JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Petkovsek, Gregory Lee
Gast, Jeremy D.
Smits, Eric Francis
Abstract
A zipper closure arrangement for use with a reclosable package includes: a first attachment flange and a second attachment flange; a first zipper profile member extending from the first attachment flange; a second zipper profile member extending from the second attachment flange and positioned to releasably mate with the first zipper profile member. The first and second attachment flanges each having an area of weakness and are sealed together along a seal region. The seal region is between the area of weakness and terminal ends of the first attachment flange and the second attachment flange. This results in a tear-off region that is straight and consistent.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Schweiss, Thomas Joseph
Bonke, Douglas Duane
Abstract
A method of manufacturing a film includes forming a blend containing a renewable content starch, a renewable content mineral, and polyethylene, operating a mass flow hopper to maintain a consistent mass flow rate of the blend to a feed throat of an extruder, and operating the extruder with a screw speed and melt temperature based on the amount by weight of the starch and mineral within the blend. The melt is passed through a screen pack with a mesh rating based on the amount by weight of the starch and mineral within the blend, is passed through a die, and is cooled into a film. The film is nipped to a gauge such that the film can be formed into a bag.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Hansen, William Bradford
Austreng, Andrew R.
Abstract
A recloseable zipper pouch includes a recloseable zipper with interlocking profiles. At least one of the profiles has a grasping flange with a free end positionable both above and below the interlocking profile, and an attachment flange below the interlocking profile and attached to the wall of the pouch at an anchored portion on the attachment flange. The grasping flange is unattached to the first wall between opposite sidewall edges of the pouch. The complementary interlocking profile is attached to the opposite pouch wall. Some pouches can also include an opening in a side wall of the pouch to provide access to a portion of the grasping flange.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Derue, Nicholas A.
Thompson, Gregg
Wehrle, Richard
Abstract
A zipper closure includes mating first and second profiles, which releasably interlock along a parting line along the side. A slider can be used to open and close the slider. The slider has a channel, which receives an ear on the second profile, and the ear rides through the ear-receiving channel to align engaging structure of the first and second profiles and roll them together into interlocked engagement. The slider has a splitter on a deflectable tab, which can be pressed into a notch on the zipper closure to initially separate the mating profiles, while moving the slider to direct the ear into an ear-receiving channel in the slider and deflect the ear to a side and pry open and separate the profiles.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Schweiss, Thomas Joseph
Burke, Brandon James
Abstract
Container including base portion defining compartment. Base portion includes bottom panel defining bottom of compartment, front base panel defining front of compartment and extending upwardly from bottom panel. Base portion further includes back panel extending from bottom panel to define a back of compartment, and first and second side tabs extending between bottom panel, front base panel, and back panel at opposing sides thereof to define opposing sides of compartment. Container further includes lid portion including a top panel and a front lid panel. The top panel includes an opening and an access flap moveable between an opening position and a closed position defining the opening. The access flap includes a back edge, a front edge, opposing side edges, and a first and second front protrusions, respectively. Blanks for forming such a container and methods for disposing a web material are also disclosed.
B65H 35/00 - Delivering articles from cutting or line-perforating machinesArticle or web delivery apparatus incorporating cutting or line-perforating devices, e.g. adhesive tape dispensers
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Dickey, Michael James
Wedin, Bryan Scott
Schneider, Cory Scott
Bouchard, Katie Lynn
George, Joseph Paul
Vander Linden, Jennifer Ann
Abstract
A connection device for fastening two expanded cellular confinement structures includes: an insertion member; an integral shank extending perpendicular from the insertion member; and an integral handle member extending perpendicular from the shank at an end of the shank remote from the insertion member. One or more barbs may project from the insertion member. The device can have a washer section between the handle member and insertion member. The handle can be curved, or it can be in the shape of a polygon.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Kizer, Taylor A.
