Patents by Inventor Christian Saclier

Christian Saclier 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: 20230221160
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of recyclable dosing devices. In particular, the present invention relates to a blank for producing a recyclable dosing device, a recyclable dosing device and the use of a recyclable dosing device for dosing a material. The recyclable dosing device can be produced from a blank made from a single piece of essentially rectangular material by folding. Preferred embodiments of the present invention relate to compostable dosing devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: CHRISTOPHE BARDE, MIGUEL DANIEL TOVAR NUEZ, ALEXEY VISHTAL, LUIS FERNANDO RUEDA, GERHARD NIEDERREITER, CHRISTIAN SACLIER
  • Publication number: 20230042230
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of recyclable dosing devices. In particular, the present invention relates to a dosing device made from moulded pulp fiber. The dosing device comprises a container member with a defined volume corresponding to a pre-determined amount of composition to be dosed. The dosing device may be to be used for dosing food materials. Embodiments of the present invention relate to biodegradable and/or compostable dosing devices. The present invention also relates to process for manufacturing such a dosing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: MIGUEL DANIEL TOVAR NUEZ, CHRISTOPHE BARDE, OLIVIER BRETON, ALEXEY VISHTAL, LUIS FERNANDO RUEDA, GERHARD NIEDERREITER, CHRISTIAN SACLIER
  • Patent number: 8333510
    Abstract: A peelable pouch (1) comprises: a first layer (2), a second layer (3), a compartment (4) for housing the product (7), the compartment (4) being formed between the first and second layers (2, 3) by peelably sealing the first and second layers (2, 3) along a compartment sealing portion (40), which extends along the proximal portion (23, 33) and along at least a part of the two lateral portions (20, 21, 30, 31) of the first and second layers (2, 3) as well as along first (24, 34) and second branch portions (25, 35), a first tear promoting means (50) provided on the first layer (2) only, a second tear promoting means (51) provided on the second layer (3) only, and a third tear promoting means (52) provided on both the first and second layers (2,3) and extending in a direction towards the location (26) where the first and second branch portions (24, 34, 25, 35) meet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Marco Ackermann, Christian Saclier
  • Publication number: 20120219691
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to at least partially transparent compositions intended for human or animal consumption and to the packaging of such compositions. One embodiment of the present invention relates to an at least partially transparent container containing an at least partially transparent aqueous non-alcoholic composition. The container comprises at least one polarizer that makes liquid crystals present in the composition visible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Jin-Min Jung, Stefan Palzer, Christian Saclier, Yves Wyser, Baltasar Valles-Pamies
  • Publication number: 20120211392
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to at least partially transparent compositions intended for human or animal use and to the packaging of such compositions. One embodiment of the present invention relates to an at least partially transparent container containing an at least partially transparent aqueous alcoholic composition. The container comprises at least one polarizer that makes liquid crystals present in the composition visible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: NESTEC S.A.
    Inventors: Jin-Min Jung, Stefan Palzer, Christian Saclier, Yves Wyser, Baltasar Valles-Pamies
  • Publication number: 20100288770
    Abstract: A peelable pouch (1) comprises: a first layer (2), a second layer (3), a compartment (4) for housing the product (7), the compartment (4) being formed between the first and second layers (2,3) by peelably sealing the first and second layers (2,3) along a compartment sealing portion (40), which extends along the proximal portion (23,33) and along at least a part of the two lateral portions (20,21,30,31) of the first and second layers (2,3) as well as along first (24,34) and second branch portions (25,35), a first tear promoting means (50) provided on the first layer (2) only, a second tear promoting means (51) provided on the second layer (3) only, and a third tear promoting means (52) provided on both the first and second layers (2,3) and extending in a direction towards the location (26) where the first and second branch portions (24,34,25,35) meet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2009
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: Novartis AG
    Inventors: Ackermann Marco, Christian Saclier
  • Patent number: 7661534
    Abstract: A containment (3;3a;3b;3c) comprises an outer box (2;2a;2b;3c) defining an inner space where a stack of individual pouches (1;1a) is arranged. The individual pouches each have a pocket (10) containing a product, e.g. a thin-film strip (FS), and are designed to be individually removed from the stack. The outer box (2;2a;2b;2c) comprises a closure (26;26a;26b;26c) for preventing/allowing access to the individual pouches (1;1a) and further comprises means (20;20a;20b;20c) for interacting with the pouches (1;1a) in a manner such as to allow access to the pocket (10) upon removing the pouch from the stack. The means (20;20a;20b;20c) for interacting with the pouches are arranged such that upon removing a pouch (1;1a) from the stack the pouch is opened along an essential part of its longitudinal extension and is completely removed from the outer box (2;2a;2b;2c) with no residual part of the pouch (1;1a) remaining in the outer box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Novartis, AG
    Inventors: Christian Saclier, Marco Ackermann, Richard Miles, Matthew Grey
  • Publication number: 20070278124
    Abstract: A casing (4) for a blister package having cavities has a bottom part (2) having a bottom (25) with openings (26) therein and comprising positioning means (21). The positioning means (21) are shaped and arranged to act on at least one cavity of the blister package in order to position each cavity of the blister package centered with an opening (26).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2005
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventors: Christian Saclier, Lionel Jeannin, Patrick Roche
  • Publication number: 20070045148
    Abstract: A containment (3;3a;3b;3c) comprises an outer box (2;2a;2b;3c) defining an inner space where a stack of individual pouches (1;1a) is arranged. The individual pouches each have a pocket (10) containing a product, e.g. a thin-film strip (FS), and are designed to be individually removed from the stack. The outer box (2;2a;2b;2c) comprises a closure (26;26a;26b;26c) for preventing/allowing access to the individual pouches (1;1a) and further comprises means (20;20a;20b;20c) for interacting with the pouches (1;1a) in a manner such as to allow access to the pocket (10) upon removing the pouch from the stack. The means (20;20a;20b;20c) for interacting with the pouches are arranged such that upon removing a pouch (1;1a) from the stack the pouch is opened along an essential part of its longitudinal extension and is completely removed from the outer box (2;2a;2b;2c) with no residual part of the pouch (1;1a) remaining in the outer box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2006
    Publication date: March 1, 2007
    Inventors: Christian Saclier, Marco Ackermann, Richard Miles, Matthew Grey
  • Patent number: D503274
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2005
    Assignee: Novartis Consumer Health S.A.
    Inventors: Patrick Roche, Christian Saclier, Lionel Jeannin
  • Patent number: D503530
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Novartis Consumer Health S.A.
    Inventors: Patrick Roche, Christian Saclier, Lionel Jeannin
  • Patent number: D504765
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Assignee: Novartis Consumer Health S.A.
    Inventors: Patrick Roche, Christian Saclier, Lionel Jeannin
  • Patent number: D508312
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: Novartis Consumer Health S.A.
    Inventors: Patrick Roche, Christian Saclier, Lionel Jeannin
  • Patent number: D478819
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignee: Novartis Nutrition AG
    Inventors: Kurt Pfaeffli, Marco Ackermann, Jean-Jacques Zufferey, Christian Saclier