Patents by Inventor William D. Price
William D. Price 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: 7056569Abstract: A cutting sheet for cutting and preparation of food items thereon comprises a first cut-resistant layer having a width and including a first absorbent ply and a first thermoplastic material ply. The thermoplastic material ply of the first layer includes a plurality of apertures disposed in parallel rows. The cutting sheet also includes a second layer having a second absorbent ply and a second thermoplastic material ply, wherein the second absorbent ply is disposed below and secured to the first absorbent ply. A plurality of adhesive portions are disposed in parallel rows to secure the first layer to the second layer between the first and second absorbent plies. The rows of apertures in the thermoplastic material ply of the first layer and the rows of adhesive portions between the first and second absorbent plies are parallel to one another such that the rows alternate.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2003Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: S.C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.Inventors: William D. Price, Bryan L. Ackerman, William E. LeBoeuf, Virginia D. Karul
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Patent number: 7048987Abstract: A disposable cutting sheet for cutting and preparation of food items thereon includes a first cut-resistant layer having a first surface area and including an absorbent ply and a thermoplastic material ply, wherein the thermoplastic material ply includes a plurality of apertures therein. The cutting sheet further includes a second layer having a second surface area and including an absorbent ply and a thermoplastic material ply. The absorbent ply of the first layer is disposed on and secured to the absorbent ply of the second layer such that portions of the thermoplastic and absorbent plies of the second layer extend beyond a surface area of the first layer to form a border completely surrounding the first layer. The thermoplastic material ply of the second layer is tinted a certain color for indicating absorption of the absorbent ply of the second layer.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2003Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: S.C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.Inventors: William D. Price, Bryan L. Ackerman, William E. LeBoeuf, Virginia D. Karul
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Patent number: 7026034Abstract: A disposable cutting sheet for cutting and preparation of food items thereon includes a first section having a plurality of apertures therethrough and a cut resistant surface, a second liquid impermeable section disposed adjacent the first section, and a fold line disposed between the first section and the second section, wherein folding along the fold line forms the cutting sheet. The cutting sheet further includes an absorbent material, wherein the first and second sections are folded along the fold line and moved relative to one another to form a pocket therebetween such that the absorbent material is disposed in the pocket between the first and second sections. One of a surface of the first section that faces the absorbent material in a folded position and a surface of the second section that faces the absorbent material in a folded position is roughened or textured in order to prevent slippage of the absorbent material within the sheet when folded.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2003Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: S.C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.Inventors: William E. LeBoeuf, William D. Price, Virginia D. Karul
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Patent number: 7011615Abstract: A method of making a multicompartment reclosable thermoplastic bag having at least two compartments is disclosed. Each compartment has a top, a bottom, two side edges, and two opposing sidewalls joined at the side edges and the bottom. Each compartment has a closure across the top thereof, which are arranged back-to-back and aligned. The compartments are attached together proximate the tops of the compartments, and the bottoms of the compartments are free from being attached to each other. Processes for making such bags from one or more webs are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2002Date of Patent: March 14, 2006Assignee: S.C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.Inventors: William D. Price, Richard R. Dawkins
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Patent number: 6991844Abstract: A disposable cutting sheet for cutting and preparation of food items thereon includes a first cut-resistant layer having a first surface area and including an absorbent ply and a thermoplastic material ply, wherein the thermoplastic ply of the first layer includes a plurality of apertures therein. The cutting sheet further includes a second layer having a second surface area and including an absorbent ply and a thermoplastic material ply. The first layer is disposed on and secured to the second layer such that portions of the thermoplastic and absorbent plies of the second layer extend beyond the surface area of the first layer to form a border completely surrounding the first layer. At least one of the absorbent plies is crepe paper, a roughened absorbent material, and/or includes an odor absorbing material therein.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2003Date of Patent: January 31, 2006Assignee: S.C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.Inventors: William E. LeBoeuf, William D. Price, Bryan L. Ackerman, Virginia D. Karul