Russo, Kyle
Porter, Terrill Mathew
Brown-Ivey, Mogieannah Beth
Fithian, Harry
Abstract
Container including base portion defining compartment. Base portion includes bottom panel defining bottom of compartment, front base panel defining front of compartment and extending upwardly from bottom panel to top edge defining recessed area. Base portion further includes back panel extending from bottom panel to define a back of compartment, and first and second side tabs extending between bottom panel, front base panel, and back panel at opposing sides thereof to define opposing sides of compartment. Container further includes lid portion moveable between open position for access to compartment and closed position. Lid portion includes top panel defining top of lid portion, top panel hingedly-coupled to back panel, and front lid panel extending from the top panel. Front lid panel covers recessed area in closed position, and in open position web material can be dispensed from compartment through recessed area.
B65H 35/00 - Delivering articles from cutting or line-perforating machinesArticle or web delivery apparatus incorporating cutting or line-perforating devices, e.g. adhesive tape dispensers
B65D 85/671 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for web or tape-like material wound in flat spiral form
B65D 83/08 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing thin flat articles in succession
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Soller, Craig
Chapek, Carlos
Thompson, Zachary
Wells, Aaron
Heckman, Gregory
Abstract
A method and apparatus for securing a zipper closure to polymeric film using minimal tension on the zipper closure includes providing first and second tension control loops, an eyemark detector, and a hole punch programmed to punch a hole in the zipper closure upon detection of the eyemark. The zipper closure and the film are supplied to a sealing station at the same speed, and the hole zipper closure is aligned with the eyemark on the film, to result in sealing the strip of zipper closure to the film resulting in minimal wrinkles to the resulting bag.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Medrano, Melissa
Russo, Kyle
Weninger, Jessica
Abstract
Container includes a base portion having a bottom panel defining a compartment. A front base panel extends upwardly from the bottom panel. A back panel extends from the bottom panel. First and second base side tabs extend between the bottom panel, front base panel, and back panel to define opposing sides. A lid portion is moveable between open and dispensing positions. The lid portion includes a top panel hindgedly-coupled to the back panel, and a front lid panel extending from the top panel having a front lid panel pressure edge. The front lid panel in the dispensing position extends within the compartment along the front base panel to pinch a web material from the compartment between the front lid panel pressure edge and the bottom panel. The web material is dispensed between the front lid panel and the front base panel when the lid is in the dispensing position.
B65D 85/671 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for web or tape-like material wound in flat spiral form
B65D 83/08 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing thin flat articles in succession
23.
Hidden flange child resistant closure for recloseable pouch and methods
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Hansen, William Bradford
Austreng, Andrew R.
Abstract
A recloseable zipper pouch includes a recloseable zipper with interlocking profiles. At least one of the profiles has a grasping flange with a free end positionable both above and below the interlocking profile, and an attachment flange below the interlocking profile and attached to the wall of the pouch at an anchored portion on the attachment flange. The grasping flange is unattached to the first wall between opposite sidewall edges of the pouch. The complementary interlocking profile is attached to the opposite pouch wall. Some pouches can also include an opening in a side wall of the pouch to provide access to a portion of the grasping flange.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Vitello, Chris
Abstract
A recycle/re-manufacturing program to enable the collection of products to re-use them in a re-manufacturing processes to create valuable products which can be also be broken down at the end of their lives and re-used. It has been found that the bio-plastic materials can be re-used up to ten times with no degradation in properties. Enabling multiple collections and re-use of the materials. A benefit is that tech factories receive clean waste streams and low-cost materials which can be re-used multiple times.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Derue, Nicholas
Thompson, Gregg
Rawluszki, Joel A.
Abstract
A slider zipper closure system includes a zipper closure with complementary profiles of opposing tracks for interlocking and unlocking; the closure a first end stop and a second end stop positioned opposite ends of the closure. A slider device is positioned on the zipper closure between and engaging the first end stop and second end stop to selectively: (i) unlock the complementary profiles as the slider device is moved along the tracks in an opening direction; and (ii) interlock the complementary profiles as the slider device is moved along the tracks in a closing direction. The slider device has a first end stop engagement surface positioned inboard from the closing end and adapted to strike the first end stop.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Athans, John D.
Derue, Nicholas A.
Thompson, Zachary R.
Thompson, Gregg
Snyder, Scott
Abstract
A slider for a zipper closure includes a separator plow that is positionable between interlocking tracks of the zipper closure to open the zipper closure by pivoting an opening end of the slider in a direction toward a notch to position the plow between the interlocking closures. The slider can be disengaged by pivoting the slider so that the plow is outside of the interlocking tracks.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Toney, Kenneth A.
