Independent Closures For Single Access Opening Patents (Class 383/61.1)
  • Patent number: 11691789
    Abstract: A zipper for a reclosable bag including an elongated groove profile having two arms which form a general U-shape to define an opening to a channel, and an elongated rib profile opposing the groove profile, wherein a plurality of first segments of the rib profile alternate with a plurality of second segments of the rib profile to create a structural discontinuity along a length thereof, wherein during interlocking the groove and rib profiles, an audible clicking sound of at least 50 dB on average is created during opening and closing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: S. C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.
    Inventor: James C. Pawloski
  • Patent number: 11291336
    Abstract: Some examples described herein include coffee bean packaging assemblies that integrate a packaging body with a grinding mechanism (e.g., a burr grinder). The example coffee bean assemblies described provide storage advantages (e.g., coffee beans and grinders do not need to be separately stored and located when wanting to dispense freshly ground coffee), as well as travel advantages (e.g., a separate coffee grinder does not need to be remembered packed when traveling).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Inventors: Jessica Jill Porter Marais, Zachary Charles Jacobson, Jack Steven Tyson
  • Patent number: 10994896
    Abstract: A storage bag includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall connected to the first sidewall so as to form an interior of the bag with an opening to the interior. The storage bag also includes at least one zipper profile provided adjacent to the opening to the interior of the bag. The at least one zipper profile has opposing closure elements that respectively interlock with each other. The storage bag also includes a slider with at least one opening member and at least one detent on at least one end of the bag. The at least one detent is configured to engage with the at least one opening member of the slider to provide a leak-proof end seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert R. Turvey, Lawrence C. Stanos, Bryan L. Ackerman, Christina J. Korinda, Caitlin M. Hanson
  • Patent number: 10954055
    Abstract: A container device that has an outer shell with an opening that is sealed by a closure mechanism. The closure mechanism can include magnetic strips that are configured to partially or wholly seal the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Kyle Edward Rogers, John Fritz, Jeffrey Charles Munie
  • Patent number: 10625907
    Abstract: A reclosable pouch includes a receptacle having a storage chamber and a mouth in communication with the storage chamber. A closure is attached to the mouth, the closure including a first zipper strip and a second zipper strip. The first and second zipper strips are fused together in first and second zones situated at respective ends of the closure. The first and second zipper strips form a first zipper and a second zipper that terminate in a first zipper termination and a second zipper termination, respectively. A respective pair of elongated projections is arranged on first and second sidewalls of the receptacle. A slider may be mounted to the closure, such that the elongated projections prevent further travel of the slider at opposing ends of the closure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Rod M. Karim, Eliel Borbon
  • Patent number: 10543959
    Abstract: A storage bag comprising first and second zipper profiles provided adjacent to an opening to the interior of the bag. The first and second zipper profiles are provided with opposing closure elements that respectively interlock with each other. The storage bag further includes first and second isolation sections between the first and second zipper profiles and a slider to occlude and to de-occlude the closure elements of the first and second zipper profiles. The slider includes a first zipper profile opening member and a support member with a second zipper profile opening member that is (i) disposed between the first and second isolation sections, and (ii) separate and distinct from the first zipper profile opening member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert R. Turvey, Lawrence C. Stanos, Bryan L. Ackerman, Christina J. Korinda
  • Patent number: 9931056
    Abstract: A compound membrane breathing tube for use in spirometric applications is provided. The compound membrane comprises a first sheet and a second sheet of flexible sheeting connected together along the periphery thereof, and each of the sheets has an opening cut therethrough to create a flap. The flap of the first sheet overlaps the flap of the second sheet so as to present a higher relative resistance to airflow through the breathing tube at lower airflows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Rostrum Medical Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Fouad Halwani, Nathan Ayoubi, Jose Ganseman, Judy Findlay, Thomas Lloyd Bellaire, Ian Brodkin, Arthur Willms, Victor Dosil, Awni Ayoubi
  • Patent number: 8936172
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a cooler for transferring a game head. In one aspect, a game head transfer device is provided. The device includes a body having an opening on an upper portion that is configured to receive a game head into the body, wherein a first portion and a second portion of the game head extend from the opening of the body when the body is in an opened position and a closed position. The device further includes one or more flap members configured to narrow the opening of the body between the first portion and the second portion of the game head. The device also includes one or more closing members configured to narrow the opening of the body adjacent a side of the first portion and a side of the second portion of the game head that extend from the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Inventor: Brian Hicks
  • Patent number: 8840306
    Abstract: A container comprised of an inner bag having a chamber for holding an item and a top through which the item can be placed in the chamber; an odor containment section attached to the inner bag; an odor containment flap positioned inside of the inner bag and adapted to be folded over the item when the item is held in the chamber of the inner bag; and an outer bag that surrounds the inner bag and the odor containment section, with the top of the inner bag extending beyond a top of the outer bag. Generally, the container is used to contain or minimize the odors emitted by organic materials such as, food, plant matter, or feces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Gonzo Bags Corp.
