TENNECO PLASTICS CO innovation strategy

Patent filings in countries

#	Country	Total Patents
#1	EPO (European Patent Office)	9
#2	United States	8
#3	Canada	4
#4	Australia	3
#5	Mexico	1
#6	WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization)	1

#	Technology
#1	Containers for goods storage
#2	Buttons, pins and buckles
#3	Unspecified technologies
#4	Unspecified technologies
#5	Making paper containers
#6	Measuring electric variables
#7	Special measuring
#8	Producing goods from plastic
#9	Preparation of materials
#10	Kitchen equipment

Publication	Filing date	Title
WO9638290A1	1996-05-30	Die-cut thermoplastic bag with easy open mouth
US5645862A	1995-09-26	Apparatus for the thermal densification of thermoplastic articles
US5669504A	1995-07-20	Thermoplastic bag closure
US5683340A	1995-02-23	Method of making easy open thermoplastic bag
US5515993A	1994-12-12	Hinged semi-rigid container having wall stiffening means
US5605646A	1994-09-15	Containers for preparation and display of foods
US5568979A	1994-05-16	Closeable thermoplastic bag
US5573489A	1993-12-22	Integral handled layflat thermoplastic bag
EP0505069A1	1992-03-09	Plastic reclosable fastener with structure for retaining slider in closed position
US5607709A	1991-11-27	Disposable microwavable food container