Abstract
Rolling assembly for packaging web material in a roll having a base member with concave arcuate feed surface defining an upwardly-extending ramp, first intermediate member movably coupled to base member, and top member moveably coupled to at least one of base member or first intermediate member, top member having a concave arcuate pressure surface facing feed surface of base member. The base member, first intermediate member and top member collectively forming an iris with a feed space, the iris moveable between a first condition and a second condition, and configured to receive web material along the feed surface and direct the web material upwardly toward the top member to form a roll within the feed space, the iris moving toward a second condition as the roll of web material increases in cross dimension against the pressure surface of the top member.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Hayes, Thomas J.
Gomoll, James N.
Abstract
Method of forming a plate including providing a sheet of polyethylene terephthalate foam and thermoforming the polyethylene terephthalate foam into a plate. The plate comprising a bottom wall having an outer perimeter, an upper surface, and a lower support surface defining a horizontal reference plane. The plate further comprising a sidewall extending upwardly and outwardly from the outer perimeter at an angle “a” of between about 30° to about 35° relative to a vertical axis perpendicular to the horizontal reference plane. The plate further including a rim extending laterally outwardly from an upper edge of the sidewall and a turndown flange extending downwardly from an outer edge of the rim and terminating at a free end.
B29C 51/26 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
C08J 9/30 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof by mixing gases into liquid compositions or plastisols, e.g. frothing with air
B29K 67/00 - Use of polyesters as moulding material
B29K 105/04 - Condition, form or state of moulded material cellular or porous
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Hansen, William Bradford
Austreng, Andrew R.
Abstract
A reclosable zipper pouch includes a reclosable zipper with interlocking profiles. At least one of the profiles has a grasping flange with a free end positionable both above and below the interlocking profile, and an attachment flange below the interlocking profile and attached to the wall of the pouch at an anchored portion on the attachment flange. The grasping flange is unattached to the first wall between opposite sidewall edges of the pouch. The complementary interlocking profile is attached to the opposite pouch wall. Some pouches can also include an opening in a side wall of the pouch to provide access to a portion of the grasping flange.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Soller, Craig
Chapek, Carlos
Thompson, Zachary
Wells, Aaron
Heckman, Gregory
Abstract
A method and apparatus for securing a zipper closure to polymeric film using minimal tension on the zipper closure includes providing first and second tension control loops, an eyemark detector, and a hole punch programmed to punch a hole in the zipper closure upon detection of the eyemark. The zipper closure and the film are supplied to a sealing station at the same speed, and the hole zipper closure is aligned with the eyemark on the film, to result in sealing the strip of zipper closure to the film resulting in minimal wrinkles to the resulting bag.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Hansen, William Bradford
Abstract
A recloseable zipper pouch includes a recloseable zipper with interlocking profiles. At least one of the profiles has a grasping flange with a free end positionable both above and below the interlocking profile, and an attachment flange below the interlocking profile and attached to the wall of the pouch at an anchored portion on the attachment flange. The grasping flange is unattached to the first wall between opposite sidewall edges of the pouch. The complementary interlocking profile is attached to the opposite pouch wall.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Hansen, William Bradford
Austreng, Andrew R.
Abstract
A recloseable zipper pouch includes a recloseable zipper with interlocking profiles. At least one of the profiles has a grasping flange with a free end positionable both above and below the interlocking profile, and an attachment flange below the interlocking profile and attached to the wall of the pouch at an anchored portion on the attachment flange. The grasping flange is unattached to the first wall between opposite sidewall edges of the pouch. The complementary interlocking profile is attached to the opposite pouch wall. Some pouches can also include an opening in a side wall of the pouch to provide access to a portion of the grasping flange.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Petkovsek, Gregory L.
