Patents by Inventor Anne Bucher

Anne Bucher has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20110290813
    Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, a container for a product is provided. The container may include a label disposed in a midsection of the container. Upper and lower ends of the container may protrude beyond the midsection to protect the label when the container abuts against adjacent containers while providing stability to the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventors: Cheryl Marie Gilliam, Anne Bucher, Lori Ann Rothman, Kadir Karul
  • Publication number: 20050173442
    Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, a container for a product is provided. The container may include a label disposed in a midsection of the container. Upper and lower ends of the container may protrude beyond the midsection to protect the label when the container abuts against adjacent containers while providing stability to the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2005
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: Cheryl Gilliam, Anne Bucher, Lori Rothman, Kadir Karul
  • Patent number: 6889866
    Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, a container for a product is provided. The container may include a label disposed in a midsection of the container. Upper and lower ends of the container may protrude beyond the midsection to protect the label when the container abuts against adjacent containers while providing stability to the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Cheryl Marie Gilliam, Anne Bucher, Lori Ann Rothman, Kadir Karul
  • Patent number: 6772904
    Abstract: The invention provides a container for viscous dressing products that includes a jar and a closure or lid. The lid may be hingedly attached to the container so as to remain attached to the jar after opening. The container provides protection for the viscous dressing product during packaging, shipping, handling, retail display and consumer use, and also makes the viscous dressing readily accessible to the consumer. The container preferably includes a shelf or wiper on the closure to permit the consumer to swipe a serving utensil on the shelf to remove excess viscous dressing product from the utensil. The jar is preferably provided with improved handling characteristics as compared with prior art jars of circular cross section. In the preferred embodiments, the shape of the jar as viewed in plan is generally oval.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Cheryl M. Gilliam, Anne Bucher
  • Patent number: 6761283
    Abstract: The invention provides a container for viscous dressing products that includes a jar and a closure or lid. The lid may be hingedly attached to the container so as to remain attached to the jar after opening. The container provides protection for the viscous dressing product during packaging, shipping, handling, retail display and consumer use, and also makes the viscous dressing readily accessible to the consumer. The container preferably includes a shelf or wiper on the closure to permit the consumer to swipe a serving utensil on the shelf to remove excess viscous dressing product from the utensil. The jar is preferably provided with improved handling characteristics as compared with prior art jars of circular cross section. In the preferred embodiments, the shape of the jar as viewed in plan is generally oval.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Cheryl M. Gilliam, Anne Bucher
  • Publication number: 20030218020
    Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, a container for a product is provided. The container may include a label disposed in a midsection of the container. Upper and lower ends of the container may protrude beyond the midsection to protect the label when the container abuts against adjacent containers while providing stability to the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2002
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Applicant: Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Cheryl Marie Gilliam, Anne Bucher, Lori Ann Rothman, Kadir Karul
  • Patent number: 6273278
    Abstract: A holder for tacos and the like comprised of semi-rigid material. The holder has a generally triangular configuration, with upwardly convergent first and second side walls extending from a generally horizontal base portion. The two side walls are joined at the top of the holder to form a triangular structure. Upwardly opening slots are formed in the side walls. Each of the slots has a curved base to accommodate tacos. To accommodate individual servings, the holder is separable along a line of weakness. To facilitate incorporation of the holder into a meal kit, in one embodiment, the holder can be folded in a flat configuration with the base folded upward between the side walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Julie A. D. Enyedy, Anne Bucher
  • Patent number: D443483
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Cheryl M. Gilliam, Anne Bucher
  • Patent number: D444027
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Cheryl M. Gilliam, Anne Bucher
  • Patent number: D473140
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Kraft Foods Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Cheryl Marie Gilliam, Anne Bucher, Lori Ann Rothman, Kadir Karul
  • Patent number: D365752
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1996
    Assignee: Kraft Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Therese Flanagan-Boos, Anne Bucher, Melanie Stephens