公开(公告)号：US11858693B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-02

申请号：US17404864

申请日：2021-08-17

Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Inventor： Lars Wihlborg ,  Jose Septien ,  Clifton Howell ,  Marion Johnson ,  Marco Aguilar

IPC: B65D33/25 ,  A44B19/10

CPC classification number: B65D33/2541 ,  A44B19/10

Abstract: A hinged zipper assembly includes first and second zipper members each having a facing side, an opposite side, an upper edge, and an opposite lower edge. Each of the zipper members has a profile protrusion that extends from the facing sides and are located between the upper and lower edges. The profile protrusions mesh with each other to interlock with each other. A living hinge is formed in the first zipper member and/or the second zipper member between the lower edge and the profile protrusion. The zipper members are formed with flanges that extend from the lower edges. The flanges are configured to be affixed to panels of an enclosure that is closed by meshing of the profile protrusions of the first and second zipper members with each other.

公开(公告)号：US20220055799A1

公开(公告)日：2022-02-24

申请号：US17404864

申请日：2021-08-17

Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Inventor： Lars Wihlborg ,  Jose Septien ,  Clifton Howell ,  Marion Johnson ,  Marco Aguilar

IPC: B65D33/25 ,  A44B19/10

Abstract: A hinged zipper assembly includes first and second zipper members each having a facing side, an opposite side, an upper edge, and an opposite lower edge. Each of the zipper members has a profile protrusion that extends from the facing sides and are located between the upper and lower edges. The profile protrusions mesh with each other to interlock with each other. A living hinge is formed in the first zipper member and/or the second zipper member between the lower edge and the profile protrusion. The zipper members are formed with flanges that extend from the lower edges. The flanges are configured to be affixed to panels of an enclosure that is closed by meshing of the profile protrusions of the first and second zipper members with each other.

公开(公告)号：US11214416B2

公开(公告)日：2022-01-04

申请号：US16606951

申请日：2017-11-14

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： Christopher Ludwig ,  Eric Plourde ,  Clifton Howell

IPC: B65D47/04 ,  B65D47/20 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B32B27/32 ,  B65D75/58

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a valve, a method for forming a valve, and a package. The valve is made of at least three layers—a first exterior layer (i.e., a base layer), at least one interior layer (i.e., a bubble layer), and a second exterior layer (i.e., a channel layer)—and an attachment section located on each of at least two of the at least three layers. A bubble is formed between two of the first exterior layer and the at least one interior layer, and the bubble includes an enclosed material. A channel is formed between two of the second exterior layer, the at least two interior layers, and the first exterior layer, and the channel includes an inlet and an outlet. A physical characteristic of the bubble biases the channel towards a closed position that restricts flow of contents from the inlet to the outlet.

公开(公告)号：US20230128908A1

公开(公告)日：2023-04-27

申请号：US17965581

申请日：2022-10-13

Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Inventor： Jose Manuel Septien Rojas ,  Eric Plourde ,  Kevin Olechowski ,  Marion Johnson ,  Clifton Howell ,  Lars Wihlborg ,  David Galley

IPC: B65D33/25 ,  B65D65/38

Abstract: A zipper for a reclosable bag includes a first interlocking element, and a second interlocking element. The first interlocking element and the second interlocking element are configured to cooperate to selectively open and close the zipper. One or both of the first interlocking element and the second interlocking element are formed of at least 85% repulpable material.

公开(公告)号：US09714119B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-25

申请号：US14618362

申请日：2015-02-10

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： Eric Plourde ,  Clifton Howell

IPC: A44B19/02 ,  B65D33/25 ,  A44B19/16 ,  A44B19/24

CPC classification number: B65D33/2541 ,  A44B19/16 ,  A44B19/24 ,  B65D33/2591 ,  Y10T24/158

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an end clip for a closure for a reclosable package or similar apparatus. The end clip includes any of a variety of inwardly extending engagement elements to engage portions of a closure held therebetween, particularly the flanges of the closure. The end clip is ultrasonically welded or similarly bonded to itself through the closure flanges.