shaun T. Broering
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Patent number: 9950489Abstract: The plastic bag may include flexible thermoplastic sidewalls that have a pattern imparted onto them. The wrinkle pattern may be a plurality of linear ribs formed into the sidewall that may be arranged adjacent and parallel to one another. To impart the pattern to the sidewall, a thermoplastic web used to make the sidewall may be directed between a first cylindrical roller and a second cylindrical roller, each of which may have a plurality of spaced ridges extending about their peripheries. When the web is directed between the first and second rollers, the meshing of the ridges may form ribs into the web.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2015Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Robert W. Fraser, Kyle R. Wilcoxen
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Patent number: 9862177Abstract: Incrementally-stretched adhesively-laminated films include two or more film layers adhesively bonded together. At least one of the two or more film layers is incrementally stretched. The incrementally-stretched adhesively-laminated films can have maintained or increased strength parameters despite a reduction in gauge. The incrementally-stretched adhesively-laminated films can be formed into bags for use as trash can liners or food storage. Methods of forming incrementally-stretched adhesively-laminated films include cold stretching one or more of the first and second film layers and adhesively bonding the film layers together.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2015Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Jack A. MacPherson, Scott Binger, Kenneth E. Cisek, Robert W. Fraser, Michael G. Borchardt, Robert T. Dorsey, Shaun T. Broering
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Patent number: 9744706Abstract: One or more implementations of a multi-layered bag with reinforced seals include an outer layer or bag and an inner layer or bag positioned within the outer layer or bag. The multi-layered bag further includes a draw tape positioned near the opening of the multi-layered bag. The draw tape can allow a user to at least partially close the multi-layered bag by drawing the layers of the bag together. The multi-layered bag further includes one or more tape seals that bond the draw tape to layers of the bag. The tape seals can be reinforced and include at least seven plies bonded together. One or more implementations further include methods of forming multi-layered bags with reinforced seals.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2014Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Michael G. Borchardt, Shaun T. Broering, Robert H. Turner, David Hoying, Daniel C. Peck, Robert T. Dorsey, Matthew W. Waldron, Robert W. Fraser
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Patent number: 9682801Abstract: Multi-layered bags include an outer layer or bag and an inner layer or bag that is shorter than the outer layer or bag. The shortened inner layer or bag can stretch or expand to the outer layer or bag when loaded with objects or otherwise strained. Such multi-layered bags can allow for a reduction in thermoplastic material without compromising the strength of the multi-layered bag. In various implementations, the inner layer or bag may be non-continuously laminated, continuously laminated, or joined only along one or more edges to the outer layer or bag. Implementations including non-continuous bonds securing the inner layer or bag to the outer layer or bag can provide additional strength to the bag. Methods of forming multi-layered bags with a shortened inner layer including inserting an inner layer within an outer layer and then joining the layers to form a bag.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2015Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Michael G. Borchardt, Kyle R. Wilcoxen, Robert W. Fraser, Robert T. Dorsey, Shaun T. Broering, Jack A. MacPherson, Scott Binger, Kenneth E. Cisek, Theodore J. Fish
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Patent number: 9637278Abstract: Methods for creating multi-layered bags with increased or maintained strength involve forming a ribbed pattern in one or more film layers of a multi-layered bag. The method also includes non-continuously laminating the film layers of the multi-layered bag together. In one or more implementation, a transverse direction ring rolling process forms the ribbed pattern and bonds the film layers together. In one or more additional implementations, the ribbed pattern and lamination are formed separately. Still further implementations include forming network patterns one or more film layers of a multi-layered bag. Multi-layered bags formed in accordance with one or more implementations of the present invention include one or more of increased strength or reduced basis weight.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2012Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Michael G. Borchardt, Kyle R. Wilcoxen, Robert W. Fraser, Robert T. Dorsey, Shaun T. Broering, Jack A. MacPherson, Scott Binger, Ken Cisek, Theodore J. Fish
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Patent number: 9522768Abstract: A plastic bag may include flexible thermoplastic sidewalls that have a pattern of ribs alternating between thinner areas. The ribs may also be alternating between two types of ribs having different lengths and shapes. The bag may also include a network pattern above the pattern of ribs.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2012Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: The Glad ProductsInventors: Kyle R. Wilcoxen, Robert W. Fraser
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Patent number: 9387957Abstract: Trash bags may be formed to include first and second sidewalls joined along a first side edge, an opposite second side edge, and a closed bottom edge to form an outer bag. A second inner bag may be inserted within the first bag to form a “bag-in-a-bag” type configuration in which the inner bag is bonded to the outer bag along side seals. When the outer and inner bags are formed primarily from LLDPE thermoplastic resin using a blown film process, the inventors have surprisingly found that such configurations provide increased and unexpected strength properties while using less material.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2012Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Robert W. Fraser, Michael G. Borchardt, Jack A. MacPherson, Robert T. Dorsey, Scott Binger, Shaun T. Broering
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Patent number: 9387955Abstract: One or more implementations of a multi-layered bag with reinforced seals include an outer layer or bag and an inner layer or bag positioned within the outer layer or bag. The multi-layered bag further includes a draw tape positioned near the opening of the multi-layered bag. The draw tape can allow a user to at least partially close the multi-layered bag by drawing the layers of the bag together. The multi-layered bag further includes one or more tape seals that bond the draw tape to layers of the bag. The tape seals can be reinforced and include at least seven plies bonded together. One or more implementations further include methods of forming multi-layered bags with reinforced seals.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Shaun T. Broering, Jason R. Maxwell, Robert W. Fraser, Robert T. Dorsey, Kyle R. Wilcoxen, Michael G. Borchardt
