Patents by Inventor Don Hodge

Don Hodge 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).

  • Patent number: 11167874
    Abstract: A container having enhanced wall integrity and a rotational element is provided that includes a sidewall having polygonal cross-sectional shape and an alignment structure formed therein. The alignment structure is adapted for orienting the container with respect to a second container such that the panel sections of the containers become parallel with one another and the containers may be fully nested one within the other. The alignment structure can be recessed into the sidewall to form peaks and valleys along an inner surface of the container. The peaks include first and second faces sloping in opposite directions designed to direct corners of the first container's sidewall toward the interior valleys of the second container in order to orient the containers as they are stacked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: HUHTAMAKI, INC.
    Inventors: Don Hodge, Don Tomalia, Jason Osentoski, Joe Trombley, Dan Maciag, Pete Brushaber, Mike Liming
  • Patent number: 9550611
    Abstract: A lid and closure member assembly for placement on a container is provided. The lid includes a cover portion, an access port and an elongated channel defined in the cover portion. The channel may include two opposing side walls, two opposing end walls and a bottom. The channel's side walls can each include an inwardly-projecting lip forming an undercut for slidably receiving a portion of the closure member. The closure member includes an access port cap, a retainer slidably received within the channel and a strap extending between the access port cap and the retainer. The closure member is selectively movable between open and closed positions. The access port cap may cover the access port when the retainer is in a first position within the channel or may be at least partially received within the channel when the retainer is in a second position within the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: HUHTAMAKI, INC.
    Inventor: Don Hodge
  • Publication number: 20160214756
    Abstract: A container having enhanced wall integrity and a rotational element is provided that includes a sidewall having polygonal cross-sectional shape and an alignment structure formed therein. The alignment structure is adapted for orienting the container with respect to a second container such that the panel sections of the containers become parallel with one another and the containers may be fully nested one within the other. The alignment structure can be recessed into the sidewall to form peaks and valleys along an inner surface of the container. The peaks include first and second faces sloping in opposite directions designed to direct corners of the first container's sidewall toward the interior valleys of the second container in order to orient the containers as they are stacked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Don Hodge, Don Tomalia, Jason Osentoski, Joe Trombley, Dan Maciag, Pete Brushaber, Mike Liming
  • Patent number: 9321569
    Abstract: A lid and closure member assembly for placement on a container is provided. The lid includes a cover portion, an access port and an elongated channel defined in the cover portion. The channel may include two opposing side walls, two opposing end walls and a bottom. The channel's side walls can each include an inwardly-projecting lip forming an undercut for slidably receiving a portion of the closure member. The closure member includes an access port cap, a retainer slidably received within the channel and a strap extending between the access port cap and the retainer. The closure member is selectively movable between open and closed positions. The access port cap may cover the access port when the retainer is in a first position within the channel or may be at least partially received within the channel when the retainer is in a second position within the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: HUHTAMAKI, INC.
    Inventor: Don Hodge
  • Patent number: 9314089
    Abstract: A container having enhanced wall integrity and a rotational element is provided that includes a sidewall having polygonal cross-sectional shape and an alignment structure formed therein. The alignment structure is adapted for orienting the container with respect to a second container such that the panel sections of the containers become parallel with one another and the containers may be fully nested one within the other. The alignment structure can be recessed into the sidewall to form peaks and valleys along an inner surface of the container. The peaks include first and second faces sloping in opposite directions designed to direct corners of the first container's sidewall toward the interior valleys of the second container in order to orient the containers as they are stacked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: HUHTAMAKI, INC.
