Patents Assigned to Nypro Inc.
  • Publication number: 20240067439
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is dispenser applicator packaging. A package includes a tubular structure, a barrier layer fused to an inner surface of the tubular structure, a ratcheting mechanism fused to the barrier layer, an elevator mechanism placed at one end of the tubular structure, an elevator seal fused to the elevator mechanism, and an access seal fused to a useable material at a remaining end of the tubular structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Nypro Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey C. Minnette
  • Publication number: 20240034526
    Abstract: A tethered closure device for a beverage container, a cap element and a beverage container. It is provided that a tethered closure device for a beverage container comprises the following components: A frame device and a cap element with an at least partially connected recloseable lid element, wherein the cap element is rotatable disposed to the frame device. The tethered closure device further comprises at least two temper evident elements, wherein the first temper evident element is disposed between the cap element and the frame device and the second temper evident element is disposed between the cap element and the lid element. Furthermore, a cap element and a beverage container is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Applicant: Nypro Inc.
    Inventors: Nuria Gauxachs, Ismael Castellvi, Pau Mauri, Emilio Castella, Jeffrey C. Minnette, Ryan P. Davidson
  • Publication number: 20240009401
    Abstract: Single use hydraulic drive devices and single use large volume injectors are described. A method for single use hydraulic drive including releasing a holding device to move a catalyst coated portion of a rod into a reagent filled chamber, generating pressure in the chamber due to at least one of gas creation and thermal expansion from a chemical reaction between the catalyst coated portion and the reagent, hydraulically displacing a moveable object in hydraulic communication with the chamber, and stopping further chemical reaction when the pressure exceeds a holding device force threshold to enable the holding device to re-hold a retracted catalyst coated portion of the rod outside of the chamber. The self-regulating pressure in the chamber enables a controlled rate of hydraulic displacement of the moveable object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: Nypro Inc.
    Inventor: Joshua Coyne
  • Publication number: 20230409851
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods of providing a smart container. The smart container contains a consumable, and includes: a container body; a label affixed to the container body; and a passive sensing tag (PST) embedded in the label. The PST includes: a backscatter antenna; a radio-frequency identification (RFID) communicative with the backscatter antenna; and at least one sensor communicative with the backscatter antenna. Responsive to a ringing from a radio frequency transceiver, the backscatter antenna provides the RFID and data from the at least one sensor. The RFID and the data are then processed to provide usage information of the consumable to a user via a dashboard available at least on a smartphone and on a desktop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2021
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: NYPRO INC.
    Inventor: EDWARD SERMANOUKIAN
  • Patent number: 11807978
    Abstract: The embodiments are and include an apparatus, system and method for a liquid level monitoring dispenser for association with a liquid filled consumable. The apparatus, system and method may include: a receiver for receiving the consumable upon inversion thereof; at least one electrical contact within the receiver for communicative association with conductive strips on the consumable; a sensing module communicative with the at least one electrical contact and having associated therewith firmware for converting signals associated with the conductive strips and received at the electrical contact to an indication of the liquid level; a communications module for communicating the liquid level to at least a user display and over at least one network; a power module for powering at least the sensing module and the communications module; and at least one dispensing output in fluid communication with the consumable and capable of dispensing the liquid from the consumable to modify the liquid level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Nypro Inc.
    Inventors: Amanda Williams, Julio Danel Oropeza, Yu-Chang Lee, Ying Hao Lee, Martin Johnson, Marc Theeuwes, Stefan Vaes, Toon Diels
  • Patent number: 11802197
    Abstract: A composition for a food product storage container includes a polypropylene co-polymer, a tie additive, a color concentrate, and Ethylene vinyl alcohol. The ethylene vinyl alcohol may be between 3 and 10% by weight of the food product storage container. The composition further comprises small particle talc. The composition may be configured to be co-injection molded to form the food product storage container which may reduce an ingress of moisture and/or oxygen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: NYPRO INC.