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Patent number: 9365324Abstract: The plastic bag with a hem and draw tape may include flexible thermoplastic sidewalls that have a network pattern imparted onto them across the side seams. In one embodiment, the network pattern is below the hem seal. In another embodiment, the network pattern covers the hem seal. The bag may also include a ribbed pattern below the network pattern. The network pattern may be continuous or discontinuous.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2014Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Kyle R. Wilcoxen, Robert W. Fraser
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Patent number: 9315319Abstract: Trash bags may be formed to include first and second sidewalls joined along a first side edge, an opposite second side edge, and a closed bottom edge to form an outer bag. A second inner bag may be inserted within the first bag to form a “bag-in-a-bag” type configuration in which the inner bag is bonded to the outer bag along side seals by a continuous process. The bags may also be bonded together along the hem and the draw tape. When the side seals of the inner bag and the outer bag are sealed together by a continuous rather than a reciprocating process, the inventors have surprisingly found that such seals require carefully controlled process conditions to prevent inadequate seals.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2012Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Jason R. Maxwell, Robert W. Fraser, Michael G. Borchardt, Jack A. MacPherson, Robert T. Dorsey, Scott Binger, Shaun T. Broering
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Publication number: 20160046110Abstract: Apparatus and methods for creating multi-layered lightly-laminated provide films with increased or maintained strength. An increased level of strength is achieved by bonding adjacent layers of the multi-layer film together in a manner that the bond strength of the laminated layers is less than a strength of a weakest tear resistance of the individual first and second film layers. The inventors have surprisingly found that such a configuration of light bonding provides increased and unexpected strength properties to the multi-layer film as compared to a monolayer film of equal thickness or a multi-layer film in which the plurality of layers are tightly bonded together.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2015Publication date: February 18, 2016Inventors: Shaun T. Broering, Robert W. Fraser, Michael G. Borchardt, Jack A. MacPherson, Robert T. Dorsey, Scott W. Binger, Kenneth E. Cisek, Matthew W. Waldron, Angelli S. Denmon
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Publication number: 20160039169Abstract: Apparatus and methods for creating multi-layered lightly-laminated provide films with increased or maintained strength. An increased level of strength is achieved by bonding adjacent layers of the multi-layer film together in a manner that the bond strength of the laminated layers is less than a strength of a weakest tear resistance of the individual first and second film layers. The inventors have surprisingly found that such a configuration of light bonding provides increased and unexpected strength properties to the multi-layer film as compared to a monolayer film of equal thickness or a multi-layer film in which the plurality of layers are tightly bonded together.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: Shaun T. Broering, Robert W. Fraser, Michael G. Borchardt, Jack A. MacPherson, Robert T. Dorsey, Scott W. Binger, Kenneth E. Cisek, Matthew W. Waldron, Angelli S. Denmon
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Patent number: 9186862Abstract: Apparatus and methods for creating multi-layered lightly-laminated provide films with increased or maintained strength. An increased level of strength is achieved by bonding adjacent layers of the multi-layer film together in a manner that the bond strength of the laminated layers is less than a strength of a weakest tear resistance of the individual first and second film layers. The inventors have surprisingly found that such a configuration of light bonding provides increased and unexpected strength properties to the multi-layer film as compared to a monolayer film of equal thickness or a multi-layer film in which the plurality of layers are tightly bonded together.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2011Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: The Glad Products CompanyInventors: Shaun T. Broering, Robert W. Fraser, Michael G. Borchardt, Jack A. MacPherson, Robert T. Dorsey, Scott Binger, Ken Cisek, Matthew W. Waldron, Angelli Sue Denmon
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Publication number: 20150321461Abstract: Incrementally-stretched adhesively-laminated films include two or more film layers adhesively bonded together. At least one of the two or more film layers is incrementally stretched. The incrementally-stretched adhesively-laminated films can have maintained or increased strength parameters despite a reduction in gauge. The incrementally-stretched adhesively-laminated films can be formed into bags for use as trash can liners or food storage. Methods of forming incrementally-stretched adhesively-laminated films include cold stretching one or more of the first and second film layers and adhesively bonding the film layers together.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: Jack A. MacPherson, Scott Binger, Kenneth E. Cisek, Robert W. Fraser, Michael G. Borchardt, Robert T. Dorsey, Shaun T. Broering
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Publication number: 20150298862Abstract: Multi-layered bags include an outer layer or bag and an inner layer or bag that is shorter than the outer layer or bag. The shortened inner layer or bag can stretch or expand to the outer layer or bag when loaded with objects or otherwise strained. Such multi-layered bags can allow for a reduction in thermoplastic material without compromising the strength of the multi-layered bag. In various implementations, the inner layer or bag may be non-continuously laminated, continuously laminated, or joined only along one or more edges to the outer layer or bag. Implementations including non-continuous bonds securing the inner layer or bag to the outer layer or bag can provide additional strength to the bag. Methods of forming multi-layered bags with a shortened inner layer including inserting an inner layer within an outer layer and then joining the layers to form a bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2015Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventors: Michael G. Borchardt, Kyle R. Wilcoxen, Robert W. Fraser, Robert T. Dorsey, Shaun T. Broering, Jack A. MacPherson, Scott Binger, Kenneth E. Cisek, Theodore J. Fish