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Poel, Brandon V. Roberts
  • Publication number: 20140270584
    Abstract: A reclosable package has front and back panels each have a top end and a maximum height such that the maximum height of the back panel is greater than the maximum height of the front panel, resulting in an exposed segment of the back panel uncovered by the front panel. A closure flap including a first adhesive layer and a second adhesive layer and being non-removably attached to the exposed segment of the back panel via the first adhesive layer and removably attached to a portion of the front panel via the second adhesive layer. After opening to access an interior of the package, the second adhesive layer can be used to reattach the closure flap to the front panel. A method of manufacturing the package is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Ronald H. Exner, Deborah A. Lyzenga, Jeffrey T. Weber
  • Patent number: 8801284
    Abstract: A fluid dispenser comprising: a flexible pouch (1) that comprises two flexible sheets (11, 12) that define between them a fluid reservoir (10) and an opening (14); and a stopper-and-dispenser member (2) that is mounted in stationary, permanent, and leaktight manner in the opening (14) of the pouch (1), the stopper member (2) including a body (3) that defines a dispenser orifice (34) and two sealing zones (31c, 31d), respectively for the two flexible sheets (11, 12) of the pouch (1); the dispenser being characterized in that the stopper-and-dispenser member (2) further includes a closure lid (4) for closing the dispenser orifice (34), the lid (4) being hinged (43) on the body (3) in such a manner as to pivot between a closed position and an open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Aptar France SAS
    Inventors: Denis Croibier, Christophe Pierre
  • Patent number: 8770840
    Abstract: In an airbag structure with an inner shade cover and a manufacturing method of the airbag, a first plastic plate and a second plastic plate are stacked in parallel with each other, and the first plastic plate is formed by a plurality of air-column plates, and the air-column plate includes a plurality of nodes, and the second plastic plate is stained with a dark dye for sheltering an external light, and then both ends of the first and second plastic plates are hot sealed, and then the first and second plastic plates are folded simultaneously along the nodes, so that the first plastic plate forms a bag, and the second plastic plate is covered onto an inner side of the bag, so that the second plastic plate forms a plastic inner cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Inventors: Yaw Shin Liao, Chieh Hua Liao, Ting Yu Liao
  • Publication number: 20140072247
    Abstract: A pouch can include a first wall, a second wall, and a lower gusset that extends from each of the first and second walls. The pouch can further include an upper gusset that extends from at least the first wall. The pouch can further include a seal region at an upper end of the pouch. The seal region can be opened to yield an opening through which the contents of the pouch can be accessed. The opening can be at least partially defined by the upper gusset and/or the upper gusset can define a pocket that can maintain external debris therein as the opening is expanded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Inventor: Brian Joseph McDonough
  • Patent number: 8657496
    Abstract: A spout member including a base portion which is fixed to a bag body, a cylindrical portion which protrudes upward from the base portion, and a sealing portion which seals a front end of the cylindrical portion through a breakable thin portion is disposed between two sheets of film forming the bag body. A sealing chamber accommodating the cylindrical portion and the sealing portion is opened by tearing the two sheets of film along an opening assisting line. An opening assisting plate protruding to at least one of a left side and a right side of the sealing portion is disposed above the opening assisting line. A sandwiching reinforcement seal portion for reinforcing the two sheets of film by sealing inner surfaces thereof is provided between the opening assisting plate and the opening assisting line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignees: Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd., Fujimori Kogyo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yasuhiro Takeda, Kenji Washida, Takahiro Koyama, Junichi Hashimoto, Matsutarou Ono, Yasuharu Takada, Toshihiko Mori, Moritoshi Oguni
  • Patent number: 8641278
