Patents by Inventor Joseph J. Spitz

Joseph J. Spitz 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).

  • Patent number: 8708196
    Abstract: A fluid delivery device includes a compressible sleeve configured to hold a fluid-holding container such as an ampoule or capsule. The sleeve is compressible so as to be able to shatter the container under user-applied force to release the contents of the container for application to a desired location. The sleeve is constructed from at least two independent and separate walls. The independence of the walls improves the resistance of the sleeve to accidental puncturing by the frangible container while not significantly impacting the force required to shatter the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Teel Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Spitz, Robert C. Asam
  • Publication number: 20120157940
    Abstract: A fluid delivery device includes a compressible sleeve configured to hold a fluid-holding container such as an ampoule or capsule. The sleeve is compressible so as to be able to shatter the container under user-applied force to release the contents of the container for application to a desired location. The sleeve is constructed from at least two independent and separate walls. The independence of the walls improves the resistance of the sleeve to accidental puncturing by the frangible container while not significantly impacting the force required to shatter the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Joseph J. Spitz, Robert C. Asam
  • Patent number: 4758462
    Abstract: An opaque, biaxially oriented film structure is described which comprises:an expanded thermoplastic polymer matrix core layer within which is located a minor amount of a light-absorbing pigment and a strata of voids; positioned at least substantially within at least a substantial number of said voids is at least one void-initiating particle which is phase distinct and incompatible with the matrix material, the void space occupied by said particle being substantially less than the volume of said void, with one generally cross-sectional dimension of said particle, at least approximating a corresponding cross-sectional dimension of said void; the population of voids in said core and the thickness of said core being such as to cause a degree of opacity of less than 15% light transmission; andat least one void-free thermoplastic skin layer affixed to a surface of the core layer, said skin layer(s) being of a thickness such that the outer surfaces thereof do not, at least substantially, manifest the surface irregul
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1988
    Assignee: Mobil Oil Corporation
    Inventors: Hee C. Park, Joseph J. Spitz, Charles R. Ashcraft
  • Patent number: 4228215
    Abstract: A biaxially tearable, moisture barrier laminate is comprised of a film of fluid compression rolled polymer, and a film of heat seal material. The laminate is especially suited for use in the production of strip packages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1978
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1980
    Assignee: American Can Company
    Inventors: Carl C. Hein, III, Russell J. Lempke, Harold K. Silver, Joseph J. Spitz, Don W. Seidler
  • Patent number: 4211326
    Abstract: A blister package of the push-through type comprises a thermoformed blister portion made of a laminate sealed to a foil sheet. One of the laminae, prior to thermoforming, has been fluid compression rolled from a sheet to about one third of its original thickness affording a degree of orientation enhancing its moisture barrier properties, clarity, and strength in the thermoformed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1978
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1980
    Assignee: American Can Company
    Inventors: Carl C. Hein, Harold K. Silver, Joseph J. Spitz, Donald W. Seidler
  • Patent number: 4200200
    Abstract: A sheet dispensing carton having a uniaxially oriented film material covering the dispensing opening thereof. Application of finger pressure to the film produces a straight line slit in the film along the axis of orientation, thus providing abutting lips of film which control the dispensing of an interfolded sheet material product from the carton.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1980
    Assignee: American Can Company
    Inventors: Carl C. Hein, III, Joseph J. Spitz