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).
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Patent number: 11167874Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 4, 2016Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: HUHTAMAKI, INC.Inventors: Don Hodge, Don Tomalia, Jason Osentoski, Joe Trombley, Dan Maciag, Pete Brushaber, Mike Liming
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Patent number: 9550611Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 26, 2012Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: HUHTAMAKI, INC.Inventor: Don Hodge
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Publication number: 20160214756Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Don Hodge, Don Tomalia, Jason Osentoski, Joe Trombley, Dan Maciag, Pete Brushaber, Mike Liming
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Patent number: 9321569Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 23, 2014Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: HUHTAMAKI, INC.Inventor: Don Hodge
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Patent number: 9314089Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 16, 2011Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: HUHTAMAKI, INC.Inventors: Don Hodge, Don Tomalia, Jason Osentoski, Joe Trombley, Dan Maciag, Pete Brushaber, Mike Liming
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Publication number: 20140305941Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Inventor: Don Hodge
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Publication number: 20140299599Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2014Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventor: Don Hodge
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Publication number: 20140117016Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: HUHTAMAKI, INC.Inventor: Don Hodge
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Publication number: 20120318810Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2011Publication date: December 20, 2012Inventors: Don Hodge, Don Tomalia, Jason Osentoski, Joe Trombley, Dan Maciag, Pete Brushaber, Mike Liming
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Patent number: 6059113Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 21, 1997Date of Patent: May 9, 2000Assignee: Shoyeido CorporationInventor: Jerry Don Hodges
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Patent number: D650634Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2010Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Huhtamaki, Inc.Inventors: Don Hodge, Don Tomalia
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Patent number: D684047Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2011Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Huhtamaki, Inc.Inventors: Don Hodge, Don Tomalia, Jason Osentoski, Joe Trombley, Dan Maciag, Pete Brushaber, Mike Liming
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Patent number: D684048Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2011Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Huhtamaki, Inc.Inventors: Don Hodge, Don Tomalia, Jason Osentoski, Joe Trombley, Dan Maciag, Pete Brushaber, Mike Liming
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Patent number: D684460Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2011Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Huhtamaki, Inc.Inventors: Don Hodge, Don Tomalia, Jason Osentoski, Joe Trombley, Dan Maciag, Pete Brushaber, Mike Liming
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Patent number: D684856Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2011Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Huhtamaki, Inc.Inventors: Don Hodge, Don Tomalia, Jason Osentoski, Joe Trombley, Dan Maciag, Pete Brushaber, Mike Liming
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Patent number: D714143Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2012Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Huhtamaki, Inc.Inventor: Don Hodge
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Patent number: D714641Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2012Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Huhtamaki, Inc.Inventor: Don Hodge