Patents by Inventor Erik E. Gatewood
Erik E. Gatewood 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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Publication number: 20240124189Abstract: A can end (10) has a curl (14) extending circumferentially about a longitudinal axis (50). A circumferential wall (15) extends downwardly. A strengthening member (16) is joined to lower segment of the circumferential wall (15). A center panel (12) extends radially inwardly from the circumferential strengthening member (16). A rivet (38) attaches a tab (28) to the center panel (12). A cover is attached to the tab (28) and is rotation therewith. A frangible score (24) in the center panel (12) is breakable to form a pour opening (27) in the center panel (12). The cover is rotatable to overlay the pour opening (27) and effectively reclose the pour opening (27) in a reclosed condition of the can end (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2022Publication date: April 18, 2024Inventors: Charles H. CARSON, Erik E. GATEWOOD, John FINN
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Patent number: 11225635Abstract: Beverage containers are provided for storing liquid contents. In various embodiments, containers are provided with devices and means for allowing a controlled ingress or oxygen or similar material to the container contents. In preferred embodiments, devices and methods for storing wine are provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2018Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: BALL CORPORATIONInventors: Erik E. Gatewood, John L. Siles
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Patent number: 10815027Abstract: An end closure for food and beverage containers is provided which comprises a novel pull tab for collecting and distributing juice from fruit or vegetables into a pour opening in the end closure of the container. In some embodiments, the pull tab comprises a catch basin, raised rim, and fluid flow openings.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2015Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Ball CorporationInventor: Erik E. Gatewood
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Patent number: 10661943Abstract: A metallic container end closure is provided that generally comprises a primary pour opening and an extended or secondary score which is opened with a secondary tool to form a secondary pour opening. The fact that a secondary tool is required allows the secondary score to be shallower, and thus more secure than deeper scores that are openable by finger pressure alone. Once the secondary tool is used to fracture the secondary score, a secondary pour opening is produced adjacent to the primary pour opening to form a larger opening. A user may insert materials such as ice or oranges through the enlarged pour opening.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2018Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: Ball CorporationInventors: Erik E. Gatewood, Mark A. Jacober
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Publication number: 20190048300Abstract: Beverage containers are provided for storing liquid contents. In various embodiments, containers are provided with devices and means for allowing a controlled ingress or oxygen or similar material to the container contents. In preferred embodiments, devices and methods for storing wine are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Applicant: BALL CORPORATIONInventors: Erik E. Gatewood, John L. Siles
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Publication number: 20180257812Abstract: A metallic container end closure is provided that generally comprises a primary pour opening and an extended or secondary score which is opened with a secondary tool to form a secondary pour opening. The fact that a secondary tool is required allows the secondary score to be shallower, and thus more secure than deeper scores that are openable by finger pressure alone. Once the secondary tool is used to fracture the secondary score, a secondary pour opening is produced adjacent to the primary pour opening to form a larger opening. A user may insert materials such as ice or oranges through the enlarged pour opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Erik E. Gatewood, Mark A. Jacober
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Patent number: 9969524Abstract: A metallic container end closure is provided that generally comprises a primary pour opening and an extended or secondary score which is opened with a secondary tool to form a secondary pour opening. The fact that a secondary tool is required allows the secondary score to be shallower, and thus more secure than deeper scores that are openable by finger pressure alone. Once the secondary tool is used to fracture the secondary score, a secondary pour opening is produced adjacent to the primary pour opening to form a larger opening. A user may insert materials such as ice or oranges through the enlarged pour opening.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2015Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: Ball CorporationInventors: Erik E. Gatewood, Mark A. Jacober
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Patent number: 9815591Abstract: An end closure for food and beverage containers is provided that comprises a novel center panel for collecting and distributing fluids and solids into a pour opening of the end closure. The fluids and solids may be juice and fruit or vegetable pieces. The end closure may further comprise a novel pull tab for assisting in the collection and distribution of the fluids and solids into the pour opening of the end closure. In one embodiment, the center panel comprises a catch basin and a luge for collecting and directing fluids and solids into the pour opening.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Ball CorporationInventors: Erik E. Gatewood, Mark A. Jacober
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Publication number: 20160052667Abstract: A metallic container end closure is provided that generally comprises a primary pour opening and an extended or secondary score which is opened with a secondary tool to form a secondary pour opening. The fact that a secondary tool is required allows the secondary score to be shallower, and thus more secure than deeper scores that are openable by finger pressure alone. Once the secondary tool is used to fracture the secondary score, a secondary pour opening is produced adjacent to the primary pour opening to form a larger opening. A user may insert materials such as ice or oranges through the enlarged pour opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Applicant: Ball CorporationInventors: Erik E. Gatewood, Mark A. Jacober
