Jeffrey N Weber

US Patent:

8308363, Nov 13, 2012

Filed:

Aug 8, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/500497

Inventors:

Carole Anne Vogt - Budd Lake NJ, US
Gladys Odette Sierra-Gomez - Woodbridge NJ, US
Jeffrey Thomas Weber - Lake Zurich IL, US
Elizabeth A. McDermott - Verona NJ, US
Douglas H. Philipsen - Hackettstown NJ, US

Assignee:

Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC - Northfield IL

International Classification:

B65D 77/10
B65D 51/20

US Classification:

383 5, 2202583, 2203593, 229 805, 229 8705, 383203, 383211, 426122, 428 423

Abstract:

A resealable closure for packages is provided which has a package integrity feature. The closure includes a two-ply material having an inner film layer and an outer film layer, forming a top of container. The outer film layer has a sealing panel completely covering a first panel and a second panel of the inner film layer. The sealing panel is permanently attached to the first panel and is releasably affixed a portion of the inner film layer around the perimeter of the first panel to form an opening in the top when the sealing panel with affixed first panel is peeled back from the top. The sealing panel is resealable against the top to seal the opening when the sealing panel is moved back against the top. The package integrity feature comprises the second panel of the inner layer which separates from the sealing panel to indicate that the container has been previously opened.

US Patent:

8408792, Apr 2, 2013

Filed:

Mar 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/693751

Inventors:

Carole A. Cole - Budd Lake NJ, US
Jeffrey Thomas Weber - Lake Zurich IL, US

Assignee:

Kraft Foods Global Brands LLC - Deerfield IL

International Classification:

B65D 33/00
B65D 33/14
B65D 33/04

US Classification:

383203, 383 5, 383211, 383106

Abstract:

A resealable closure for a container in which package integrity is indicated by a structure which breaks and/or produces an audible sound when the resealable closure is opened for a first time. The package integrity feature, in one form includes at least one strip initially affixed to two portions which comprise the resealable closure so that upon opening the resealable closure for a first time, at least one of the strips breaks, thereby producing the audible sound. The strips may include a weakened portion such as a narrowing. Integrity of the package is indicated by an intact strip viewable upon opening the resealable closure and conversely, a broken or non-intact strip would indicate that the resealable closure has been previously opened. Package integrity may also be shown by a movable second panel or movable die cut tab portions.

US Patent:

20060057626, Mar 16, 2006

Filed:

Aug 31, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/218284

Inventors:

Geoffrey Nichol - Short Hills NJ, US
Michael Yellin - Upper Montclair NJ, US
Steven Fischkoff - Short Hills NJ, US
Jeffrey Weber - Los Angeles CA, US

International Classification:

C12Q 1/68

US Classification:

435006000

Abstract:

The invention provides methods for predicting responsiveness of a subject to therapy with a CTLA-4 blocking agent. The methods involve assaying for at least one CTLA-4 polymorphism in the subject and predicting responsiveness of the subject to therapy with a CTLA-4 blocking agent based on presence or absence of a CTLA-4 polymorphic allele in the subject. The methods can further comprise selecting a treatment regimen with a CTLA-4 blocking agent in a subject based upon presence or absence of a CTLA-4 polymorphic allele in the subject. The methods can further comprise administering a CTLA-4 blocking agent to the subject according to the selected treatment regimen. Kits comprising a CTLA-4 blocking agent and means for assaying one or more CTLA-4 polymorphisms, optionally including a vaccine, are also provided.

US Patent:

20070023436, Feb 1, 2007

Filed:

Aug 1, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/193614

Inventors:

Gladys Sierra-Gomez - Woodbridge NJ, US
Eva Peters - Cedar Grove NJ, US
Thomas Tedeschi - Brewster NY, US
Jeffrey Weber - Lake Zurich IL, US
Stuart Paterson - Fox River Grove IL, US

International Classification:

B65D 17/34

US Classification:

220359200, 220270000

Abstract:

A polygonal shaped container is provided which includes a wrapper surrounding a food product. The shape of the container is defined by either a frame containing a food product or rigid material incorporated with the wrapper. Access to contents in the container is provided by withdrawing a resealable sealing layer sealed to the top or side surface of the container and withdrawing the sealing layer from the container or by pivoting a rigid lid away from the top of the container.

