Eric P. Plourde

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Homewood, IL, US

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Patents Grantslast 30 patents

Information Patent Grant
Enclosure assembly having a resealable enclosure within an outer bo...
- Patent number 12,049,350
- Issue date Jul 30, 2024
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Komal Singh
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Grant
Repulpable zipper for zip packaging
- Patent number 11,905,070
- Issue date Feb 20, 2024
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Eric P. Plourde
- D21 - PAPER-MAKING PRODUCTION OF CELLULOSE
Information Patent Grant
Methods for forming and opening child-resistant reclosable bags
- Patent number 11,866,228
- Issue date Jan 9, 2024
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Eric Plourde
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Grant
Pouch enclosure with filling slit
- Patent number 11,845,588
- Issue date Dec 19, 2023
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Mark Steele
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Grant
Child-deterrent packaging having a barrier to protect contents from...
- Patent number 11,383,891
- Issue date Jul 12, 2022
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Eric Plourde
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Grant
Bubble valve for flexible packaging
- Patent number 11,214,416
- Issue date Jan 4, 2022
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Christopher Ludwig
- B32 - LAYERED PRODUCTS
Information Patent Grant
Crushed end of self-mating closure segment for lap or fin seal
- Patent number 11,053,042
- Issue date Jul 6, 2021
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Eric Plourde
- B31 - MAKING ARTICLES OF PAPER OR CARDBOARD WORKING PAPER OR CARDBOARD
Information Patent Grant
Enhancement for package with plastic header
- Patent number 10,858,147
- Issue date Dec 8, 2020
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Neil J. Kozarsky
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Grant
Carton with plastic reclosable header
- Patent number 10,065,770
- Issue date Sep 4, 2018
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Clifton Howell
- B31 - MAKING ARTICLES OF PAPER OR CARDBOARD WORKING PAPER OR CARDBOARD
Information Patent Grant
Enhancements to spaced multi-rib closure
- Patent number 10,011,397
- Issue date Jul 3, 2018
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Steven Ausnit
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Grant
Reclosable package or bag with scented zipper
- Patent number 9,896,241
- Issue date Feb 20, 2018
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- David J. Anzini
- A44 - HABERDASHERY JEWELLERY
Information Patent Grant
Leak-resistant slider select zipper
- Patent number 9,750,314
- Issue date Sep 5, 2017
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Steven Ausnit
- A44 - HABERDASHERY JEWELLERY
Information Patent Grant
End clip with snap on and weld installation
- Patent number 9,714,119
- Issue date Jul 25, 2017
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Eric Plourde
- A44 - HABERDASHERY JEWELLERY
Information Patent Grant
Zipper profile manufactured by cut and stretch methods
- Patent number 9,260,225
- Issue date Feb 16, 2016
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- David Anzini
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Grant
Zipper for security bag and method of manufacture thereof
- Patent number 9,242,417
- Issue date Jan 26, 2016
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Kevin P. Olechowski
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Grant
Tear strip creation on zipper flanges
- Patent number 9,238,526
- Issue date Jan 19, 2016
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- David J. Anzini
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Grant
Leak-resistant slider select zipper
- Patent number 9,216,845
- Issue date Dec 22, 2015
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Steven Ausnit
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Grant
Carton with reclosable header with gusset
- Patent number D730171
- Issue date May 26, 2015
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Eric Plourde
- D09 - Packages and containers for goods
Information Patent Grant
Fill behind zipper and fill through the flange zipper
- Patent number 9,027,310
- Issue date May 12, 2015
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Glyn Russell
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Grant
Strap formed slider end stops
- Patent number 9,009,930
- Issue date Apr 21, 2015
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Eric Plourde
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Grant
Audible zipper with laterally crushed elements and methods of manuf...
- Patent number 8,999,219
- Issue date Apr 7, 2015
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Eric Plourde
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Grant
Carton with reclosable header with side entry
- Patent number D717646
- Issue date Nov 18, 2014
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Eric Plourde
- D09 - Packages and containers for goods
Information Patent Grant
Process of forming a wide mouth gusseted bag with edge seals
- Patent number 8,784,289
- Issue date Jul 22, 2014
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Charles Greco
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Grant
Self-mating zipper on carton
- Patent number 8,690,046
- Issue date Apr 8, 2014
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Eric Plourde
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Grant
Zippered security bag
- Patent number 8,549,713
- Issue date Oct 8, 2013
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- David J. Anzini
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Grant
Inverted T-shaped endstops for reclosable package
- Patent number 8,424,171
- Issue date Apr 23, 2013
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Kenny E. McCracken
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Grant
Method for evacuating air from flexible packages
- Patent number 7,674,491
- Issue date Mar 9, 2010
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- James H. Pool
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Grant
Press-to-open zippers for reclosable packages
- Patent number 7,636,989
- Issue date Dec 29, 2009
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Eric Paul Plourde
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Grant
Transverse direction zipper end sealer
- Patent number 7,637,297
- Issue date Dec 29, 2009
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Eric P. Plourde
- Y10 - TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
Information Patent Grant
Reclosable package having zipper disposed within loop on front wall
- Patent number 7,635,222
- Issue date Dec 22, 2009
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Eric Paul Plourde
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL

