Patents by Inventor Maynard A. Kenyon, 2nd

Maynard A. Kenyon, 2nd 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).

  • Cup and closure system
    Patent number: 4832201
    Abstract: A container comprising a rigid, injection-molded plastic cup, and an impermeable membrane closure, wherein the angle of divergence of the sidewall of the cup is optimized based upon ease of opening and stackability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1989
    Assignee: General Foods Corporation
    Inventor: Maynard A. Kenyon, 2nd
  • Tamper-evident container
    Patent number: 4813559
    Abstract: A container having a tamper evident closure structure. An open top container is closed by a removable cap which includes a skirt secured to the outside of the upper edge of the container. A shrink band encircles the container at the junction between the skirt and the container body. A label encircles the container with its upper portion overlapping and adhered to the shrink band such that removal of the shrink band tears away the upper portion of the label.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1989
    Assignee: General Foods Corporation
    Inventor: Maynard A. Kenyon, 2nd
  • Tamper-evident canister, lid and shrink band assembly
    Patent number: 4782976
    Abstract: A tamper-evident container consisting of a molded plastic container, a molded one-piece reclosure lid and a shrink band which prevents access to the contents of the container, in a store environment, without showing visible signs of tampering. The reclosure lid includes a flared skirt which co-acts with the shrink band. The canister and lids are designed to provide primary and secondary nesting means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1988
    Assignee: General Foods Corporation
    Inventor: Maynard A. Kenyon, 2nd.
  • Container and cap assembly
    Patent number: 4669630
    Abstract: A recloseable, tamperproof container and cap assembly, wherein the outer leg of the cap is comprised of an upper skirt and a lower skirt, the lower skirt providing the tamperproof means. When the lower skirt is removed, a section of it remains, and act as a lifting tab, for easy access to the contents of the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1987
    Assignee: General Foods Corporation
    Inventor: Maynard A. Kenyon, 2nd