    Inventors: Aaron DuPont, Keith Poole, Doug Bengtson, Eric Paszkowski
  • Patent number: 11780659
    Abstract: A tethered closure device for a beverage container, a cap element and a beverage container. It is provided that a tethered closure device for a beverage container comprises the following components: A frame device and a cap element with an at least partially connected recloseable lid element, wherein the cap element is rotatable disposed to the frame device. The tethered closure device further comprises at least two temper evident elements, wherein the first temper evident element is disposed between the cap element and the frame device and the second temper evident element is disposed between the cap element and the lid element. Furthermore, a cap element and a beverage container is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Nypro Inc.
    Inventors: Nuria Gauxachs, Ismael Castellvi, Pau Mauri, Emilio Castella, Jeffrey C. Minnette, Ryan P. Davidson
  • Publication number: 20230303309
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are actuator based packages for use with cartridge refills. A package includes a container configured to hold a cartridge refill, a replaceable cap configured to fit the container, and an actuator mechanism integral with the container. The actuator mechanism is configured to compress the cartridge refill to dispense a useable material contained in the cartridge refill. The actuator mechanism can be a pump mechanism. The actuator mechanism can be a slider mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Applicant: Nypro Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey C. Minnette
  • Patent number: 11766520
    Abstract: Single use hydraulic drive devices and single use large volume injectors are described. A method for single use hydraulic drive including releasing a holding device to move a catalyst coated portion of a rod into a reagent filled chamber, generating pressure in the chamber due to at least one of gas creation and thermal expansion from a chemical reaction between the catalyst coated portion and the reagent, hydraulically displacing a movable object in hydraulic communication with the chamber, and stopping further chemical reaction when the pressure exceeds a holding device force threshold to enable the holding device to re-hold a retracted catalyst coated portion of the rod outside of the chamber. The self-regulating pressure in the chamber enables a controlled rate of hydraulic displacement of the movable object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Nypro Inc.
    Inventor: Joshua Coyne
  • Publication number: 20230140599
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are fusion packaging and fusion packages. One package includes a frame configured to provide structure for the package, a sidewall fused to the frame, and a tethered cap connected to one end of the frame. Another package includes a sleeve configured to provide structure for the package, a tethered cap fused to one end of the sleeve, and a seal configured to be fused to a remaining end of the sleeve after the package is filled with content. Another package includes a frame configured to provide structure for the package, a film fused to the frame, a cap connected to one end of the frame, the cap including a structure to retain the cap after removal from the frame, and a seal connected to another end of the frame, where one of the cap and seal are connected to the frame after material placement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: Nypro Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Minnette, Ryan P. Davidson
  • Publication number: 20230121508
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are peelable packaging and packages. A package includes a body including a plurality of peelable strips defined by perforation lines and a replaceable cap configured to fit one or more of the plurality of peelable strips. Each peelable strip is peelable from the body to access a material contained within the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: Nypro Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Minnette, Ryan P. Davidson
  • Publication number: 20230083415
    Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for providing a consumable level monitor for association with a content-filled consumable. The embodiments may include a sensing module suitable to sense the consumable level; and a communications module suitable for receiving the consumable level from the sensing module, and for communicating the consumable level to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Applicant: NYPRO INC.
    Inventors: Amanda Williams, Julio Daniel Oropeza, Yu-Chang Lee, Ying Hao Lee, Martin Johnson, Marc Theeuwes, Stefan Vaes, Toon Diels
  • Publication number: 20230084664
    Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for providing a consumable level monitor for association with a solid content-filled consumable. The embodiments may include a sensing module embedded in a label associated with the consumable suitable to sense the consumable level; and a visual indicator suitable to receive the consumable level from the sensing module, and for communicating the consumable level to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Applicant: NYPRO INC.