US Patent:

20100018974, Jan 28, 2010

Filed:

Jul 24, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/179103

Inventors:

Deborah Lyzenga - Long Valley NJ, US
Jeffrey Thomas Weber - Lake Zurich IL, US
Scott William Huffer - Hartsville SC, US
Benjamin Michael Davis - Columbia SC, US

International Classification:

B65D 43/02

US Classification:

220214, 2203591

Abstract:

A resealable closure for a container in which package integrity is indicated by a structure which connects the closure to a remaining portion of the container which must be broken in order to gain access to the contents of the container for a first time. The package integrity feature, in one form, includes a structure associated with the closure, wherein upon opening the closure for a first time, the structure stretches, increasing a length of the structure until the structure eventually breaks, leaving one or both residual ends of the broken structure rippled or curved upward from the remainder of the container. In one alternative form, the structure is associated with a pull tab of the sealing panel, which comprises the closure, whereby either the structure must be broken first, prior to pulling back the sealing panel, or while pulling back the sealing panel for a first time, the structure breaks, prior to gaining access to the contents therein. Advantageously, the package integrity feature is integrally formed with the closure and a remaining portion of the container. Integrity of the package is indicated by visually observing an intact breakable structure.

US Patent:

20120128835, May 24, 2012

Filed:

Nov 18, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/300317

Inventors:

Deborah A. LYZENGA - Long Valley NJ, US
Jeffrey Thomas WEBER - Lake Zurich IL, US
Leonard SCAROLA - Cary NC, US
Rachel LEICHTE - Glen Rock NJ, US
Marty GOLDEN - Highland Park NJ, US
Paul E. DOLL - Madison WI, US

International Classification:

B65D 75/60
B65D 65/28
B31B 1/00
B65B 11/00
B65D 17/34
B65D 90/00

US Classification:

426122, 2203592, 2064595, 493 52, 53461, 428 43

Abstract:

Flexible film packages having a partial, initial seal against ambient atmosphere and are easily openable and reclosable. The flexible film packages are generally resealable to extend the shelf-life or freshness of products contained therein once the package is initially opened. By one approach, the flexible film has two opposing edge portions that meet to form a longitudinal seal extending from a first end seal to a second end seal. The flexible film may have a score that defines a package opening. An elongated closure layer may extend over the score and may extend from a first end seal to a second end seal and within the opposing edge portions that form the longitudinal seal. The elongated closure layer may have a tack-free gripping portion used to release at least a portion of the elongated closure from the flexible film to form the package opening.

US Patent:

20130064477, Mar 14, 2013

Filed:

Nov 5, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/668425

Inventors:

Carole Anne Vogt - Budd Lake NJ, US
Gladys Odette Sierra-Gomez - Woodbridge NJ, US
Jeffrey Thomas Weber - Lake Zurich IL, US
Elizabeth A. McDermott - Verona NJ, US
Douglas H. Philipsen - Hackettstown NJ, US

International Classification:

B65D 77/30
B65D 51/20

US Classification:

383 5, 383203, 383211, 2202583

Abstract:

A resealable closure for packages is provided which has a package integrity feature. The closure includes a two-ply material having an inner film layer and an outer film layer, forming a top of container. The outer film layer has a sealing panel completely covering a first panel and a second panel of the inner film layer. The sealing panel is permanently attached to the first panel and is releasably affixed a portion of the inner film layer around the perimeter of the first panel to form an opening in the top when the sealing panel with affixed first panel is peeled back from the top. The sealing panel is resealable against the top to seal the opening when the sealing panel is moved back against the top. The package integrity feature comprises the second panel of the inner layer which separates from the sealing panel to indicate that the container has been previously opened.

US Patent:

20130064934, Mar 14, 2013

Filed:

Nov 6, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/669811

Inventors:

Carole A. Vogt - Budd Lake NJ, US
Jeffrey Thomas Weber - Lake Zurich IL, US

International Classification:

B65D 55/02
B65D 85/00
B65D 43/14
B65D 33/20
B65D 43/00

US Classification:

426106, 383 5, 220266, 220268

Abstract:

A resealable closure for a container in which package integrity is indicated by a structure which breaks and/or produces an audible sound when the resealable closure is opened for a first time. The package integrity feature, in one form includes at least one strip initially affixed to two portions which comprise the resealable closure so that upon opening the resealable closure for a first time, at least one of the strips breaks, thereby producing the audible sound. The strips may include a weakened portion such as a narrowing. Integrity of the package is indicated by an intact strip viewable upon opening the resealable closure and conversely, a broken or non-intact strip would indicate that the resealable closure has been previously opened. Package integrity may also be shown by a movable second panel or movable die cut tab portions.