Robbins, Todd
Abstract
A recloseable zipper closure arrangement useable in a recloseable plastic bag includes a first elongate base strip having a front side and an opposite back side; and a first continuous profile member on the front side of the first elongate base strip; the first continuous profile member having a clicking sensory indicator having a central rib with a continuous peak; and a second continuous profile member on the front side of the first elongate base strip and spaced from the first profile member; the second continuous profile member may have optionally a clicking sensory indicator having a central rib with a continuous peak.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Thompson, Gregg
Athans, John
Abstract
A child resistant slider includes a top member and a pair of spaced legs depending from the top member. At least a first leg of the spaced legs has a first tang projecting laterally away from a remaining portion of the first leg and a remaining portion of the slider. The first tang has a separator plow. The tang can be movable to move the first plow into a position to separate interlocked male and female tracks of a zipper closure. In other examples, both legs include a projecting tang having a separator plow.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Athans, John D.
Derue, Nicholas A.
Thompson, Zachary R.
Thompson, Gregg
Snyder, Scott
Abstract
A slider for a zipper closure includes a separator plow that is positionable between interlocking tracks of the zipper closure to open the zipper closure by pivoting an opening end of the slider in a direction toward a notch to position the plow between the interlocking closures. The slider can be disengaged by pivoting the slider so that the plow is outside of the interlocking tracks.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Derue, Nicholas A.
Thompson, Gregg
Abstract
An apparatus and method for operably mounting a slider onto a recloseable plastic zipper closure includes a rotor having at least one slider-engaging shoulder; an insertion wedge adjacent to the rotor and sized to slidably accommodate the slider for mounting onto a zipper closure; and a zipper guide member adjacent to the rotor and adjacent to the insertion wedge for guiding and holding a zipper closure while the slider is mounted thereon. The insertion wedge will have a leading edge and a trailing edge and increase in thickness from the leading edge to the trailing edge. The apparatus can be vertically oriented or horizontally oriented.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Thompson, Gregg
Athans, John
Abstract
A child resistant slider includes a top member and a pair of spaced legs depending from the top member. At least a first leg of the spaced legs has a first tang projecting laterally away from a remaining portion of the first leg and a remaining portion of the slider. The first tang has a separator plow. The tang can be movable to move the first plow into a position to separate interlocked male and female tracks of a zipper closure. In other examples, both legs include a projecting tang having a separator plow.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Hayes, Thomas J.
Gomoll, James N.
Abstract
Plate having a bottom wall having an outer perimeter, an upper surface, and a lower support surface defining a horizontal reference plane. The plate further includes a sidewall extending upwardly and outwardly from the outer perimeter at an angle “a” of between about 30° to about 35° relative to a vertical axis perpendicular to the horizontal reference plane. Extending laterally outwardly from an upper edge of the sidewall is a rim. Extending downwardly from an outer edge of the rim and terminating at a free end is a turndown flange. The plate comprises a monolithic structure of polyethylene terephthalate foam. Method of forming the plate is also provided.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Derue, Nicholas A.
Thompson, Gregg
Abstract
An apparatus and method for operably mounting a slider onto a recloseable plastic zipper closure includes a rotor having at least one slider-engaging shoulder; an insertion wedge adjacent to the rotor and sized to slidably accommodate the slider for mounting onto a zipper closure; and a zipper guide member adjacent to the rotor and adjacent to the insertion wedge for guiding and holding a zipper closure while the slider is mounted thereon. The insertion wedge will have a leading edge and a trailing edge and increase in thickness from the leading edge to the trailing edge. The apparatus can be vertically oriented or horizontally oriented.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Smith, Amy Frances
Kamire, Yashpal Rajendra
Blythe, James S.
Pourian, Neema
Mcintosh, Zachary J.
Reiser, Katherine A.
Padilla, José L.
Abstract
Container having a base portion defining a compartment and a lid portion moveable between an open position for access to the compartment and a closed position to cover the compartment. The base portion includes a bottom panel, a back panel extending from the bottom panel to a back panel upper edge, and back side tabs extending from the back panel and defining opposing sides of the base portion. The base portion further includes a front base panel extending upwardly from the bottom panel to a front angle panel, the front angle panel extending upwardly and inwardly from the front base panel to a free end. The lid portion is hingedly-coupled to the upper edge of the back panel. The container further includes a cutter disposed on the front angle panel. A blank and method for forming the container from a sheet of blank material is also provided.
