Donavon Dean Nelson

US Patent:

20040028864, Feb 12, 2004

Filed:

Jun 6, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/457063

Inventors:

Donavon Nelson - Woodbury MN, US

International Classification:

B32B009/00

US Classification:

428/040100

Abstract:

Disclosed is an in-pack insert that is applied to a package using an adhesive backed liner. The in-pack insert is placed inside of a package and viewable through a window or other mechanism of the package. The insert may be a collectable item such as a collector card and may have various mechanisms whereby a consumer may remove the insert without damaging the insert. The in-pack insert may be assembled using high-speed automated equipment and applied to the packages at high speeds. Various embodiments of the insert are disclosed along with methods of manufacture and application.

US Patent:

20060283727, Dec 21, 2006

Filed:

Apr 27, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/380533

Inventors:

Donavon Nelson - Lake Elmo MN, US
Thomas Dombroski - Newport Coast CA, US
William Weernink - Savage MN, US
Craig Bakken - Golden CO, US

Assignee:

Interactive Packaging Group, Ltd. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

B65D 25/08

US Classification:

206219000, 206222000

Abstract:

Disclosed is a dispensing package that has a plastic backing for maintaining the package in a substantially flat orientation. The plastic backing is adapted to have a label placed on its surface. A score through the label, which extends into the plastic backing, causes the package to open upon flexure. At least one additional score on the opposite side provides at least one metered opening in the package, where the number of scores and metered openings depends on the contents being dispensed. An additional seal can be placed over the score to prevent accidental opening or provide resealing of the package. Promotional pieces can be used as the additional seal. Absorbent material can be placed adjacent or over the score to provide controlled dispensing and application of the contents. The ends of the plastic backing can be configured as an applicator and/or a handle.

US Patent:

20100065582, Mar 18, 2010

Filed:

Mar 20, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/408172

Inventors:

Donavon Nelson - Lake Elmo MN, US
Thomas J. Dombroski - Newport Coast CA, US
William Weernink - Savage MN, US
Craig D. Bakken - Littleton CO, US

Assignee:

THE TAPEMARK COMPANY - West St. Paul MN

International Classification:

B65D 35/02
B65D 85/00
B65D 73/00
B65D 51/00

US Classification:

222107, 2064595, 206484, 220266

Abstract:

A package for carrying and dispensing contents through at least one metered opening includes a plastic backing having a first elastic limit and a shear modulus sufficient to maintain the package in a substantially flat configuration; a first score extending at least partially into the first side of the plastic backing; a coating formed on a second side of the plastic backing having a second elastic limit that is greater than the first elastic limit; a pouch formed on the second side of the plastic backing that is adapted to carry the contents of the package. Flexure of the plastic backing by a first amount is sufficient to cause the plastic backing to exceed the first elastic limit and break along the first score while flexure to a folded position is insufficient to cause the coating to exceed the second elastic limit.