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Publication number: 20160052668Abstract: An end closure for food and beverage containers is provided that comprises a novel center panel for collecting and distributing fluids and solids into a pour opening of the end closure. The fluids and solids may be juice and fruit or vegetable pieces. The end closure may further comprise a novel pull tab for assisting in the collection and distribution of the fluids and solids into the pour opening of the end closure. In one embodiment, the center panel comprises a catch basin and a luge for collecting and directing fluids and solids into the pour opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Applicant: BALL CORPORATIONInventors: Erik E. Gatewood, Mark A. Jacober
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Publication number: 20160039565Abstract: An end closure for food and beverage containers is provided which comprises a novel pull tab for collecting and distributing juice from fruit or vegetables into a pour opening in the end closure of the container. In some embodiments, the pull tab comprises a catch basin, raised rim, and fluid flow openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Applicant: BALL CORPORATIONInventor: Erik E. Gatewood
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Patent number: 7748552Abstract: A molded polymeric container generally symmetric about a vertical axis includes at least two rows of panels disposed circumferentially around the body, the panels having central portions that are sufficiently flexible to be dimensionally responsive to changes in pressure within the container. At least one row of the panels has a margin having a horizontal width exceeding the vertical height, thus being laterally elongate with a height/width aspect ratio of less than one. The pressure responsive central portion of each laterally elongate panel is a smooth outwardly projecting dome from a peripheral root of a generally radially projecting wall defining the margins of circumferential rings and posts separating the panels. Panels in another row can have an ovate step connecting the perimeter of the panel to the central portion of the panel. Outward protrusions can be provided within the central portion to provide support for a surrounding label.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2007Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Ball CorporationInventors: John J. Livingston, Erik E. Gatewood, Brian D. Tyree, Adam P. S. Stowitts
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Patent number: 7748551Abstract: A thin walled, plastic hot-fill container has a finish to receive a closure, a neck supporting the finish, a shoulder situated below the neck, a base, and a body between the shoulder and base. The body includes upper and lower margins defining a label mount area that includes a plurality of inwardly recessed vacuum panels separated by vertical posts. At least one indented reinforcing ring separates the upper and lower edges of the vacuum panels from the adjacent margins of the label mount area by a distance D. Each vacuum panel includes an inclined upper and lower margin of height H that is greater than distance D, and has corners defined by radius R, which is less than or equal to D. Lateral margins of each vacuum panel extend vertically between the corners and connect the adjacent posts to a central depressed region, each lateral margin being essentially perpendicular to the adjacent surface of the vacuum panel.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2005Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Ball CorporationInventors: Erik E. Gatewood, Brian D. Tyree, John J. Livingston
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Patent number: 7243808Abstract: A molded polymeric container generally symmetric about a vertical axis includes at least two rows of panels disposed circumferentially around the body, the panels having central portions that are sufficiently flexible to be dimensionally responsive to changes in pressure within the container. At least one row of the panels has a margin having a horizontal width exceeding the vertical height, thus being laterally elongate with a height/width aspect ratio of less than one. The pressure responsive central portion of each laterally elongate panel is a smooth outwardly projecting dome from a peripheral root of a generally radially projecting wall defining the margins of circumferential rings and posts separating the panels. The outwardly projection domes of the laterally elongate panels can have a variety of shapes.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2005Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: Ball CorporationInventors: John J. Livingston, Erik E. Gatewood, Brian D. Tyree
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Patent number: D522874Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2004Date of Patent: June 13, 2006Assignee: Bail CorporationInventors: John J. Livingston, Erik E. Gatewood, Brian D. Tyree, Michael L. Vaughn
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Patent number: D523341Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2004Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Assignee: Ball CorporationInventors: John J. Livingston, Erik E. Gatewood, Brian D. Tyree, Michael L. Vaughn
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Patent number: D525139Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2005Date of Patent: July 18, 2006Assignee: Ball CorporationInventors: John J Livingston, Erik E Gatewood, Brian D Tyree
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Patent number: D525530Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2005Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Assignee: Ball CorporationInventors: John Jason Livingston, Erik E. Gatewood
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Patent number: D530614Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2004Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: Ball CorporationInventor: Erik E. Gatewood
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Patent number: D538660Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2005Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: Ball CorporationInventor: Erik E. Gatewood