    Inventors: Don Hodge, Don Tomalia, Jason Osentoski, Joe Trombley, Dan Maciag, Pete Brushaber, Mike Liming
  • Publication number: 20140305941
    Abstract: A lid and closure member assembly for placement on a container is provided. The lid includes a cover portion, an access port and an elongated channel defined in the cover portion. The channel may include two opposing side walls, two opposing end walls and a bottom. The channel's side walls can each include an inwardly-projecting lip forming an undercut for slidably receiving a portion of the closure member. The closure member includes an access port cap, a retainer slidably received within the channel and a strap extending between the access port cap and the retainer. The closure member is selectively movable between open and closed positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventor: Don Hodge
  • Publication number: 20140299599
    Abstract: A lid and closure member assembly for placement on a container is provided. The lid includes a cover portion, an access port and an elongated channel defined in the cover portion. The channel may include two opposing side walls, two opposing end walls and a bottom. The channel's side walls can each include an inwardly-projecting lip forming an undercut for slidably receiving a portion of the closure member. The closure member includes an access port cap, a retainer slidably received within the channel and a strap extending between the access port cap and the retainer. The closure member is selectively movable between open and closed positions. The access port cap may cover the access port when the retainer is in a first position within the channel or may be at least partially received within the channel when the retainer is in a second position within the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventor: Don Hodge
  • Publication number: 20140117016
    Abstract: A lid and closure member assembly for placement on a container is provided. The lid includes a cover portion, an access port and an elongated channel defined in the cover portion. The channel may include two opposing side walls, two opposing end walls and a bottom. The channel's side walls can each include an inwardly-projecting lip forming an undercut for slidably receiving a portion of the closure member. The closure member includes an access port cap, a retainer slidably received within the channel and a strap extending between the access port cap and the retainer. The closure member is selectively movable between open and closed positions. The access port cap may cover the access port when the retainer is in a first position within the channel or may be at least partially received within the channel when the retainer is in a second position within the channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: HUHTAMAKI, INC.
    Inventor: Don Hodge
  • Publication number: 20120318810
    Abstract: A container having enhanced wall integrity and a rotational element is provided that includes a sidewall having polygonal cross-sectional shape and an alignment structure formed therein. The alignment structure is adapted for orienting the container with respect to a second container such that the panel sections of the containers become parallel with one another and the containers may be fully nested one within the other. The alignment structure can be recessed into the sidewall to form peaks and valleys along an inner surface of the container. The peaks include first and second faces sloping in opposite directions designed to direct corners of the first container's sidewall toward the interior valleys of the second container in order to orient the containers as they are stacked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventors: Don Hodge, Don Tomalia, Jason Osentoski, Joe Trombley, Dan Maciag, Pete Brushaber, Mike Liming
  • Patent number: 6059113
    Abstract: A package for simultaneously protecting and displaying fragile products or items of merchandise, particularly items having the form of slender rods. The package comprises a carton having a window and containing a corrugated insert. The window permits viewing the products in the package while the corrugated insert provides separation and protection for the individual products. The carton and the insert are each folded from a single blank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Shoyeido Corporation
    Inventor: Jerry Don Hodges
  • Patent number: D650634
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Huhtamaki, Inc.
    Inventors: Don Hodge, Don Tomalia
  • Patent number: D684047
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Huhtamaki, Inc.
    Inventors: Don Hodge, Don Tomalia, Jason Osentoski, Joe Trombley, Dan Maciag, Pete Brushaber, Mike Liming
  • Patent number: D684048
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Huhtamaki, Inc.
    Inventors: Don Hodge, Don Tomalia, Jason Osentoski, Joe Trombley, Dan Maciag, Pete Brushaber, Mike Liming
  • Patent number: D684460
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Huhtamaki, Inc.
    Inventors: Don Hodge, Don Tomalia, Jason Osentoski, Joe Trombley, Dan Maciag, Pete Brushaber, Mike Liming
  • Patent number: D684856
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Huhtamaki, Inc.
    Inventors: Don Hodge, Don Tomalia, Jason Osentoski, Joe Trombley, Dan Maciag, Pete Brushaber, Mike Liming
  • Patent number: D714143
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Huhtamaki, Inc.
    Inventor: Don Hodge
  • Patent number: D714641
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Huhtamaki, Inc.
    Inventor: Don Hodge