    Abstract: An automatic gripping closure device comprising a first element with hooks comprising a first base band and at least two first hooks originating from the first band and placed in at least one row of first hooks (9), each first hook being delimited by two faces (11, 12) that are mutually opposed and transverse to the direction of the at least one row of first hooks and at least one coupling portion (13, 14) protruding laterally from the stem, preferably at the top of the latter, while extending in a direction transverse to the direction of the row, and a second element with hooks comprising a second base band and at least two second hooks originating from the second band and placed in at least one row.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Aplix
    Inventors: Jean-Pierre Ducauchuis, Thierry Marche
  • Publication number: 20130230260
    Abstract: A seam sealed wet bag for transporting and storing wet items and a process for marking same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2009
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Inventors: Nicole Marie Maynard, Jesse Anton Maynard
  • Patent number: 8523440
    Abstract: A fillable, sealable, disposable container for storing, transporting and consuming a liquid, such as an individual beverage serving, has opposed front and back walls joined along their opposed sides. Each wall has an upper portion, defining an opening for filling the container, and a lower portion, connecting the lower portions of the front and back walls, for stabilizing the container for filling. A sealable fluid-tight liquid retaining seal is provided at the opening, for sealing the container when filled. Means are provided for creating a hole in the front wall of the container to extract the liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Bevi Corporation
    Inventors: Eileen Walker, Kim Maguire
  • Patent number: 8523441
    Abstract: A package of flexible material, particularly suitable to contain sterilizable food products, has a parallelepiped box shape with a base or bottom wall (2), a top wall (3), a front wall (4), a back wall (5) and two side walls (6, 7), an opening (8) closed by a peelable patch (9) sealed along a track (20) disposed astride the peripheral edge of the opening (8) being provided on the top wall (3), a respective peripheral edge (10) protruding from the base (2) and from the top wall (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Goglio S.p.A.
    Inventors: Franco Goglio, Giorgio Bottini, Roberto Galbasini
  • Patent number: 8500707
    Abstract: A drainable ostomy pouch includes a collection portion and a drain chute extending from the collection portion having a discharge opening for permitting emptying of contents from the pouch. The drain chute is foldable between an open condition in which the drain chute is extended from the collection portion, and a closed condition in which the drain chute is folded towards the collection portion; and a pocket for receiving at least a portion of the drain chute when the drain chute is in its closed condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Convatec Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Kimberly Murray
  • Patent number: 8485728
    Abstract: A package including a package body having closed ends, at least one of the closed ends being openable. A reclosable member including a band disposed on the package body, the band being adjacent to and encircling the openable closed end. The reclosable member maintains the at least one of the openable end in a closed condition after opening thereof. The openable end is selectively and repeatedly openable and reclosable upon manipulation of the package body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Global, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul K. Bowers, James A. Glydon, Allen Aldridge
  • Publication number: 20130089280
    Abstract: A sealable plastic bag has a first panel and a second panel. The first panel and second panel are joined along three edges to define a bag interior and an opening to permit access to the bag interior. A permanent sealing structure is configured to permanently seal the first and second panels to close the opening and prevent access to the bag interior. A release liner strip overlies the permanent sealing structure to prevent the permanent sealing structure from sealing the first and second panels until activation by a user. A resealable sealing structure is configured to repeatedly and nondestructively seal the first and second panels to close the opening and prevent access to the bag interior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicant: INTEPLAST GROUP, LTD.
