Patents by Inventor Elizabeth A. Romano

Elizabeth A. Romano 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: 20100327483
    Abstract: A food container is provided having a receptacle with an open mouth. A lid is provided. The lid includes an end cap, an eating utensil and a cover. The eating utensil is positioned between the cover and a wall portion of the end cap. The cover is removably secured to the end cap and upon removal provides access to the eating utensil. Upon removal of the end cap from the container bottom, the contents are exposed and the eating utensil may be used to consume the contents of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventors: William D. McKahan, Elizabeth A. Romano
  • Patent number: 7823743
    Abstract: A food container is provided having a receptacle with an open mouth. A lid is provided. The lid includes an end cap, an eating utensil and a cover. The eating utensil is positioned between the cover and a wall portion of the end cap. The cover is removably secured to the end cap and upon removal provides access to the eating utensil. Upon removal of the end cap from the container bottom, the contents are exposed and the eating utensil may be used to consume the contents of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Huhtamaki, Inc.
    Inventors: William D. McKahan, Elizabeth A. Romano
  • Publication number: 20080093366
    Abstract: A food container is provided having a receptacle with an open mouth. A lid is provided. The lid includes an end cap, an eating utensil and a cover. The eating utensil is positioned between the cover and a wall portion of the end cap. The cover is removably secured to the end cap and upon removal provides access to the eating utensil. Upon removal of the end cap from the container bottom, the contents are exposed and the eating utensil may be used to consume the contents of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: William D. McKahan, Elizabeth A. Romano
  • Publication number: 20030135409
    Abstract: An enclosure having a tear away portion thereon representing a coupon, promotion, prize or other advertisement and a method for making the same is provided. The cover includes a first layer, a second layer and a removable piece. The first layer is adapted to protectively shield and retain the product within the interior portion of the container. The second layer is adapted to overlay the first layer and further includes a weakened portion. The removable piece is adapted to be integrated with the second layer and may be separated from the second layer by breaking weakened scored portion and tearing away the removable piece from the second layer while leaving the first layer to retain the contents within the interior portion of the container. The removable piece may be used as a premium, coupon, prize or other type of advertisement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Inventor: Elizabeth A. Romano