    Inventors: Amanda Williams, Julio Daniel Oropeza, Yu-Chang Lee, Ying Hao Lee, Martin Johnson, Marc Theeuwes, Stefan Vaes, Toon Diels
  • Publication number: 20230014391
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for face mask with replaceable filter cartridges and components. A face mask includes a mask component, a replaceable filter component, and a closure component. The replaceable filter component is bonded to and as between the closure component and the mask component when the closure component is attached to the mask component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: Nypro Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Minnette, Ryan P. Davidson
  • Patent number: 11478027
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for face mask with replaceable filter cartridges and components. A face mask includes a mask component, a replaceable filter component, and a closure component. The replaceable filter component is bonded to and as between the closure component and the mask component when the closure component is attached to the mask component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Nypro Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Minnette, Ryan P. Davidson
  • Publication number: 20220315302
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are tethered cap and spout combinations. The tethered cap and spout combinations prevent loss of the cap after opening. In an implementation, the tethered cap and spout combinations may provide mechanisms for puncturing or opening a seal that may be present at a throat or neck of the container which provides both an anti-tampering and freshness function. In an implementation, the tethered cap and spout combinations may provide anti-tampering mechanisms. In an implementation, the tethered cap and spout combinations may provide mechanisms to hold an opened and tethered cap away from the container opening during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: Nypro Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Minnette, Ryan P. Davidson, Pau Mauri Pinol, Randall K. Julian
  • Publication number: 20220296816
    Abstract: Single use hydraulic drive devices and single use large volume injectors are described. A method for single use hydraulic drive including releasing a holding device to move a catalyst coated portion of a rod into a reagent filled chamber, generating pressure in the chamber due to at least one of gas creation and thermal expansion from a chemical reaction between the catalyst coated portion and the reagent, hydraulically displacing a movable object in hydraulic communication with the chamber, and stopping further chemical reaction when the pressure exceeds a holding device force threshold to enable the holding device to re-hold a retracted catalyst coated portion of the rod outside of the chamber. The self-regulating pressure in the chamber enables a controlled rate of hydraulic displacement of the movable object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Applicant: Nypro Inc.
    Inventor: Joshua Coyne
  • Publication number: 20220282421
    Abstract: The embodiments are and include an apparatus, system and method for a liquid level monitoring dispenser for association with a liquid filled consumable. The apparatus, system and method may include: a receiver for receiving the consumable upon inversion thereof; at least one electrical contact within the receiver for communicative association with conductive strips on the consumable; a sensing module communicative with the at least one electrical contact and having associated therewith firmware for converting signals associated with the conductive strips and received at the electrical contact to an indication of the liquid level; a communications module for communicating the liquid level to at least a user display and over at least one network; a power module for powering at least the sensing module and the communications module; and at least one dispensing output in fluid communication with the consumable and capable of dispensing the liquid from the consumable to modify the liquid level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Applicant: Nypro Inc.
    Inventors: Amanda Williams, Julio Danel Oropeza, Yu-Chang Lee, Ying Hao Lee, Martin Johnson, Marc Theeuwes, Stefan Vaes, Toon Diels
  • Publication number: 20220250805
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are foilless caps. In an implementation, the foilless caps provide sealing of the container without the use of a foil and are environmentally friendly. In an implementation, the foilless caps include tamper evident mechanisms to provide evidence of prior or attempted use. In an implementation, the foilless caps further include tether mechanisms to prevent loss of the cap after opening. In an implementation, the foilless caps provide sealing and resealing of the container with enough closure to maintain freshness. In an implementation, the foilless caps provide a non-backoff feature which may include audible and tactile indications to the user that the container is closed. In an implementation, the foilless caps may provide mechanisms to hold an opened and tethered cap away from the container opening during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Applicant: Nypro Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Minnette, Ryan P. Davidson, Randall K. Julian
  • Publication number: 20220177188
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are tethered cap and spout combinations. The tethered cap and spout combinations prevent loss of the cap after opening. The tethered cap and spout combinations may provide mechanisms for puncturing or opening a seal that may be present at a throat or neck of the container which provides both an anti-tampering and freshness function. In an implementation, the tethered cap and spout combinations may provide anti-tampering mechanisms. The tethered cap and spout combinations may provide mechanisms to hold an opened and tethered cap away from the container opening during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: Nypro Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Minnette, Ryan P. Davidson