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Northbrook, IL, United States of America

Zip-Pak Incorporated

USPTO Granted Patents = 32


Trademarks = 2

Forward Citations = 934

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12 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Hugo Boeckmann (12 out of 32 patents)

silverMedal Michael J McMahon (6 out of 53 patents)

bronzeMedal Daniel P McDonald (5 out of 20 patents)

4.  Donald L Van Erden (5 out of 107 patents)

5.  Steven Ausnit (3 out of 149 patents)

6.  Paul A Tilman (3 out of 45 patents)

7.  Jon Wendling (1 out of 1 patent)

8.  John Wojcik (1 out of 1 patent)

9.  Larry M Zieke (1 out of 12 patents)

10.  James C Pawloski (1 out of 1 patent)

11.  Stanley Veoukas (1 out of 1 patent)

12.  Miklos D Hornai (1 out of 4 patents)


Core Competencies:
Zippered Closure
Reusable Pouches
Form-Fill-Seal
Sealing Jaws
Thermoformed Package
Zipper Guide
Zippered Film
Vertical Form
Heat Sealable Film
Bacon Package
Z-Folded Zippered Film
Stretch Stress Relief

32 patents:

1. D342220 - Snowmobile hood (1993-12-14),
2. 5096516 - Method of making dual reuseable pouches (1992-03-17),
3. 5085031 - Transverse zipper application for horizontal form, fill and seal machine (1992-02-04),
4. 5072571 - Zippered film plural sheet strip guide system and method for zippered (1991-12-17),
5. 5071689 - Hinged zipper (1991-12-10),
6. 5067302 - Sealing jaws for zippered foil or film in form, fill and seal machines (1991-11-26),
7. 5065899 - Sectional or pre-cut zipper strips, magazine storage and feed means, and (1991-11-19),
8. 5063639 - Zippered closure for packages (1991-11-12),
9. 5063069 - Zippered closure for thermoformed package (1991-11-05),
10. 5054270 - Bag support/spreader for vertical form, fill and seal machines (1991-10-08),
11. 5048270 - Wrinkle free film spreader device for form, fill and seal machines (1991-09-17),
12. 5047002 - Apparatus and method for making Z-folded zippered film (1991-09-10),
13. 5042224 - Zipper tracking in form, fill and seal package machines (1991-08-27),
14. 5031848 - Guiding spirally wound zippered film to a constant infeed point (1991-07-16),
15. 5026563 - Zippered closure for thermoformed package (1991-06-25),
Company Overview
Zip-Pak Incorporated, based in Northbrook, Illinois, specializes in innovative packaging solutions, particularly in the development of resealable packaging technologies. The company focuses on enhancing product freshness and convenience across various industries, including food, consumer goods, and pharmaceuticals. With a commitment to sustainability, Zip-Pak integrates advanced materials and design principles to create packaging that meets the evolving needs of manufacturers and consumers alike, ensuring functionality and environmental responsibility.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

Zip-Pak Incorporated USPTO Patent Assignee Logo
32 Patents

#8 in Northbrook, IL

#571 in Illinois

#10,607 in US

#20,697 in the World

Northbrook, IL (US)
Northbrook, IL, United States of America

Zip-Pak Incorporated

Forward Citations = 934

12 inventors:

goldMedal Hugo Boeckmann (12 out of 32 patents)

silverMedal Michael J McMahon (6 out of 53 patents)

bronzeMedal Daniel P McDonald (5 out of 20 patents)

4.  Donald L Van Erden (5 out of 107 patents)

5.  Steven Ausnit (3 out of 149 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Zip-Pak Incorporated. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/zip-pak

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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