Patents by Inventor E. James Schneiders

E. James Schneiders 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).

  • Method of packaging products in plastic containers
    Patent number: 5251424
    Abstract: A method of hot filling a plastic container includes the steps of introducing a heated product into the container at a temperature of about 190.degree. F., introducing liquid nitrogen into the container and sealing the container before any significant thermal distortion occurs and cooling the container to room temperature, while maintaining a positive pressure within the cooled container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1993
    Assignee: American National Can Company
    Inventors: Richard D. Zenger, Stephen W. Cornell, E. James Schneiders