Patents Applicationslast 30 patents

Information Patent Application
CLOSURE STRIPS OF RESEALABLE ENCLOSURES AND METHODS OF TERMINATING...
- Publication number 20240336380
- Publication date Oct 10, 2024
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- David J. Matthews
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Application
FLEXIBLE ENCLOSURE HAVING A TEAR STRIP
- Publication number 20240308746
- Publication date Sep 19, 2024
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Jose Manuel Septien Rojas
- B31 - MAKING ARTICLES OF PAPER OR CARDBOARD WORKING PAPER OR CARDBOARD
Information Patent Application
ZIPPER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
- Publication number 20240270448
- Publication date Aug 15, 2024
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Jose Manuel Septien Rojas
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Application
MOISTURE PROTECTED ENCLOSURE COMPONENTS
- Publication number 20240188692
- Publication date Jun 13, 2024
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Jose Manuel Septien Rojas
- B29 - WORKING OF PLASTICS WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE, IN GENERAL
Information Patent Application
RESEALABLE ENCLOSURE HAVING FASTENER STRIPS, AND A METHOD AND SYSTE...
- Publication number 20240066826
- Publication date Feb 29, 2024
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- David J. Matthews
- B31 - MAKING ARTICLES OF PAPER OR CARDBOARD WORKING PAPER OR CARDBOARD
Information Patent Application
FLEXIBLE RECLOSABLE ENCLOSURE WITH FLAP
- Publication number 20240051713
- Publication date Feb 15, 2024
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Eric P. Plourde
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Application
Biodegradable Zipper for Zip Packaging
- Publication number 20230399147
- Publication date Dec 14, 2023
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Eric P. Plourde
- D21 - PAPER-MAKING PRODUCTION OF CELLULOSE
Information Patent Application
FRONT PANEL OPENING POUCH ENCLOSURE AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING TH...
- Publication number 20230391511
- Publication date Dec 7, 2023
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Eric PLOURDE
- B31 - MAKING ARTICLES OF PAPER OR CARDBOARD WORKING PAPER OR CARDBOARD
Information Patent Application
ZIPPER ASSEMBLIES HAVING NON-COMMON MATERIAL
- Publication number 20230346083
- Publication date Nov 2, 2023
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Eric Plourde
- A44 - HABERDASHERY JEWELLERY
Information Patent Application
METHODS FOR FORMING AND OPENING CHILD-RESISTANT RECLOSABLE BAGS
- Publication number 20230150731
- Publication date May 18, 2023
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Eric PLOURDE
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Application
RECLOSABLE BAG HAVING A REPULPABLE ZIPPER
- Publication number 20230128908
- Publication date Apr 27, 2023
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Jose Manuel Septien Rojas
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Application
CHILD-RESISTANT RECLOSABLE BAGS
- Publication number 20230089271
- Publication date Mar 23, 2023
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Eric PLOURDE
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Application
POUCH ENCLOSURE WITH FILLING SLIT
- Publication number 20220041338
- Publication date Feb 10, 2022
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Mark Steele
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Application
CLOSURE STRIPS OF RESEALABLE ENCLOSURES AND METHODS OF TERMINATING...
- Publication number 20210371137
- Publication date Dec 2, 2021
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- David J. Matthews
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Application
Repulpable Zipper for Zip Packaging
- Publication number 20210284396
- Publication date Sep 16, 2021