B26D 1/04 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a linearly-movable cutting member
B65H 35/00 - Delivering articles from cutting or line-perforating machinesArticle or web delivery apparatus incorporating cutting or line-perforating devices, e.g. adhesive tape dispensers
B65D 83/08 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing thin flat articles in succession
B65D 85/671 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for web or tape-like material wound in flat spiral form
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Phan, Wee
Gomoll, James
Thomas, Toby
Abstract
Thermoformed locking assembly comprising a first web portion including locking lug having lug undercut defining a cantilevered lug ledge having lug engaging surface, second web portion including locking recess having recess undercut defining an opposing recess ledge having recess engaging surface and a lug stop opposite the recess undercut. Locking recess configured to receive locking lug and lug stop configured to position locking lug in locking recess with the lug engaging surface in engagement with the recess engaging surface when first web portion is moved towards second web portion.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Petkovsek, Gregory L.
Dowler, Roger E.
Thompson, Gregg
Aversa, Samuel D.
Abstract
A child resistant zipper closure for a plastic bag includes a double slider, including a first slider and second slider. The first and second sliders are oriented on the zipper closure such that when at least one of the first slider and second slider is moving in a direction toward the other of the first slider and second slider, the zipper is interlocking; and when at least one of the first slider and second slider is moving in a direction away from the other of the first slider and second slider, the zipper is unlocking. The first and second sliders can be releasably connected together.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Chapek, Carlos
Abstract
A child resistant zipper closure for a bag includes a slider having a flexible tab with a torpedo. To open a zipper closure, the tab must be held in a downward position to engage the torpedo between male and female tracks and result in separation of interlocked complementary profiles, while the slider is moved along the zipper closure.
B65D 50/04 - Closures with means for discouraging unauthorised opening or removal thereof, with or without indicating means, e.g. child-proof closures openable or removable by the combination of plural actions requiring the combination of simultaneous actions, e.g. depressing and turning, lifting and turning, maintaining a part and turning another one
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Chapek, Carlos
Abstract
A child resistant zipper closure for a bag includes a slider having a flexible tab with a torpedo. To open a zipper closure, the tab must be held in a downward position to engage the torpedo between male and female tracks and result in separation of interlocked complementary profiles, while the slider is moved along the zipper closure.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Heckman, Gregory S.
Abstract
A reclosable zipper pouch includes a zipper-operable section and a zipper-non-operable section to provide difficulty to a child to open the pouch, and remain easy for an adult or senior citizen to open the pouch.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Blythe, James S.
Abstract
Reclosable fastener includes a first track including a first engagement profile having a first hook portion opening in a first direction along a reference axis substantially perpendicular to a burst direction of the fastener and a second track including a second engagement profile having a second hook portion opening in a second direction opposite the first direction along the reference axis and configured to engage the first hook portion in a closed configuration. The first and second hook portions are configured to engage each other when the first and second tracks are urged toward each other along the reference axis, and the first and second hook portions are configured to disengage each other when the first and second tracks are urged away from each other along the reference axis. A reclosable bag having a reclosable fastener and a slider for a reclosable fastener are also provided.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Petkovsek, Gregory L.
Dowler, Roger E.
Thompson, Gregg
Aversa, Samuel D.
Abstract
A child resistant zipper closure for a plastic bag includes a double slider, including a first slider and second slider. The first and second sliders are oriented on the zipper closure such that when at least one of the first slider and second slider is moving in a direction toward the other of the first slider and second slider, the zipper is interlocking; and when at least one of the first slider and second slider is moving in a direction away from the other of the first slider and second slider, the zipper is unlocking. The first and second sliders can be releasably connected together.
B65D 33/25 - RivetingDovetailingScrewingEnd- or aperture-closing arrangements or devices using press buttons or slide fasteners
A44B 19/38 - Means at the end of stringer by which the slider can be freed from one stringer, e.g. stringers can be completely separated from each other
71.
Child resistant zipper closure for recloseable pouch with double slider and methods
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Petkovsek, Gregory L.
Dowler, Roger E.
Thompson, Gregg
Aversa, Samuel D.
