Richard L Albiani

US Patent:

6851579, Feb 8, 2005

Filed:

Jun 26, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/606653

Inventors:

Chester Savage - Irvine CA, US
Kenneth Micnerski - Downers Grove IL, US
Richard Carroll - Tustin CA, US
Nancy Lu - Irvine CA, US
Richard L. Albiani - Westchester IL, US
Rocklin Verespej - San Clemente CA, US

Assignee:

Scholle Corporation - Irvine CA

International Classification:

B65D035/00

US Classification:

222107, 222566, 222 92, 220 6212

Abstract:

A collapsible bag for dispensing liquids which includes at least one sheet sealed to define an enclosure and a fitment (spout) attached to the enclosure and out through which liquid in the enclosure is dispensed. An interior surface of the one or more sheets has an integral texture to assist with withdrawal of the liquid from the enclosure when collapsed. The texture can be provided by sheet surfaces that are mechanically or ultrasonically embossed or are bubble-cushioned or which have sealed pleats or accordion folds. The bottom surface of a lower flange of the fitment may have concentric ridges (or spirals) and/or radial grooves. Also disclosed are methods of making the bag from one, two, three or four sheets.

US Patent:

7357276, Apr 15, 2008

Filed:

Feb 1, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/048622

Inventors:

Chester Savage - Irvine CA, US
Kenneth Micnerski - Downers Grove IL, US
Richard Carroll - Tustin CA, US
Nancy Lu - Irvine CA, US
Richard L. Albiani - Westchester IL, US
Rocklin Verespej - San Clemente CA, US

Assignee:

Scholle Corporation - Irvine CA

International Classification:

B65D 35/00

US Classification:

222 92, 383 80

Abstract:

A collapsible bag for dispensing liquids which includes at least one sheet sealed to define an enclosure and a fitment (spout) attached to the enclosure and out through which liquid in the enclosure is dispensed. An interior surface of the one or more sheets has an integral texture to assist with withdrawal of the liquid from the enclosure when collapsed. The texture can be provided by sheet surfaces that are mechanically or ultrasonically embossed or are bubble-cushioned or which have sealed pleats or accordion folds. The bottom surface of a lower flange of the fitment may have concentric ridges (or spirals) and/or radial grooves. Also disclosed are methods of making the bag from one, two, three or four sheets.

US Patent:

8387837, Mar 5, 2013

Filed:

Apr 28, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/769115

Inventors:

David Bellmore - Aurora IL, US
Richard L. Albiani - Westchester IL, US

Assignee:

Scholle Corporation - Irvine CA

International Classification:

B67D 7/06

US Classification:

222571, 222505

Abstract:

A tap for use in association with bag in box containers including a body, a plug member and a drip limiting assembly. The body includes a tap nozzle with a dispensing opening. A nozzle opening is placeable in fluid communication the dispensing opening and with a bag of a bag in box container. The plug member has a second end structurally configured to interface with the dispensing opening and with the plug member. The plug member is selectively actuatable between a closed orientation and an open orientation. In the open orientation, the nozzle opening is in fluid communication with the dispensing opening. In the closed orientation, the nozzle opening is precluded from fluid communication with the dispensing opening. The drip limiting assembly is disposed at the dispensing opening. The drip limiting assembly limits the formation of drips after the plug member is returned to a closed orientation.

US Patent:

20020148857, Oct 17, 2002

Filed:

Mar 25, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/108117

Inventors:

Chester Savage - Irvine CA, US
Kenneth Micnerski - Downers Grove IL, US
Richard Carroll - Tustin CA, US
Nancy Lu - Irvine CA, US
Richard Albiani - Westchester IL, US
Rocklin Verespej - San Clemente CA, US

International Classification:

B65D035/08

US Classification:

222/107000

Abstract:

A collapsible bag for dispensing liquids which includes at least one sheet sealed to define an enclosure and a fitment (spout) attached to the enclosure and out through which liquid in the enclosure is dispensed. An interior surface of the one or more sheets has integral texture to assist in withdrawal of the liquid from the enclosure when collapsed. The texture can be provided by sheet surfaces that are mechanically or ultrasonically embossed or are bubble-cushioned or which have sealed pleats or accordion folds. The bottom surface of a lower flange of the fitment may have concentric ridges (or spirals) and/or radial grooves. Also disclosed are methods of making the bag from one, two, three or four sheets.

US Patent:

20130306684, Nov 21, 2013

Filed:

Mar 5, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/786394

Inventors:

SCHOLLE CORPORATION - , US
Richard L. Albiani - Westchester IL, US

Assignee:

SCHOLLE CORPORATION - Irvine CA

International Classification:

B67D 7/06

US Classification:

222505

Abstract:

A tap for use in association with bag in box containers including a body, a plug member and a drip limiting assembly. The body includes a tap nozzle with a dispensing opening. A nozzle opening is placeable in fluid communication the dispensing opening and with a bag of a bag in box container. The plug member has a second end structurally configured to interface with the dispensing opening and with the plug member. The plug member is selectively actuatable between a closed orientation and an open orientation. In the open orientation, the nozzle opening is in fluid communication with the dispensing opening. In the closed orientation, the nozzle opening is precluded from fluid communication with the dispensing opening. The drip limiting assembly is disposed at the dispensing opening. The drip limiting assembly limits the formation of drips after the plug member is returned to a closed orientation.