John A Carson

US Patent:

6729090, May 4, 2004

Filed:

May 17, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/150465

Inventors:

Harold G. Messenger - Rehoboth MA
Thomas G. Harmon - St. Louis MO
John A. Fifield - Aylesbury, GB
John M. Carson - Greenville SC

Assignee:

Oldcastle Precast, Inc. - Rehoboth MA

International Classification:

E04C 2284

US Classification:

5230912, 5230917, 527941

Abstract:

An insulative panel with transverse fiber reinforcements is provided and which is adopted for use with a plurality of building materials such as concrete to create a lightweight, high strength building panel having superior insulative properties.

US Patent:

20020130060, Sep 19, 2002

Filed:

Mar 16, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/809989

Inventors:

John Carson - Spartanburg SC, US
Gregory McDonald - Simpsonville SC, US
John Underwood - Marietta SC, US
Robert Odabashian - Greer SC, US

International Classification:

B65D085/16
B65D085/67
B65D085/672
B65D030/02

US Classification:

206/554000, 383/037000, 206/390000, 383/118000

Abstract:

A packaging system includes a chain of imbricated, taped bags; and a shipping container into which the chain of imbricated, taped bags are disposed, the shipping container including a cover, the cover adapted to function, when in an extended position, as a loading platform for the chain of imbricated, taped bags. A packaging system includes a chain of imbricated, taped bags, wherein the chain of bags includes a pair of tapes, and an adhesive, such that each bag is adhesively but releasably attached to the pair of tapes; and a shipping container into which the chain of imbricated, taped bags are disposed, the shipping container including a cover, the cover adapted to function, when in an extended position, as a loading platform for the chain of imbricated, taped bags.

US Patent:

20130097955, Apr 25, 2013

Filed:

Oct 15, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/652126

Inventors:

John M. Carson - Greenville SC, US
Sami Rizkalla - Holly Springs NC, US
Earl Shimp - Jacksonville FL, US

International Classification:

E04C 5/01
B28B 23/02

US Classification:

5230916, 264257

Abstract:

A composite support structure is provided with a plurality of support strands surrounded by a carbon fiber reinforced polymer mesh and surrounded by structural concrete. The support structure provides various advantages in withstanding compressive, tensile, and shear loading.

US Patent:

58107061, Sep 22, 1998

Filed:

Aug 31, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/522053

Inventors:

Gregory E. McDonald - Simpsonville SC
Andrew W. Moehlenbrock - Simpsonville SC
John Carson - Spartanburg SC

Assignee:

W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn. - Duncan SC

International Classification:

B31B 2360
B31B 3718

US Classification:

493212

Abstract:

A bag includes a first panel with at least one access hole in it, and a second panel without a hole corresponding to the at least one hole of the first panel. Preferably, two holes are present, preferably near the bag mouth. The panels are substantially equal in length. The bag can be easily opened by described bag opening means, without the need for vacuum or air to open the bag. The bag can be used in conjunction with otherwise conventional taped bag systems. A method of making the bag, a bag opening system, a method of opening the bag, and a packaging system are also disclosed.

US Patent:

53467086, Sep 13, 1994

Filed:

Oct 8, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/958393

Inventors:

John P. Carson - Spartanburg SC

Assignee:

W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn. - Duncan SC

International Classification:

B65D 3000

US Classification:

426110

Abstract:

The present invention relates generally to a thermoplastic packaging bag having a carrying handle and relates specifically to a packaging bag having a separate carrying handle. After the bag is loaded with product and closed, the closure securely attaches the handle to the bag.

US Patent:

6148587, Nov 21, 2000

Filed:

Jul 16, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/116629

Inventors:

Gregory E. McDonald - Simpsonville SC
Andrew W. Moehlenbrock - Simpsonville SC
John Carson - Spartanburg SC

Assignee:

Cryovac, Inc. - Duncan SC

International Classification:

B65B 104

US Classification:

53255

Abstract:

A bag includes a first panel with at least one access hole in it, and a second panel without a hole corresponding to the at least one hole of the first panel. Preferably, two holes are present, preferably near the bag mouth. The panels are substantially equal in length. The bag can be easily opened by described bag opening means, without the need for vacuum or air to open the bag. The bag can be used in conjuction with otherwise conventional taped bag systems. A metod of making the bag, a bag opening system, a method of opening the bag, and a packaging system are also disclosed.

US Patent:

55760376, Nov 19, 1996

Filed:

Feb 3, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/191448

Inventors:

Donald B. Moore - Moore SC
Jeffrey D. Gebauer - Greer SC
John P. Carson - Spartanburg SC

Assignee:

W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn. - Duncan SC

International Classification:

B65B 5300
B65D 6500
B65D 7500
B65D 7900

US Classification:

426110

Abstract:

A shrink bag having an integral carrying handle is provided that includes an extended skin portion of the bag of a heat shrinkable thermoplastic material and having a carrying hole in the skirt portion with an essentially continuous heat seal around its margin, the carrying hole having a configuration which helps to distribute stress and substantially eliminates tear propagation. The bag is particularly adapted for packaging whole turkeys and the like and, to this end, the integral carrying handle is preferably located at the breast containing end of the bag.