Abstract
A child resistant zipper closure for a plastic bag includes a double slider, including a first slider and second slider. The first and second sliders are oriented on the zipper closure such that when at least one of the first slider and second slider is moving in a direction toward the other of the first slider and second slider, the zipper is interlocking; and when at least one of the first slider and second slider is moving in a direction away from the other of the first slider and second slider, the zipper is unlocking. The first and second sliders can be realeasably connected together.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Chapek, Carlos
Abstract
A child resistant zipper closure for a bag includes a slider having a flexible tab with a torpedo. To open a zipper closure, the tab must be held in a downward position to engage the torpedo between male and female tracks and result in separation of interlocked complementary profiles, while the slider is moved along the zipper closure.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Bach, Gary Michael
Handlos, William Gregory
Wedin, Bryan Scott
Abstract
A mat for use in a portable porous construction mat system includes tabs for providing connections to adjacent mats. A portable porous construction mat system includes a plurality of porous units connected together with fastener arrangements. A method of providing a construction mat system includes connecting together porous units with fastener arrangements. A kit includes at least first and second porous units and fastener arrangements.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Schreiter, Mike
Robbins, Todd
Abstract
Reclosable zipper arrangements for bags such as thermoplastic bags are described. The reclosable zipper arrangements are configured to advantageously provide a clicking sensory indicator, in the form of a tactile and/or audible indication of sealing, as zipper closure occurs. Package arrangements using the closure arrangements are described. Also, methods of assembly and use are described.
B65D 33/16 - End- or aperture-closing arrangements or devices
B65D 33/25 - RivetingDovetailingScrewingEnd- or aperture-closing arrangements or devices using press buttons or slide fasteners
B31B 19/74 - Machinery characterised by making rectangular envelopes or bags of flat form, i.e. without structural provision at the base for thickness of contents and having means for effecting auxiliary operations
75.
Child resistant pouch having recloseable zipper and methods
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Heckman, Gregory S.
Abstract
A reclosable zipper pouch includes a zipper-operable section and a zipper-non-operable section to provide difficulty to a child to open the pouch, and remain easy for an adult or senior citizen to open the pouch.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Blythe, James S.
Abstract
Reclosable fastener assembly includes a fastener comprising a pair of interlocking tracks including a first track having a male profile and a second track having a female profile, the fastener having a height and a width when the tracks are interlocked, a slider slidably mounted to the tracks for movement between a closed position and an open position, and at least one end stop located at an end of the fastener, the end stop formed integrally from at least one of the first and second tracks, the end stop having a wedge shape with a first end, a second end, and a lateral extent, the first end being proximate the fastener and having a height no greater than the height of the fastener, the end stop having a decreasing height from the first end to the second end, and the lateral extent extending beyond the width of the fastener.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Blythe, James S.
Abstract
Reclosable fastener includes a first track having a first engagement profile and a first retention feature extending therefrom, the first retention feature disposed substantially level with or above a bottom of the first engagement profile and having a first outward extension and a first upward extension extending upwardly from the first outward extension; a second track having a second engagement profile and a second retention feature extending therefrom, the second retention feature disposed substantially level with or above a bottom of the second engagement profile and having a second outward extension and a second upward extension extending upwardly from the second outward extension; and a slider disposed on the first and second tracks and interlocking the first and second engagement profiles together when moved from an open position toward a closed position along the first and second tracks. A method of forming a reclosable fastener is also provided.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Blythe, James S.
Abstract
Reclosable fastener includes a first track including a first engagement profile having a first hook portion opening in a first direction along a reference axis substantially perpendicular to a burst direction of the fastener and a second track including a second engagement profile having a second hook portion opening in a second direction opposite the first direction along the reference axis and configured to engage the first hook portion in a closed configuration. The first and second hook portions are configured to engage each other when the first and second tracks are urged toward each other along the reference axis, and the first and second hook portions are configured to disengage each other when the first and second tracks are urged away from each other along the reference axis. A reclosable bag having a reclosable fastener and a slider for a reclosable fastener are also provided.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Dowler, Roger E.
Coffey, William D.
Fleury, Janet M.
