Patents by Inventor Duane Sawyer

Duane Sawyer 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).

  • CLOSURE UNIT WITH CAP AND POUR SPOUT FOR CONTAINER NECK FINISH
    Publication number: 20070194047
    Abstract: A package includes a pour spout and a closure cap. The pour spout is adapted to fit into a neck finish associated with a container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Applicant: BERRY PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: John Tauber, Duane Sawyer
  • CONTAINER AND CONTAINER COVER
    Publication number: 20070170192
    Abstract: A closure member is provided for a container which includes a base frame connectable to the container, a first door pivotally connected to the base frame and a second and third door pivotally connected to the base frame, the first door covering the second and third doors when each of the doors is in a closed position. The first door includes a seal member positioned therein which is removable and the first door is pivotally connectable to an edge portion of the base frame. A method of covering a container with the closure member is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Applicant: MCCORMICK & COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Blum, Roland Charriez, David Demar, Steven Gift, Duane Sawyer
  • CHILD-RESISTANT CLOSURE
    Publication number: 20070144996
    Abstract: A child-resistant closure is provided for connection to a container. The closure includes a base and a cap. The cap is secured to the base of the closure by use of a hinge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Applicant: BERRY PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Duane Sawyer
  • TAMPER-EVIDENT CLOSURE
    Publication number: 20060249474
    Abstract: A tamper-evident closure includes a body adapted to mount on a container, a cap, and a hinge coupled to the body and to the cap. A tamper-evident tear strip is coupled to the cap to retain the cap temporarily in a fixed position relative to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Applicant: BERRY PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Duane Sawyer, Ryan Davidson, Robert Weilminster, Frederick Middlestadt