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Eric P. Plourde
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Application
CHILD-DETERRENT PACKAGING HAVING A BARRIER TO PROTECT CONTENTS FROM...
- Publication number 20210237938
- Publication date Aug 5, 2021
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Eric Plourde
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Application
CHILD DETERRENT ZIPPER CLOSURE (as amended)
- Publication number 20210229871
- Publication date Jul 29, 2021
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Eric PLOURDE
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Application
ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLY HAVING A RESEALABLE ENCLOSURE WITHIN AN OUTER BO...
- Publication number 20210107718
- Publication date Apr 15, 2021
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Komal Singh
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Application
BUBBLE VALVE FOR FLEXIBLE PACKAGING
- Publication number 20200189810
- Publication date Jun 18, 2020
- Christopher LUDWIG
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Application
CRUSHED END OF SELF-MATING CLOSURE SEGMENT FOR LAP OR FIN SEAL
- Publication number 20180327128
- Publication date Nov 15, 2018
- Eric PLOURDE
- B31 - MAKING ARTICLES OF PAPER OR CARDBOARD WORKING PAPER OR CARDBOARD
Information Patent Application
METHOD FOR SIMULTANEOUS PRODUCTION OF MULTIPLE POUCHES WITH TRANSVE...
- Publication number 20170274611
- Publication date Sep 28, 2017
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- James Howie JOHNSON
- B31 - MAKING ARTICLES OF PAPER OR CARDBOARD WORKING PAPER OR CARDBOARD
Information Patent Application
ENHANCEMENTS TO SPACED MULTI-RIB CLOSURE
- Publication number 20170081085
- Publication date Mar 23, 2017
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Steven AUSNIT
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Application
LEAK-RESISTANT SLIDER SELECT ZIPPER
- Publication number 20160088907
- Publication date Mar 31, 2016
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Steven AUSNIT
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Application
FOLD LOCKING CONFIGURATION FOR RECLOSABLE PACKAGE OR BAG
- Publication number 20160031608
- Publication date Feb 4, 2016
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Kevin P. OLECHOWSKI
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Application
UNISEX ZIPPERED PACKAGES WITH WIDE MOUTH AND OTHER FEATURES
- Publication number 20150298864
- Publication date Oct 22, 2015
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Steven AUSNIT
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Application
END CLIP WITH SNAP ON AND WELD INSTALLATION
- Publication number 20150232234
- Publication date Aug 20, 2015
- ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
- Eric PLOURDE
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Application
RECLOSABLE PACKAGE OR BAG WITH SCENTED ZIPPER
- Publication number 20150203251
- Publication date Jul 23, 2015
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- David J. Anzini
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Application
CARTON WITH PLASTIC RECLOSABLE HEADER
- Publication number 20140263598
- Publication date Sep 18, 2014
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Clifton Howell
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Application
LEAK-RESISTANT SLIDER SELECT ZIPPER
- Publication number 20140119678
- Publication date May 1, 2014
- Illinois Tool Works Inc.
- Steven AUSNIT
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
Information Patent Application
STRAP FORMED SLIDER END STOPS
- Publication number 20140059812
- Publication date Mar 6, 2014
- Eric PLOURDE
- B65 - CONVEYING PACKING STORING HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL

Eric P. Plourde

Person

Patents Grantslast 30 patents

Enclosure assembly having a resealable enclosure within an outer bo...