Abstract
A child resistant zipper closure for a plastic bag includes a zipper closure having a hood arrangement that includes at least a non-removable hood section in covering relation to a first portion of the zipper closure. There can be slider to open and close the closure, and the non-removable hood section will be sized to accommodate the slider. The hood arrangement can include a removable section to expose the zipper closure and allow access to the slider.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Petkovsek, Gregory L.
Abstract
A reclosable zipper pouch includes a flange in covering relation to a portion of a first wall panel extending between a first zipper profile member and a mouth, when viewed from the open mouth, to provide difficulty to a child to open the pouch, and remain easy for an adult or senior citizen to open the pouch.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Bach, Gary Michael
Handlos, William Gregory
Mcconnell, Jeremy Anthony
Schneider, Cory Scott
Wedin, Bryan Scott
Stelter, Patricia J.
Abstract
A device that includes an insertion member, a shank, and a body having a through-hole and a post. The device can be part of a cellular confinement system. A method of transferring load from an expanded cellular confinement structure to a flexible tendon includes inserting an insertion member of a device through an open slot in the structure, inserting a tendon through a through-hole in the body of the device, and wrapping the tendon around a post of the body. A kit includes a first unitary section of cells, at least one device, and at least one tendon for securing the device and the section to allow transfer of load from the web to the tendon.
A44B 11/04 - BucklesSimilar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts frictionally engaging surface of straps without movable parts
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Hild, Brent L.
Belias, William P.
Nielsen, Steven F.
Abstract
Cast-film process for making a fiber-reinforced film is disclosed. The process includes providing at least a first thermoplastic resin, melting the at least first thermoplastic resin, extruding the at least first thermoplastic resin through a first extension die to form a first thermoplastic film, providing at least a second thermoplastic resin, melting the at least second thermoplastic resin, extruding the at least second thermoplastic resin through a second extension die to form a second thermoplastic film, transporting the first and second thermoplastic films along respective casting rollers, and introducing a plurality of fibers between the first and second thermoplastic films so as to form a fiber-reinforced film having a thickness between about 0.2 mil to about 2.0 mils and having a first thermoplastic layer, a second thermoplastic layer, and a plurality of fibers dispersed therebetween. Cast-film process for making a fiber-reinforced bag is also disclosed.
B29C 39/18 - Shaping by casting, i.e. introducing the moulding material into a mould or between confining surfaces without significant moulding pressureApparatus therefor for making articles of indefinite length incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. casting around inserts or for coating articles
B29C 43/28 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of indefinite length incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. compression moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B29C 47/02 - incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. extrusion moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B29C 70/50 - Shaping or impregnating by compression for producing articles of indefinite length, e.g. prepregs, sheet moulding compounds [SMC] or cross moulding compounds [XMC]
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 37/15 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with at least one layer being manufactured and immediately laminated before reaching its stable state, e.g. in which a layer is extruded and laminated while in semi-molten state
B29C 39/20 - Making multilayered or multicoloured articles
B29C 43/30 - Making multilayered or multicoloured articles
B29C 70/08 - Fibrous reinforcements only comprising combinations of different forms of fibrous reinforcements incorporated in matrix material, forming one or more layers, with or without non-reinforced layers
B32B 37/28 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding involving assembly of non-flat intermediate products which are flattened at a later step, e.g. tubes
B29C 47/00 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired form; Apparatus therefor (extrusion blow-moulding B29C 49/04)
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Moras, Wayne J.
Long, Steven P.
Holt, Stephen H.
Horstmeyer, Ryan M.
Abstract
Drawtape includes a film of a polymeric blend of a minor polymer component of linear low density polyethylene and a major polymer component of medium density polyethylene and/or high density polyethylene. The drawtape of the disclosed subject matter is capable of a strong seal with a commercial polymeric bag, and provides a high elongation prior to tape failure or seal failure. Drawtape bag and method of making the drawtape are also provided.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Senf, Daniel F.
Tietjen, Kai
Schneider, Cory
Handlos, William
Bach, Gary M.