    Inventors: Ben Tseng, Ter-Hai Lin, Joe Wang, Jerry Hsu
  • Patent number: 8240546
    Abstract: Flow-wrap packaging having a longitudinal sealed seam and two transverse sealed seams, at least the longitudinal sealed seam being spaced apart from the associated longitudinal edge of the packaging, wherein a device for indicating whether the packaging has already been opened (seal guarantee) is arranged at at least one point between the longitudinal sealed seam and the longitudinal edge ,that is to say at at least one point on the longitudinal edge strips of the packaging defined by the longitudinal sealed seam and the longitudinal edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Huhtamaki Ronsberg, Zweigniederlassung der Huhtamaki Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Joachim Friebe, Matthias Schraegle
  • Patent number: 8210746
    Abstract: Disclosed is an article of manufacture including bag having a front surface; a rear surface; two side surfaces each having a gusset therein and connecting the front and rear surfaces; a flattenable bottom surface formed by connecting the front, rear, and side surfaces; and a top surface formable by connecting the front, rear, and side surfaces. The bag has a height, a width, and a depth, and defines an internal volume. The bag is sealable and has a seal strength of at least about 1,600 pounds per square inch. The bag is formed from a plastic laminate having a thickness of from about 130 to about 200 microns and a tensile strength of at least about 3,400 pounds per square inch. The article of manufacture also includes at least about 15 pounds of a particulate, flowable composition contained therein. The bag can also have a closure system comprising a non-reusable closure and a reusable closure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: George Scott Kerr, Lawrence Andrew Schumacher, Barry Stanley Shantz, David P Cameron, Roger B Fielder
  • Publication number: 20120106872
    Abstract: Containment bag for an industrial container embraces a non-self-supporting container having a top, sides, and a bottom, which define an interior space; in at least one of the top and sides, at least one opening for introduction of material into the interior space; and for the at least one opening a flap that can be sealed at or beyond the at least one opening. Sealing is provided through at least one of a hook and loop closure system and an adhesive system. The bag can be employed with the industrial container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventors: Korey W. Blanchard, Michael L. Nottley
  • Patent number: 8167487
    Abstract: This disclosure describes a secure access, easy opening tamper evident feature for sealable bags. The tamper evident feature provides dual zones for tamper-detection and may be sealed within a bag to form a package in such a manner that allows for the filling of product into the package and the handling of the package to be safely made, as the tamper evident feature may be positioned away from deleterious contact with the product. The package may be a combination of the tamper evident feature and a flexible bag. The package may include an easy opening end configuration for secure access inside the bag when the tamper evident feature is exposed and subsequently torn open by an end-user along the dual zones for tamper detection. The package may be formed with bags having side gussets or, alternatively, with folded-closed end. Methods for making and filling such packages are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Milprint, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott Anthony Fuller
  • Publication number: 20120033898
    Abstract: A two-piece dosing cap (10) comprised of a base part (2) and a closure part (3). Both parts (2 and 3) can be displaced in relation to one another in the axial direction by means of suitable threads (20, 30). Above a cylindrical part (22), the base part (2) has a head part (23) comprising an outer wall (24), which is closed on top by a top surface (25). A plurality of outlet orifices (21) is integrally formed in the outer wall (24). The closure part (3) includes a mirror-inverted truncated cone (33), the outer wall (34) of which is completely closed, and therefore rests in the closed state with the interior surface thereof on the exterior surface of the outer wall (24) of said base part (2). Both parts comprise sealing means which are matched to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventor: Dan Barron
  • Publication number: 20110262057
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (10, 30, 40, 50, 60) for closing at least one thin-walled transport container (12) for articles of value, said transport container having at least one opening. The device (10, 30, 40, 50) has at least one first closing element (14) and a second closing element (16) arranged at a distance to the first closing element (14). The first closing element (14) comprises at least one first snap-in element (18a to 18c) and the second closing element (16) comprises at least one second snap-in element (20a to 20c) that is complementary to the first snap-in element (18a to 18c).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: WINCOR NIXDORF INTERNATIONAL GMBH
    Inventors: Dirk Langhuber, Günter Holland-Letz
  • Publication number: 20110033138
    Abstract: A reclosable package comprises a first panel having first and second side sections and a second panel having first and second side sections. The first panel opposes the second panel and is joined to the second panel along the first and second side sections. A bottom extends between the first and second side sections of the first and second panels with the first and second panels joined to each other. A mouth is disposed opposite the bottom and extends between the first and second side sections of the first second panels. A closure member extends along the mouth, with the closure member including a first fin joined to the first panel and second fin joined to the second panel. A sealing member having a first and second ends is disposed proximate the mouth. The ends of the sealing member can be attached to the fin or panel such that at least one of the first end or second ends of the sealing member is attached with peelable seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: Pactiv Corporation
