Joel M Johnson

US Patent:

6474045, Nov 5, 2002

Filed:

Jul 25, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/915175

Inventors:

Michael J. McMahon - Palatine IL
Art Malin - Northbrook IL
Steve Ausnit - New York NY
Donald L. Crevier - Essex IL
David J. Matthews - Gilman IL
Joel Johnson - Stockbridge GA

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

B65B 6118

US Classification:

53412, 531334, 531392

Abstract:

Methods of making slide-zippered reclosable packages are provided. In one embodiment, a pair of opposing film extensions are provided on each package between which a zipper and slider are attached. In another embodiment, sliders are inserted on to zippered packages output from a form-fill-seal machine or the like. In yet another embodiment, during package formation a reclosable zipper is sealed to each package and then a slider is inserted on to the zipper. In yet another embodiment, during package formation a reclosable zipper is sealed to each package and a slider is inserted on to each zipper, either before or after zipper sealing.

US Patent:

6609828, Aug 26, 2003

Filed:

Feb 27, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/794793

Inventors:

John H. Schneider - Frankfort IL
Steven Ausnit - New York NY
Donald L. Crevier - Essex IL
Joel Johnson - Stockbridge GA
Stanley Piotrowski - Schiller Park IL

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works, Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

B65D 3300

US Classification:

383204, 383 612, 383 64, 383 66

Abstract:

A method of making reclosable packaging utilizes a longitudinally extending web of film material having cutouts therein. A length of zipper strip substantially half the width of the web and having an attached slider is applied transversely across the web of film material with the slider positioned in the cut out. The web is folded longitudinally with the zipper attached to the web and the slider positioned in the cut out. The edges of the web are brought together longitudinally and seamed to form a tube. The opposite ends of the tube are sealed to form the package. The resultant bag has the slider seated in the cut-out where it is readily visible to a consumer.

US Patent:

6874298, Apr 5, 2005

Filed:

Jul 30, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/208494

Inventors:

Michael J. McMahon - Palatine IL, US
Art Malin - Northbrook IL, US
Steve Ausnit - New York NY, US
Donald L. Crevier - Essex IL, US
David J. Matthews - Gilman IL, US
Joel Johnson - Stockbridge GA, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

B65B061/18

US Classification:

53412, 53455, 531334

Abstract:

Methods of making slide-zippered reclosable packages are provided. In one embodiment, a pair of opposing film extensions are provided on each package between which a zipper and slider are attached. In another embodiment, sliders are inserted on to zippered packages output from a form-fill-seal machine or the like. In yet another embodiment, during package formation a reclosable zipper is sealed to each package and then a slider is inserted on to the zipper. In yet another embodiment, during package formation a reclosable zipper is sealed to each package and a slider is inserted on to each zipper, either before or after zipper sealing.

US Patent:

8397474, Mar 19, 2013

Filed:

Jul 1, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/883369

Inventors:

Michael J. McMahon - Palatine IL, US
Art Malin - Northbrook IL, US
Steve Ausnit - New York NY, US
Donald L. Crevier - Essex IL, US
Joel Johnson - Stockbridge GA, US
David J. Matthews - Gilman IL, US

Assignee:

Illinois Tool Works Inc. - Glenview IL

International Classification:

B65B 61/18

US Classification:

53412, 53450, 531334, 531392, 53550, 493213

Abstract:

Methods of making slide-zippered reclosable packages are provided. In one embodiment, a pair of opposing film extensions are provided on each package between which a zipper and slider are attached. In another embodiment, sliders are inserted on to zippered packages output from a form-fill-seal machine or the like. In yet another embodiment, during package formation a reclosable zipper is sealed to each package and then a slider is inserted on to the zipper. In yet another embodiment, during package formation a reclosable zipper is sealed to each package and a slider is inserted on to each zipper, either before or after zipper sealing.

US Patent:

20030000176, Jan 2, 2003

Filed:

Aug 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/216881

Inventors:

Michael McMahon - Palatine IL, US
Art Malin - Northbrook IL, US
Steve Ausnit - New York NY, US
Donald Crevier - Essex IL, US
Joel Johnson - Stockbridge GA, US
David Matthews - Gilman IL, US

International Classification:

B65B061/18

US Classification:

053/412000, 053/133400, 053/139200

Abstract:

Methods of making slide-zippered reclosable packages are provided. In one embodiment, a pair of opposing film extensions are provided on each package between which a zipper and slider are attached. In another embodiment, sliders are inserted on to zippered packages output from a form-fill-seal machine or the like. In yet another embodiment, during package formation a reclosable zipper is sealed to each package and then a slider is inserted on to the zipper. In yet another embodiment, during package formation a reclosable zipper is sealed to each package and a slider is inserted on to each zipper, either before or after zipper sealing.

US Patent:

20030070395, Apr 17, 2003

Filed:

Nov 21, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/301308

Inventors:

Michael McMahon - Palatine IL, US
Art Malin - Northbrook IL, US
Steve Ausnit - New York NY, US
Donald Crevier - Essex IL, US
David Matthews - Gilman IL, US
Joel Johnson - Stockbridge GA, US

International Classification:

B65B061/18

US Classification:

053/412000, 053/468000

Abstract:

Methods of making slide-zippered reclosable packages are provided. In one embodiment, a pair of opposing film extensions are provided on each package between which a zipper and slider are attached. In another embodiment, sliders are inserted on to zippered packages output from a form-fill-seal machine or the like. In yet another embodiment, during package formation a reclosable zipper is sealed to each package and then a slider is inserted on to the zipper. In yet another embodiment, during package formation a reclosable zipper is sealed to each package and a slider is inserted on to each zipper, either before or after zipper sealing.

US Patent:

20030126838, Jul 10, 2003

Filed:

Feb 6, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/359441

Inventors:

Michael McMahon - Palatine IL, US
Art Malin - Northbrook IL, US
Steve Ausnit - New York NY, US
Donald Crevier - Essex IL, US
Joel Johnson - Stockbridge GA, US
David Matthews - Gilman IL, US

International Classification:

B65B061/18
B65B009/06

US Classification:

053/412000, 053/450000

Abstract:

Methods of making slide-zippered reclosable packages are provided. In one embodiment, a pair of opposing film extensions are provided on each package between which a zipper and slider are attached. In another embodiment, sliders are inserted on to zippered packages output from a form-fill-seal machine or the like. In yet another embodiment, during package formation a reclosable zipper is sealed to each package and then a slider is inserted on to the zipper. In yet another embodiment, during package formation a reclosable zipper is sealed to each package and a slider is inserted on to each zipper, either before or after zipper sealing.

US Patent:

20040187440, Sep 30, 2004

Filed:

Apr 12, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/822369

Inventors:

Michael McMahon - Palatine IL, US
Art Malin - Northbrook IL, US
Steve Ausnit - New York NY, US
Donald Crevier - Essex IL, US
Joel Johnson - Stockbridge GA, US
David Matthews - Gilman IL, US

International Classification:

B65B061/18

US Classification:

053/412000

Abstract:

Methods of making slide-zippered reclosable packages are provided. In one embodiment, a pair of opposing film extensions are provided on each package between which a zipper and slider are attached. In another embodiment, sliders are inserted on to zippered packages output from a form-fill-seal machine or the like. In yet another embodiment, during package formation a reclosable zipper is sealed to each package and then a slider is inserted on to the zipper. In yet another embodiment, during package formation a reclosable zipper is sealed to each package and a slider is inserted on to each zipper, either before or after zipper sealing.