Abstract
A connection device for fastening two expanded cellular confinement structures includes an insertion member having insertion ends, an insertion member extension, an integral shank, and a handle member. A cellular confinement system includes first and second webs of cells made from strips bonded together in spaced apart areas. The strips form walls of the cells and at least some of the cells define open slots. At least one connection device fastens the first web and the second web together through the open slots. A method of fastening two expanded cellular confinement structures includes aligning two expanded cellular confinement structures; inserting an insertion member of a connection device through open slots; and turning the connection device.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Collins, Michael Paul
Abstract
A method for packaging bags includes providing a plurality of bags arranged in a stack; moving the stack of bags to a tube; rotating the stack of bags to form a rolled set of bags; and moving the rolled set of bags into a packaging container. A system for carrying out the method includes a plate having an open gap sized to support the stack of bags over the open gap; a tube having a longitudinal slot oriented to receive the stack of bags; a finger arrangement to move the stack of bags into the tube and then rotate the stack into a rolled set; and a push member to move the rolled set of bags into a packaging container.
B65B 63/04 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on articles or materials to be packaged for folding or winding articles, e.g. gloves or stockings
B65B 25/14 - Packaging paper or like sheets, envelopes, or newspapers, in flat, folded, or rolled form
B65B 63/00 - Auxiliary devices, not otherwise provided for, for operating on articles or materials to be packaged
B65B 27/08 - Bundling paper sheets, envelopes, bags or other thin flat articlesBundling newspapers
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
White, Joel P.
Bulcher, David J.
Schiltz, David C.
Abstract
Paperboard plate includes a base having a substantially smooth flat surface, a plurality of side walls extending upwardly from the base, and a plurality of corner walls. Each side wall and each corner wall has a substantially straight upper edge. Each corner wall is disposed between a pair of adjacent side walls. The length of the upper edge of each corner wall is less than the length of the upper edge of each side wall. Furthermore, each side wall can include a lower portion and an upper portion at different angles relative each other.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Schneider, Cory
Handlos, William
Bach, Gary
Wedin, Bryan S.
Abstract
An open mat system to reinforce turf includes an anchor arrangement to help secure the mat to the turf. The anchor arrangement includes an anchor head embedded in the earth, a cable connected to the anchor head, a cable connector device, and a brace. The cable is inserted into the connector device, which holds the cable against withdrawal from the connector device. The brace includes a receiver, in which the cable connector device is removably oriented in the receiver.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Chau, Chieh-Chun
Patchen, William F.
Abstract
The present invention relates to encapsulated activated carbon and a method of preparing the same to protect the structure of the activated carbon and preserve the odor absorbing capability of the activated carbon particles. Particularly, the present invention is directed to a polymer article having odor absorption capabilities comprising a film comprising a matrix polymer and activated carbon particles at least partially encapsulated with a non-water soluble amorphous polymer, wherein the non-water soluble amorphous polymer is incompatible with the matrix polymer. The polymer article can be a bag.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT (USA)
Inventor
Hild, Brent L
Belias, William P.
Nielsen, Steven F.
Abstract
A blown-film process for making a fiber-reinforced film comprises providing and melting at least one thermoplastic resin. The at least one thermoplastic resin is extruded through an extension die to form a film bubble. A plurality of fibers is introduced inside of the film bubble. The fibers are distributed inside of the film bubble. The film bubble is collapsed after introducing the plurality of fibers so as to form a fiber-reinforced film. The fiber-reinforced film has a first thermoplastic layer, a second thermoplastic layer, and a plurality of fibers dispersed therebetween. The film may be formed in a bag.
B29C 70/08 - Fibrous reinforcements only comprising combinations of different forms of fibrous reinforcements incorporated in matrix material, forming one or more layers, with or without non-reinforced layers
B29C 70/50 - Shaping or impregnating by compression for producing articles of indefinite length, e.g. prepregs, sheet moulding compounds [SMC] or cross moulding compounds [XMC]
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 37/15 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with at least one layer being manufactured and immediately laminated before reaching its stable state, e.g. in which a layer is extruded and laminated while in semi-molten state
B32B 37/28 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding involving assembly of non-flat intermediate products which are flattened at a later step, e.g. tubes
B29C 47/00 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired form; Apparatus therefor (extrusion blow-moulding B29C 49/04)
B29C 47/02 - incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. extrusion moulding around inserts or for coating articles
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