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Patent number: 6979485Abstract: A disposable cutting sheet for cutting and preparation of food items thereon includes a first cut-resistant layer having a first surface area and including an absorbent ply and a thermoplastic material ply, wherein the thermoplastic ply includes a plurality of apertures therethrough. The cutting sheet further includes a second layer having a second surface area and including an absorbent ply and a thermoplastic material ply. The cutting sheet further includes a third layer including an absorbent ply, wherein the third layer is disposed on and secured to the thermoplastic material ply of the second layer on a side opposite the second layer absorbent ply. The absorbent ply of the first layer is disposed on and secured to the absorbent ply and the second layer such that portions of the thermoplastic and absorbent plies of the second layer extend beyond the surface area of the first layer to form a border completely surrounding the first layer.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2003Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Assignee: S.C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.Inventors: William D. Price, Virginia D. Karul
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Patent number: 6874938Abstract: A container includes a flexible bag including at least two bag sides in an opposed relationship wherein each bag side has two lateral edges, a bag closure extending from one lateral edge to another lateral edge, and a bag bottom spaced from the bag closure. The bag also includes a flexible jacket, external to the bag, the jacket having at least two jacket sides opposing the bag sides, and a jacket bottom. The jacket sides and the jacket bottom define a volume into which part of the flexible bag is disposed, such that the bag bottom is at least partially contained within the volume and is spaced from the jacket bottom.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2002Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: S.C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.Inventors: William D. Price, William E. Shrum
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Publication number: 20040241390Abstract: A single use processing substrate includes a first cut-resistant layer having a first surface area and including an absorbent ply and a thermoplastic material ply. The processing substrate further includes a second layer having a second surface area and including an absorbent ply and a thermoplastic material ply. The first layer is secured to the second layer such that a portion of the second surface area is laterally disposed outside of the first surface area. At least one of the absorbent plies is crepe paper, a roughened absorbent material, and/or includes an odor absorbing material therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2003Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventors: William E. LeBoeuf, William D. Price, Bryan L. Ackerman, Virginia D. Karul
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Publication number: 20040157041Abstract: A single use processing substrate includes a first section having a cut resistant surface, a second liquid impermeable section, and a fold line disposed along a length of the substrate between the first section and the second section, wherein folding along the fold line forms the processing substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2003Publication date: August 12, 2004Inventors: Willliam E. LeBoeuf, William D. Price, Virginia D. Karul
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Publication number: 20040157040Abstract: A single use processing substrate includes a cut resistant surface, at least one absorbent layer adjacent the cut resistant surface and a liquid impervious barrier adjacent the at least one absorbent layer. In a first embodiment, the substrate includes a score line disposed across the substrate for separating the substrate into two substrates. In another embodiment, the substrate includes a lateral fold line disposed along a width of the substrate and a plurality of fold lines extending from corners of the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2003Publication date: August 12, 2004Inventors: Bryan L. Ackerman, William D. Price, William E. LeBoeuf, Virginia D. Karul
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Publication number: 20040154729Abstract: A method of creating a layer of a single use processing substrate includes the steps of extruding a polymeric sheet with a particulate substance dispersed therein, cooling the polymeric sheet with the particulate substance therein, removing the particulate substance from the polymeric sheet to form holes in the polymeric sheet, and attaching the polymeric sheet to an absorbent sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2003Publication date: August 12, 2004Inventors: William E. LeBoeuf, William D. Price, Bryan L. Ackerman
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Publication number: 20040157042Abstract: A processing substrate includes a top layer having a cut resistant surface and a bottom layer-secured to the top layer. The bottom layer includes a ply adapted for contact with a supporting surface wherein the ply has a combination gloss and matte finish for controlling a coefficient of friction of the processing substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2003Publication date: August 12, 2004Inventors: Bryan L. Ackerman, William E. LeBoeuf, Virginia D. Karul, William D. Price
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Publication number: 20030235676Abstract: A single use processing substrate includes a first cut-resistant layer having a first surface area and including a tissue ply and a thermoplastic material ply, a second layer having a second surface area and including a tissue ply and a thermoplastic material ply, and a third layer including a tissue ply.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2003Publication date: December 25, 2003Inventors: William D. Price, Virginia D. Karul