    Inventors: David Cameron, Craig Soller, Michael Bohn, Roger E. Dowler, Janet Fleury
  • Patent number: 7883268
    Abstract: The package generally includes at least first and second panel portions operably connected to define an interior cavity therebetween. The first panel portion can include a fluid chamber operably disposed along a portion of the first panel portion such that a portion of the fluid chamber is adapted to operably abut or confront the second panel portion to generally block an access opening into the interior cavity. The second panel portion can further include a fluid chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Inventor: Mark Steele
  • Patent number: 7870961
    Abstract: A product delivery system is device and method able to keep bag of product seal and delivering a bag product in easy and fast way. By tied up (using a fast locking strap) adjustable frame with seal cover to opened bag. Hang the bag on hook up side down (using a clip). By opening a little the caver (lid or zipper), product will drop down.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Inventor: Moti Shai
  • Patent number: 7815024
    Abstract: The collapsible balikbayan box apparatus is especially suited to surrounding and transporting a square cornered cardboard balikbayan box. The pliable ends, front, and back provide for collapse when the apparatus is not laden. The top is permanently affixed to the back and removably affixed to the two ends and the front. A unique hook latch provides for latch and release via stretching the pliable front and top. The rigid, removable bottom insert provides greater apparatus rigidity in use. Partially recessed wheels are fitted to the bottom. Straps encircle the bottom and extend up a majority of the sides, where the straps and handles are reinforced, so that the apparatus can be pulled or carried by the straps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Inventors: Wilfredo B. Quimpo, Camilo B. Cortes, Honorio V. Fernandez, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20100027917
    Abstract: A collapsible container for holding popcorn that is comprised of a front panel, a rear panel, and gusseted side panels. The front and rear panels have pockets mounted at the base of the container. The container also includes carrying handles incorporated into the top of the front and rear panels. The container also contains a releasably sealable opening that maybe sealed by a number of different methods and mechanisms. When the container is open, the user may add a topping, and then seal and shake the container in order to distribute the flavoring agent. Additionally, the user may seal the container, thereby trapping heat so as to maintain an elevated temperature for the popcorn. The resealable opening will also prevent accidental spillage of the popcorn. A fill line is located on the interior of the container in order to allow the user to know how much popcorn to put into the container such that it can still be easily closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventor: James Brent McCann
  • Publication number: 20100002960
    Abstract: A bag for installation on a mobile cleaning cart features an open top end at which the bag is arranged for hanging support on the mobile cleaning cart and an openable and closable bottom end facilitating removal of contents from the bag through said bottom end with the top end hanging from the cart. Installed on a cart of known types commonly used in custodial, janitorial, maid or housecleaning services, the bag can be emptied through the selectively openable bottom end of the bag to avoid lifting of the bags contents through the open top end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventor: Inga Lasko
  • Patent number: 7607834
    Abstract: A peelable pouch 50 for containing a single dosage product P having a top layer 100 joined to a bottom layer 200 by at least one seal 500 thereby creating a primary compartment 300. The primary compartment 300 houses the product P, sealed from the exterior environment. The peelable pouch 50 includes a tear promoting surface condition 600 on the top layer 100 and the bottom layer 200 intersected by a fold-over line 700. When the pouch 50 is folded about the fold-over line 700 the tear promoting surface condition 600 permits a user to easily tear off a portion of the pouch 50 and expose a portion of the primary compartment 300 allowing the product P to be removed from the pouch 50. Alternative embodiments incorporate a product retention edge 350 that requires supplemental separation of the top 100 and bottom 200 layers to gain access to the product P, as well as a secondary compartment 400 formed between the top 100 and bottom 200 layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: R.P. Scherer Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Hamilton Alvater, Thomas John Fillis
  • Publication number: 20090242447
    Abstract: A closable bag for use in storing items removed from injured, ill, or deceased persons. The bag is suitably of flexible, plastic. The bag has a bag mouth area providing an opening to the bag, a detachable segment disposed in the mouth area and having an aperture and having a bar code number on an exterior surface of the detachable segment, a bag main portion having a recordation area on an exterior surface of the bag main portion and having a corresponding bar code number on an exterior surface of the bag main portion, a closure member in the bag main portion and near the bag mouth area, and a perforated tear strip disposed between the closure member and the opening to the bag mouth area. Also, a kit including a container for storing one or more of the bags. Also, a method for storing personal items, removed from injured and/or ill persons, or from deceased persons, in one or more of the bags.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventors: Colin Smart, Simon Pennelis, Mark Pittaway
