Michael Joseph Borchardt

US Patent:

7543361, Jun 9, 2009

Filed:

Apr 26, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/831801

Inventors:

Michael G. Borchardt - Willowbrook IL, US
Ronald J. Cisek - Willowbrook IL, US

Assignee:

The Glad Products Company - Oakland CA

International Classification:

A44B 19/16

US Classification:

24399, 24400, 383 612, 383 63

Abstract:

A closure device providing a visual confirmation of occlusion. The closure device includes a first and a second interlocking fastening strips which are arranged to be interlocked over a predetermined length, at least one of the fastening strips having a surface alteration providing visual confirmation of occlusion of the closure device. The surface alteration may be a slit which opens or closes upon occlusion of said closure device. In one embodiment, the surface alteration may extend into a coextruded portion. The color of the coextruded portion is exposed when the surface alteration is open and hidden when the surface alteration is substantially closed. In another embodiment, the surface alteration may extend into an edge glow material which produces an edge glow effect when the surface alteration is open. In a third embodiment, the surface alteration may extend through an opaque side wall to expose the color of the base. The surface alteration may be located on the mating side, the non-mating side or both sides of one or both of the bases.

US Patent:

7611284, Nov 3, 2009

Filed:

Apr 26, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/832154

Inventors:

Michael G. Borchardt - Willowbrook IL, US
Ronald J. Cisek - Willowbrook IL, US

Assignee:

The Glad Products Company - Oakland CA

International Classification:

B65D 33/16
A44B 19/00

US Classification:

383 63, 2458512

Abstract:

A closure device having first and second fastening strips arranged to be interlocked over a predetermined length is provided. Each of said first and second fastening strips includes first and second closure elements separated by an intermediate area, wherein the first closure element on the first fastening strip is arranged to be interlocked over a predetermined length with the first closure element on the second fastening strip, and the second closure element on the first fastening strip is arranged to be interlocked over a predetermined length with the second closure element on the second fastening strip. Each of the closure elements may be colored with a colorant. For example, the closure elements on one fastening strip may be colored with an opaque pigment, and the intermediate area on that fastening strip may colored with a first translucent pigment. The closure elements on the other fastening strip may be colored with a translucent pigment, and the intermediate area on that fastening strip may be colored with a second opaque pigment. When the closure device is occluded, the colors of the first and second pigments combine to cause a change in color.

US Patent:

8075186, Dec 13, 2011

Filed:

Apr 28, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/430956

Inventors:

Michael G. Borchardt - Willowbrook IL, US
Ronald J. Cisek - Willowbrook IL, US

Assignee:

The Glad Products Company - Oakland CA

International Classification:

B65D 33/16
A44B 19/16

US Classification:

383 63, 24399, 24400

Abstract:

A closure device providing a visual confirmation of occlusion. The closure device includes a first and a second interlocking fastening strips which are arranged to be interlocked over a predetermined length, at least one of the fastening strips having a surface alteration providing visual confirmation of occlusion of the closure device. The surface alteration may be a slit which opens or closes upon occlusion of said closure device. In one embodiment, the surface alteration may extend into a coextruded portion. The color of the coextruded portion is exposed when the surface alteration is open and hidden when the surface alteration is substantially closed.

US Patent:

8282279, Oct 9, 2012

Filed:

Dec 15, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/638778

Inventors:

Ryan J. Coonce - Palatine IL, US
Michael G. Borchardt - Naperville IL, US

Assignee:

The Glad Products Company - Oakland CA

International Classification:

B65D 33/16
A44B 19/00

US Classification:

383 63, 2458512

Abstract:

The bag may include a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a first fastening strip and a second fastening strip. The fastening strips may include a base portion having a pair of spaced-apart webs extending from the base portion. The webs may include hook portions extending from the webs. The fastening strips may have wide base portions. The fastening strips may have thick base portions. The fastening strips may provide a greater surface area for the user to apply a force during the occlusion process and may reduce the occlusion effort. The fastening strips may have a lower occlusion force. The fastening strips may provide improved alignment of the fastening strips. The fastening strips may have an improved perception of seal security with a high opening force and/or a high peel force.

US Patent:

8585287, Nov 19, 2013

Filed:

Jun 12, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/494844

Inventors:

Ryan J. Coonce - Palatine IL, US
Michael G. Borchardt - Naperville IL, US

Assignee:

The Glad Products Company - Oakland CA

International Classification:

B65D 33/16
A44B 1/04

US Classification:

383 63, 24400, 24DIG 50

Abstract:

The bag may include a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a first fastening strip and a second fastening strip. The fastening strips may include a base portion having a pair of spaced-apart webs extending from the base portion. The webs may include hook portions extending from the webs. The fastening strips may have wide base portions. The fastening strips may have thick base portions. The fastening strips may provide a greater surface area for the user to apply a force during the occlusion process and may reduce the occlusion effort. The fastening strips may have a lower occlusion force. The fastening strips may provide improved alignment of the fastening strips. The fastening strips may have an improved perception of seal security with a high opening force and/or a high peel force.

US Patent:

8603609, Dec 10, 2013

Filed:

Nov 16, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/947025

Inventors:

Robert W. Fraser - Lombard IL, US
Michael G. Borchardt - Naperville IL, US
Jack A. MacPherson - Aurora IL, US
Robert T. Dorsey - Western Springs IL, US
Scott Binger - Bridgeview IL, US
Shaun T. Broering - Fort Thomas KY, US

Assignee:

The Glad Products Company - Oakland CA

International Classification:

B32B 3/00
B32B 27/00
B41M 5/00

US Classification:

428172, 428 352, 428 357, 428166, 428167

Abstract:

Polymer films may be discontinuously laminated by processes such as adhesive bonding, ultrasonic bonding, embossing, ring rolling, and strainable network formation. The films may be prestretched under cold process conditions before lamination. The laminates have superior properties such as tear strength. The laminates may be incorporated into bags, such as trash bags.

US Patent:

20030099832, May 29, 2003

Filed:

Nov 26, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/304401

Inventors:

Michael Borchardt - Willowbrook IL, US

Assignee:

The Glad Products Company

International Classification:

B32B017/02

US Classification:

428/402000, 428/304400

Abstract:

A controlled permeability film composition including a film forming polymer; an inert porous filler in an effective amount to reduce the ratio of carbon dioxide permeability to the oxygen permeability of the film; and wherein the filler has a particle size greater than the intrinsic film thickness of the composite film; and a non-porous filler having a particle size larger than that of the inert pour filler and being present in an amount in an effective amount to control excessive variablility of oxygen transmission rate through film upon activation of the film by compression, for example, by roll crushing. Preferably the porous filler is present in an amount sufficient to reduce the ratio of carbon dioxide to oxygen permeability of the controlled permeability film. The addition of the non porous filler provides improved properties, for example, better permeability/temperature behavior, more consistent film properties and better CO.sub.2 /O.sub.2 permeability ratio. The larger non porous particles help control the variability of the OTR of the film by serving as a buffer to reduce the sensitivity to the pressure activation.

US Patent:

20060008185, Jan 12, 2006

Filed:

Apr 26, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/831818

Inventors:

Michael Borchardt - Willowbrook IL, US

International Classification:

B65D 33/16

US Classification:

383063000, 024585100, 024585120, 024584100, 024586100

Abstract:

An interlocking closure fastening device comprises a pair of elongate closure elements. One of the closure elements has a barbed surface along a portion thereof. A second closure element includes a complemental surface that, when mated with the first surface, provides a perceptible tactile sensation.