Repulpable zipper for zip packaging

Methods for forming and opening child-resistant reclosable bags

Pouch enclosure with filling slit

Child-deterrent packaging having a barrier to protect contents from...

Bubble valve for flexible packaging

Crushed end of self-mating closure segment for lap or fin seal

Enhancement for package with plastic header

Carton with plastic reclosable header

Enhancements to spaced multi-rib closure

Reclosable package or bag with scented zipper

Leak-resistant slider select zipper

End clip with snap on and weld installation

Zipper profile manufactured by cut and stretch methods

Zipper for security bag and method of manufacture thereof

Tear strip creation on zipper flanges

Leak-resistant slider select zipper

Carton with reclosable header with gusset

Fill behind zipper and fill through the flange zipper

Strap formed slider end stops

Audible zipper with laterally crushed elements and methods of manuf...

Carton with reclosable header with side entry

Process of forming a wide mouth gusseted bag with edge seals

Self-mating zipper on carton

Zippered security bag

Inverted T-shaped endstops for reclosable package

Method for evacuating air from flexible packages

Press-to-open zippers for reclosable packages

Transverse direction zipper end sealer

Reclosable package having zipper disposed within loop on front wall

Patents Applicationslast 30 patents

CLOSURE STRIPS OF RESEALABLE ENCLOSURES AND METHODS OF TERMINATING...

FLEXIBLE ENCLOSURE HAVING A TEAR STRIP

ZIPPER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

MOISTURE PROTECTED ENCLOSURE COMPONENTS

RESEALABLE ENCLOSURE HAVING FASTENER STRIPS, AND A METHOD AND SYSTE...

FLEXIBLE RECLOSABLE ENCLOSURE WITH FLAP

Biodegradable Zipper for Zip Packaging

FRONT PANEL OPENING POUCH ENCLOSURE AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING TH...

ZIPPER ASSEMBLIES HAVING NON-COMMON MATERIAL

METHODS FOR FORMING AND OPENING CHILD-RESISTANT RECLOSABLE BAGS

RECLOSABLE BAG HAVING A REPULPABLE ZIPPER

CHILD-RESISTANT RECLOSABLE BAGS

POUCH ENCLOSURE WITH FILLING SLIT

CLOSURE STRIPS OF RESEALABLE ENCLOSURES AND METHODS OF TERMINATING...

Repulpable Zipper for Zip Packaging

CHILD-DETERRENT PACKAGING HAVING A BARRIER TO PROTECT CONTENTS FROM...

CHILD DETERRENT ZIPPER CLOSURE (as amended)

ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLY HAVING A RESEALABLE ENCLOSURE WITHIN AN OUTER BO...

BUBBLE VALVE FOR FLEXIBLE PACKAGING

CRUSHED END OF SELF-MATING CLOSURE SEGMENT FOR LAP OR FIN SEAL

METHOD FOR SIMULTANEOUS PRODUCTION OF MULTIPLE POUCHES WITH TRANSVE...

ENHANCEMENTS TO SPACED MULTI-RIB CLOSURE

LEAK-RESISTANT SLIDER SELECT ZIPPER

FOLD LOCKING CONFIGURATION FOR RECLOSABLE PACKAGE OR BAG

UNISEX ZIPPERED PACKAGES WITH WIDE MOUTH AND OTHER FEATURES

END CLIP WITH SNAP ON AND WELD INSTALLATION

RECLOSABLE PACKAGE OR BAG WITH SCENTED ZIPPER

CARTON WITH PLASTIC RECLOSABLE HEADER

LEAK-RESISTANT SLIDER SELECT ZIPPER

STRAP FORMED SLIDER END STOPS