  • Patent number: 7553082
    Abstract: A storage bag comprises: first and second panels joined or connected on three sides and having a mouth on a fourth side; a pair of zipper strips respectively joined to the first and second panels in the region of the mouth, each zipper strip comprising respective upper and lower zipper profiles; resealable means joined to at least one of the zipper strips in a region between the upper and lower zipper profiles; and a slider that pushes the respective pairs of zipper profiles together and reseals the resealable means as the slider travels along the mouth of the bag. In one embodiment, the resealable means comprise a layer of adhesive material that adheres to the base web of the opposing zipper strip as the moving slider presses the adhesive material and base web together. In another embodiment, the resealable means comprise first and second layers of cohesive material that cohere to each other as the moving slider presses the layers of cohesive material together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Randall Wayne Yoder
  • Publication number: 20090148081
    Abstract: The invention relates to a recloseable packaging comprising: a bag comprising a reclosing means and a granular product comprising less than 10% by weight of undersized particles having a geometric mean particle diameter of at most 150 micrometers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventor: Neil John Rogers
  • Publication number: 20090148076
    Abstract: A collapsible bag includes a main body, a flexible cover member, and a hand strap. The main body includes an opening, a first sidewall located at one side thereof a second sidewall located at another side oppose side to the first sidewall, and a first female adhesive member mounted to an external side of the first sidewall. The cover member has a male adhesive member mounted to one side thereof for adhesive connection with the first female adhesive member while the cover member is turned to the first sidewall to seal the opening of the main body. The hand strap is fixed to the main body. The main body further has a second female adhesive member mounted to an external side of the second sidewall thereof for connection with the male adhesive member while the main body is folded to fasten the folded main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Applicant: Teng-Yao CHANG
    Inventor: Teng-Yao CHANG
  • Publication number: 20090097781
    Abstract: An airtight storage bag is defined by at least one plastic film formed into a pouch. The pouch has a containment region with an openable mouth. There are a first resealable zone extending across the openable mouth to allow closure of the month, and a second resealable zone also extending across the mouth and located on the containment region side of the first resealable zone to allow airtight closure of the containment region. A vent is located between the first and second resealable zones to allow displacement of fluid from the containment region via the vent. The second resealable zone when sealed seals the containment region from the exterior of the bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventor: Luen-Sing TANG
  • Publication number: 20080310772
    Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention improved capabilities are described for waste disposal. A disposal bag may include a bag configured to receive waste, a frame associated with the bag at an opening. The frame may include one or more pair of hinge points configured to open and close the bag when a force is applied on the frame, and a pair of tabs associated with one of the one or more pair of hinge points, wherein the pair of tabs enable stacking of the disposal bag with a plurality of substantially similar disposal bags. In some embodiments of the frame, the frame is conically shaped and may include a sealing facility disposed on at least one part of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventors: Douglas C. Dayton, Sung Park
  • Publication number: 20080310767
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved disposable emesis containment system comprising an expandable bag constituted of a non-porous, flexible polymeric material, such bag having a metal or plastic frame e.g., in the shape of a spring that permits expansion of the bag into a desired shape e.g. spherical, the bag having a large opening or aperture at the top upon expansion which opening is sealable by use of an associated draw- or pull-string and which expandable bag is stored in an easily opened, preferably resealable storage container in unexpanded form prior to usage. This system provides an improved means of storing and disposal of emesis and other noxious biological materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventors: Edward Joseph Engel, Kelly Anne Engel, Tricia Lynn Engel
  • Patent number: 7416338
    Abstract: A reclosable package comprises a slider-operated zipper wherein at least one of the zipper parts has a hinged flap to which a marginal portion of a panel of packaging film is joined. The hinged flap swings away from the rest of the zipper part in response to a pulling force tending to pull that zipper part away from the other zipper part. The flap is disposed between a base strip of the zipper part that it forms a part of and a sidewall of the slider. The slider is retained on the zipper by retaining ledges projecting from a distal end of a plow that pries open the zipper during slider travel in an opening direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Steven Ausnit
  • Publication number: 20080085066
    Abstract: Fresh produce and cut flower packages are prepared from one or more polymer layers. At least one layer is a polylactic acid (PLA) film layer. Layers that can be adhered to the PLA film layer include polyolefin and polyester films. The packages have optimized moisture vapour transmission rates (MVTR) and oxygen transmission rates (OTR) to produce a shelf-life extended package that reduces growth of bacteria and prevents haze or fog on the inside of the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventors: Kevin J. Curie, Robert J. Blemberg, Brian K. Muehl, Robert W. Knoll
