Stuart R Sharp

Author:

Stuart Sharp

ISBN #:

0898523729

US Patent:

7322921, Jan 29, 2008

Filed:

Aug 11, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/201871

Inventors:

John R. Allen - Tifton GA, US
Stuart R. Sharp - Greer SC, US

Assignee:

Exopack Technology, LLC - Spartanburg SC

International Classification:

B31B 1/90

US Classification:

493214, 493276, 493331, 493333

Abstract:

A bag having a tamper evident closure and methods of forming the same are provided. The bag has a tube body with a front wall and a back wall positioned between a first end and a second end. A back flap extension member connects to and extends outwardly from the second end of the back wall. A primer material is positioned on the back flap extension member and an adhesive material is placed on the back flap extension member that folds over to overlie and contact the primer material. The back flap extension member adheres to the front flap extension member and portions of the front wall to close the second end. When the back flap extension member liftingly separates from the front wall, at least one of the back flap extension member and the front wall tears indicating evidence of tampering.

US Patent:

7563027, Jul 21, 2009

Filed:

Jan 28, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/021296

Inventors:

John R. Allen - Tifton GA, US
Stuart R. Sharp - Greer SC, US

Assignee:

Exopack, L.L.C. - Spartanburg SC

International Classification:

B65D 33/24
B65D 33/14
B65D 30/08

US Classification:

383 84, 383 5, 383109

Abstract:

A bag having a tamper evident closure and methods of forming the same are provided. The bag has a tube body with a front wall and a back wall positioned between a first end and a second end. A back flap extension member connects to and extends outwardly from the second end of the back wall. A primer material is positioned on the back flap extension member and an adhesive material is placed on the back flap extension member that folds over to overlie and contact the primer material. The back flap extension member adheres to the front flap extension member and portions of the front wall to close the second end. When the back flap extension member liftingly separates from the front wall, at least one of the back flap extension member and the front wall tears indicating evidence of tampering.

US Patent:

8282539, Oct 9, 2012

Filed:

Dec 22, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/341080

Inventors:

Stuart Sharp - Greer SC, US
Allyson Smith - Columbia SC, US
George Solomon - Spartanburg SC, US

Assignee:

Exopack, LLC - Spartanburg SC

International Classification:

B31B 1/90
B32B 1/08

US Classification:

493212, 493186, 493933, 428 343, 428 3691

Abstract:

A bag can include walls formed of a material having multiple layers, which can include two polyolefin layers and a paper layer. The bag can be formed into a sewn-open-mouth configuration in which a stitching element extends through a wall of the bag. The bag can include a grease-resistant seal that substantially prevents grease from escaping from the bag via an opening in the wall through which the stitching element extends.

US Patent:

8604399, Dec 10, 2013

Filed:

Oct 19, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/581279

Inventors:

Allyson Smith - Columbia SC, US
Stuart Sharp - Greer SC, US

Assignee:

Exopack, LLC - Spartanburg SC

International Classification:

H05B 6/80
H05B 6/64

US Classification:

219725, 219726, 219727, 219728, 219729, 219730, 219756, 219759

Abstract:

Microwavable bags can include one or more seals formed by a cold seal adhesive. The one or more seals can prevent egress of liquid oil from the bag.

US Patent:

20040136616, Jul 15, 2004

Filed:

Feb 13, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/366490

Inventors:

John Allen - Tifton GA, US
Stuart Sharp - Greer SC, US

International Classification:

B65D033/14

US Classification:

383/005000, 383/084000, 383/109000

Abstract:

A bag having a tamper evident closure and methods of forming the same are provided. The bag has a tube body with a front wall and a back wall positioned between a first end and a second end. A back flap extension member connects to and extends outwardly from the second end of the back wall. A primer material is positioned on the back flap extension member and an adhesive material is placed on the back flap extension member that folds over to overlie and contact the primer material. The back flap extension member adheres to the front flap extension member and portions of the front wall to close the second end. When the back flap extension member liftingly separates from the front wall, at least one of the back flap extension member and the front wall tears indicating evidence of tampering.

US Patent:

20050008736, Jan 13, 2005

Filed:

May 12, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/843760

Inventors:

Philip Egan - Louisa VA, US
Stuart Sharp - Greer SC, US

International Classification:

A23B004/00

US Classification:

426107000

Abstract:

A non-fluorocarbon oil and grease barrier packaging for storing materials, particularly products that need oil and grease resistant characteristics and are used in high temperature applications. The barrier packaging does not contain fluorocarbons, which improves the environmental rating of the oil and grease barrier packaging. The packaging is made by applying a starch based coating having a solids content in a range about 10% to about 35% to a substrate and forming the package from the substrate. The starch based coating preferably contains a starch derivative, a flexibility enhancing agent, a rheological agent, and a scorch resistant agent. When the package is heated, no fluorocarbons are emitted as result of heating the package.

US Patent:

20060289518, Dec 28, 2006

Filed:

Nov 21, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/283990

Inventors:

Stuart Sharp - Greer SC, US

Assignee:

Exopack-Technology, LLC - Spartanburg SC

International Classification:

H05B 6/80

US Classification:

219730000

Abstract:

A microwave cooking package and combination of a food product and microwave cooking package. The cooking package intimately contacts and substantially surrounds the food product as the food product is cooked in a microwave oven. The package provides for venting of moisture in specific regions of the food product and distribution of heat across the extent of the food product to facilitate cooking of the entire food product and more uniform browning and crisping of the outer surface of the food product. The cooking package is preferably used for cooking a dough enclosed food product in a microwave oven. The package of the present invention allows the food product to be uniformly cooked to a golden brown color with a crispy, crunchy consistency.

US Patent:

20060289519, Dec 28, 2006

Filed:

Nov 22, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/285698

Inventors:

Stuart Sharp - Greer SC, US

Assignee:

Exopack-Technology, LLC - Spartanburg

International Classification:

H05B 6/80

US Classification:

219730000

Abstract:

A microwave cooking package and combination of a food product and microwave cooking package. The cooking package intimately contacts and substantially surrounds the food product as the food product is cooked in a microwave oven. The package provides for venting of moisture in specific regions of the food product and distribution of heat across the extent of the food product to facilitate cooking of the entire food product and more uniform browning and crisping of the outer surface of the food product. The cooking package is preferably used for cooking a dough enclosed food product in a microwave oven. The package of the present invention allows the food product to be uniformly cooked to a golden brown color with a crispy, crunchy consistency.