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Publication number: 20030228442Abstract: A single use processing substrate includes a cut-resistant layer including a thermoplastic material ply, a first absorbent layer selected from the group consisting of a hydrophilic material, an oleophilic material, or a composite material having hydrophilic and oleophilic properties, wherein the first absorbent layer is secured to the cut-resistant layer. The processing substrate further includes a barrier layer including a thermoplastic material ply, wherein the barrier layer is secured to the first absorbent layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2003Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventors: William D. Price, Bryan L. Ackerman, William E. LeBoeuf, Virginia D. Karul
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Publication number: 20030211286Abstract: A processing substrate includes a first cut-resistant layer having a first surface area and including an absorbent ply and a thermoplastic material ply and a second layer having a second surface area and including an absorbent ply and a thermoplastic material ply. The thermoplastic material ply of the second layer is tinted a certain color for indicating absorption of the absorbent ply of the second layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2003Publication date: November 13, 2003Inventors: William D. Price, Bryan L. Ackerman, William E. LeBoeuf, Virginia D. Karul
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Publication number: 20030203159Abstract: A single use processing substrate comprises a first cut-resistant layer having a first surface area with a width and including a first absorbent ply and a first thermoplastic material ply. The substrate also includes a second layer having a second surface area and including a second absorbent ply and a second thermoplastic material ply. A plurality of adhesive portions secures the first layer to the second layer, wherein each adhesive portion has an effective dimension shorter than the width of the first layer and wherein the first layer is secured to the second layer such that a portion of the second surface area is laterally disposed outside of the first surface area.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventors: William D. Price, Bryan L. Ackerman, William E. LeBoeuf, Virginia D. Karul
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Publication number: 20030198721Abstract: A container includes a flexible bag including at least two bag sides in an opposed relationship wherein each bag side has two lateral edges, a bag closure extending from one lateral edge to another lateral edge, and a bag bottom spaced from the bag closure. The bag also includes a flexible jacket, external to the bag, the jacket having at least two jacket sides opposing the bag sides, and a jacket bottom. The jacket sides and the jacket bottom define a volume into which part of the flexible bag is disposed, such that the bag bottom is at least partially contained within the volume and is spaced from the jacket bottom.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2002Publication date: October 23, 2003Inventors: William D. Price, William E. Shrum
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Patent number: 6579008Abstract: A multicompartment reclosable thermoplastic bag having at least two compartments is disclosed. Each compartment has a top, a bottom, side edges, and two opposing sidewalls joined at the side edges and the bottom. Each compartment has a closure across the top thereof, which are arranged back-to-back and aligned such that the center points of each closure are less than ½ inch (1.27 cm) away from each other. The compartments are attached together proximate the tops of the compartments, and the bottoms of the compartments are free from being attached to each other. A process for making the bag is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2001Date of Patent: June 17, 2003Assignee: S.C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.Inventors: William D. Price, Michael J. Colucci, Jose Porchia
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Publication number: 20030021500Abstract: A method of making a multicompartment reclosable thermoplastic bag having at least two compartments is disclosed. Each compartment has a top, a bottom, two side edges, and two opposing sidewalls joined at the side edges and the bottom. Each compartment has a closure across the top thereof, which are arranged back-to-back and aligned. The compartments are attached together proximate the tops of the compartments, and the bottoms of the compartments are free from being attached to each other. Processes for making such bags from one or more webs are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2002Publication date: January 30, 2003Inventors: William D. Price, Richard R. Dawkins
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Publication number: 20020168118Abstract: A reclosable thermoplastic bag having an offset fastener. The bag includes first and second sidewalls, each having a top, a bottom and two opposing side edges, the first and second sidewalls being attached together along the respective bottom and side edges; an inwardly folded top pleat positioned across the first sidewall; a reclosable fastener having at least two cooperating closure members, one closure member being positioned proximate to the top of the first sidewall above the pleat, the other closure member being positioned proximate to the top of the second sidewall, such that when the bag is filled and closed, the reclosable fastener is offset.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2002Publication date: November 14, 2002Applicant: S.C. Johnson Home Storage, Inc.Inventor: William D. Price