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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 16, 2024
Filed:
Jan. 29, 2020
The Glad Products Company, Oakland, CA (US);
Shaun T. Broering, Fort Thomas, KY (US);
Matthew W. Waldron, West Chester, OH (US);
Jason R. Maxwell, Elgin, IL (US);
Robert T. Dorsey, Western Springs, IL (US);
Michael G. Borchardt, Naperville, IL (US);
Edward B. Tucker, Yorkville, IL (US);
Jack F. Melvan, Oak Forest, IL (US);
Richard D. Palmer, Sycamore, IL (US);
Deborah K. Fix, Maineville, OH (US);
THE GLAD PRODUCTS COMPANY, Oakland, CA (US);
Abstract
Thermoplastic bags with phased deformation patterns are described. In particular, one or more implementations comprise thermoplastic bags with ring rolling, SELFing, or other deformation patterns phased or aligned relative to the sides of the bags. The phased deformation patterns can allow for reducing or eliminating deformation patterns in areas of the thermoplastic bag in which side seals or other seals are formed. Additionally or alternatively, the phased deformation patterns can provide for zones that provide differing properties (e.g., functional or aesthetic). Such zones can vary aligned along a width of the thermoplastic bag and optionally also vary along a height of the thermoplastic bag. The differing zones can provide the thermoplastic bags with phased deformations that provide leak prevention, liquid containment, and other benefits.