  • Patent number: 7306371
    Abstract: Breaching access structure 10S provides easy access to sealed interior 10I containing contents 10C. Access region 12A proximate edge 12E of package 10, provides entrance into the interior and access to the contents. Band seal 14 formed by upper lamina 14U and lower lamina 14L extends along the access region, enclosing breaching bubble 16. The band seal has inner seal portion 14I between the bubble and the interior, and outer seal portion 14O between the bubble and edge 12E of the package. The bubble is expandable to open the package in response to bursting detonator 18. The detonator is burst by external pressure applied by a user. Opposed pair of peel flaps, upper flap 16U and lower flap 16L, are formed by the opposed laminae of the outer seal along the edge breach as the bubble breaches. These small initial flaps are grasped by the user and manually peeled apart to initiate opening the band seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: PopPack, LLC
    Inventor: William S. Perell
  • Publication number: 20070237431
    Abstract: Breachable product container 10 is formed by first lamina 10B and opposed second lamina 10C selectively pressed together. Perimeter seal 10S extends around the perimeter of the container. Product chamber 12P and inflatable breaching bubble 12 are between the selectively pressed opposed laminae, within the perimeter seal. Product 16 is contained within the product chamber. Inner divider 14D extends between the product chamber and the breaching bubble. Transfer passage 14 through the inner divider permits inflation of the breaching bubble in response to moderate pressure applied to the product chamber during an extended inflation period. Breaching edge 12E forms part of the perimeter seal around the breaching bubble. The breaching edge provides an edge breach by separating the opposed laminae along the breaching edge in response to substantial pressure applied to the breaching bubble during a brief breaching period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventor: William S. Perell
  • Patent number: 7094455
    Abstract: A fastener tape for use in the manufacture of reclosable plastic bags is provided. The fastener tape comprises an intermediate layer and a reclosable fastener profile thereon. The intermediate layer includes three layers of co-extruded plastic, with not more than 4% EVA as the outer two layers and HDPE as the middle layer. The intermediate layer is folded so as to bring portions of the intermediate layer into an opposing relationship. These opposing portions are then sealed together by a pair of seal bars. By carefully controlling the sealing temperature, a consistent peel seal is created between the opposing portions of the intermediate layer without the need for an adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: James Johnson, Daniel T. Sullivan, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6957914
    Abstract: A package for unitizing at least two pouches includes a flexible multipack header positioned between the pouches and adhered along a top portion of the pouches. Each pouch is removable along a tear line to expose a slider, a zipper and/or a secondary tear line to access the pouch or a tamper evident seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Craig W. Arends, Leslie S. Marco, John H. Schneider
  • Patent number: 6929401
    Abstract: A nested safety mailing envelope having a first and second compartment. The first compartment is attached within the second compartment. Each compartment has a seal that may securely seal each compartment. The seals are in line such that the inner compartment seal may be closed and the outer compartment seal provides a secondary enclosure of the inner compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: Beckman Coulter, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard S. Matusewicz
  • Patent number: RE41273
    Abstract: Breaching access structure 10S provides easy access to sealed interior 10I containing contents 10C. Access region 12A proximate edge 12E of package 10, provides entrance into the interior and access to the contents. Band seal 14 formed by the upper lamina 14U and lower lamina 14L extends along the access region, enclosing breaching bubble 16. The band seal has inner seal portion 14I between the bubble and the interior, and outer seal portion 14O between the bubble and edge 12E of the package. The bubble is expandable to open the package in response to bursting detonator 18. The detonator is burst by external pressure applied by a user. Opposed pair of peel flaps, upper flap 16U and lower flap 16L, are formed by the opposed laminae of the outer seal along the edge breach as the bubble breaches. These small initial flaps are grasped by the user and manually peeled apart to initiate opening the band seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: PopPack, LLC
    Inventor: William Simon Perell
  • Patent number: RE44458
    Abstract: Breaching access structure 10S provides easy access to sealed interior 10I containing contents 10C. Access region 12A proximate edge 12E of package 10, provides entrance into the interior and access to the contents. Band seal 14 formed by upper lamina 14U and lower lamina 14L extends along the access region, enclosing breaching bubble 16. The band seal has inner seal portion 14I between the bubble and the interior, and outer seal portion 14O between the bubble and edge 12E of the package. The bubble is expandable to open the package in response to bursting detonator 18. The detonator is burst by external pressure applied by a user. Opposed pair of peel flaps, upper flap 16U and lower flap 16L, are formed by the opposed laminae of the outer seal along the edge breach as the bubble breaches. These small initial flaps are grasped by the user and manually peeled apart to initiate opening the band seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Inventor: William Simon Perell